Seeking Killing Intent, the Secret of Foundation Establishment

Time flowed on.

Quite some time had passed since Fang Shu had become an inner sect disciple.

One day.

He was neither in the Gu Pit nor in his own cave dwelling, but visiting a secluded lodge by appointment for tea.

The lodge belonged to his senior sister, Fang Lu.

The moment Fang Shu arrived, his expression froze slightly. His gaze fell upon the festive decorations in the room, especially the colorful pastries and fruits laid out on the table.

A smile touched his face as he said, "No wonder Sister insisted on calling me over today. Is it your birthday, Sister?"

As he spoke, thoughts raced through Fang Shu's mind as he considered what he ought to take from his storage pouch as a birthday gift for Fang Lu.

To his surprise, Fang Lu emerged from deeper inside the room with her sleeves rolled up, white flour dusting her hands.

She shot him a reproachful look and said, "It is not your sister's birthday. It is yours. You should have turned thirty this year, and today happens to be the day you came up the mountain all those years ago."

Fang Lu continued, "Though we seekers of immortality avoid speaking of growing older, and avoid revealing our birth dates and eight characters, every ten years is a milestone. So I thought we might use the anniversary of your coming up the mountain to celebrate your birthday."

Hearing this, Fang Shu looked even more surprised.

He pondered for a moment, then immediately nodded. "Sister, you are thoughtful."

In an instant, a wistful look appeared in his eyes.

In the blink of an eye, he, Fang Shu, had gone from a youth who had just climbed the mountain to a thirty-year-old man. Had he remained in the mortal world and hurried