Chapter 999: Chapter 997: Gospel (14) Chapter 999: Chapter 997: Gospel (14) It was clear that Ji Xun still didn’t understand this younger family member well.
At this moment, Ji Liushuang’s tone carried not a hint of confusion; clearly, there was no inner struggle.
“Oh, they came looking for you just now?”
Fu Qian expressed his appreciation for her straightforwardness and naturally went along with the conversation.
“Mm.”
Ji Liushuang didn’t seem to have any intention of concealing this.
“Ji Xun came looking for me personally, just a short while ago.”
“Truly befitting a Demigod Level Ashfall, the secrecy is exceptional!”
Fu Qian shook his head and expressed his admiration.
“Indeed, even among all the family members who have inherited the Talent Bloodline, he is among the very top tier.”
Ji Liushuang clearly did not suspect that Fu Qian had actually heard anything.
She would never underestimate the abilities of the man before her, but as a Demigod, Ji Xun’s control over Ashfall was absolutely trustworthy.
Even if Andiel was stronger than him, sneaking in without being detected was an extremely improbable feat.
That was a very sensible judgment, just a pity that Ji Liushuang didn’t know that the person before her had special frequency-tuning skills.
“So, who are you looking for?”
At this point, Fu Qian didn’t even bother to ask about the content of their communication but straightaway followed her line of thought.
“The Rebirth Club, have you heard of this organization?”
Sensing the nuance in his question, Ji Liushuang couldn’t help but glance back at him.
“Of course!”
Fu Qian’s tone became serious all at once.
“This organization has been quite active recently, and it is said that they have already successfully advanced someone to Demigod status and have covertly led many events.”
“Are you suggesting that your mother’s accident also involved their participation?”
“Mm… It seems they have some understanding with the Ji Family, and my mother was unwittingly caught in a minor incident.”
“I see.”
Fu Qian spoke as if he’d just come to a realization.
“No wonder Ji Xun and the others are so secretive about it. The Rebirth Club, although not targeted by the Night Watchman for suppression, has always been crazily dangling on the edge of the red line. If the Ji Family has any cooperation with them, it’s reasonable to keep it secret.”
“And this seems to be a good thing for you. Your mother’s accident was just that, an accident–you don’t have to worry about it any further, and Ji Xun probably tried to persuade you of the same… But it seems you aren’t quite convinced?”
“That’s right, I must find that person.”
Ji Liushuang responded calmly and decisively.
“The fact that my mother was not harmed, I had confirmed that long ago, and whether it was intentional or not, never really mattered.”
“My purpose in returning this time is to ensure that such things do not happen again… Even if it was an accident.”
“In the eyes of Ji Xun and the rest, this certainly sounds like you’re not considering the bigger picture.”
Fu Qian sighed.
“The bigger picture…”
Ji Liushuang let out a cold laugh.
“Indeed, it’s a very useful term. The question is, who gets to define it?”
“If a theoretical incumbent family head can be toyed with and humiliated under such a guise, then I think the family might have some issues with decision-making that need correcting.”
“Lacking principles and purely profit-driven neither wins respect nor lasts long.”
“Now it sounds like you might be the next family head.”
Fu Qian commented seriously after listening intently.
“There are ways inside…”
His comment left Ji Liushuang silent for a while before she led Fu Qian down a path by the lake.
The path wasn’t very wide, and apart from the moonlight, the only illumination was the firefly-like lantern in Fu Qian’s hand, but for both of them, this was no issue.
From their departure until now, the two had been heading straight towards the foot of the distant mountains, paying no mind to the notion of distance.
…
“The family head, the right of inheritance, these things seem so dull to me… just like the things Aunt Miller worries about.”
Ji Liushuang was no longer so fearful of the lantern in Fu Qian’s hand, gazing at the indescribable colors within.
“I want to find the right person to ensure they understand the cost of similar incidents happening again, accidental or not.”
“Talking about such things carries no power.”
I agree with this point.
Ji Liushuang’s meaning was straightforward; she accepted no explanation, she just wanted to ensure that similar incidents would not happen again.
And the way to ensure it was to make the consequences of such incidents negative for “the bigger picture.”
“I get your request, so what’s your offer?”
Instead of making further comments on Ji Liushuang’s words, Fu Qian shifted to a negotiating stance.
They say darkness opens the heart, and in the cover of night, Ji Liushuang indeed spoke more and was less restrained emotionally.
But as a clever girl, she was far from being as weak as she appeared on the outside.
Inviting someone out this late at night alone takes considerable courage.
Her current candidness, a casual attempt to gauge his reaction, was quite natural.
“It’s simple, I’ll help you find what you’re looking for.”
Ji Liushuang seemed slightly disappointed, but after a moment’s thought, she said very earnestly,
“How do you know I’m looking for something?”
Fu Qian asked with interest.
“You’ve gone through great lengths to get here but obviously aren’t familiar with most people, and even after meeting at least two Demigods, you show no sign of giving up.”
Knowing she was being tested, Ji Liushuang quickly reasoned.
“All things considered, I surmise that rather than meaning harm to someone, you’re looking for something, right here in this estate.”
“So, there’s no one more suitable to assist you than me, as I’m very familiar with every part of this place.”
Ji Liushuang spoke with great confidence.
“That’s a good point, but it’s not enough.”
Fu Qian commented with equal confidence.
“… And the status of theoretically being the future family head.”
Ji Liushuang wasn’t too surprised by Fu Qian’s tenacious demeanor and continued after a slight hesitation.
“Perhaps discounted, but still can be traded for many things.”
“Deal.”
Fu Qian readily agreed.
“Having a good self-awareness is the basis for cooperation. Any other demands?”
“… Unless necessary, please do not kill anyone.”
Ji Liushuang breathed a sigh of relief.
“That’s possible.”
“So, do you have a plan?”
“Yes.”
That settled it…
Ji Liushuang fell silent again for a while.
“What’s the plan?”
“Firstly, it’s impossible for the two of us to dig up the whole place, especially when our movements are limited, we still need to leverage your family to apply pressure and make the other party come out on their own.”
“Now, the problem is, between the Rebirth Club and your mother’s situation, your family obviously deems the Rebirth Club more important; the preference is clear.”
“To change this, we just need to add a little more weight ourselves.
“So what can we add?”
Ji Liushuang nodded, agreeing with Fu Qian’s assessment.
“The Rebirth Club.”