Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

As Fang Yue and Xu Ling went deeper into the secret room, the surrounding scene gradually became clearer. The secret room was filled with various ancient runes and strange carvings, each of which revealed the glory and mystery of the Black Mountain Sect in the past.

"The atmosphere here is completely different from the corpses we encountered before." Xu Ling said softly, her sword flashing in the dim environment, illuminating the way forward for the two.

Fang Yue nodded, he also felt this change. The atmosphere here was more depressing, as if hiding some unknown secret.

They continued forward and soon came to the center of the secret room. There was an ancient altar, which was engraved with complex runes, and in the center was a faintly glowing orb.

"Is this the treasure of the Black Mountain Sect?" Xu Ling asked doubtfully. She looked at the gem and felt that it was not an ordinary treasure.

Fang Yue walked forward and carefully observed the altar and the orb. He stretched out his hand and gently touched the orb, and immediately felt a warm power surge into his body.

"This is not just a treasure, it's also the inheritance treasure of the Black Mountain Sect." Fang Yue said in a deep voice. He has already felt the powerful force contained in the gem.

At this moment, the runes on the altar suddenly lit up, as if responding to Fang Yue's touch. A beam of light rose from the altar and shot straight to the top of the secret room, illuminating the entire space.

"It seems that we have triggered some kind of mechanism." Xu Ling said nervously. She gripped the sword tightly in her hand, ready to deal with possible dangers.

However, the beam of light did not bring any danger. Instead, it lifted the orb on the altar and slowly raised it into the air. The orb emitted a dazzling light under the beam of light, illuminating the entire secret room like daylight.

"This is... the Black Mountain Sect's inheritance ceremony!" Fang Yue exclaimed. He had already understood the true purpose of the orb and the altar.

As the orb rose, the runes in the secret room began to flicker, as if telling the two of them the history and heritage of the Black Mountain Sect. Fang Yue and Xu Ling stood quietly, feeling the power of this heritage.

When the orb rose to its highest point, it suddenly split open and turned into a beam of light that poured into Fang Yue's body. Fang Yue felt a powerful force surging in his body, and his eyes became brighter and more determined.

However, at this critical moment, Xu Ling's eyes flashed with a complicated look. She did not wait for the inheritance to end as Fang Yue thought, but quietly walked to a hidden corner next to the altar. There, she had noticed an inconspicuous mechanism that seemed to be connected to the structure of the secret room.

"Fang Yue, I'm sorry." Xu Ling whispered to herself, feeling mixed emotions. She knew that once this mechanism was activated, the layout of the entire secret room would change, which might cause Fang Yue to encounter an accident during the inheritance process. But she had her own difficulties and plans, so she had to do this.

Xu Ling took a deep breath and gently touched the mechanism with his finger. With a light "click", the entire secret room began to tremble, and huge rocks fell off the walls and smashed towards Fang Yue in the center. At the same time, the light on the altar began to become unstable, as if it was affected by the activation of the mechanism.

Fang Yue was immersed in the shock of the inheritance, when he suddenly felt the air around him vibrate, followed by the loud noise of boulders rolling down. He suddenly opened his eyes and saw boulders flying towards him, while Xu Ling was standing not far away, looking at him with a complicated expression.

"Xu Ling, you..." Fang Yue shouted in disbelief, with a feeling of betrayal and disappointment surging in his heart.

But Xu Ling just gritted her teeth and didn't answer. She knew that at this moment, any explanation or apology seemed pale and powerless.

Facing Fang Yue's questioning and unbelievable eyes, Xu Ling's heart was torn. She knew that her actions had deeply hurt Fang Yue, but in Xu Ling's view, the friendship between them had to be sacrificed for a greater mission.

"Fang Yue, I..." Xu Ling tried to speak, but her voice was choked. She knew that no matter how she explained, she could not undo what had happened, nor could she eliminate the pain and anger in Fang Yue's heart.

Fang Yue looked at Xu Ling with a calm look in his eyes.

Although this woman's current behavior can be described as ungrateful and ungrateful.

But Fang Yue was not angry, because he had never believed this woman from the beginning to the end.

Fang Yue's eyes were calm and deep, as if he could see through everything. He spoke slowly, with a barely perceptible indifference in his voice: "Xu Ling, I never completely believed you from the beginning. Your behavior, although unexpected, did not shock me. Everyone has their own goals and plans, and you are no exception."

After saying that, Fang Yue stopped looking at Xu Ling and turned to the trembling mechanism. His eyes became sharp, as if they could penetrate all illusions. He stretched out a hand and waved it gently, and a sharp palm wind hit the mechanism.

With a "crack", the mechanism shattered and turned into a pile of scrap metal. At the same time, the boulders that had fallen off the wall also lost their power, stopped in mid-air, and then slowly fell down, no longer posing any threat to the other side.

Xu Ling looked at this scene, her face turned even paler. She had never thought that Fang Yue would be so powerful that he could easily break the trap she had carefully designed. She felt an indescribable regret and pain in her heart, but she knew that it was too late to make amends.

Fang Yue did not look at Xu Ling again, but turned and walked towards the exit of the secret room. His back looked firm and resolute, as if to say: "Our paths are different, from now on, we will go our separate ways."

Xu Ling stood there silently, watching Fang Yue's figure gradually disappear at the end of the secret room.

Xu Ling's eyes followed Fang Yue closely until his figure completely disappeared from her sight.

She knew very well that her actions not only hurt Fang Yue, but also completely severed the already fragile bond between the two.

A deep feeling of sadness and helplessness surged into her heart, making it almost impossible for her to stand.

However, she knew that she couldn't just sink into despair.

Although her heart was filled with the other party's apology and hatred for herself, she understood that she still had an unfinished mission and things that she had to accomplish.

She clenched her teeth, holding back the tears that were about to burst out, and turned to walk to the other end of the secret room.

There, she discovered a hidden passage, and there seemed to be another world at the end of the passage.

She took a deep breath and set out on this unknown road, her heart filled with confusion and determination.

She knew that this road was full of unknowns and dangers, but she had no choice.

After Fang Yue walked out of the secret room, he did not leave immediately. He stood at the entrance of the secret room, staring deeply ahead.

There was no anger or disappointment in his heart, only a faint sense of relief.

He understood that everyone has their own choices and paths, and Xu Ling is no exception.

He just felt a little regretful that the partners he thought he could fight side by side with ended up taking different paths.

He sighed softly and turned away.

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After several days of trekking, Fang Yue finally returned to his hometown.

That familiar land and those friendly faces made him feel extremely warm and at ease.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the roofs of the village, smoke rises, and everything seems so peaceful and beautiful.

When he stepped into the house, his parents had been waiting for a long time. Their faces were filled with anticipation and joy. Seeing Fang Yue was safe and sound, Chen hurried forward and held his hand tightly, with tears in her eyes. "Zhi'er, you are finally back! We were so worried." Chen's voice was trembling, full of concern.

Fang Yue looked at Chen's wrinkled but warm face, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He gently patted the back of Chen's hand and comforted her, "Mom, I'm fine. Those people are no match for me."

There was a hint of confidence and comfort in Fang Yue's words. He knew his own strength very well and also understood Chen's worries.

Looking at the wrinkles on Chen's face due to the years and the tears flashing in her eyes, his heart was filled with gratitude and guilt.

He knew that his long absence from home had caused his parents to suffer too much longing and worry.

"Mom, I'm sorry for making you and Dad worry."

Fang Yue's voice was a little choked. He held Chen's hand tightly, feeling the warmth and security from home.

Mr. Fang also came forward, tears also glistening in his eyes, but more of them were relief and pride.

He patted Fang Yue on the shoulder and said, "It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back. We know you can do it, but seeing that you are safe and sound, we still can't help but worry."

Fang Yue looked at his parents' faces that were filled with concern and relief, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He knew that no matter where he went, no matter how many storms he went through, his family would always be his strongest support.

"Dad, Mom, I will be more careful in the future and won't let you worry."

There was a hint of firmness and commitment in Fang Yue's voice. He knew that he could not let his parents suffer any more worry and longing.

Chen wiped the tears from her eyes and said with a smile, "Okay, no more talking. I'm glad you're back. We've prepared your favorite dishes for you. Go wash up and we'll eat together."

Fang Yue nodded, feeling the warmth and security of home.

He knows that no matter how many challenges and difficulties the future holds, he has the support and companionship of his family.

He took a deep breath, feeling the strength and warmth from home.

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Fang Yue spent a leisurely and fulfilling time at home.

Every morning, he would wake up with the first ray of sunshine and go to the mountains outside the city for morning exercises, breathing the fresh air and feeling the rhythm of nature.

His heart was filled with tranquility and peace, as if all the troubles had disappeared at this moment.

In the afternoon, Fang Yue would sit in the courtyard of his home, holding an ancient book in his hand. It was the secret manual of martial arts that he brought back from the secret room of the Black Mountain Sect.

He read it carefully, and every word seemed to contain endless power and wisdom.

As Fang Yue studied the secret manual of the Black Mountain Sect at home, his understanding of this ancient martial art deepened day by day. Whenever he opened the ancient books, those originally obscure words now seemed to come alive, telling him pieces of dusty history and secrets.

One afternoon, the sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, scattering patches of light on the ground in the courtyard. Fang Yue was immersed in studying the exercises when he suddenly heard his father's voice coming from outside the door.

"Zhi'er, what book are you reading? Why are you so engrossed in it?" Father Fang walked into the courtyard and asked curiously.

Fang Yue looked up and saw that it was his father, so he smiled and replied, "Dad, this is the secret manual of martial arts that I brought back from the secret room of the Black Mountain Sect. I am studying it and want to better master this martial art."

When Mr. Fang heard this, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, which then turned into relief.

He walked to Fang Yue and looked at the words on the ancient book carefully, but he naturally couldn't understand them.

"Zi'er, although Dad doesn't know martial arts, he knows that no matter what you do, the right way is to combine work and rest. Look at your mother, she always takes time to take care of her beloved little garden when she is busy. The same goes for you. Practicing martial arts is important, but don't forget to rest and enjoy every moment of your life."

Mr. Fang said this earnestly, his eyes full of love and expectations for his son.

Fang Yue felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this. He looked at Father Fang gratefully and said with a smile:

"Dad, you're right. I will pay attention to combining work and rest and won't overwork myself. Besides, I also want to spend more time with you and mom and enjoy this rare family time."

Father Fang looked at Fang Yue's determined eyes and calm temperament, his heart filled with pride and satisfaction.

He knew that his son had grown into a responsible man.

"Well done, Zhu'er. I'm proud of you. Look, your mother has prepared tea for you. Let's go have a cup and chat about family matters." Father Fang said with a smile and turned to walk towards the tea table.

Fang Yue also laughed when he heard this.

He put away the ancient book and followed Father Fang to the tea table. He knew that no matter how hard the practice was, the company and support of his family was his greatest motivation and source.

At the tea table, the family chatted and laughed happily, enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth.

As they chatted, the topic naturally turned to finding a wife for Fang Yue.

Chen looked at Fang Yue with a smile, her eyes gleaming with anticipation, and said:

"Zhi'er, you are already grown up, it's time to consider starting a family. Mother has found a few girls for you, all good girls in the city, hardworking and virtuous."

Fang Yue couldn't help scratching his head awkwardly when he heard this, and said with a smile: "Mom, there's no rush for this. I just want to practice martial arts well and protect our family now. It won't be too late to consider it when I have a more stable life in the future."

Father Fang also nodded in agreement: "Yes, mother, Zhu'er is still young and should focus on cultivation. Naturally, more girls will admire him in the future. There is no need to rush."

After hearing what Fang's father said, Chen glared at her fiercely.

The latter could not help but shudder at this, and could no longer utter any more words of persuasion. (End of this chapter)