You're Not A Lord Of The Apocalypse Chapter 318: Who Plots for Wealth, Who Seeks to Harm - Novel Cool

Chapter 318: Who Plots for Wealth, Who Seeks to Harm

Chapter 318: Who Plots for Wealth, Who Seeks to Harm

On the way, Ji Shan learned about the Ji family's situation. It was a rather old-established clan, or one could say it was a remnant of the previous dynasty. Unfortunately, it had declined quite a bit. Originally derived from the Astronomical Bureau and the Ministry of Rites, most of its members practiced the San Yi Fa (Three Changes Law). Even without the resurgence of spiritual energy, this could still be used, but it was limited to fortune-telling, and it might even shorten one's lifespan.

The current head of the Ji family, the man in the green robe, Ji Sheng, was the only one who had successfully cultivated. He combined the San Yi Fa with the cultivation system to form a native cultivation method.

Unfortunately, the entry barrier was extremely high, nearly as difficult as mastering one-tenth of the I Ching. As a result, other members of the Ji family couldn't even begin to learn it. After all, normal cultivators only needed to circulate their energy, and even illiteracy wasn't a problem as long as they weren't foolish and had the aptitude.

So, when Ji Shan demonstrated the ability to use divination to form spells, Ji Sheng was quite surprised. That was why he didn't even investigate before bringing him back.

During the journey, Ji Shan learned a lot, and Qin Muye naturally followed suit.

As for the San Yi Fa, it couldn't be given out yet. At least a formal assessment had to be done, and he had to be registered in the family records. The necessary procedures still had to be followed.

Currently, the Ji family was closely tied to the Yan Kingdom, almost sharing the same fate as the nation. This was largely thanks to Ji Sheng. Unlike other clans with ancient ancestors, the Ji family had no such lineage due to its early decline. In fact, if one were to consider the timeline, the Liu family might even be older.

It could be considered a very young clan, hardly qualifying as a true noble family. The rise of the Ji family was largely due to Ji Sheng. Before the resurgence of spiritual energy, Ji Sheng made a living through divination. The so-called remnants of the Astronomical Bureau and the Ministry of Rites were just some books, and even those were nearly lost.

Three years before the resurgence of spiritual energy, Ji Sheng used divination to predict the event, which cost him ten years of his life.

He nearly died from the shock, but he quickly recovered and used the information to make advance preparations, gradually entering the political arena. In secret, he stole the cultivation of several sleeping ancient ancestors of other noble families, which led to his current strength.

He could be considered a remarkable figure of his generation, but Ji Shan felt that his lifespan was nearly depleted.

This made Ji Shan increasingly wary. He suspected that Ji Sheng had ulterior motives.

Just because they shared the same surname, he was going to give him things?

There might be other intentions, but as long as Ji Shan could obtain the San Yi Fa, he didn't care.

Soon, the two returned to the Ji family residence, which was a villa rather than a manor like the Liu family. Although it was still expensive, it couldn't compare to the Liu family's estate.

Ji Sheng had three sons and twelve grandsons, with the youngest son being forty years old. Thanks to Ji Sheng, all of his descendants held high-ranking positions.

This made Ji Shan's wariness even stronger. Although he couldn't sense any malice from Ji Sheng, upon closer reflection, the Ji family, while having some characteristics of a noble family, lacked the population and deep roots to be considered one. It was more like an ordinary family.

After all, according to Ji Sheng, the Ji family had long since scattered, with some members even lost. It was more like a scattered surname rather than a family bound by blood.

It wasn't that there were no connections; Ji Sheng had sought help from many relatives to maintain the family.

But there were still differences in closeness. How could Ji Sheng simply give the family treasure to a stranger instead of his own descendants?

Although Ji Sheng sincerely claimed that his descendants lacked the talent, Ji Shan detected a slight emotional fluctuation. No matter how well-hidden, Ji Sheng had revealed his true intentions.

The registration process went smoothly, with no ancestral temples or such formalities. A family register was brought out, and Ji Sheng wrote Ji Shan's name in it, confirming his status as a legitimate member of the Ji family.

This family register was refined into a magical artifact by Ji Sheng. It listed many people, including Ji Wu Ming, though it wasn't Ji Wu Ming who recorded his name; it was his father. After his father passed away, Ji Wu Ming was sent to an orphanage, and Ji Sheng never followed up.

Ji Shan found this peculiar. First, he wasn't Qin Muye's biological child, and second, Qin Muye wasn't Ji Wu Ming. Yet, he could still be recorded in the register, which suggested that the artifact was based on legal principles rather than bloodline.

If we consider the situation in this world, Qin Muye is indeed Ji Wu Ming, and even though Ji Shan was adopted and doesn't have the Ji family's bloodline, he still has the name and status of the Ji family.

Clearly, this family register is a magical artifact centered on divination techniques, not a traditional magical artifact.

"Indeed, you are truly a descendant of the Ji family. But I remember your father, Ji Wu Ming, also came to Mirror Capital with you?" Ji Sheng suddenly remembered, not because he had paid attention, but because he had someone gather information on Ji Shan, which mentioned Ji Wu Ming.

"Um, but after I joined the cultivation department of Xuanqing Academy, I had my father return to the countryside. It's too dangerous for him to stay here," Ji Shan said calmly.

Ji Sheng nodded, not particularly concerned: "Indeed, he is just an ordinary person, and Mirror Capital is too dangerous."

Ji Sheng was quite satisfied that the blind Ji Wu Ming had returned, as it saved him the trouble of dealing with a liability.

'Actually, my father is in the greatest danger in Mirror Capital.'

Ever since leaving Mirror Capital, Ji Shan knew that Qin Muye had truly freed himself from his constraints. When Ji Wu Ming was around, Qin Muye couldn't make big moves, but now, in just a short time, the Liu family's ancient ancestor had transformed into a dragon, severely weakening the Yan Kingdom.

If Qin Muye truly completed the "Xuanjun Seven Chapters Secret Scripture," it would directly cut off the flow of spiritual energy.

Ji Shan didn't really care about Qin Muye's actions, as he himself didn't rely on spiritual energy for cultivation.

Instead, he enjoyed the chaos, as long as Qin Muye didn't put him in danger. Qin Muye could do whatever he wanted.

"Since that's the case, you can go and read the Ji family's ancestral 'San Yi Fa.' I'll come to test your progress in a few days," Ji Sheng said, leading Ji Shan to a secret room and taking out three books, which were quite thin compared to Qin Muye's "I Ching."

"Yes, Clan Head," Ji Shan naturally agreed.

If Qin Muye had delved deeper into his identity, he might have eventually obtained this reward, but he didn't care much about it.

Instead, Ji Shan, by chance, obtained it through his status as a chosen son of fate.

"This is a treasure of utmost value. You will stay in this secret room to study it and must not leave," Ji Sheng said.

This made Ji Shan's heart skip a beat. He could see that the other party wanted to restrict his freedom rather than genuinely care for his safety, as he sensed a hint of malice and greed from Ji Sheng, directed at him.

He then agreed without hesitation.

If there was any real danger to his life, he could always call for his father.

After responding, Ji Sheng left, as Ji Shan had expected, locking the secret room and even using divination techniques to add a restriction, making it impossible to leave.

As for food and other necessities, someone would bring them.

'Interesting, this isn't just a simple method of fortune-telling; it seems to be a summary of certain ancient patterns,' Qin Muye's voice echoed in Ji Shan's mind. 'Quick, turn the page; I've finished this one.'

'Dad, what does Ji Sheng want to do?' Ji Shan scanned the page with his eyes, finishing it quickly before turning the page, asking the question as he did so.

'Oh, he might be attracted to your status as a chosen son of fate. As a fortune-teller, your face directly reveals it, and you don't have any corresponding methods to conceal it. Even if he doesn't know you are a chosen son of fate, he can tell your destiny is of great value,' Qin Muye said nonchalantly.

'Does he plan to transfer my fate? To give my status as a chosen son of fate to his son?' Ji Shan narrowed his eyes, a hint of killing intent flashing in them.

'That's less likely. I think he plans to transfer it to himself. Although cultivation has made him younger, it doesn't mean his lifespan will be replenished. Once used up, it's gone. So he wants to live another lifetime,' Qin Muye explained.

'I see, so that's it. Tsk, the conflict between longevity and descendants.' Ji Shan turned another page. 'In the end, he became my treasure-bearer.'

If Ji Sheng could become a chosen son of fate, he could indeed go much further, but he didn't account for Qin Muye.

Even if it were the original Ji Wu Ming, Ji Sheng would likely have played the role of a treasure-bearer, giving valuable items to the protagonist. After all, he didn't have the protagonist's fate but still had the protagonist's illness.

(End of Chapter)

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