307: The cheating ancestors

“Um… Four Ancestor, Zi Yan and I have entered a critical period in our Cultivation. From now on, we will focus on Cultivation and strive to eliminate the Demon Race as soon as possible.” Ji Yi chose his words carefully, subtly refusing.

“This kid is so naive. Who hasn’t said that?” Ji Bufan shook his head secretly. The Venerable Ancestors’ will was very firm and not so easy to persuade. At least, those of them present could only obediently stay at home and make babies.

“Ji Yi, Cultivation is important, but expanding the Family is just as important. Besides, the Ji Family still has us old guys holding it up. You need to carry the Ji Family’s banner. Even if you’re fast, it’ll take thousands or tens of thousands of years.” The Four Ancestor indicated that this reason could not convince him.

“Second Brother is right. And look at your uncles and cousins, don’t they need to Cultivate? But they also realized that inheriting the Bloodline is the primary factor for the Family’s continued glory, so they are all diligently working in the Ji Family,” the Third Ancestor chimed in.

“Yes, Ji Yi, didn’t you just say our Ji Family needs to be united? Now everyone is very united. Are you going to be the first one to be disunited?” The Four Ancestor also spoke up.

“It’s over, I’ve shot myself in the foot.” Ji Yi was filled with regret now. He wished he had asked for clarification before speaking. Now that he had spoken so decisively, he was in a difficult position and felt very uncomfortable.

Everyone else had an expression of watching a good show. Ji Yi, you’ve been living freely for decades outside; it’s time to join the ranks of the Family’s growth. We should share the blessings.

Ji Yi’s eyes darted around, and thousands of thoughts flashed through his Primordial Spirit in an instant, wondering how to refuse, or at least how to maintain his freedom. To make him stay in the Ji Family for hundreds or thousands of years would be deadly.

“I’ve got it.” Ji Yi suddenly thought of something. He almost forgot about this.

“Actually, Venerable Ancestors, my introduction of my cultivation was a bit one-sided just now,” Ji Yi said with a serious expression.

“Oh? Why do you say that? Is there something special about your Great Saint Cultivation?” The Four Ancestor asked, puzzled. However, he had already made up his mind that no matter what he said, he would have to agree to their old guys’ demands today.

“I just introduced my Primordial Spirit Cultivation. Actually, my Physical Body has already made a slight Breakthrough, reaching the Quasi-Emperor Realm,” Ji Yi mused, while also emitting a wisp of Quasi-Emperor Qi.

“What? Quasi-Emperor!” The Venerable Ancestors had stronger mental fortitude and didn’t react as much, but Ji Yi’s peers and uncles reacted greatly. They were still struggling in the Great Saint Realm, so how could Ji Yi be a Quasi-Emperor?

“Good kid, you’ve already surpassed your father.” Ji Bufan patted Ji Yi’s shoulder, his eyes filled with both pride and a hint of melancholy. From now on, he could no longer be the great mountain behind his son.

“Cousin, you really are astonishing.” Ji Tong, with his double pupils, was convinced. He was too far behind Ji Yi.

“I can only say I’m shedding tears of envy.” Ji Wen patted Ji Yi, saying enviously, it’s truly infuriating when you compare yourself to others.

A strange look also flashed in the Venerable Ancestors’ eyes. A Quasi-Emperor under a hundred years old! This talent truly made even them, who were already Prodigies, feel like they were facing a Prodigy.

“Ji Yi, you are very good. The title of the strongest Prodigy in our Ji Family throughout history undoubtedly belongs to you,” the Four Ancestor praised.

“It’s not just me; Zi Yan’s Physical Body has also reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm. This also means that Zi Yan and I already have the status of Family Old Ancestors and can enter the Sect Elder Hall, enter the highest decision-making level, and have autonomous decision-making power.”

Ji Yi said that by becoming an Old Ancestor and having autonomous decision-making power, many orders would not apply to him. If they insisted on him implementing the three-child policy, then fine, let everyone do it together. “I am an Old Ancestor, and you are also Old Ancestors. If there’s a problem, we’ll face it together.”

“Second Brother, what should we do? Ji Yi has been promoted to Old Ancestor, so many orders won’t apply to him anymore,” the Third Ancestor transmitted his voice.

“Yes, if we force him, he might turn the tables on us. This is not easy to handle,” the Four Ancestor said. The Venerable Ancestors joined the group chat. Now Ji Yi’s status was not just that of a junior, but also an Old Ancestor like them, so he wouldn’t be so easy to fool.

“Don’t worry, I have a plan.” The Four Ancestor told his brothers to calm down. Could such a small matter stump an Immortal like him?

Ji Yi’s face showed a confident smile. In a world where strength was respected, having strength was indeed good.

“Ji Yi, you might not know, but we old guys have already discussed this. Since we have arrived in the Heaven Realm, where the Cultivation environment is excellent and Cultivators’ Cultivation Realms are rapidly improving, in order to elevate the prestige of our Ji Family, we have decided that from now on, only clansmen at the Emperor Realm and above can enter the Old Ancestor ranks. Clansmen at the Quasi-Emperor Realm will be categorized into the Grand Elder ranks,” the Four Ancestor said with a serious demeanor.

“Four Ancestor, was there such a decision? Why haven’t I heard anyone mention it?” Ji Yi had an expression that said, “I’m uneducated, don’t lie to me.”

The other clansmen were also bewildered. When was this decision made? The Venerable Ancestors were too shameless, weren’t they? This was clearly playing dirty, but they were also happy to watch the show.

“Just a few days ago. One of the reasons for gathering you all today is to announce this decision,” the Four Ancestor said without blushing or his heart skipping a beat. Lying was a piece of cake for old guys like them.

“Yes, we had such a decision before, and today is a good time to announce it,” the Third Ancestor nodded. The other Venerable Ancestors also chimed in. No matter what, they had to make Ji Yi obediently accept the three-child policy today. These were the descendants of two of the strongest Prodigies; their talent was bound to be terrifying.

“Alright.” What else could Ji Yi say? He understood the Venerable Ancestors’ determination. Since he couldn’t resist, he might as well accept it calmly. Life was like that, after all. As a mere Quasi-Emperor, he couldn’t play tricks in front of the Four Ancestor, an Immortal.

“Hmm, the future of the Ji Family depends on you. For us old guys who are almost in our graves, the Family’s growth is our greatest wish,” the Four Ancestor said earnestly, even putting on a display as if his days were numbered.

“…” Everyone was speechless. You, an Immortal, whose lifespan is as long as the heavens, are the only one who will outlive us. Putting on such an act is a bit much, everyone grumbled inwardly.

And so, Ji Yi was forced to accept the Venerable Ancestors’ arrangements. He would stay in the Ji Family and make babies for now. He couldn’t expect to leave before having a biological child.

Back in his own courtyard, Ji Yi’s Family held a welcoming banquet for him. Jiang Xue’er wanted to show off her cooking skills in the kitchen, but Ji Bufan stopped her. If his wife cooked, it wouldn’t be a welcoming banquet; it would be a death banquet.

Ji Yi’s second uncle and second aunt did the cooking. Their culinary skills were reliable, and soon a large table of dishes, perfect in color, aroma, and taste, was served.