I'm About to Die, Can't I Buff My Junior Sister's Strength?

161: Ling Shuang, go all out in tomorrow’s competition!”Sorry, there’s really no more room in the Sect. My apologies.” A Heavenly Sword Sect Disciple said, steeling himself, his gaze on the burly young man before him filled with both shock and strangeness.

This person’s aura was terrifying. Without even emitting a ripple, the sheer Life Qi emanating from his breathing made him feel minuscule, as if he could be crushed into powder with a single slap.

The strangeness, however, was the large banner this person carried, which was indescribably flamboyant.

Crucially, the other party looked utterly self-assured, completely unconcerned.

Fortunately, despite his terrifying strength, the other party was quite reasonable.

Ji Ba frowned, falling into thought.

”Young Lord, I think it’s getting late. Why don’t we rest in the city and ascend the mountain tomorrow for the Nine Peaks Grand Competition?” Ji Xuqing suggested softly after some thought. He just wanted to quickly take Ji Ba away from here; he no longer wanted to carry that banner.

Then, Ji Xuqing thought for a moment and added, ”Young Lord, consider this: Lord Shen chose to stay at the Heavenly Sword Sect for a reason, and according to the news, Lord Shen still has feelings for the Heavenly Sword Sect. We can’t be impulsive. Forcibly ascending the mountain wouldn’t that be slapping Lord Shen’s face?”

The reason he said this was because he understood Ji Ba’s temperament. If he tried another method, he definitely wouldn’t be able to move this stubborn donkey.

Who in the Ji Family didn’t know that Ji Ba most admired the Young Clan Leader of the Shen Family? Whenever Ji Ba traveled, if he heard anyone slandering Shen Nian, he would strike with lethal force.

Once, just because of a single sentence, Ji Ba fought the second Prodigy of the Tuoba Family of the Northern Region, a battle family second only to the Ancient Desolate Families. It was a life-and-death struggle. Ji Ba went all out with his Azure Heaven Hegemon Body and nearly killed the opponent, until the opponent’s elder brother, Tuoba Qiong, who was originally ranked fifth on the profound dragon ranking, appeared. The two then started another great battle. Ji Ba’s Realm was lower than his opponent’s, but the bravery of the Azure Heaven Hegemon Body was unparalleled through the ages. A battle between the sixth and fifth on the profound dragon ranking was bound to be earth-shattering.

However, Tuoba Qiong cultivated an unusual Divine Ability that specifically attacked the Divine Soul. Although Ji Ba’s physical body was strong, his Divine Soul had never been properly Cultivated, and he was ultimately suppressed by his opponent.

But even covered in blood, Ji Ba fought desperately. This commotion immediately made the protectors from both sides unable to sit still, and they appeared. Even Ji Ba’s father intervened, but they still couldn’t restrain Ji Ba.

Finally, he was knocked unconscious and taken away, and then the Tuoba Family Clan Chief personally apologized, only then was the matter resolved.

That incident also showed the Ji Family that their Ji Family was not only strong with their goddess, but also with the bravery of her elder brother, the Azure Heaven Hegemon Body!

It’s just that Ji Xuqing, like other Ji Family elders, could never understand why Ji Ba respected Shen Nian so much. Wasn’t the talent of the Young Clan Leader of the Shen Family quite ordinary? What exactly was it based on?

Although the Shen Family was strong and Shen Nian’s status was high, it wasn’t enough to make Ji Ba act like this. After all, Ji Ba wasn’t far behind!

Most importantly, he possessed the Azure Heaven Hegemon Body!

In the future, he would definitely be stronger than Shen Nian. The marriage alliance was only because the Shen Family was a large and prosperous enterprise!

But everyone in the Ji Family could see that if Shen Nian said a word, Ji Ba would not hesitate to betray the Ji Family, which worried the Ji Family members.

Although they were about to marry into the Shen Family, they couldn’t possibly marry off one daughter and then send another brother-in-law!

Then who would lead their Ji Family in this generation?

Ji Ba turned to look at Ji Xuqing, a hint of surprise in his eyes as he said, ”Old man Qing, I usually see you as a bit simple-minded, but I didn’t expect you to be so thorough in your considerations.”

”Then let’s do as you say.”

Ji Xuqing twitched his mouth, his face darkening as he said, ”Young Lord, you flatter me...”

However, at this moment.

”Lord Ji!”

Ji Ba turned around, his eyebrows slightly raised, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

”Who are you?”

Although Ji Ba wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, his appearance resembled his father’s, exceptionally handsome and incredibly tall. Just standing there made people feel his uniqueness, especially the aura cultivated from being constantly in a high position. Ji Ba instinctively ignored those he deemed weaker.

Ji Xuqing looked at Xu Wei without speaking.

”It’s me!”

”I am Xu Wei of the Xu Family. Thanks to you, I was able to come to the Lower Realm for experience!” Xu Wei quickly stepped forward, a fawning smile on his face. He truly hadn’t expected to encounter this important figure from the Ji Family at the Heavenly Sword Sect!

When he came, he had thought about finding an opportunity to curry favor with this Prodigy of the Ji Family who possessed the Azure Heaven Hegemon Body, but alas, the other party completely ignored him, not even glancing at him.

It made sense, after all, the other party was the eldest son of the Ji Family Clan Chief, also a super Prodigy ranked sixth on the profound dragon ranking, and possessed the Heaven-Defying combat Physique of the Azure Heaven Hegemon Body, born for battle!

If his Physique reached Major Achievement, his name would definitely be among the top ranks of the Heavenly Ranking in the future!

Compared to him, what was Xu Wei?

So he didn’t feel angry; instead, he felt it was only natural.

However, Xu Wei, who had already given up on this idea, never expected to encounter Ji Ba at the Heavenly Sword Sect!

It seemed there was still a chance to connect with him!

”Oh,” Ji Ba uttered, then looked at Ji Xuqing beside him and asked in surprise, ”Is that so?”

Ji Xuqing nodded and softly replied, ”It seems there was such a thing.”

This made Xu Wei a bit awkward, but he still stepped forward and smiled, ”Lord Ji, you truly have the memory of a busy man...”

Ji Ba glanced at him and asked, ”What do you want?”

”Cough, cough, cough...” Xu Wei immediately trembled under Ji Ba’s gaze, almost losing his composure. The Azure Heaven Hegemon Body, truly terrifying!

However, he was at least in the Spirit Transformation Realm, so he quickly stabilized his Qi and respectfully said, ”Lord Ji, do you wish to ascend the Heavenly Sword Sect? If you don’t mind, I still have a few empty guest rooms there.”

He had heard their conversation just now, but he hadn’t expected the Ji Family’s Young Lord not to slap the Heavenly Sword Sect Disciple to death.

”Good!” Ji Ba agreed without thinking.

Xu Wei immediately showed an excited expression, bowing and extending his hand, saying, ”Lord Ji, please come this way!”

I’ve made a fortune! I’ve made a fortune!

After I return this time, who would dare to provoke me?

I’ve even lived with the Ji Family’s Young Lord!

Meanwhile, Ji Xuqing glanced at Xu Wei meaningfully but said nothing.

He knew his Young Lord was relatively simple-minded and wouldn’t overthink things, but he was different. He instantly understood Xu Wei’s intentions: he just wanted to establish a connection with the Ji Family.

The Ji Family and the Shen Family were already on good terms, and the Xu Family was in the Eastern Profound. The advantages and disadvantages of this were self-evident.

However, Ji Xuqing didn’t stop him. After all, such things were common for Ji Family Disciples. As long as the other party wasn’t plotting anything, making acquaintances was harmless.

On the way up the mountain, with the Second Mountain token Xu Wei produced, they had an unobstructed path.

”Lord Ji, do you have any business at the Heavenly Sword Sect? I can help with anything!” Xu Wei respectfully asked, walking beside Ji Ba.

Ji Ba thought for a moment and was about to speak when he heard Ji Xuqing’s voice transmission.

”Young Lord, don’t say anything.”

”Lord Shen has been in the Heavenly Sword Sect for many years without revealing his identity, there must be a reason. If the Young Lord reveals it privately, Lord Shen will be displeased.”

Ji Xuqing quickly sent a voice transmission to stop him. Which Ji Family elder didn’t understand Ji Ba? He wouldn’t consider things much; he’d just say whatever came to mind.

But the mysterious Young Clan Leader of the Shen Family, who had been in the Lower Realm and then suddenly ascended to fifth on the profound dragon ranking, was different. Ji Xuqing didn’t know much, but one thing he was sure of: the news about his time in the Lower Realm only recently surfaced, which meant it was a secret.

It would definitely be inappropriate to tell Xu Wei rashly!

Although Ji Xuqing had always felt indifferent, even somewhat hostile, towards this Young Clan Leader of the Shen Family due to Ji Ba, his status was undeniable. He didn’t want Ji Ba to say the wrong thing and cause a change in his relationship with the Young Clan Leader of the Shen Family.

Ji Ba also found this very reasonable and then said, ”Just wandering around.”

At the same time, he asked via voice transmission, ”Then when do you think we should go find Brother Nian? Isn’t Brother Nian on the Ninth Mountain?”

”It’s too late tonight. How about tomorrow? During the Nine Peaks Grand Competition, Lord Shen, as the Chief of the Ninth Mountain, will naturally appear...” Ji Xuqing thought for a moment and replied via voice transmission.

Ji Ba thought about it and replied, ”That works too.”

Xu Wei immediately understood, his face wreathed in a fawning smile, and he said no more.

Under the moonlight.

Second Mountain.

In an ancient-style courtyard.

Two figures sat on stone stools, conversing softly.

”Ling Shuang, in tomorrow’s Grand Competition, go all out! You don’t need to worry about fellow Sect members anymore. It’s best to display all your talents!”