Chapter 146: She Notified the Chen Family

Bai Zhu: "..." Hearing his disciple's remark, he couldn't help but actually begin to ponder: Would this little ball of black fur really grow up to be quite ugly?

He recalled the depictions of the fierce beast Taotie in ancient texts... It seemed to be a colossal behemoth, which indeed could hardly be called attractive...

Little did Ji Tianxin know that it was precisely because of these words of hers that the future Moon-Eater became extraordinarily vain—even going so far as to style its fur into handsome looks...

Inside the main hall of the General's Manor.

Ji Huaili and Ji Yuntian sat squarely in the seats of honor. In the center of the hall, Ji Yuanruo stood waiting for the words of the two elders.

Ji Huaili frowned. "Have you thought it through?"

Ji Yuanruo nodded. "This son has thought it through. Since the two elders of the Wind-Guiding Academy deem my aptitude acceptable, going to study at the Wind-Guiding Academy is not a bad choice. The Wind-Guiding Academy is the finest institution of learning in the Tianwu Continent, and within it, one can also forge connections with outstanding peers. If the opportunity is right, perhaps I can even bring honor to our Ji family."

Ji Yuanruo said in a deep voice.

Ji Yuntian stroked his beard and nodded, feeling immensely gratified. "For Yuanruo to have such thoughts, your grandfather is also very pleased."

For a family wishing to endure and stand tall without falling, the only way forward is the continuous emergence of talent.

Among this generation, Yuanruo possessed the greatest aptitude. If he could have the fortune to become a formidable martial artist, revitalizing a clan or even supporting an entire family would be an effortless task.

The Wind-Guiding Academy was the premier place in the mortal world to practice martial arts, and Ji Yuntian naturally approved of Ji Yuanruo being selected.

Moreover, he had heard that some top-tier experts from various sects would also come to the Wind-Guiding Academy to teach. If they encountered someone with exceptional aptitude, they might offer guidance or even take them back to their sect to become closed-door disciples.

If Yuanruo could secure such an opportunity, his future prospects would truly be limitless...

Ji Huaili also nodded. "So be it."

After all, the things the Ji family could pass down to Ji Yuanruo were limited. As for that Senior Bai, they had already sounded out his stance, and it was clear he only intended to take Ji Tianxin as his sole disciple.

As for Ji Tianxin... she was still a child herself; how could he possibly expect Ji Tianxin to offer guidance to Ji Yuanruo?

Therefore, letting Yuanruo go out into the world to learn and forge his own path was also a good thing.

Having obtained the affirmation of his father and grandfather, Ji Yuanruo managed a rare smile. "Then in a few days, I will leave Jin'an City along with those from the Wind-Guiding Academy."

Ji Huaili nodded. "Make your own arrangements."

With that said, Ji Yuanruo's brows knit together slightly, and his expression turned somewhat solemn. "Father, there is a matter..."

"What matter?" Ji Huaili inquired.

"Younger sister... has notified the people of the Chen family." Ji Yuanruo said in a low voice, "And she told the Chen family that the person who caused Mother's death is... the third sister."

For those final two words, he seemed to have mustered all his strength just to utter that title.

"What did you say?!" Ji Huaili slammed his palm on the table and stood up abruptly.

Anticipating this reaction from his father, Ji Yuanruo lowered his gaze and nodded.

Ji Yuntian's expression also grew somewhat grave. "If the main branch of the Chen family learns of this..." He knew all too well what the consequences would evolve into.

At this moment, the expressions of both father and son, Ji Yuntian and Ji Huaili, turned heavy.

Neither spoke, leaving a silence that felt like the precursor to a storm.

Ji Yuanruo felt a fluttering panic in his heart. The reactions of his father and grandfather made him inevitably apprehensive about the events soon to unfold.