Chapter 1171: Chapter 1168: Rules
"I apply to offer my blood to the Zhou Yi Book!"
Ji Ziqing said seriously.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present from the Floating Mountain’s upper echelon looked at each other in amazement.
Because there was a rule in the Ji Family of Floating Mountain.
Women are not allowed to offer their blood to the Zhou Yi Book.
Women should eventually marry, and if they truly gain the recognition of the Zhou Yi Book but then fall in love later on, it would be catastrophic for the Floating Mountain.
That’s why there is this rule.
Even those who swear never to marry are not allowed to offer their blood to the Zhou Yi Book.
In the history of the Floating Mountain, there was a woman with peerless talent who successfully offered her blood and gained the recognition of the Zhou Yi Book, but ended up falling in love and eloped with a man.
The Zhou Yi Book was nearly lost because of this.
It was after this incident that the Ji Family of Floating Mountain established this rule.
Because of this, Ji Ziqing became a pawn used for marriage alliances in Floating Mountain.
"Ziqing, do not be reckless, women are not allowed to offer their blood to the Zhou Yi Book, you know this rule!" Ji Wenchang sternly said, his gaze stopping Ji Ziqing.
Although he is no longer the Saint Master of Floating Mountain, he is still Ji Ziqing’s father.
Ji Ziqing remained determined, not speaking a word.
Ji Wenchang sighed and could only look to the ancestor Ji Lengyue for help.
Ji Lengyue’s gaze fell on Ji Ziqing and she suddenly smiled kindly.
She saw her own past self in this descendant.
In those days, she also wanted to gain the recognition of the Zhou Yi Book, but even though she swore never to marry, Floating Mountain still wouldn’t allow her to offer her blood to the Zhou Yi Book.
At that time, she was a peerless Goddess of Floating Mountain.
But what did that matter?
The people of Floating Mountain decided she couldn’t offer her blood to the Zhou Yi Book.
In her despair, she once thought of ending her life.
Eventually, she met Emperor Ye and the leader of the Dao Xuan Sect.
Later, Emperor Ye personally passed down the Hourly Skill to her and the leader gave her the identity of someone from the Dao Xuan Sect.
It was then that she began a new journey in life.
She didn’t want her past despair to be repeated in this young girl.
Therefore, Ji Lengyue coldly declared, "This rule is abolished. From now on, women of Floating Mountain can also offer their blood to the Zhou Yi Book."
Ji Ziqing laughed happily.
Ye Xuan also grinned.
He knew very well about Ji Lengyue’s past, so he knew Ji Lengyue would never stop Ji Ziqing.
On the contrary, Ji Lengyue would support Ji Ziqing.
Just like what he once told Ji Lengyue back then.
The so-called rules of the world are made by people.
If you don’t want to follow the rules, then break them and make your own rules!
Now, Ji Lengyue is about to do just that!
"Ancestor, you mustn’t!"
But the people of Floating Mountain changed their expressions, speaking out to Ji Lengyue, "Ancestor, this absolutely must not be done!"
"Aunt..." Ji Zhong was taken aback, clearly not expecting Ji Lengyue to make such a ludicrous move.
However, for some reason, when Ji Zhong saw Ji Lengyue’s determined gaze, he chose to keep his mouth shut.
When he was young, Ji Zhong looked up to his aunt as his role model.
As he grew up, he heard many stories about her.
These stories made Ji’s personality become somewhat somber.
He felt that Floating Mountain wronged his aunt.
But his aunt still remained loyal to Floating Mountain.
That proved everything.
So now, he would not stop his aunt!
"Ancestor, you cannot do this..." Ji Wenyan also looked at Ji Lengyue, his face pale, trying his best to persuade her.
Ji Lengyue looked around them, her eyes even colder.
When she applied to offer her blood to the Zhou Yi Book back then, those people had much the same expression.
But now, she is no longer the same as she was back then.
She understood the meaning behind it all too well.
They were simply afraid of the Zhou Yi Book being lost.
Ji Lengyue let out a light breath, speaking softly, "Women of Floating Mountain can offer their blood to the Zhou Yi Book, but... even if they gain the recognition of the Zhou Yi Book, they cannot privately take the Zhou Yi Book from Floating Mountain."
"Can you do this?"
Ji Lengyue looked at Ji Ziqing.
She was changing the rule today, not seeking anyone’s opinion, but directly declaring it!
Ji Ziqing replied solemnly, "I can!"
"Very good!" Ji Lengyue nodded slightly, satisfied with Ji Ziqing’s answer.
"Bring the Zhou Yi Book." Ji Lengyue waved her sleeve.
Ji Zhong immediately took action without another word.
Seeing this, the upper echelon of Floating Mountain could do nothing but resign.
Right now, Ji Lengyue was the highest-ranking ancestor of Floating Mountain, and the ancestors who could overrule her were still asleep in their coffins, and could not be awakened to deal with this matter.
By the time these ancestors woke, it would be too late to fix the issue.
Everyone could only silently accept this fact.
Fortunately, Ji Lengyue’s subsequent words somewhat calmed everyone’s hearts, preventing them from opposing as fiercely as before.
As long as the Zhou Yi Book stayed within Floating Mountain, there was no problem.
Moreover, whether Ji Ziqing could successfully offer her blood to the Zhou Yi Book and gain its recognition was still a question.
If she failed, everything would be for nothing.
The Zhou Yi Book, being the fundamental treasure of the Ji Family on Floating Mountain, possesses great power, and gaining its recognition is no easy task.
In the history of Floating Mountain, those who received the Zhou Yi Book’s recognition were all extraordinarily powerful.
"She’s going to offer her blood to the Zhou Yi Book..."
In the distance, the Dou Su Saint had returned from his shock, feeling angry after the initial fear, but the situation was changing swiftly, and the matter was a family issue of Floating Mountain, so he, as a Saint of Dou Su Palace, had no grounds to speak.
But since Ji Ziqing was going to offer her blood to the Zhou Yi Book, it was a golden opportunity for him.
If Ji Ziqing successfully offered her blood to the Zhou Yi Book and then married him, it would be perfect!
"No, wait!"
"If she truly succeeds in offering blood and gains the Zhou Yi Book’s recognition, she will become the Saint Master of Floating Mountain and will surely cancel our engagement!"
Thinking of this, the Dou Su Saint’s expression soured again.
"That bastard is truly abominable!"
The Dou Su Saint looked at Ye Xuan watching from the side, his expression darkening.
But soon, he felt a gaze upon him.
The Dou Su Saint met the eyes of the Qiankun Ancestor and was suddenly filled with dread, avoiding his gaze swiftly.
That old madman simply didn’t care for his status.
Hmm... For now, he couldn’t provoke that old madman!
When his master and others came to support, he would then trouble that old madman!
While the Dou Su Saint was plotting secretly, Ji Zhong brought the Zhou Yi Book.