CHAPTER 699: CHAPTER 266: MY JUNIOR BROTHER’S BENEVOLENCE (8K)

Ji Jingqiu asked gently, "What kind of gift is it?"

Listening to Ji Jingqiu’s feigned elder tone, Li Yinghai felt irritated but could only grit his teeth.

"Last time, Senior Ji mentioned that he hoped our Li Family could help capture the lawless scoundrels plotting against the Federation’s pillars; this time, it’s for that purpose."

Li Yinghai spoke slowly, finally assuming his role, fully showcasing the foundation of a family raising its heirs, distorting black and white, redefining past words, while not forgetting to actively claim credit.

Ji Jingqiu’s lips slightly curled, speaking indifferently, "Then bring them up; settle old grudges, I still need to cultivate."

Recently, Ji Jingqiu has entered the right path of cultivation, multitasking, influencing the planet with his own Life Position while simultaneously comprehending multiple Methods.

Li Yinghai’s eyes flickered, keen to probe into Ji Jingqiu’s recent cultivation results, such as his progress in the Heart Image Realm.

From the intelligence they currently gathered from the depths of various realms, crossing the Divine Prohibition is far more difficult than breaking the Heavenly Human Boundary!

Even placed in the historical context of various realms, only those with significant Qi Fortune, as Sons of Heavenly Destiny, might achieve it.

Moreover, Ji Jingqiu’s position with the Divine Prohibition of various realms differs, as he crossed the Heavenly Human Boundary immediately upon entering the Heart Image.

Even though the Heavenly Person analysis states Ji Jingqiu’s achievements before the Heart Image allowed him to stand at least on the Second Tier as soon as he broke into the Heart Image...

The issue is, even a Martial Artist of the Second Tier as a Heavenly Person was defeated by him.

Now, countless Martial Artists of the Federation are curious about one thing: how far is Ji Jingqiu from the Heavenly Human Boundary?

Once Ji Jingqiu breaks through the Heavenly Human Boundary, to what extent will his combat power soar?

Taking advantage of the spare time during the escort, Li Yinghai couldn’t help but say:

"Ji... Senior, the six major families have a way to send Martial Artists to travel across realms, especially now when the Heavenly Road’s war flames have temporarily quelled, there are already examples of sending Heart Image and Chains to other realms."

Ji Jingqiu looked up and said, "The six major families, are they now so closely connected with the Heavenly Road and various realms?"

Li Yinghai explained, "Martial Artists from various realms want to enter the Great Universe earlier through us, and we need to utilize the environment and resources of various realms, a mutually beneficial situation that isn’t exclusive to our Federation; many Great Universe forces are making choices."

Ji Jingqiu asked, "I am somewhat curious, how do you perceive these forces from various realms? In the current turmoil of the Spirit Ocean, aren’t you afraid of bargaining with a tiger?"

In the Three Thousand Yanfu Realm, a considerable number of people, self-styled predators, stand atop the food chain, yet are nothing more than scavengers, clinging beneath the Nether Sea.

Could these people be partners?

Li Yinghai asked and answered himself:

"Ji, do you know how long the Federation has been established? It’s been ten thousand years, a very long number, but do you know how many years the Spirit Ocean has been invading the Great Universe?"

"Roughly ten times of ebb and flow, it could extend as early as the Five Original Pillars!"

"Even if this life is the final end, if the Spirit Ocean wants to swallow the Great Universe, it’s a matter of ten thousand years, will the Federation still exist then?"

"Whether enemies or allies, it’s better to exhaust all means to strengthen oneself; if strong enough, no matter if the Great Universe collapses, we have the confidence to retreat to other realms."

"Moreover, the forces we are contacting are mostly connections left by ancestors; I dare not say they are absolutely stable, but at least there’s a long-term relationship."

Ji Jingqiu nodded, understanding somewhat the thoughts of certain individuals within the six major families.

At least there’s one thing they said right: whether enemies or allies, nothing compares to strengthening oneself.

The essence of Martial Arts lies in "I."

For example—

He said, "Call me Senior."

This is an example.

"...Sorry, Senior Ji."

Li Yinghai’s interest in speaking was instantly curbed.

Ji Jingqiu affirmed part of his viewpoint with a practical example.

At this time, the "gift" from the Li Family finally arrived.

It was an elderly silver-haired man accustomed to comfort, his brow still retaining the past dignity and elegance of high status.

Li Yinghai’s interest was renewed.

Though being forcibly escorted by the family to meet Ji Jingqiu was suffocating, he found amusement in the ordeal, now curious about how Ji Jingqiu would handle this indirect "father-killer’s enemy."

"Professor Jia, our first meeting, I’ve long heard your name."

Looking at the elder before him, trying to maintain composure but unable to hide the panic in his eyes, Ji Jingqiu’s gaze flickered for a moment.

During his journey to the west, he also searched the location where his parents disappeared.

Disappearance is a euphemized term.

"Ji, my nephew, I have a past with your parents, when you were younger..."

Jia Weiting’s forced smile was far more genuine than Li Yinghai’s, even carrying a hint of elder warmth and amiability.

Ji Jingqiu glanced at Li Yinghai, implying, "Learn a bit."

Understanding Ji Jingqiu’s gaze, Li Yinghai forced a smile, nodding apologetically, adding, "This old man was almost erased by some people, but we acted in time, saving him."

Ji Jingqiu’s gaze moved slightly, pondering to see the line severed with Jia Weiting here? From what he currently knows, the interest chain represented by Professor Jia isn’t limited to one or two families; even the Heavenly Road is involved.

"Clear wine makes faces red, wealth moves hearts." He softly spoke.

Seeing Ji Jingqiu unmoved, Jia Weiting recalled some people’s words to him, gritting his teeth, stepping back, shouting:

"You can’t kill me! I have significant contributions to the Federation! I’m a Nebula Award winner! I can benefit countless Federation citizens! I..."

"Om!"

Ji Jingqiu suddenly uttered lightly, a single Heavenly Sound word, containing infinite Divine Power, the Great Wisdom, and Great Purity directly addressing the depths of the heart, banishing all evils under heaven.