Chapter 48: The Legacy of Fortune
Chapter 48: The Legacy of Fortune
Ji Jingqiu remembered the teachings well.
He had always felt that this Visualization Chart was extraordinary, and if it were to be leaked, it would bring trouble to both him and Mu Lao.
The chart that Li Buyi had discovered last time was now hidden by Ji Jingqiu in the gap between his bed and the wall.
"Master Mu, do I need to bring that Visualization Chart to you tomorrow?"
"No need. Since you've already comprehended it, it's useless now. Go home and burn it."
Mu Lao shook his head, his mind filled with the three words, "Why?"
"Okay." Ji Jingqiu nodded. "By the way, Master Mu, do you have any expertise in genetic engineering?"
"Hmm, what's up?"
"I..."
Ji Jingqiu explained his situation and concerns.
"Gene Enhancement Agent?" Mu Lao's eyebrows furrowed instantly. "You dare to touch this stuff? Aren't you afraid... You're not afraid."
His furrowed eyebrows suddenly relaxed and even lifted, as he clicked his tongue in admiration.
"You're a real genius, coming up with such an idea?"
"But you should still be careful. Currently, the most challenging aspect of genetic engineering is 'uncontrollability', and it's not just internal but also influenced by external environmental factors."
"There's something you might not have heard. Before gene editing was launched, it underwent at least thirty years of long-term experiments, and there were no issues during that time. But twenty years after its launch, it exploded in a scandal."
Ji Jingqiu's heart trembled, as he had indeed not found this information online.
Over a hundred years ago, after the gene engineering scandal, almost all politicians, media personalities, and public figures who had promoted gene editing were sent to prison. Various so-called behind-the-scenes rumors flew around, making it difficult to discern truth from fiction.
"What external environmental factors?"
"If I could find the answer, I'd be the winner of the Federation Nebula Award."
Mu Lao glanced at him and suddenly asked, "What does the Bodhi tree you planted look like, and what about the Wisdom Light?"
Ji Jingqiu paused slightly, puzzled. "What Bodhi tree?"
Mu Lao's body stiffened, but he quickly regained his calm and collected demeanor.
He nodded and walked to the side, his tone calm and carrying a hint of approval.
"Good. I was just testing your character, remember this, and don't tell anyone!"
"Come over, I'll give you a checkup. The Sun-Moon Diagnostic Institute can't compare to my equipment here."
As Ji Jingqiu stepped into the instrument, Mei Jie walked over. Seeing Mu Lao standing there in a daze, she teased:
"What's up? Are you shocked by Ji Jingqiu's extraordinary talent?"
Mu Lao murmured, lost in thought:
"Back then, my ancestors witnessed the suffering of all beings..."
Hearing the old man rambling about his ancestors' glorious history again, Mei Jie felt her ears would grow calluses. She interrupted:
"Stop! I was just about to ask, hasn't the Mu family been practicing in the wrong order?"
Mu Lao's eyebrows shot up, and he retorted coldly, "You can look down on the Mu family's unworthy descendants for thousands of years, but when you say that, do you still see the three Supreme Grandmasters of the Mu family in your eyes?"
Mei Jie blinked, feeling she had spoken out of turn.
"Practicing in the wrong order? Let me practice it for you!" Mu Lao laughed coldly. "Witnessing the Bodhi and igniting the Supreme Wisdom Light, that was the achievement of the three Grandmasters of our Mu family. Do you think they didn't try every means to achieve this?"
Mei Jie suddenly realized, "Is it because he survived the Venomous Plague, the calamity you mentioned last time?"
Mu Lao nodded and then shook his head, "This is one of the 'causes', but not the root cause."
"Is it because no one in your family has ever thought of enduring countless calamities first and then comprehending this chart? One by one, they're all useless."
"Then they haven't endured enough." Mei Jie spread her hands, "Otherwise, what do you think is the reason?"
"It's a choice, and more so, it's 'fortune'! The fortune that aligns the forces of heaven and earth!" Mu Lao's voice deepened, "What choice?"
Mei Jie's expression turned strange, "Fortune, isn't that just a vague rumor?"
"Rumor?" Mu Lao scoffed, "Didn't you want to compete for the title of Martial Artist back then? Tell me, how many titles are there in a generation?"
"Seven."
"How many Founding Marshals does the Federation have?"
"How is this related?"
Mei Jie's eyebrows furrowed, feeling the old man was making fun of her.
"Why not?" Mu Lao chuckled coldly, "Do you think these seven titles are casually chosen and established?"
"It's said to be about luck, but it's more like a kind of hidden blessing from the Martial Dao, originating from the seven who opened the path for the world."
Otherwise, why would even the members of the Six Great Clans choose to suppress their realms and wait to compete for the titles?"
Mei Jie frowned, her tone carrying a hint of annoyance.
"I've always thought this title system was stupid.
Every twenty years, a new generation competes for the titles, but they restrict the age to under 25 years old.
Some people are too young in one generation, and by the next, they've exceeded the age limit. How can they compete?"
This was her situation back then. She had the ability to compete, but she was a year past the age limit!
Mu Lao didn't think much of it, "Luck, luck, if your luck isn't good, what's the point of competing for luck?"
Mei Jie was left speechless by his words.
She still had a competitive spirit, "Then what about Ji Jingqiu's luck? If he wants to compete for this generation's title, he doesn't have many years left."
Mu Lao looked at her as if she were an idiot, "I suspect his luck is just too bad, and it's rebounded!
So, from the moment he met me this year, he's turned his fortunes around and started to rise."
Mei Jie finally realized.
Asking about the luck of a boy who has been suffering from a venomous plague since childhood...
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This is obviously a foolish question.
"But you just mentioned luck!"
Mei Jie still felt like the old man was making fun of her.
"You don't understand." Mu Lao muttered, "Not only has he attained Bodhi, but he also witnessed the manifestation of his ancestor in the Mind Sea. That's the key..."
Mei Jie suddenly shuddered, "Old Mu, I remember there's a rumor that after your ancestor was awakened, he has remained hidden in some corner of the world, sitting in meditation, waiting for someone?"
Mu Lao remained silent.
This was exactly what he had thought of earlier, though it seemed absurd.
If it were true, then Ji Jingqiu would be the one chosen by the ancestor.
The so-called destined one.
In fact...
After the ancestor, the Mu family's third Supreme Grandmaster pushed the Flame Prison Meditation Chart to the realm of the Eternal Tribulation.
Yet, he still failed to attain Bodhi and illuminate the Wisdom Light.
"Are you going to notify the Mu family?" Mei Jie asked.
She was well aware of the deep rift between Mu Lao and his family; otherwise, he wouldn't have left home for so many years and remained out of contact until now.
Mu Lao fell silent for a moment, then shook his head, "I won't notify them. Even if I were to inform them, it shouldn't be now. At least, we should wait until he reaches the Mind Image Realm."
"What's the matter? Do you want him to help you take revenge, or are you afraid the Mu family will harm him?"
"Both!"
Mu Lao didn't hesitate,
"The current Mu family is a mixed bag, and their hearts have long since scattered.
If they find out that an outsider has attained the Wisdom Light that their ancestor once possessed, who knows what they might do? Even I can't predict it.
So, this matter must remain confidential!"
Mei Jie shrugged, "You're the boss, and what you say goes."
Mu Lao suddenly said, "You've got some spare money recently, right? Why not invest in him?"
"Ha, you want me to invest in this kid?"
Mei Jie became alert,
"You old geezer, why are you eyeing my wallet? Wait, do you want to tie me to his chariot?"
Mu Lao remained expressionless,
"A boy who walks the Supreme Dao Path and is possibly chosen by our Mu family's ancestor, and you don't want to invest in him?"
"If you don't invest now while it's still the initial stage, do you want to wait for someone else to recognize his potential and take him away?"
Upon hearing this, Mei Jie's face turned conflicted.
Seeing her hesitation,
Mu Lao hinted,
"I remember that the master of Yangyan Martial Arts Hall recently sent you many messages, inquiring about this boy's specific situation?"
"It seems someone has already noticed the potential within this boy..."
Mei Jie grew anxious.
Many readers are concerned about the protagonist's unique power, but rest assured, it is indeed unique, as hinted in Chapter 34, with its rise and fall, birth and destruction. No further spoilers for now!
(End of Chapter)
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