Li Hao’s expression subtly changed as he listened to the other party’s relaxed yet certain tone, It was obvious that there was no longer any need to deny it.
On Li Hao’s wrist, the blood-colored vine bracelet began drifting a strand of blood-like tendril, standing upright like an antenna, as if it were stealthily listening to the conversation between Li Hao and Ji Yun Ge.
The Ji Family?
The Crimson Blood Vine Demon King was quite astonished. Having stayed in Redwood Corpse Ridge for thousands of years, it encountered quite a few individuals from the Ancient Holy Clan coming and going to harvest the Tao Rhyme Blood Fruit which had given birth to it. Not to mention other clans, where even before approaching, battles would ensue until blood flowed down their scalps.
It had also learned many things from the conflicts among these individuals, which is why it strongly yearned for the world beyond the Redwood Corpse Ridge.
After all, it had never ventured out since its birth.
In the entire Great Wilderness Heaven, there was only one Ji Family.
The Crimson Blood Vine Demon King felt an indescribable excitement swelling in its heart. Before, the youth had said he was from the Ancient Divine Clan, and now spoke of having the Ji Family bloodline. Could it be that the Ji Family was related to the Ancient Divine Clan?
It seemed to have eavesdropped on something incredible. What should it do, it was so excited!
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“Your mother must be that girl, Ji Qingqing. She actually married into your Li Family.”
Ji Yun Ge sighed.
From Li Tianzong’s obsession, combined with the records from the Ji Family in ancient times, he knew about the strongest Divine Dynasty beyond the Great Wilderness Heaven. The Li Family was a divine general within the Dayu Divine Dynasty—holding a position of significance, a prestigious and noble family.
Though such a family was not worth mentioning in their eyes, not amounting to much, it was also not entirely unknown.
Moreover, that Divine Dynasty had also been extremely splendid thousands of years ago. Even the Ancient Holy Clan would not wish to provoke them lightly if it was not necessary.
Seeing that the other had seen through him, Li Hao had nothing more to say.
“No wonder those two guys, before leaving, were exchanging glances with you. They probably whispered to you secretly to warn you, telling you to hide your identity.”
Ji Yun Ge recalled the parting scene from before. At the time, he felt it was a bit odd but didn’t think much of it. Now, like a boomerang coming back to hit him, he finally understood.
Seeing that Li Hao tacitly agreed, Ji Yun Ge sized him up. Although he had guessed Li Hao was that girl’s child when he sensed Li Hao’s bloodline aura, now observing him carefully, he found that Li Hao’s appearance bore an even greater resemblance.
“You need not be too anxious. Although our Ji Family forbids marrying outsiders, and the women who do so will be imprisoned for life and those they marry, including their offspring, will be executed, there are always exceptions.”
“If it were someone else, I might consider turning a blind eye out of regard for you bringing me back to the Ji Family, pretending I didn’t know a thing. But with your talent, I think once I mention it to the old folks back home, they should be able to accept you.”
“Hm?”
Li Hao’s expression subtly changed, the women who marry into the family are imprisoned for life?
That being the case, the woman who revealed her identity in Northern Yan and intimidated the Holy Palace, then later was taken back to the Ji Family, is now imprisoned?
As Li Hao’s expression fluctuated, Ji Yun Ge smiled and said:
“With your aptitude, even within the Ji Family, you would be considered a top-tier talent. I wonder whether any other monstrous geniuses have arisen among the younger generation of the Ji Family during the years I was dead. In my generation, you would certainly rank first!”
Li Hao, now only fifteen years old and at the Three Immortal Realms, boasts a cultivation level that already qualifies him as a standout.
Not to mention that Li Hao had cultivated Divine Power in the barren Great Wilderness Heaven beyond, reaching the limits of the Power Passage Realm.
Among the Ancient Holy Clan, reaching the limit of Martial Realm wasn’t seen except in the long-lived older generation or in rare monstrous talents!
“Once you bring me to the territory of the Ji Family, I will also gift you a little something.”
Ji Yun Ge said with a smile. Experience new stories with empire
Li Hao, however, was not concerned with the gift, but instead asked, “Senior, if a woman from the Ji Family is imprisoned for marrying into another family, how can she be released?”
Ji Yun Ge’s gaze softened. Li Hao disregarded the mentioned gift, seemingly only caring about his own mother. Although Ji Yun Ge hadn’t spent much time with Li Hao, he was growing more and more fond of this junior.
“Your mother Ji Qingqing holds a high status within the Ji Family as a legitimate member. If she were from a lower-status branch of the Ji Family without anyone pleading for her, she might have been executed directly. But since your mother has pure blood, she will only be imprisoned.”
Ji Yun Ge felt a pang of melancholy, astonished to think that the little girl who had once pulled at his beard had not only grown up but also had a son.
And it was because of that son that he was able to return.
“Your mother is surely imprisoned, but once you claim the top spot on the Ji Family’s list of outstanding talents, you will be able to visit her, and in the future, when you hold power within the Ji Family wielding genuine authority, you will naturally be able to release your mother and, with your family’s contributions, secure her freedom.”
Li Hao paused, his heart quietly relieved.
Those of low status, directly killed—it seems that the Ji Family indeed places a high importance on bloodlines.
In his mind, he pictured the gentle expression of that woman. Originally, although he had hoped to see the mother he hadn’t met in over a decade during this trip, it was just a fleeting thought.
He had only planned to drop off Ji Yun Ge and leave without disturbing anyone else, especially since that grandfather had said that getting involved with the Ji Family might not be beneficial to him, possibly ruining her life and causing her trouble.
But now that she was imprisoned, he had no choice but to go.
The top talent of the Ji Family?
Li Hao’s gaze flickered, and he immediately started to inquire further from Ji Yun Ge about some of the rules of the Ji Family.
Ji Yun Ge provided a brief introduction, indicating that Li Hao would learn the rest once he arrived at the Ji Family.
Time flew by.
Days passed.
Li Hao traversed about seventy to eighty thousand li, nearly half the direct distance across Liangzhou.
