A few people were slightly stunned; they hadn’t expected this third brother to have so much confidence in the child. How outstanding must that child be to deserve such faith?
Ji Qingmeng was also taken aback, looking at her uncle’s eyes shining with excitement, she suddenly felt a bit reluctant to speak her thoughts. She said in a low voice:
“Uncle, I have something to say, but I’m not sure if it’s appropriate.”
“Qingmeng, if you have something to say, just say it. Don’t waste your uncle’s time,” Ji Yunqing immediately chided.
Ji Yun Ge smiled and said, “Beating around the bush, what’s the difficult matter now?”
“That child…”
Ji Qingmeng, thinking of the news that had come from below, looked cautiously at her uncle: “He said his name is Ji Le Ping, taking his mother’s surname…”
A few people were all taken aback. Ji Le Ping?
“This child…”
Ji Yunqing frowned slightly: “Could it be that his father is some insignificant character, and thus in marrying Qingqing, he married into her family?”
“We’ve looked into it before. He is a divine general from the Dayu Divine Dynasty, said to be a marshal. Compared to us he is lacking, but in the Dayu Divine Dynasty, his prestige is very significant,” the fourth elder said, his eyes flickering, as if he was holding back from saying more.
“So him taking his mother’s surname, was that the third brother’s intention?”
Ji Yunqing asked.
Ji Yun Ge shook his head slightly.
“This child…”
The few exchanged glances, all frowning.
Seeing their expressions, Ji Yun Ge immediately knew what they were thinking and shook his head, saying: “Don’t misunderstand, with the child’s talents, even without our Ji family, he would definitely stand out as a dragon amongst men in this Great Wilderness Heaven, not being overshadowed by other prodigies!”
“Hmm?”
Everyone looked at him, puzzled as to why this third brother favored the child so much, just because he had brought him back?
“The child taking his mother’s surname, I guess it’s only because he has a deeper bond with his mother. It might also be, a way of remembering his mother,”
Ji Yun Ge said.
“Is it not because he wants to become a part of our Ji family?”
Ji Qingmeng couldn’t help but ask, feeling that her uncle might have been somewhat misled by the youth.
“Qingmeng, watch your language!” Ji Yunqing couldn’t help but rebuke.
Even though they also shared the same thoughts, was this really a time to question the third brother’s judgment at his last moment?
All they wanted was for Ji Yun Ge to pass the remainder of his time happily.
Ji Yun Ge smiled, seeing that the others were silent, he understood his old brothers’ thoughts all too well and said:
“You’re all thinking too far ahead. That child has a free spirit, he does not have such strong attachments to family, whether it be the Ji family or any other family. Otherwise, he couldn’t have passed through my Mo River and brought me back.”
“How so?”
The group was puzzled. They had discussed many past events but had yet to learn the specifics about that Mo River.
Ji Yun Ge immediately explained the reasons behind passing through the Mo River in detail to them.
Upon hearing his explanation, they were all stunned, finally understanding.
“In that case, we really misunderstood the child,” Your journey continues on empire
Ji Yunqing said.
“But why would he want to change his surname? His father must be so upset,” the fourth elder asked with confusion.
They all looked towards Ji Yun Ge, who also shook his head slightly: “I don’t know about that. Perhaps the child does not feel a deep connection with his own father, otherwise, why would he lack such fondness for family?”
Upon hearing this, everyone thought it was indeed a possibility.
“If that’s the case, then we should treat him well.”
“That’s right, since he has taken the Ji family name, he is one of the People of the Ji Family.”
The group said.
Ji Yun Ge smiled and said: “I can rest assured leaving the child to you. He is a sincere person, with incredibly sharp wit. Treat him with the same sincerity, and in time, you will see your kindness repaid.”
Hearing his hint, they understood his meaning: there was no need for other methods to try to control the child; sincerity was sufficient.
“Third brother, let’s not talk about this anymore, your body has grown even weaker…”
Ji Tian Chao said with a somber tone, not having spoken until now.
He did not care about some youth or any prodigy; he only cared about his third brother, with whom he had once fought side by side, slaying countless demons.
“Tian Chao, from now on, let the child take my place to accompany you. Give the child ten years, and he should more or less reach the Tao Comprehension Realm,”
Ji Yun Ge said softly, his body so frail as if a gust of wind could blow him away.