Published: January 8, 2025
"You all..." Ji Tiandao looked at the group, his heart filled with anger. "What is this lineage and that lineage? Back in the Ancient Realm, it was a collective decision of everyone in the Ji Family to compete with the Xiao Clan. Later, when our Ji Family was defeated, in order to ensure our family's continuation, that lineage deliberately suggested splitting the Ji Family into two factions and letting our faction massacre theirs, all to attract the Xiao Clan's attention and hatred, allowing us to preserve this lineage and continue our bloodline. But in fact, it was our faction that strongly demanded action against the Xiao Clan back then."
"In order to preserve the family, we assisted the Xiao Clan in slaughtering that lineage, leading to their near extermination. Now, after so much effort, only two members of that lineage have survived. How can we voluntarily present them to the Xiao Clan?"
"Everyone, do you still have any conscience?"
Ji Tiandao shouted in anger.
"Impudent."
"Ji Tiandao, what nonsense are you spouting?"
"Shut up."
Instantly, everyone changed their expressions and shouted angrily.
This was almost a secret of the Ji Family. The younger generation of the Ji Family today, even the major families of the Ancient Realm, only knew that the Ji Family had split in the past and that the other lineage was ambitious, being the culprit that caused their current predicament. But what they didn't know was that it was actually their own faction that wanted this to happen, while the other lineage willingly sacrificed themselves to ensure the Ji Family's continuation.
If this matter were to leak out, the Ji Family would undoubtedly face the Xiao Clan's targeting and fall into crisis once more.
"Elder Ji Tiandao, when Ji Wuxue and Ji Ruyue first entered our Ji Family, it was fine for you to speak on their behalf and provide resources. However, what you said earlier must not be mentioned again, otherwise, don’t blame the family rules for being ruthless," Ji Tianqi said coldly.
"Ancestor."
Ji Tiandao looked at Ji Tianyao.
"Tiandao, be quiet. This matter must not be mentioned again," Ji Tianyao also said coldly.
"Sigh."
Ji Tiandao sighed and sat down sadly.
What has the Ji Family become now?
"Ancestor."
Ji Tianqi looked at Ji Tianyao.
Ji Tianyao contemplated for a moment and nodded, "Since it is like this, let’s go with what Tianqi proposed. Back then, that lineage did indeed sacrifice a lot for our Ji Family. Now, if our Ji Family is in trouble, if that lineage knows, they might still be willing to sacrifice themselves. Since that is the case, let Ji Ruyue make some contributions for our Ji Family."
"Yes, Ancestor."
Ji Tianqi was immediately overjoyed.
"Ancestor."
Ji Tiandao changed color and hurriedly said, "Even though Ji Ruyue is a disciple of my Ji Family, she has also joined Tian Gong. If Tian Gong finds out..."
"Ji Tiandao, I think your brain is fried," Ji Tianqi snorted coldly, his expression darkening. "Ji Ruyue isn’t even a real refiner; she’s merely an outer disciple of Tian Gong. What weight does an outer disciple have? Does Tian Gong care to put themselves out for her?"
"Moreover..."
"Even if Ji Ruyue was a core disciple of Tian Gong, so what? First and foremost, she is a disciple of my Ji Family, and then a disciple of Tian Gong. Tian Gong has a distinguished status among the human race, but various powers and clans within the human race need their artifacts. Our Ji Family, being an ancient clan, wouldn’t care about Tian Gong’s artifacts. So why should we care about Tian Gong's opinion?"
Ji Tianqi showed deep disdain.
Tian Gong is an ancient force of the human race, but the Ji Family, as an ancient clan, holds themselves in high regard and naturally doesn’t care about Tian Gong.
"But that Divine Artisan Heaven Venerable has remarkable skills and has a close relationship with the Carefree Supreme..." Ji Tiandao said solemnly. "Are you not afraid of offending the Divine Artisan Heaven Venerable?"
"Hahaha."
Ji Tianqi scoffed, "What status does the Divine Artisan Heaven Venerable have to intervene for Ji Ruyue? Besides, even if he did, so what? The Divine Artisan Heaven Venerable is merely a heavenly venerable, just a dog of the Carefree Supreme. What is there to fear?"