Chapter 27

Lord Ji Youyang spoke up, "Second Brother, listen to me!"

"Eldest Brother." Ji Lie closed his eyes, then suddenly opened them and growled, "No need to say more. From today on, Ji Ning will be the successor of the Ji Family Manor. I, Ji Lie, will also follow his orders and swear allegiance to him, fighting for the Western Manor of the Ji Family. I will not disobey in the slightest. I am convinced of Ji Ning, but I just can't accept you!"

Ji Lie abruptly stood up and turned to leave.

"Father." Ji Wuyu, who was beside him, also called out and followed closely behind.

Ji Youyang silently watched Ji Lie leave, a smile on his face. He knew very well that his second brother, Ji Lie, had a fiery temper and a strong fighting spirit. He respected the strong but despised the weak. From childhood to the present, in terms of strength, Ji Youyang had never been as powerful as his second brother. Naturally, Ji Lie would not be convinced. However, Ji Lie had once said that if Ji Yichuan became the Manor Lord, he would have no objections.

Now, Ji Ning was even more extraordinary than his father, Ji Yichuan, and had overwhelmingly defeated seven opponents to win the Golden Sword. Naturally, Ji Lie was also convinced.

Convinced is convinced!

Not convinced is not convinced!

Ji Lie, throughout his life, would never be convinced of his eldest brother, Ji Youyang.

...

In the evening.

The Snow Drifting Hall of the Western Manor of the Ji Family was holding a grand banquet. The succession of the Manor Lord was finally decided, which was a matter of great importance for the Western Manor of the Ji Family. Once Ji Youyang stepped down and Ji Ning took over, Ji Ning would also hold the position of an executive. As a先天灵 (先天灵, a term for a highly advanced being), Ji Youyang, the former Manor Lord, would also hold an executive position.

The Western Manor of the Ji Family had a total of ten executives. Major decisions affecting the fate of the Western Manor were made collectively by these ten executives. Once Ji Ning took over, the weakest of the current ten executives would have to step down! The power structure would change, and it could be imagined that the direct lineage would become even stronger in the future.

"Wusa, Wusa ya!"

In the center of the grand hall, more than thirty nearly naked girls, clad only in animal skins and barefoot, were dancing.

On both sides of the hall, musicians were playing various instruments such as stone chimes, bells, and ocarinas. The music, either deep or ethereal, echoed throughout the hall. Inside the hall, the most powerful figures of the Western Manor of the Ji Family were toasting and laughing heartily.

As the successor of the Manor Lord, Ji Ning had his own seat, with a long table in front of him, filled with delicious food.

"Swish, swish, swish~~" A girl clad in animal skins, holding a large wine jar, stood by the side. Seeing that Ji Ning's animal head wine cup was empty, she immediately poured it full. The large wine jar, weighing dozens of pounds, was poured without a single drop spilling.

"Truly unique." Ji Ning nodded in appreciation.

Next to Ji Ning, there were more than one person seated.

Ji Yichuan naturally knelt in the center of the long table, with Wei Chixue beside him. A large white dog, the divine beast Bai Shui Ze, was also lying nearby.

Those who could have their own long table in the grand hall of the Snow Drifting Hall were all of the highest status in the Western Manor of the Ji Family. Even Wei Chixue, as the wife of Ji Yichuan, had to be brought in as his wife and did not have the right to have her own seat.

...

Various先天灵 (先天灵, a term for a highly advanced being) either brought their families or their trained spirit beasts.

As night fell, the musicians and dancers all left, and even the serving maids were dismissed. This was the time to discuss important matters. If extremely secret matters were to be discussed, even the family members and spirit beasts present would have to leave.

"Lords." Manor Lord Ji Youyang smiled and said, "The Golden Sword Ceremony has just ended. Ji Ning, at the age of ten, defeated all seven opponents and won the Golden Sword, naturally becoming the successor of the Manor Lord. However, Ji Ning is still young... I think he should take over the position of Manor Lord when he is older and more experienced. I suggest waiting until he is twenty years old. What do you think?"

"Good."

"Good."

"Ji Ning's talent is no less than Yichuan's. He is the most suitable candidate for the Manor Lord." The other executives all nodded, including Ji Lie, with no one raising objections.

Ji Yichuan, sitting to the side, also showed a rare smile and said, "Manor Lord."

"What is it, Yichuan?" Ji Youyang looked over.

"I am requesting an item for my son." Ji Yichuan said.

Ji Youyang was puzzled, "What item?"

"The Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman!" Ji Yichuan said solemnly. As soon as the words were spoken, the entire hall fell silent, and many of the先天灵 (先天灵, a term for a highly advanced being) looked at each other with surprise.

"Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman?" Ji Youyang frowned and looked at Ji Ning, asking, "Ji Ning, do you want the Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman?"

Ji Ning, holding the animal head wine cup, was taken aback. He looked at his father and nodded, "Yes."

Ji Yichuan then said, "Ji Ning is the next Manor Lord. Shouldn't he be able to have the Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman?"

"Sure." Ji Youyang nodded, then took a deep breath and flipped his hand, revealing a jade talisman that glowed with a jade light. The talisman had complex patterns like ancient script, emitting a strange aura that seemed to distort the surrounding space. Ji Youyang directly threw it to Ji Yichuan, "Yichuan, the Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman is a treasure of the Western Manor of the Ji Family. It must not be used lightly."

Ji Yichuan nodded, "I understand."

...

On the way back from the Snow Drifting Hall late at night, Ji Ning walked with his parents and Bai Shui Ze.

"Father, Mother," Ji Ning asked, puzzled, "What is the Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman, and why do you need it?"

Wei Chixue smiled at her son, "This is why your father wanted you to participate in the Golden Sword Ceremony and win the Golden Sword before allowing you to go out. Only by winning the Golden Sword and becoming the definite next Manor Lord could you obtain the manor's treasure, the Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman."

Ji Yichuan, with a stern face, said, "The Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman is an extremely precious talisman. It was obtained by one of our ancestors in the Western Manor of the Ji Family three hundred years ago by chance. He originally obtained three talismans, but used two of them... leaving only this last one, which became the manor's treasure."

"What is it used for?" Ji Ning asked.

Ji Yichuan smiled, "By using the Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman, you can instantly reach any place within ten thousand miles."

"What?" Ji Ning was shocked, instantly reaching any place within ten thousand miles?

"This kind of talisman cannot be bought, and it was obtained by our ancestor by chance." Ji Yichuan sighed, "For the Ji Family, obtaining a treasure of this level... is a stroke of luck. As the next Manor Lord, I can directly obtain the Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman in your name, and no one can oppose it."

After saying this, Ji Yichuan flipped his hand and took out a small jade sword that glowed with a blood-red light and handed it to Ji Ning, "This jade sword has been soaked in my blood for a long time and has been refined. No matter how far away, I can sense its location. You should carry it with you when you go out. Remember, if you encounter any danger, immediately break this jade sword. Once you break it, I will immediately know and use the Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman to instantly reach you and save your life."

"Ah." Ji Ning immediately understood why his father needed the Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman.

Ji Yichuan sternly said, "When you go out, do not leave the Western Manor City too far. The Ten Thousand Mile Traceless Talisman can only reach up to ten thousand miles. I can sense the location of the jade sword and know how far you are. If I sense that you have left the Western Manor City by more than ten thousand miles, I will immediately go and bring you back and lock you in the dungeon for three years!"

Ji Ning blinked, being locked in the dungeon? The dark, sunless dungeon was where the Western Manor of the Ji Family imprisoned death row inmates and serious criminals.

"I will remember." Ji Ning responded.

Ten thousand miles?

That was enough, after all, the Western Manor of the Ji Family only governed a few thousand miles. Beyond that to the west was the territory of other overlords.

"Ning'er." Wei Chixue asked with concern, "When do you plan to go out and explore?"

"Let me prepare a bit." Ji Ning nodded, "In three days."

...

Three days passed in a blink.

In the early morning, when the sky was just beginning to brighten, in Ji Ning's room.

"Ning'er, take these with you." Wei Chixue waved her hand, and on the bed, two piles of animal skin clothes and other miscellaneous items appeared.

"Mother." Ji Ning couldn't help but say, "I have already prepared everything, clothes, food, and supplies."

Ji Yichuan sternly said, "Take them if I tell you to. These are all made by your mother with her own hands, stitch by stitch."

Ji Ning's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but look at his mother. Wei Chixue's gaze was always on her son, and Ji Ning could feel the boundless love in her eyes. From childhood to the present, his mother had taken care of him meticulously. He was like everything to her, and this time, going out to explore, his mother would surely be very worried.

A mother worries when her child travels far, let alone when he goes out to explore and take risks.

"Father." Ji Ning felt a heavy heart and changed the subject, "This time when I go out, will Ji Lie secretly...?"

"No." Ji Yichuan said coldly, "The Ji Family has survived in this land until now because of unity. Internal strife is absolutely forbidden, and violators will be pursued by the five manors of the Ji Family! Moreover, I know Ji Lie's character very well. He only doesn't accept Manor Lord Ji Youyang, but in his heart, he is still for the Ji Family. Besides, he is also proud and would not do such a thing."

Ji Ning nodded thoughtfully.

"Don't worry about Ji Lie." Ji Yichuan sternly said, "What you should be more concerned about are the great demons. They have different talents and methods. Even the先天灵 (先天灵, a term for a highly advanced being) of the Western Manor of the Ji Family often die, let alone you who have not yet become a先天灵 (先天灵, a term for a highly advanced being)!"

"Stop talking." Wei Chixue said, "Your son is going out to take risks, and you're not saying anything nice. Ning'er, I have one more thing for you." She held out a golden book, the pages of which were like gold foil, with four ancient large characters on the cover: "Wind Wing Escape Technique."

"This is a movement technique, and it is the most precious set of immortal and demon secret techniques that I possess. Wait until you become a先天灵 (先天灵, a term for a highly advanced being) before you read it." Wei Chixue instructed, "Also, you must not teach it to anyone in the Ji Family."

"Yes." Ji Ning nodded.

Like the "Wind Shadow Step" that his mother taught him, only his mother knew it! Because the Ji Family did not have this set of steps, and his mother had also instructed him... not to teach the "Wind Shadow Step" to anyone else in the Ji Family. The "Wind Wing Escape Technique" was also something his mother possessed, and he was forbidden to teach it to anyone else in the Ji Family.

"Alright, it's time to go." Ji Yichuan said, "If you're going, go now, be decisive."

"Father, Mother, I'm leaving." Ji Ning looked at his parents.

He then turned and walked out, with Mo Wu and the maid Qiuye already waiting outside.

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