Chapter 1138: Chapter 1135: Opportunity
Ji Zifan’s face was exceedingly ugly, glaring at Ye Xuan with a somber expression: "What do you mean by this?"
Ye Xuan paid no attention to Ji Zifan, stepping forward to leave.
Zhou Youwei naturally followed Ye Xuan.
This visit here, of course, wasn’t truly due to Ji Zifan’s invitation.
Mere Ji Zifan didn’t have such a great face.
Ye Xuan was merely here to see if Ji Zifan had genuinely received the recognition of the "Zhou Yi Book."
If recognized, it would mean this person had some value.
But in the end, this guy only did a pure blood drop, not even gaining half an ounce of the "Zhou Yi Book’s" abilities.
He was merely flaunting with his Divine Pupil.
The instant Ji Zifan saw Emperor’s Shadow of Ye Xuan, he was directly shocked and wounded.
The old servant was also eager to protect his master, surprisingly sending someone to kill Ye Xuan.
But the old servant completely underestimated Qiao Xinyu and Yun Daoli.
Before the person appeared, Yun Daoli had already sensed them, subduing the old servant in advance.
Qiao Xinyu also intervened simultaneously, slicing the mysterious person into two before he could threaten Ye Xuan.
This was the entire process.
As for what Ji Zifan thought inwardly, Ye Xuan didn’t care, nor did he need to care.
"Young Master Ye!"
Ji Ziqing regained composure quickly and caught up.
At the same time, Ji Ziqing was deeply shaken within.
She knew this matter might escalate...
Boom!
Yun Daoli casually tossed the old servant beneath the nearby waterfall, his figure flickering, disappearing as he appeared behind Ye Xuan.
The group turned and left.
Leaving behind numerous shocked and trembling Fairies and the grim-faced Ji Zifan.
"Ji Ziqing!"
After Ye Xuan and his party left, Ji Zifan slammed the table, shattering the Eight Immortals Table entirely.
The surrounding Fairies were terrified, kneeling on the ground, shivering.
The old servant crawled from beneath the waterfall, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, face grim, he stood silently next to Ji Zifan.
"Old Jia, I’m going to Qishan Palace." Ji Zifan said coldly, his expression somber.
"Yes, young master!" The old servant responded respectfully.
Ji Zifan vanished in a flash.
What kind of place was Qishan Palace?
It’s the cultivation site of Ji Wenyan, the Ji Family Elder of Floating Mountain.
And who is Ji Wenyan?
He is the elder brother of Ji Wu, the Saint Master of the Ji Family in Floating Mountain.
Rumor has it that Ji Wenyan has reached the Supreme Realm.
And Ji Wenyan is, namely, Ji Zifan’s father.
Why is Ji Zifan going to Qishan Palace this time?
Merely to complain.
Let’s not delve into what Ji Zifan is going to do.
Let us speak about Ye Xuan.
After leaving Cloud Mountain, Ji Ziqing’s face turned solemn, her eyes flickered continuously as if pondering over something.
Until they walked out of Cloud Mountain, Ji Ziqing finally spoke: "Young Master Ye, the matter needs to be dealt with."
Ye Xuan, one hand in pocket, the other holding Zhou Youwei, smiled leisurely and said: "What’s there to deal with? It’s just dealing with the old one after trashing the young one. By the way, I tested that guy for you, he hadn’t received the recognition of the ’Zhou Yi Book’ at all."
"All his deduction methods were executed through those Divine Eyes of his."
"What?" Ji Ziqing was startled, her expression shifting constantly.
"Your Ji Family chooses successors, still through blood drops on the ’Zhou Yi Book,’ right? If that’s the case, there’s no need for you to worry." Ye Xuan said calmly.
"Does the Young Master know much about Floating Mountain?" Ji Ziqing slightly pursed her red lips, a hint of peculiar color floating in her beautiful eyes.
"Didn’t I mention earlier that I had dealings with Floating Mountain before?" Ye Xuan smiled slightly: "If you want the recognition of the ’Zhou Yi Book,’ I could consider assisting you."
"Really!?" Ji Ziqing almost exclaimed, perhaps due to excitement, her face turned rosy.
"Is that thing difficult?" Qiankun Ancestor murmured from the back.
Ji Ziqing couldn’t help but feel awkward.
But soon, Ji Ziqing composed herself, looking at Ye Xuan with hope, spoke, "Young Master, please state your conditions."
Ye Xuan stopped, looking steadily into Ji Ziqing’s eyes.
Qiankun Ancestor, understanding, snapped his fingers.
Buzz—
An invisible barrier instantly formed.
Yun Daoli and Qiao Xinyu dispersed to each side.
Seeing this scene, Ji Ziqing’s expression grew serious.
"I’ll help you receive the recognition of the ’Zhou Yi Book,’ you help Youwei to explore the entirety of the Floating Daoist Collection." Ye Xuan stated calmly.
Ji Ziqing’s pupils slightly contracted.
Zhou Youwei looked at Ye Xuan in surprise.
Both evidently hadn’t anticipated Ye Xuan saying that.
Ye Xuan wasn’t hurried either, waiting for Ji Ziqing’s response.
"Girl, some opportunities, once missed, are forever lost." Qiankun Ancestor gently stroked his long beard, spoke smiling yet not smiling.
At this moment, Ji Ziqing suddenly understood many things, though internally she still hesitated.
Ji Ziqing took a deep breath, steadied herself, and said earnestly to Ye Xuan: "Young Master Ye, may I have time to consider?"
Ye Xuan raised one finger.
"A day?" Ji Ziqing felt slightly troubled.
"No." Ye Xuan lowered his hand, shaking his head slightly: "Two hours."
"Huh?" Ji Ziqing was immensely surprised.
"I’ll first take Youwei to the Black and White Academy, you can come to find me once you’ve decided." Ye Xuan gave Ji Ziqing no additional thought time, pulling Zhou Youwei along.
Qiankun Ancestor gently waved his sleeve, dispersing the barrier.
Qiao Xinyu and Yun Daoli returned behind Ye Xuan.
"Master, isn’t two hours a bit short? Can the girl make up her mind?" Qiankun Ancestor whispered from behind Ye Xuan.
"I’ve given the opportunity, whether she can seize it is up to her." Ye Xuan smiled faintly.
Throughout endless years, he frequently gave people trapped in dilemmas such opportunities.
Those who gripped the chance usually achieved something substantial.
Those who didn’t only sank deeper into despair, eventually becoming lifeless.
Ji Ziqing’s starting point was high, but similarly, her predicament was considerable.
Whether it was internal issues of Floating Mountain or the forced marriage from Dingzhou Guardian God.
These were all matters Ji Ziqing was temporarily powerless against.
Their conversation wasn’t concealed from Ji Ziqing.
Naturally, Ji Ziqing heard it, standing frozen in place behind.
Yet what she pondered was the identity of Ye Xuan.
She didn’t understand what Ye Xuan’s identity was, nor his actual intentions.
If she agreed and Ye Xuan eventually did something to harm Floating Mountain, she would regret immensely.
"No, no, no..."
"If he truly had ulterior motives, he wouldn’t just mention helping Zhou Youwei to explore the Floating Daoist Collection. The entire Floating Daoist Collection can be explored once Zhou Youwei ascends to the Holy Daughter’s seat, which has already been set!"
"This matter, my father and they have agreed upon, moreover, agreed to let Zhou Youwei inherit the Dao Ding."
"Then..."
Looking at Ye Xuan who hadn’t gone far yet, Ji Ziqing’s eyes suddenly lit up with brilliance: "Young Master Ye is intentionally helping me!"
"Young Master Ye!"
Ji Ziqing called out to Ye Xuan earnestly, "I, Ji Ziqing, agree with you!"