Chapter 163: As a Fang Family Disciple, We Must Reciprocate Kindness (Second Update)

As Hua Tiandu was distributing the Jiazi Great Pills to win people's hearts, Fang Yu had already taken Fang Han strolling through the Outer Domain Demon Battlefield.

His gaze swept over Fang Han several times, making Fang Han feel uneasy.

"Has the Huang Quan Map been exposed?"

Fang Han had a feeling that this senior brother Fang Yu's gaze was far too sharp, as if it could see through every aspect of his inner and outer state—even glimpse the deepest secrets buried in his mind—and he was profoundly shaken.

If his secret of the Huang Quan Map had been discovered by Senior Brother Fang Yu, what should he do now?

At that moment, Fang Yu's voice rang out in the field.

"Excellent, excellent, Junior Brother Fang Han. You truly live up to being a member of our Fang family—within such a short time, you've already reached the 10th Stage of Physical Body and the Realm of Divine Transformation. If you can enter the Divine Ability Secret Realm, it will be a great blessing for me and for Young Lady Qingxue. It's a great fortune for our Fang family to have a disciple like you."

Fang Yu's voice echoed through the air, instantly calming Fang Han's heart.

"I owe my rapid elevation in realm entirely to the guidance of Young Lady and Senior Brother Fang."

Fang Han, gauging Fang Yu's intentions, spoke with utmost respect.

"Junior Brother Fang Han, don't be modest. Your talent is among the rarest in our entire Fang family—just a few more trials, and you'll surely ascend to the Divine Ability Secret Realm in no time. When that day comes, you'll rise to the heavens, wielding great power."

Fang Yu withdrew his gaze and continued speaking.

He studied the Fang Han before him. According to the original path, Fang Han should have faced Hua Tiandu, his lifelong rival, on this battlefield and sworn a ten-year vow in furious rage—but such things are not set in stone. By taking Fang Han away, he had altered that fate.

Not everything destined to happen must occur on this day; it can change. But some events may still unfold in the future.

"Thank you for your trust, Senior Brother Fang. After I successfully pass the Inner Disciple examination, I plan to venture into the Underground World for trial, aiming to break through directly into the Divine Ability Secret Realm."

Fang Han's eyes flickered, unable to discern what Senior Brother Fang Yu was thinking, yet his words carried the tone of diverting attention.

"Becoming an Inner Disciple—good. Venturing into the Underground World for trial—also good. Most of our Yuhua Sect's True Disciples undergo trials in the Underground World before ascending to the Divine Ability Secret Realm. There, one's spirit is truly honed."

Fang Yu nodded, approving of Fang Han's plan to train in the Underground World.

He paused, then moved his hand and retrieved a divine herb—precisely the divine herb from the Shrouding Heaven Realm.

"I happen to have one divine herb, a rare treasure I acquired during a past expedition. It greatly enhances a cultivator's spiritual power and can even reshape the structure of the physical body. I bestow this herb upon you. I trust that after you break through to the Divine Ability Secret Realm, you won't let me down."

Fang Yu moved his hand and directly bestowed upon Fang Han the divine herb he had obtained from Ye Fan in the Shrouding Heaven Realm.

This was also an investment.

He had a feeling that after this expedition, Fang Han would surely break through to the Divine Ability Secret Realm—and only now, at this precise moment, would bestowing this divine herb yield the greatest return.

No timing could be more perfect.

It was precisely when Fang Han stood on the verge of entering the Divine Ability Secret Realm but had not yet done so that the gift of this herb became most precious.

"What? A divine herb? There are such things in the world?"

Indeed, when Fang Han saw the divine herb and merely sniffed it, he felt his physical structure shifting—imagine what transformation would occur if he swallowed it.

In that moment, Fang Han even entertained the thought of immediately consuming the herb and forcing a breakthrough into the Divine Ability Secret Realm.

But he held back, for he knew exactly what he should do and say now.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Fang, for bestowing such a priceless divine herb. I swear I will never betray your profound kindness—I will cultivate diligently, and in the years to come, I will follow only your lead."

At this moment, Fang Han declared his loyalty wholeheartedly.

He could not afford not to—this divine herb was too precious, and Senior Brother Fang had given it to him so freely; he had to show something in return.

In the years ahead, if he gained any advantage, he must give something back to Senior Brother Fang Yu.

This was true reciprocity, mutual support.

"You don't need to follow my lead so strictly—that's too heavy. But as members of our Fang family, once we walk the path of cultivation, we must support each other. I help you, you help me. We assist one another, grow together. Otherwise, the path of cultivation is far from peaceful."

Fang Yu smiled. "I've merely taken a few more steps forward on this path."

"Yes, Senior Brother. I've taken it to heart."

Fang Han nodded.

In front of this Senior Brother Fang Yu, he felt a warmth again.

Indeed, Fang family disciples should help each other—this mutual support would let everyone advance swiftly.

But he currently had nothing to offer Senior Brother Fang Yu. He must gain some opportunity after entering the Divine Ability Secret Realm and repay this debt.

"That's right. Let's return. After you're promoted to Inner Disciple, leave immediately for your trials. Our Fang family already has two True Disciples in the Divine Ability Secret Realm. If we produce a third, we'll secure a firm place among the Yuhua Sect's True Disciples. Of course, that will draw attention—and perhaps suppression. But that doesn't matter."

A battle spirit flashed across Fang Yu's face. "The more they suppress us, the faster we'll advance—until they grow utterly hopeless."

"Yes, Senior Brother."

Fang Han nodded again.

He too had sensed this.

The fact that our Fang family already has two True Disciples in the Yuhua Sect is certainly good—but inevitably draws the attention of other True Disciples. He must elevate his cultivation base swiftly. He wouldn't return to Yuhua Sect until he reached the Divine Ability Secret Realm; otherwise, he'd soon be targeted by the lackeys of other True Disciples—and that would be a nuisance.

Each man held his own thoughts as they returned from the Demon Battlefield to the Sky Battlefield.

The surviving Outer Disciples were all delighted, for they now had confirmed news: due to an incident in the Demon Battlefield, any disciple who held out until rescue by a True Disciple would be promoted to Inner Disciple.

This was precisely what they had longed for—who wouldn't be joyful?

Everyone was radiant with joy, for though the promotion from Outer Disciple to Inner Disciple was only one step, the benefits were immense.

"Fang Han must have understood my meaning. How could that Green Flame Seven Refinements compare to the Great Five Elements Art or the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi?"

Fang Yu cast another glance at Fang Han, thinking to himself.

At that moment, Xu Yue, Ye Yu, and several other female disciples of the Qielan Society spotted Fang Yu and immediately approached, bowing respectfully: "Senior Sister Qielan invites you to visit Qielan Peak."