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Chapter 81: Waiting for the Moment to Set You Free
Chapter 81: Waiting for the Moment to Set You Free
Afternoon.
Ji Wumian returned home carrying a bag of dough sheets and chopped meat, announcing that they would be having dumplings for dinner.
Ji Jingqiu remained silent, knowing that since his grandfather had made up his mind, there was no point in trying to stop him.
The two of them worked together to make thirty dumplings, and after cooking them, the old man only took ten for himself, leaving the rest for Ji Jingqiu with the instruction to eat more.
After the meal, the grandfather patted his simple packed luggage, which had a sleeve badge attached to his shoulder, bearing the words "Little Red Flower Travel Group."
"Let's go, see me off, and I'll tell you some things along the way," the grandfather said.
Ji Jingqiu nodded and helped his grandfather carry the luggage.
He didn't know what was inside, but with Ji Jingqiu's current physique, it felt quite heavy.
He opened it directly to take a look.
They were family, so there was no need for formalities.
To his surprise, it turned out to be a suitcase inside another suitcase.
"Where are the nesting dolls?" Ji Jingqiu asked.
The grandfather glanced at him, knowing that Ji Jingqiu had always been curious since he was a child, and didn't stop him.
Curiosity was a good thing.
It was like the desire to live, driving Ji Jingqiu to keep moving forward.
They walked out of the house, side by side, heading towards the location the grandfather had given them.
The evening breeze blew gently, and the twilight gradually faded, leaving behind a low-hanging sun.
Sunset has always been a solemn affair, signifying that half the planet's population would soon be falling asleep.
"Speaking of which, why am I the one seeing you off?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked. "Shouldn't you be the one watching me leave for the vast and prosperous core zone?"
The grandfather stroked his beard and said, "That would be too sentimental."
"Are you really going on a trip this time?"
"Of course... and I'll also take care of some old business."
"Will you die?"
"Some people do want me dead, but I'm not prepared to surrender without a fight. Until the end, no one knows who will win."
As he spoke, the grandfather's expression remained as calm as ever, even though he knew he was walking into a trap. He showed no fear and continued on his path as he always had.
It seemed that time had only aged him physically but had not shaken his courage.
Then, the grandfather told him a story.
The protagonist of the story was proud and arrogant, never bowing down, and had offended many people along the way. He had also made some interesting friends, but he never reached the point where he could say no to everything he didn't want to do and bear the full consequences.
Therefore, the protagonist of the story lost everything.
Those people still wouldn't let him go and were willing to gamble with the lives of his few friends to have another go at him.
He could have easily avoided this, but that wouldn't have been him.
"Where is the final destination?" Ji Jingqiu asked after a moment's thought, deciding to inquire.
This was a rather cliched story, but since the protagonist was his grandfather, Ji Jingqiu felt he should at least know where to find his grandfather one day.
"The Heavenly Road," Ji Wumian whispered, "is where the Mind Ocean and the mortal world merge, and it's also a paradise for the strong. When you break through the shackles, you can go there and give it a try."
"I will," Ji Jingqiu replied firmly.
"Jingqiu," the grandfather suddenly spoke up.
"Yes?"
"Do you remember those years when you were ill, and I always stood by your side?"
"I remember."
In this life, Ji Jingqiu was born with innate knowledge, and he vividly recalled the scenes from his childhood when he was ill, his parents were at a loss, and his grandfather stood silently by his side.
However, as time passed and his parents left, his grandfather also gradually stopped staying by his side.
"Actually, during those years, I was always waiting for the right moment to set you free."
The evening breeze from afar blew their clothes and hair.
The grandfather spoke in a calm voice, uttering these shocking words.
Ji Jingqiu's steps came to a halt at a crossroads.
Just like the countless crossroads of life he had encountered in the past.
The sky gradually darkened, leaving behind a twilight filled with chaotic clouds.
He turned back in the evening breeze to look at his grandfather.
The grandfather also looked at him, his deep-set eyes calm and serene, showing no ripples and revealing nothing of the depths of his mind.
He told him.
In truth, he had never liked his stubborn and almost foolish son.
But he had to admit that his son had given him a very interesting grandson.
Countless times, he had witnessed Ji Jingqiu's illness, and he always wondered, why doesn't this child give up?
As long as this child had even the slightest thought of giving up, he would send him to his freedom without hesitation.
In the sea of suffering, mortals rise and fall.
Sometimes, living is not always a good thing.
But that child just wouldn't give in, stubbornness that seemed to have been passed down from his grandfather, or perhaps it was a challenge to him.
Ji Jingqiu has lived day by day, reaching the present.
And he wants to live even better.
"Emotions... Have I been crossing calamities all these years?" Ji Jingqiu asked, recalling past events.
The old man felt a twinge of guilt.
He felt guilty for his ability to kill but not to save.
Ji Jingqiu stood in the fading light, feeling a little dazed.
His grandfather's description reminded him of a past scene, one from shortly after his birth. His parents knelt by his bedside for a long time, agonizing over a difficult decision amidst his cries...
Sometimes, illnesses torment not only the patient but also those who love them.
"I will continue to live and live better," Ji Jingqiu said earnestly.
Ji Wumian silently raised his hand and pointed at Ji Jingqiu's glabella.
In an instant, a seemingly insignificant spiritual seed took root in Ji Jingqiu's heart.
Like Master Luo's spiritual transmission, it was profound and hidden, with no outward signs.
The original text can be found on the 6th floor of the book bar!
Ji Wumian sighed, "Actually, I also know a bit about martial arts, but I can't teach you. If you learn, even if it's just a shadow of my younger self, people might recognize me, and you'll face many troubles, maybe even unable to stand in the Federation."
"It's good that you found your own martial path. That's how all the men in our Ji family are. When we're out there, we rely on ourselves and our friends."
"This Divine Seed... Wait until you enter the Mind Image and have the strength to protect yourself before touching it."
Then, he rambled on and on, just as he had said before, making it all too sentimental.
In the end, Ji Wumian said that young people should be a little proud, but no matter what he learns, he should always remember that the highest realm of martial arts is to have no one in front of you and no deities.
He himself was far from achieving this.
But he hoped Ji Jingqiu could.
No matter how long the road, there will come a time when it ends.
Ji Wumian took his luggage and left without looking back, waving goodbye to Zhuang Fusheng, who was not far away.
Ji Jingqiu watched as his grandfather bid him farewell.
Like dandelion seeds and grass clippings scattered by the wind, they swayed and drifted away in the air, gradually fading into the light.
After a long time, his grandfather was out of sight.
Ji Jingqiu sighed deeply.
His grandfather was right; such a parting was indeed too sentimental.
Ji Jingqiu didn't ask about his grandfather's past, as everyone has their secrets.
As long as he continued on his path, he would eventually hear his grandfather's name from others.
They would meet again.
After all, the old man had said—
In his youth, anyone who saw him had to show respect.
Ji Jingqiu turned and walked back the way he came, his steps quickening.
The city had lost another reason for him to linger.
He was determined to sprint towards the Fifth Limit and reach the core zone.
That night, Ji Jingqiu returned to his inner world.
Fat Tiger was nowhere to be found again.
In recent days, he had been frequently going out, and no one knew where he went.
And every time he returned, the progress of the Eternal Blade increased significantly.
Under Fat Tiger's diligence, the fifth limit was within reach.
When Fat Tiger returned, Ji Jingqiu caressed the fifth Eternal Blade, thinking to himself, "As expected!"
The progress had increased again! The fifth limit was just around the corner!
Ji Jingqiu's gaze swept over the first four blades.
[Journey Through Suffering, Reaching the Morning Star]
[Today's Training, Senior Brother Overpowered Me with His Body, I Remembered]
[Third Limit Broken, Tonight I'll Go Eat Sour and Spicy Noodles]
[Congratulations to Comrade Fat Tiger for Winning the Advanced Individual Award in This Year's Blade Polishing Contest]
Ji Jingqiu smiled bitterly, feeling like he was reading old posts from a past life.
Well, it wasn't that embarrassing! Holding the fifth Eternal Blade, Ji Jingqiu decided to write a comment expressing his martial arts aspirations.
He sat quietly for a long time, recalling the history he had read in his past life.
Finally, he carved eight characters:
[Winds and Clouds of the World, All Arise from My Generation]
...
Three days later, Ji Jingqiu broke through the final Heavenly Human Limit with the Eternal Blade.
With all five limits broken, he refined his body, and within him, a majestic landscape of mountains and rivers rose, forging the strongest foundation for his cultivation.
Yet, his Heavenly Human Gate did not close.
The path ahead seemed to continue, leading to greater heights.
(End of Chapter)
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