I became an immortal on earth.

"By the way, I haven't asked for your name and identity yet..."

Zhou Xue's thoughts returned to reality. She looked at Fang Wang, parted her lips slightly, and asked softly. ൠ😾 690ђ𝔲𝓧.𝓒𝑜ᵐ 👤👮

Immersed in his contemplation of cultivating immortality, Fang Wang, upon hearing her question, replied helplessly, "My name is Fang Wang, and my father is Fang Yin."

It's a disgrace that the 13th young master of the Fang family is not recognized by his peers.

"Fang Wang? I don't remember him, but I do remember your father's name. He should be my fifth uncle, right?" Zhou Xue pondered. This reminded Fang Wang that she was a reincarnated person and her memories were no longer those of the current Zhou Xue.

Fang Wang was about to reply when he heard Zhou Xue say, "I don't remember you. You must have died on the night of the massacre. After that, only a few people from the Fang family survived. Alas."

Fang Wang felt like he had been sentenced to death, but the thought that the people he cared about would die made his heart tighten.

"Let's talk about the night you said the family was wiped out, and see how to deal with it," Fang Wang said seriously.

To destroy the Fang family mansion, either a large army would attack the city, or a martial arts sect would infiltrate the mansion, and a large number of experts would act together, as many of the servants in the Fang family mansion are retired martial arts masters.

Zhou Xue tucked her hair behind her ear, took a deep breath, and said, "Seven days from now, the Fang family will face annihilation. The enemies are all martial artists. Six of them are from the capital and are top martial arts masters in the Great Qi Dynasty. The other one is a cultivator. Most of the people in the Fang family will die at his hands. He has a rare treasure that can absorb the souls of the dead."

Cultivators!

Fang Wang's heart sank. Through practicing sword control techniques, he had come to understand the difference between martial artists and immortal cultivators. Even though he had already reached a legendary level in the martial arts world, the pressure of dealing with unknown immortal cultivators was still immense.

"How big is the gap between that cultivator and the martial artist?" Fang Wang asked, staring at Zhou Xue.

Zhou Xue sighed and said, "He is only at the bottom in the cultivation world, but in the martial arts world, he is invincible. Even a hundred top martial arts masters working together would not be his match."

"If one were to master the art of sword control, could one kill him?" Fang Wang pressed.

Zhou Xue looked at him strangely and said, "It depends on how well you've practiced. All cultivators know how to control swords, but a low-level cultivator like him can only barely control a sword. Don't even think about it. You can't master the sword control technique within seven days, let alone refine it to the point of killing cultivators."

Upon hearing this, Fang Wang roughly understood the situation, but since he had never faced a cultivator before, he couldn't be careless.

"In these seven days, I will not be able to regain my cultivation methods. At most, I can refine some poisons. You are the son of Fifth Uncle and have a closer relationship with the Lord of the Manor. Try to persuade him. Even if you can't persuade the Fang family to flee Nanqiu City, it's good to make preparations early," Zhou Xue said earnestly.

After calming down, she realized that she had been too reckless. She was only concerned with saving the Fang family and forgot about the Fang family's status and her own identity. As a Duke's mansion, the Fang family could not possibly escape Nanqiu City. Moreover, it would be even more dangerous if they escaped. Without the support of the people, the Fang family's situation would be even more perilous.

Fang Wang nodded, then reminded him, "The matter of rebirth is too absurd. Don't mention it again. You can make up some excuses. Moreover, if this gets to the ears of cultivators, it will be even more dangerous."

Zhou Xue's eyes changed slightly, and she nodded, saying, "I've learned my lesson. I was too reckless. This is the first time I've encountered something like this, especially on the eve of the massacre of my entire family. My mind was in turmoil."

A sudden wave of fear washed over her, and her gaze toward Fang Wang changed.

Fang Wang was frightened by her gaze. Was this guy planning to kill her to silence her?

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while longer, and after agreeing on a general outline and action plan, Zhou Xue urged, "Fang Wang, hurry up and get ready. I'm about to start too."

Fang Wang nodded, got up and left, climbing out the window.

Zhou Xue stared at the shoe prints on the windowsill and sat on the stool for a long while.

……

As night fell, the Fang residence was brightly lit.

"What? Someone wants to slaughter my entire Fang family?"

Fang Yin, with his scholarly and refined demeanor, put down his chopsticks and asked angrily. Fang Wang's mother, Jiang, turned pale with fright. There were no servants in the hall, as they had been sent away by Fang Wang before the conversation could begin.

Fang Wang frowned and said, "Last month, I heard about this from wandering knights in the martial arts world. I thought it was nonsense. But after asking Zhou Xue today, I found out that she was not reborn at all. A mysterious expert sneaked into the mansion and told her this. This provoked her, and in her panic, she made up some nonsense."

Fang Yin snorted, "Of course I don't believe in any talk of rebirth, but why did that expert seek her out and not me or your four uncles?"

Fang Wang shook his head and said, "How would your son know? But Father, think about it. I've heard about it, and Zhou Xue has also received this news. It's better to believe it than not. The Fang family can't afford to gamble with such consequences."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yin's face darkened. After pondering for a few moments, he slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and left with a single sentence: "I'm going to find your grandfather!"

Madam Jiang sighed, and while serving food to Fang Wang, she instructed him, "Wang'er, try not to associate with those江湖人 (jianghu people) too often; it's too dangerous."

"I understand, Mother. I won't do it again," Fang Wang replied with a smile.

Once he gets through this tribulation, he will pursue the path of immortality. Forget about the martial arts world, he'll only venture into the world of cultivation!

After the meal, Fang Wang waited in the hall. Fang Yin returned after a full hour, his expression very solemn.

He did not hide anything from his son, who had been intelligent and sensible since childhood.

"Your grandfather is convinced and is preparing for strict precautions. You don't need to worry about these things. With us here, nothing can happen to the Fang family."

Hearing this, Fang Wang was relieved and then took his leave.

That night, Fang Wang had a rare dream. He dreamt that he was riding a sword and traveling through the world, becoming a carefree immortal in the mortal realm. It was so exhilarating!

The next morning, Fang Wang got up, washed, and instructed his closest servant, Li Jiu, "Within six days, I need the sharpest sword. I don't care how much it costs!"

Fang Meng followed the late emperor in his campaigns, achieving great military exploits. Although his military power was stripped after the founding of the dynasty, he still amassed a great deal of wealth, which led to his descendants, such as Fang Wang, becoming equally wealthy across three generations. Fang Yin only had one son, and he could provide whatever gold and silver he desired.

"Very well, I will certainly make sure you are satisfied, young master!"

Li Jiu, who was only two years older than Fang Wang, was overjoyed and left happily.

Taking advantage of the absence of others in the courtyard, Fang Wang began to try out the sword control technique, using a wooden branch as a sword. Although he had already mastered the sword control technique to perfection, he had never actually fought before.

He was not a cultivator; he used a martial artist's true energy to control his sword, which consumed a great deal of energy.

The faster the speed, the greater the energy consumption!

After trying for more than half an hour, he realized that he only had one chance to kill the cultivator with one sword.

After noon, Fang Wang went to visit Zhou Xue. He wanted to seek some more magic. In six days, even if he mastered a cultivation technique, he wouldn't have enough time to accumulate the spiritual power of a cultivator. It would be better to have more ways to kill enemies.

However, Zhou Xue had already been released from confinement, and Fang Wang's attempt to catch her came to nothing, leaving him with no choice but to give up.

For the next five days, Zhou Xue left early and returned late, and Fang Wang did not run into her.

These days, the number of servants in the Fang family is increasing. Fang Wang's uncle even went so far as to recruit passing martial arts practitioners in the city. Some of the Fang family members who were practicing martial arts outside were also recalled. They were all disciples of sects that lived near Yanghu County.

Among them, the most attention-grabbing is Fang Hanyu, the third son of Fang Zhe, the second uncle.

When Fang Hanyu was young, he had a good relationship with Fang Wang. They were only two years apart in age. However, when Fang Wang was seven years old, Fang Hanyu was sent to the largest martial arts sect in Yanghu County to learn martial arts. Every year, he would send letters back. Last year, Fang Yin said that he had reached the level of a first-class martial arts master and was an absolute martial arts genius.

After many years apart, Fang Wang recalled his little cousin who used to pester him when he was a child, and felt a pang of nostalgia, but now was not the time to reminisce.

The sixth day, afternoon.

Zhou Xue came looking for Fang Wang, who led her into the house and closed the door.

Today, Zhou Xue changed into a fitted red dress, looking heroic and dashing. She removed her usual headdress and hairpins, and tied her hair back with a red string, revealing her delicate and beautiful face.

I must say, it's actually quite good-looking.

Fang Wang thought this to himself, and then sat down with Zhou Xue.

Zhou Xue took out a sachet from her bosom and said, "This is my herbal bone-softening powder. You only need to sprinkle it on the enemy, and as long as they inhale the poison powder, they will fall to the ground within three breaths. However, this powder can only deal with those martial arts masters. It will have no effect on that cultivator. If you encounter him, you must run away."

Zhou Xue had a good impression of this first member of her clan who trusted her, and she didn't want him to be reckless and die tomorrow night.

Fang Wang picked up the sachet and couldn't help but ask, "Is the cultivation world divided into two paths: righteous and demonic?"

Zhou Xue glanced at him and scoffed softly, "Of course, that's right. I am a demonic cultivator. Countless humans, demons, and monsters have died at my hands. Are you afraid?"

Fang Wang said earnestly, "I often hear the chivalrous people in the city say that when you're in the martial world, you're not in control of your own destiny. Cultivating immortality and transcending the mortal world must be even more dangerous. You've been reborn and you still care about the Fang family. Just for that, I'm not afraid of you. You will always be a member of the Fang family, a member of my clan."

This……

Demonic cultivator!

Fang Wang felt a little uneasy. After his reminder, he might be the only one who knew Zhou Xue's identity as a reborn person. Would this cause trouble?

Seeing that he was serious, Zhou Xue smiled and then began to look at Fang Wang. She found that the young man had a handsome appearance, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and was full of spirit. Well, that made sense, after all, his father, Fang Yin, was a famous handsome man in Nanqiu City.

After a brief moment of thought, Zhou Xue said seriously, "Your martial arts are good, but you can only deal with martial artists. I will deal with that cultivator. You must not try to take the lead."

She had a good impression of Fang Wang, but she also knew the impetuousness of a young genius. Fang Wang had mastered high-level martial arts at such a young age, and in a moment of impulsiveness, he might challenge cultivators.

Fang Wang thought for a moment and slowly nodded. After all, the other party was a reborn person and must have some tricks up his sleeve.

Having finally heard about the ways of cultivating immortality, he didn't want to die before he could even begin.

The two talked for a long time, with Zhou Xue making most of the arrangements while Fang Wang listened. Zhou Xue needed Fang Wang to help convey some of her opinions, since she was just an adopted daughter and had no say in the Fang family. During this time, Fang Wang tried to seek out cultivation methods, but she sternly refused, claiming that the Fang family was at a critical juncture of life and death, so how could they think about such meaningless things?

After Zhou Xue left, Fang Wang went to see his father and relayed some of Zhou Xue's opinions. Fang Yin appreciated Fang Wang's suggestion and immediately set off to find Fang Wang's grandfather, Fang Meng.

That night, many people in the Fang family had difficulty falling asleep.

Anyone who hears that their family is about to be wiped out will panic.

Fang Wang did the same; he circulated his internal energy in the room, accumulating true qi to give himself more confidence.