“Chapter 197: No, you’ve come at just the right time.”
“As expected, a young man is fearless and arrogant, which reminds this old man of his youth.”
“Do you know that in your youth, you once aspired to soar high and promised to be the best in the world?”
“But Ji You, when you truly establish yourself among the Worldly Families, have descendants and blood relatives, and have to consider the continuation of your Family, you will realize that there is no human nature that cannot be changed.”
“Over thousands of years, this old man has seen many people like you in the Qingyun World, but in the end, they always have to bow before me.”
“When you live to that point, this old man wants to see you regret it.”
At three o’clock in the afternoon, at the South City Immortal Supervisor, representatives from the Ling Shi Merchant Association in Yunzhou angrily left the Immortal Supervisor.
A mud house on the South City Road they passed was cut down, and as the bricks and tiles collapsed, smoke and dust instantly filled the street.
Seeing this scene, everyone understood.
Great Xia did not choose either of the two methods proposed by the Ling Shi Merchant Association of Yunzhou; they chose to reroute to Feng Province, and Ji You truly did not care about the possibility of being targeted and hostile by the Yunzhou Worldly Families, openly participating in this matter.
Just as the three Masters-in-charge of the Master's Courtyard once said, everyone couldn't help but feel a sense of madness from Ji You.
“Many people in the academy previously thought that Ji You might become the son-in-law of the Lu Family, but with this commotion, it’s probably impossible.”
Qin Rong looked up: “It was never possible. That Ji You had never responded to the Young Miss of the Lu Family before, and it is said that he is now keeping another woman in his courtyard.”
Lang Hetong also heard about this and frowned slightly: “I wonder which Family’s woman it is that Ji You brought back, after he refused Princess Changle and the Young Miss Lu.”
At this moment, Ji Jingyao walked in, covered in dust: “The Dan Sect people have been received, and all Medicinal Pills have arrived.”
“Brother Ji, you’ve worked hard. I wonder if the distinguished guests from the Dan Sect have been settled?”
“They have already been arranged to stay in the courtyard. In addition, the Yuan family siblings said they wanted to visit a friend in the Inner Courtyard, so I had someone take them there.”
Lang Hetong didn’t take it seriously after hearing this, and said
This jade Ruyi is about the size of an adult's palm, and though not very large, Ding Shaojie, who comes from a Worldly Family of Spirit Stones, could tell that it was crystal clear throughout, without Impurities, and thus considered a High Grade.
There are many Spiritual Veins in Feng Province, but even Spirit Stones mined from the same Spiritual Vein differ in quality, because the closer a Spirit Stone is to the main Spiritual Core, the purer it is.
As for why the Yao Race's Spirit Stones are of such high quality, the Ling Shi Merchant Association in Yun Province has long had a guess.
Beneath the Snow Region, there should be a ten-thousand-year Spiritual Core. Because it is rarely visited by humans, it has never been mined, thus nourishing countless surrounding Spiritual Veins with overflowing Spiritual Qi.
And this jade Ruyi, according to their merchant association's standard classification, should be considered a third-grade item, a product from the middle section of a Spiritual Vein.
However, Ding Shaojie noticed that Princess Changle lost her smile upon seeing this Spirit Stone Ruyi.
“Princess, I am truly sorry. The item received earlier is now being returned.”
“Did Young Master Wei not see the Dan Sect siblings?”
The Master's Courtyard Disciple chuckled softly: “I did see them, and spoke a few words when they ascended the mountain. I also mentioned the invitation to them, but the Yuan family siblings declined.”
Zhao Yunyue couldn't help but look up: “Did you tell her that my Senior Brother Liu from Lingjian Mountain is hosting? Senior Brother Liu, who is in the Integration Dao Upper Realm and very likely to enter the Sky Soaring Realm.”
“Of course I told them, but—they were in a hurry to visit Ji You, so I don't know if they heard clearly.”
“What did they go to do?”
The Master's Courtyard Disciple pursed his lips: “To visit Ji You. They went as soon as they entered, but they didn't expect Ji You to have changed courtyards.
The rumors stemming from the Eldest Daughter of Dan Zong and the secretly cultivated Disciple of Tianshu Academy mostly tell the story of the latter marrying into the former's Family.
From the perspective of reason and status, this led many people to believe that Ji You was eagerly trying to climb the social ladder.
Zhao Yunyue was stunned for a long time before raising her eyes, then revealed a faint smile: “If Senior Brother Wei didn't see them, he could have just said so directly. I wouldn't blame Senior Brother Wei, and we can just find someone else to invite them.”
The Master's Courtyard Disciple opened his mouth: “I really did see them. I was the one who brought the two of them into the Inner Courtyard.”
“But Ji You is currently in the Master Jian's Courtyard.”
“Of course I know that, about the snowy region demon stone. I already told them before ascending the mountain, but they said they wanted to wait in the courtyard and asked our Tianshu Academy not to inform him, so as not to disturb his work.”
It was already the hour of Wei (1-3 PM), and the sun began to descend.
Ji You emerged from the Master Jian's Courtyard and walked with Kuang Cheng from south to north.
The Master Jian's Courtyard plans to build an official road in Feng Province after the New Year, and the preliminary preparations for this matter fell to Kuang Cheng. In fact, only with Kuang Cheng handling it could both parties feel at ease.
After all, for such a project, there would certainly be many people looking to profit.
Additionally, after the Barbarian Race retreated, the Zhenbei Army, preparing to leave the Northern Territory, would subsequently be stationed in Feng Province.
On one hand, they could oversee the road construction, and on the other, it would fulfill the promise made to Ji You, protecting the people in his Family's village.
At this time, the two returned all the way to the north of Shengjing City, and saw countless people on the street, presenting invitation cards.
Ji You wasn't quite sure what was happening, feeling a bit bewildered, but seeing many women with sparkling eyes among them, he couldn't help but feel a little fortunate.
“Fortunately, I didn't bring Yan Shuyi today.”
Kuang Cheng couldn't help but raise his eyes: “Why is that?”
Ji You smacked his lips: “Because the streets are full of cats with their tails in the air. If she saw them, she probably wouldn't be in a good mood tonight.”
“Fairy Yan doesn't let you take concubines?”
“No, she even personally helps me choose them. I'm just afraid I won't live to marry—”
Ji You couldn't help but admire his foresight at this moment: “Every step on the street is a hurdle. Staying in the courtyard, there can't be any more incidents.”
Kuang Cheng looked at the interface at this moment: “How about we find a place to eat on the street before going back?”
“Forget it, I'll go back. I haven't even made lunch yet. If I'm any later, someone will probably get angry.”
“It seems that whether it's free food and drink, or the silver obtained through painstaking efforts, it can't compare to Brother Ji's heart's desire.”
Kuang Cheng sighed with emotion, thinking that Brother Ji seemed uninhibited, but would definitely be a good husband. He chuckled softly, but then noticed that Ji You, holding countless invitations, suddenly stopped, and then placed one hand over his eyes.
First the left eye, then the right eye, pressing for a while.
Kuang Cheng turned to look at him at this moment: “What's wrong?”
Ji You blinked: “I don't know why my eyelids keep twitching.”
“Uncomfortable?”
“Perhaps it's from cooking every day these past few days, getting smoked. It's nothing.”
After speaking, Ji You cupped his hands to Kuang Cheng in farewell, then headed towards Ni Mountain.
Returning to Tianshu Academy, countless Disciples were looking at him with bright eyes, whispering to each other, making him unable to resist looking back many times.
Ji You merely assumed that the matter of his visit to the Master Jian's Courtyard today had been spread back to the academy, and didn't pay much attention. He passed through the vast forest, entered the Inner Courtyard, and then returned to his own separate courtyard along the way.
With a creak, the courtyard gate was pushed open.
He took a step inside, his eyes instantly widening in surprise. He saw that the table was completely covered with shredded potatoes, piled up into a small mountain, and next to it was an empty sack.
Why did she shred so many potatoes? This was originally bought to last until after the New Year.
Ji You picked up the sack and walked towards the room, then saw an even more startling sight.
Yan Shuyi was currently kneeling on the rug in the room, holding several hand-drawn cards, while Yuan Caiwei sat opposite her,
also holding several cards.
The two were playing a game, while Yuan Chen sat to the side, trembling.
An hour ago, he and his Elder sister came up the mountain to find his brother-in-law. As soon as they pushed open the door, they saw Master Jian's sister peeling potatoes.
At the time, he thought it was an illusion, but only when his sister entered the room did he realize everything was real.
The wielder of artifacts from Lingjian Mountain, the usually stern Master Jian's sister, was truly peeling potatoes in the courtyard.
Yuan Caiwei was also stunned for a long time. Although she quickly regained her composure and greeted the Young Master Jian politely, Yuan Chen could see panic in his Elder sister's eyes.
The man who came to seduce the sisters was discovered by the sisters. At that time, the Young Master Jian also greeted them with a slight smile and exchanged pleasantries with them.
At that moment, Yuan Chen seemed to see the composure and majesty of the main wife, as if she was silently declaring that this courtyard and this man were hers.
At this moment, Ji You stood in the courtyard, looking at the two women playing cards, and a famous scene suddenly appeared in his mind.
It seems I came at the wrong time.
No, you came at exactly the right time.
Yuan Caiwei had informed him by letter beforehand about bringing the Medicinal Pill to Tianshu Academy, but he truly hadn't expected the timing to be so precise.
At this moment, he glanced at Yuan Chen, and saw that Yuan Chen was also looking at him, the word 'brother-in-law' stuck in his throat, never daring to be uttered.
“Young Master Ji is back?”
“Young Miss Yuan, long time no see. You're dressed so beautifully, you want to take my dog's life as soon as you arrive—”
Ji You lowered his voice for the latter half of the sentence, only muttering it to himself, then said: “Thank you for helping me prepare the Medicinal Pills last time.”
Yuan Caiwei gently shook her head, the jade pendant on her earlobe swaying with the motion: “You're welcome, I just did what I could.”
“Are you here to deliver the Medicinal Pill?”
“We are here to deliver the Medicinal Pill. Yuan Chen insisted on coming to see you, so I came with him. I didn't expect Young Master to be absent,
but Sect Master Jian's sister was here, so we agreed to play cards together.”
Yuan Chen instantly held his breath upon hearing his Elder sister push everything onto him.
It was clearly his Elder sister who was in a hurry to come, and she even dressed up elaborately beforehand. How did it all become my idea now?
Yan Shuyi looked up at this moment: “Yuan Chen is still so playful?”
Yuan Chen nodded: “I wanted to come.”
“Then will you stay for dinner tonight? Anyway, I—shredded a lot of potatoes today.”
Ji You glanced at her, thinking, 'The shredded potatoes you cut are enough for three woks.' He said: “You two play, I'll go chop wood and make a fire.”
Yuan Chen also didn't dare to stay there, and quickly got up from his seat: “Brother-in-law, I'll go with you. I'm great at chopping wood!”
Ji You stepped out the door and was pulled aside by Yuan Chen: “Brother-in-law, why are you living with Master Jian's sister?”
“She was feeling a bit restless from her seclusion, so she came to Shengjing to stay the winter with me. She's been here for a long time. As for you two, why didn't you tell me you were coming?”
“We originally wanted to give you a surprise. My sister was dressed up elaborately, planning to seduce you—”
Ji You lifted the pot lid: “Young Master Jian can hear what you're saying.”
Yuan Chen instantly lowered his head: “I'll go chop wood instead.”
Yuan Caiwei was sitting in the room at this moment, discarding a card while looking at Yan Shuyi: “I didn't expect Young Master Ji to know how to cook.”
The Young Master Jian rested her chin on her knees and spoke calmly: “His cooking is passable. I've eaten it many times,
the shredded potatoes are the best.”
“Weren't his hands injured before?”
“Yes, he was injured and unconscious for several days. He couldn't move at all after waking up, but he seems to have recovered quite a bit now. With the aid of Spiritual Qi, cooking is no problem, but using a sword still seems a bit difficult.”
Yuan Caiwei took out a set of ancient books and a Medicinal Pill from her bag at this moment: “I found some ancient formulas at home, and then refined a Medicinal Pill to nourish the Meridians. Combined with a certain technique, it should be effective for Young Master Ji's arm recovery.”
Yan Shuyi looked at her calmly: “What technique?”
“Take the Medicinal Pill, use the Qi from the pill to stimulate the four major Qi points, and apply the medicinal power directly to the arm, nourishing it for three days.”
“Four major Qi points?”
Yuan Caiwei nodded gently: “The abdomen, the heart, the back, and the kidney area.”
Yan Shuyi narrowed her eyes like a cat guarding its food, thinking to herself that Yuan Caiwei had indeed come prepared.