110: Ji Family Ancestor

["If Old Master Fu himself came, I wouldn't be this 'presumptuous,'" you said indifferently.]

[You knew that the Fu, Ji, and Yin families in the East District had always been openly competing, so you deliberately brought up the Fu Family's name.]

[Immortal Master Yulong indeed believed it, frowning and whispering, "Fellow Daoist, you and I each serve our own masters, why be used as a pawn? That's no good for either of us!"]

[You chuckled inwardly, this guy really took the bait.]

[So you calmly said, "I can't help it, I'm just following orders. I must find out the whereabouts of the tai bai profound gold."]

[Immortal Master Yulong looked at you, took a sip of tea, and fell into contemplation.]

[He understood that it was not easy for Golden Core Cultivators to fight to the death—even if they couldn't win, they could always escape. If truly pushed to the brink, self-detonating their Golden Core would ensure no one had an easy time.]

[Therefore, Cultivators of the same Realm rarely fought to the death.]

[Moreover, he had only joined the Ji Family for protection, so that the Money Gang wouldn't be purged.]

[With the Money Gang constantly helping him accumulate wealth and collect resources, he could afford the Heaven And Earth Treasure for Cultivation and continue to improve.]

[After all, one couldn't Cultivate without money.]

[But what was the difference between telling others that "tai bai profound gold is in the Ji Family Old Ancestor's hands" and betraying the Ji Family?]

[Yet, he couldn't afford to offend the Fu Family either, which put him in a difficult position.]

[Such a dependent life was indeed hard. A slight misstep could turn one into a pawn, leading to death and the dissipation of the Dao.]

["What? Don't want to say?" You continued to press.]

[Immortal Master Yulong's face was unpredictable, clearly struggling intensely internally—on one side was you, whose background was unclear and who might represent the Fu Family, and on the other was the Ji Family, who actually protected him.]

["Fellow Daoist," Immortal Master Yulong put down his teacup, his voice sinking, "Even the Fu Family can't cover the sky with one hand in this Tianshu City, can they? Please leave. I can pretend today's incident never happened."]

[He attempted one last forceful stand, hoping you would retreat in the face of difficulty.]

[You sneered inwardly, knowing this was just a bluff. Since soft tactics didn't work, it was time for something harder.]

[You no longer restrained your Aura, fully revealing your Early Golden Core Stage cultivation—]

[But at the same time, a vast Qi and blood, far exceeding the Early Golden Core Stage, mixed with a sharp Aura, subtly emanated...]

[Heavenly Human Realm Perfection!]

[Although not fully unleashed, it made the air in the entire hall seem to solidify, and the pressure dramatically increased.]

["Fellow Daoist Yulong," your voice turned cold, carrying an undeniable tone, "I came with sincerity, seeking only one answer. Do you really think I'm begging you?"]

[Immortal Master Yulong's expression changed. Feeling your strange pressure from Dual Cultivation of body and pháp, he was surprised and suspicious: What is this person's origin? At such a young age, he's already at Heavenly Human Realm Perfection!?]

[Just as he hesitated, you pressed again, your gaze like lightning: "Where exactly is the tai bai profound gold? My patience is limited."]

[Immortal Master Yulong was pushed back step by step by you, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.]

[He knew that today would not end well. Steeling his heart, a look of determination flashed in his eyes—he decided to take a gamble, betting that the Ji Family could suppress this trouble you presented!]

["Hahaha!" Immortal Master Yulong suddenly burst out laughing, trying to mask his panic with laughter and embolden himself, "Since Fellow Daoist is pressing so hard, don't blame this Venerable One for being impolite!"]

[Before his voice fell, he violently flicked his sleeve, and a stream of shimmering light, a Talisman, shot out, instantly penetrating the roof and soaring into the sky!]

[The Talisman suddenly exploded in the high sky, spiritual light scattering, quickly condensing into a huge, dazzling, glowing character—"Ji"!]

[The light of the "Ji" character enveloped half of the East District, exceptionally conspicuous.]

[This was clearly a distress signal!]

["Hmph! I've already notified the Ji Family! Fellow Daoist, it's not too late to leave now!" Immortal Master Yulong shouted, outwardly fierce but inwardly timid, his body unconsciously retreating half a step, staring at you with full vigilance.]

[You looked up at the giant "Ji" character in the sky, your eyes narrowing slightly—you hadn't expected Immortal Master Yulong to truly withstand your relentless pressure.]

[But you quickly composed yourself. At this moment, you could only cling tightly to the banner of the Fu Family. If the other party discovered you were impersonating, the consequences would be unimaginable.]

[This time, for the sake of "tai bai profound gold," you felt you were indeed a bit impulsive.]

[But "tai bai profound gold" was simply too tempting; it was a top-grade Material for refining the immortal slaying sword!]

[You were already a Golden Core Cultivator, yet you didn't even have a decent Magic Treasure.]

[You were determined to obtain this "tai bai profound gold."]

[Even if it cost a life, it was worth a try.]

[Just then, a powerful Divine Sense instantly swept across the entire pavilion, followed by the immense pressure of a Nascent Soul Cultivator descending from the sky!]

[A figure appeared like a ghost in the hall—an old man in a brocade robe, with a thin face and sharp eyes. It was none other than the Ji Family Old Ancestor.]

[He first coldly scanned the entire room, his gaze lingering on you for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing, then he looked at Immortal Master Yulong: "What is causing this disturbance?"]

[Immortal Master Yulong quickly bowed and pointed at you, saying, "Old Ancestor, please be advised! This Junior was sent by the Fu Family, forcefully demanding the whereabouts of the tai bai profound gold. This Junior had no choice but to alarm Old Ancestor!"]

[Upon hearing this, the Ji Family Old Ancestor's gaze fell on you again, filled with scrutiny and oppression:]

["A lackey of the Fu Family? You do have some guts. Your cultivation is not easy, and your talent seems good. Why sell your life for the Fu Family? Why not join my Ji Family? This old man can guarantee your future, and today's matter can be forgiven."]

[He actually took a liking to your talent and wanted to recruit you.]

[You listened, a faint hint of sarcasm appearing at the corner of your mouth. You shook your head and said, "The threshold of the Ji Family, I'm afraid, cannot accommodate me. Thank you for your kind intentions, but I'll respectfully decline."]

[Being rejected so directly, the Ji Family Old Ancestor's face immediately darkened, and his eyes became dangerous: "Hmph! You don't know what's good for you! Then let this old man, on behalf of that old ghost Fu, teach this ignorant fellow a lesson!"]

[With that, he raised a hand and pointed. A highly condensed finger wind, imbued with Nascent Soul Power, shot out like a venomous snake from its hole, directly piercing towards your Dantian!]

[This was clearly intended to cripple your cultivation!]

[Although it was a 'lesson,' his moves were extremely vicious!]

[You were prepared. Your figure flickered, and you activated your movement technique: "Body Manifests Myriad Forms!"]

[His finger wind instantly pierced through your Clone, and the Clone immediately shattered into a green light and dissipated.]

[A hint of surprise flashed in the Ji Family Old Ancestor's eyes, then his gaze grew colder: "Hmph, an ant-like thing, but your movement technique is slippery! Let's see how long you can hide!"]

[He no longer held back. His Nascent Soul Stage pressure completely erupted, pressing down on you like a tangible mountain, attempting to restrict your movements.]

[At the same time, he brought his two fingers together, drawing an abstruse trajectory in the air, and low-roared: "Dragon Binding Art!"]

[In an instant, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi converged, and several golden, shimmering Spiritual Qi chains appeared out of thin air, coiling around you from all directions like living creatures, blocking all escape routes.]

[This was not a physical Magic Treasure, but a profound spell that only Nascent Soul Cultivators could cast, possessing immense power.]