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Chapter 665: Chapter 282: Three Major Developments for the Family, Beijing Entrant, A Secret Engagement (Part 4)

”Brother Rui, I heard that entering the Great Zhou Academy can defy destiny. Your cultivation aptitude is excellent, and you’ve never slacked off even a little. This Great Zhou Academy is a great opportunity for you. If you seize it, you can leave South Huai, this remote land. With your aptitude, you shouldn’t be trapped in this backward place.”

”Yunfeng, are you suggesting that I should also register to participate?!”

”Yes, not only should you register, but you should also do everything you can to secure a spot. Brother Rui, do you remember what you told me? In this world, strength is revered, and the Great Zhou Academy is your stepping stone, allowing you to soar high and go further on the Path of Cultivation.”

It’s not true that Fu Yongrui wasn’t moved.

But if he left.

Liu Yunfeng, being a hostage, would be more isolated and helpless.

He quickly shook his head and said:

”No, I can’t leave you behind.”

”Brother Rui, I’m still young, I can wait. If you truly secure a spot in the Great Zhou Academy, in the future, you can return home in glory and marry me, wouldn’t that be better? Rest assured, everything you’ve taught me over the years, I’ve already mastered. Even if I stay in the Fu Family alone, I can live well. But such an opportunity comes only once; it must not end in lifelong regret.”

Fu Yongrui experienced inhumane torture for ten years during his childhood.

So after stepping onto the path of cultivation.

He only wanted to become stronger.

Only by becoming strong enough could he protect himself and those he cares about.

After a moment’s hesitation.

Fu Yongrui nodded and said:

”Alright, I’ll follow your advice.”

After finishing the food in the lunch box, suddenly, his waist released a rapid buzzing sound, and upon hearing it, Fu Changsheng summoned him.

Liu Yunfeng immediately became excited:

”Brother Rui, if the Patriarch is summoning you at this time, it’s likely about the Great Zhou Academy. In front of the Patriarch, you have to perform well.”

Although Fu Yongrui was considered an adopted son.

He was not a biological one, after all.

Plus, he wasn’t a Fu Family member.

Therefore, Fu Yongrui was self-aware and never depended on his status as the Patriarch’s offspring to act recklessly within the clan. On the contrary, because of this identity, in order not to let his father lose face or be disappointed, he was cautious in everything he did.

When Fu Yongrui came up from the Dark River Secret Land and arrived at the gate of the Patriarch’s Mansion, he saw that Fu Yongfan had already arrived ahead of him. Fu Changsheng was seated at the head of the council hall. Fu Yongrui bowed and said:

”Greetings, Father, greetings, Brother.”

”Hmm, sit down.”

Fu Changsheng gestured for the two to take their seats.

A technique was cast into the array within the council hall, the array’s light curtain surged, and the next moment, it abruptly closed.

Fu Yongfan and Fu Yongrui, seeing this formation, clearly knew there was something important to discuss, and both felt a bit nervous.

Fu Changsheng didn’t beat around the bush and directly said:

”I summoned you today because I have two Foundation Establishment Pills in my hand. You both have reached the Peak of Qi Refining, it’s time for Foundation Establishment.”

Fu Yongfan’s eyes lit up.

Jade Lotus had indeed guessed correctly.

He hurriedly got up, bowed, and said excitedly:

”Thank you, Father. I won’t let you down.”

”Hmm.”

Fu Changsheng nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the hesitant Fu Yongrui. Although he had rescued this adopted son from the hands of evil people, they had not spent much time together. Now seeing the other party not excited upon hearing about the Foundation Establishment Pill.

He was momentarily surprised.

However.

After a second thought.

He guessed one reason:

”Brother Rui, you wish to enter the Great Zhou Academy?”

Fu Yongrui had a Dark Spiritual Root and a tenacious and industrious character, so entering the Great Zhou Academy was not impossible.

However.

It might be that the clan wouldn’t agree.

After all, the blood flowing through Fu Yongrui was not that of the Fu Family, and he had less contact with the clan members over the years. Staying in the clan would be fine, but if he went to the Great Zhou Academy, he might easily be recruited by other forces.

In the Fu Family.

There wasn’t anything that made it worth his attachment.

For a moment, Fu Yongrui couldn’t make up his mind, as one option was the opportunity to enter the Great Zhou Academy, while the other was the immediate possibility of establishing a foundation and marrying Yunfeng home.