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Chapter 1486: Chapter 71 The Trace of the Tree of Fortune (Seeking Monthly Votes)_3

Ji Yanxiu sighed, “The requirements for inheriting the Codex are truly too stringent. Not only does it demand a high degree of aptitude, but also an abnormally high level of comprehension in both the Sword Dao and Formation arts, and even proficiency in mathematics. Frankly speaking, despite giving it my all, I only passed the first level and was eliminated at the second. Let me tell you about the first and second levels…”

As he spoke, he meticulously recounted everything he knew.

Although Wei Qingyun was very confident, he still listened very intently, and would specifically ask about any details he was unclear about.

At the end, Ji Yanxiu sighed again, “Young Master, this transaction I’m proposing is done privately, and my clan is not yet aware. Upon my return, those elders in my family will definitely not let it go easily, and might even respond harshly. Please don’t take any offense with my elders on account of the Codex.”

His selling of the Codex was an act of sheer necessity, as his family was increasingly struggling to get by. But if this caused casualties within the clan, it would be putting the cart before the horse.

“Don’t worry, even if you hadn’t mentioned it, I would still try to constrain the head of household to avoid causing too much conflict,” Wei Qingyun smiled, his gaze inadvertently glancing up at the sky, “After all, the laws of our Immortal Dynasty are not just for show. If things get too out of hand, not just anyone, the Master of Chaoyang wouldn’t let me off the hook either.”

That person is a major figure in the Transcendent Void Realm, not to mention myself; even if the Old Master of my family personally came, he might not be inclined to show any courtesy.

“Then I thank Young Master Qingyun,” Ji Yanxiu breathed a sigh of relief.

“To be honest, those elders of your Ji Family are not as insightful as you. A Codex is indeed precious, but is it that easy to inherit? Your family has guarded it for thousands of years, and yet no one has been able to successfully inherit it,” Wei Qingyun said with a pat on Ji Yanxiu’s shoulder, “You are the clear-sighted one, understanding that clinging to a golden bowl but eating chaff is not as good as selling that bowl to acquire resources that can be utilized in the present, to invest in the future. Rest assured, as long as I successfully inherit the Codex, I will not shortchange you on the resources I promised.”

“In the future, the power of your Ji Family will certainly reach new heights.”

“Young Master Qingyun truly has an open mind,” Ji Yanxiu instantly praised upon hearing the words, “I believe, with Young Master’s character and capability, once you inherit the Codex, you will surely win the favor of Princess Jingan, and stand out from all competitors. The position of the Mansion owner of the Princess Mansion is yours to claim.”

“Hahaha~ Your flattery is really delightful,” Wei Qingyun laughed heartily, “Come, let’s drink tea instead of wine, to toast in advance to my becoming the Mansion owner.”

“Yanxiu wishes Young Master good luck.”

“This old servant joins in the fun, toasting in advance to Young Master becoming the head of Princess Jingan’s Mansion.”

The crowd all spoke up, and for a moment, the atmosphere inside the carriage was extremely lively.

Wei Qingyun, with a smile on his face, unconsciously stroked the lush green Jade Pendant hanging on his waist.

The Jade Pendant was rich in color, round in shape, and had a luxuriant tree carved on its surface. It was a rare and unique Spiritual Treasure called the “Fertility Jade Pendant.”

Within this Fertility Jade Pendant, there was a small tree sapling being nurtured.

It was a quasi-Immortal Tree that the Wei Family was cultivating in secret—the Tree of Fortune.

Cultivating a quasi-Immortal Tree was extremely challenging; even just to sprout was a hurdle, and it had taken the Wei Family a lot of effort and a huge cost to successfully make it germinate into a sapling.

With this sapling of the Tree of Fortune bestowed by the family, he was the legendary “Son of Fortune,” who would turn ill fortune to good and transform disaster into blessing. Naturally, obtaining that Codex would be within easy reach.

This Tree of Fortune was the source of his confidence.

Wei Qingyun’s smile was confident and certain, as if he had already seen himself obtaining the Codex, becoming the head of the Jingan Princess Mansion, marrying Princess Jingan, then assisting Princess Jingan in seizing the position of the imperial daughter and becoming the Immortal Emperor, while he himself would be conferred the title of “Imperial Husband” and reach the peak of his life.

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At the same time, a shadow was looming over the Chaoyang Ji Clan.

On a massive cloud stingray flying boat heading for Chaoyang Province, in the VIP hall within the lookout tower, the graceful and refined noble son, Wang Anye, was enjoying the flying boat’s specialty food and the rose-red wine.

Through the wide and transparent glass windows, one could take in the majestic mountains and rivers at a glance.

The glass windows and the high-end glassware on the flying boat, all were custom-made deluxe items by the Yao family for the Wang family, extravagantly priced and luxurious. And those costly spirit grape wines came from the Dalara Oasis in the Great Qian Land.

Therefore, it can be seen.

Various products from the Great Qian Land had already gradually made their way into every aspect of the Immortal Dynasty.

“Are we close to Chaoyang Province?” The voice of “Grandfather” Ji Wuchen appeared in Wang Anye’s mind, “As the saying goes, the closer to home, the greater the trepidation. It’s been so many years since old I have been home, I wonder how things are at home now.”

“Master, our Wang family had someone inquire about the Ji family’s information.” Wang Anye honestly said, “The situation isn’t great, but overall they are still barely maintaining the family.”

“Hmph, what a bunch of useless people,” Ji Wuchen expressed his slight dissatisfaction, “When I left home to take revenge in the Demonic Dynasty, the Ji family was still Second Class.”

“Master, rest assured, once the two families recognize each other this time, I will find ways to take care of the Ji family,” Wang Anye comforted his master, “As long as we get through the tough times, the Ji family will definitely rise again. The only small problem now is whether the Ji family will obstruct the inheritance of the Sword Array Dual Ultimate Codex?”

“They dare!?” Ji Wuchen snorted coldly, “Our lineage of Sword Array Dual Absolutes is a mentor-apprentice inheritance, not a family inheritance. If there is indeed an exceptional individual worthy of the legacy within the family, they may be taken as a disciple as a priority. But I still maintain a connection with the Codex, which clearly indicates that over the years, no one from the Ji family has emerged who is qualified to inherit it.”

“Anye, rest assured, you are the best successor of the Sword Array Dual Absolutes, and perhaps in the future, you might even evolve the Sword Array Dual Absolutes step by step into an Immortal Scripture. It was my fortune to have accepted you as a disciple, which honours my own master’s teachings and is worthy of the Sword Array Codex.”

Wang Anye also hurriedly said: “Master, rest assured, I understand that the Sword Array Dual Absolutes is a treasure of mentor-apprentice inheritance; if in the future my Wang family does not have a successor who is qualified, I will certainly find other disciples to pass it on.”

“Haha, Master is just saying that. Given the enduring fortune of your Wang family, it’s not impossible for it to be passed down for a couple more generations,” Ji Wuchen also let go of his worries, afraid that Anye might insist on keeping the Codex within the Wang family in the future.

As the master and disciple were having this mental conversation.

A handsome and dashing immortal lady with a sword on her back, her face flushed, took the initiative to approach and start a conversation: “Sir is courteous, I am Jiqianqian, a disciple of the Immortal Palace, may I ask for your esteemed name, sir?”

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