After inheriting all the industries of the Wilson Family, and adding the Fang Family's industries in her hands, the two combined made Laura's prestige in the family unparalleled for a time.
Her two older brothers were never heard from again, their fates unknown.
They probably never imagined that this sister, whom they looked down upon, possessed such terrifying ambition and cunning.
To be honest, Fang Tianyun still admired his grandmother's actions.
A successful, strong woman, she deserved the position of Family Head.
Over the past decade or so, Fang Tianyun had encountered many attempts to test him.
Some came to stir up trouble and sow discord, talking about supporting him in various ways, instigating him to go against Lisa's two children.
Others came with temptations, for example, offering him benefits to steal something from the family.
Regardless of the truth or falsehood, the real or the fake, Fang Tianyun always adhered to one principle: act timid and honest, and refuse completely.
If you dare to approach me, I'll turn around and report you to the family, selling you out.
He had his own grand plans in mind; he disdained playing petty games with these insignificant people.
We've arrived.
Looking at the majestic main castle and the neatly lined guards at the entrance, Fang Tianyun also reined in his thoughts.
Walking inside, a woman in a magnificent magic robe sat quietly on the opulent main seat, eyes closed in meditation.
Although the woman was advanced in age, she was well-preserved, with a dazzling star crown on her head, naturally exuding an aura of nobility.
The person has been brought, Marcia consciously stood behind Laura.
“Greetings, Grandmother,” Fang Tianyun greeted her proactively, as always.
“I heard you're going away to study?”
As she spoke, her eyes opened, bright and piercing, commanding respect without anger.
Accompanying the opening of her eyes, a highly aggressive aura swept towards Fang Tianyun.
Laura was not only the Family Head here; she was also a formidable five-star mage.
Facing this aura, Fang Tianyun “hastily” retreated two steps, lowered his head, and even wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead...
His panicked and timid act was perfect.
Indeed, upon seeing the illegitimate grandson's performance, a hint of displeasure flashed in Laura's eyes.
At best, he was truly just a timid and incompetent person with a bit of petty cleverness.
When she learned of Fang Tianyun's departure, Laura had been personally busy with another matter.
Gina, her younger daughter-in-law's niece, whose parents had both passed away, was now residing with her family.
None of that was important; what was important was: this young girl had passed the Original Spirit Awakening Ceremony yesterday and became a War Beast Master.
The words “War Beast Master,” even for the composed Laura, brought a glint of envy to her eyes.
Although the family had also invested in two War Beast Masters, they were ultimately in a cooperative employment relationship, whereas Gina was considered half a family member, so the level of closeness was entirely different.
Her own grandchildren were a bit regrettable, one a martial artist, the other a mage.
This illegitimate grandson below, on the other hand, was unbelievably useless to the extreme...
So Laura decided that no matter how many resources it took, she would bind Gina to the great ship of the Wilson Family.
Thinking of the black-haired boy before her, who was completely devoid of Original Spirit, Laura disdainfully curled her lips.
Laura was actually aware that her husband had secretly given cultivation techniques to Fang Tianyun.
In this family, Laura had eyes and ears almost everywhere; few things could be hidden from her.
Although this black-haired boy was almost a transparent figure in the family, if the Original Spirit Awakening Ceremony had been successful, he could at least be somewhat useful.
However, he turned out to be an Original Spirit insulator, ridiculously useless.
“Y-yes, Grandmother, y-yes.”
Fang Tianyun's panicked stammering made Laura's brows furrow even deeper, and a strange sense of disgust rose in her heart.
Truly, sixteen years had been spent raising a freeloader.
“Fang Yingjie, ah, Fang Yingjie, if it weren't for you, how could I have kept him here? It's a pity this grandson of yours doesn't bring you any honor.”
With a sigh in her heart, Laura's eyes drooped slightly; she didn't even want to glance at the boy below.
“Go if you must; if you develop well outside, then don't come back.”
It was the same phrase, “don't come back,” but the underlying meaning was completely different.
His grandfather's starting point was genuinely for his grandson's well-being, while his grandmother's meaning was that he truly didn't deserve to stay in this family.
Fang Tianyun didn't care about his grandmother's reaction; his heart was already grinning widely.
It's done!
“Also, you are not allowed to say outside that you are a member of the Wilson Family. If I find out you are using the family's prestige to seek personal gain, I will make sure you wish for death but cannot die, and wish for life but cannot live!”
Her cold gaze looked down, and Laura was not joking with that statement.
“I understand,” Fang Tianyun replied hastily.
Hmph, as for this self-important grandmother, Fang Tianyun internally felt she was truly overthinking things.
He was a member of the Fang Family, never a member of the Wilson Family. Fang Tianyun disdained to use the family's prestige as a shield.
Seeing that he had successfully fooled the biggest boss in the family, Fang Tianyun also breathed a sigh of relief.
After going through the motions of saying his goodbyes, he immediately turned and left the place.
His “fleeing in disarray” appearance disgusted Laura even more...
When putting on an act, one must go all out; in the art of annoying people, Fang Tianyun, this seasoned old hand, was adept at it.
Returning to his room, Fang Tianyun, who was preparing to pack his belongings, suddenly noticed a small square box on the table.
Underneath the box was a letter, with his grandfather's name written on it.
Dispelling his worries, Fang Tianyun first opened the letter. Reading its contents, he, a man who had lived two lives, felt a pang in his nose.
Carefully putting the letter away, Fang Tianyun took a deep breath, steadying his emotions.
The way people in this family looked down on him now was how they would have to kneel and look up to him in the future.
Fang Tianyun was never a kind and benevolent person.
He was a meat-eater.
And he had a huge appetite.
Opening the small square box, inside was an exquisite storage ring.
Arthur and Eva already had such valuable items, but Fang Tianyun clearly did not enjoy such resources.
He recognized the item by dripping blood on it and put on the ring.
Inside the ring were some new clothes, food and drinks, and... one million Star Coins.
Star Coins were the common currency of this continent.
One million Star Coins were a drop in the bucket for the family, but for Fang Tianyun, it was a considerable starting capital.
At least he wouldn't have to spend energy worrying about money for the time being.
Fang Tianyun deeply cherished this affection and kindness in his heart.
After putting on the ring, there was nothing left to pack. Fang Tianyun changed into a new suit and formal wear, then directly left the room, locked the door, and walked towards outside the castle.
In the flower garden, a beautiful young girl was quietly reading a book.
Warm sunlight streamed down, butterflies fluttered, birds sang in the trees; everything was so peaceful and beautiful.
“Your name is Gina, right?”
The girl looked up, saw the refined and handsome young man of her age, and quickly closed her book, stood up, and politely said:
“Yes, hello, may I ask who you are...?”
The familiar black-haired young man with glasses, although she had seen him a few times and learned some tidbits from her cousin, Gina still didn't know his name.
“Me?”
Fang Tianyun laughed wildly.
The black-haired young man before her silently raised his arm and took off his glasses.
The moment the glasses came off, his demeanor... underwent a drastic change.
His eyes were like a hawk's, his brows like blades, his pupils like dark abysses, his hair like steel bristles.
His body cracked and popped, his slightly hunched back slowly straightened, and his torso stood firm like a strong pine.
His muscles swelled, making his suit slightly taut, and his entire person seemed to have grown a size larger.
His height shot up a section, approaching one meter eighty-five.
“A nobody, that's all.”