CHAPTER 690: CHAPTER 262: SPIRITUAL CULTIVATION, SITTING FORGET, AND THE OTHER SHORE

Liu Shu returned to the clan’s homeland.

Seeing the return of the patriarch, the younger generation of the Liu Family quickly gathered to greet him. Seeing the patriarch’s rosy complexion, without any injuries, and even his clothes untouched, the young ones couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

For the aristocratic families, any martial artist below the Heavenly Person can die, but the Heavenly Person must not fall.

This is the backbone supporting the family.

"Did the patriarch win this battle?!" someone suddenly asked, their eyes shining with expectation.

Liu Shu glanced at this junior and sighed lightly, "For a moment, I didn’t know whether to say you have too much confidence in me or scold you for your lack of perspective."

The martial artist who had spoken earlier retreated awkwardly.

Liu Shu shook his head and said:

"I did not fight him. Even Xiao Tianhe and the others were defeated, how could I be his match?"

"However, the two from the Wanwu Association who went with me fought him, only to end up fleeing in disgrace, utterly losing face."

Someone from the Liu Family whispered, "Doesn’t Ji Jingqiu even respect the face of the Wanwu Association?"

The Wanwu Association, within the Federation, is considered one of the top behemoths. Especially since the current Grandmaster is absent, their number of Heavenly Persons is among the top, with two martial artists in the top twenty of the Heavenly Person List.

In the absence of martial artists from the Third Tier, the top twenty on the Heavenly Person List are practically the pinnacle of the Federation’s current military force.

"Even today, regardless if Ji Jingqiu does not show respect, so what?" Liu Shu sneered, "If the Wanwu Association truly had the courage to turn hostile with Ji Jingqiu, they wouldn’t have sent just those two."

The intentions of the Wanwu Association this time, how could the western tribes not see through them?

But if it was successful, the western tribes would acknowledge their favor, yet didn’t expect to end up as a joke.

Liu Shu couldn’t tell if the Wanwu Association was overconfident or had other plans.

But regardless of the reason, the current Wanwu Association is a mask of a clown, hesitant at every turn, naively thinking they could snatch the rewards midway, invoking righteousness as a threat, only to flee midway.

Liu Shu shook his head and said, "We’ve temporarily postponed all cooperation with the Wanwu Association. They’re either purely foolish without realizing it, or they have grander intentions. Our Liu Family will not get involved."

A clan member quietly inquired, "Patriarch, are we really going to proceed with the ’division’ as previously coordinated with the Federation?"

Liu Shu cast a glance, calmly saying, "What, do you have opinions about me? Want to give Ji Jingqiu a pretext to visit again?"

Upon these words, the clan members hastily knelt, hurriedly explaining.

Liu Shu sighed:

"Alright, get up. I’m in a bad mood and might take it out on you. But when it comes to the family’s future, you must bow when necessary. I hope you understand."

"Ji Jingqiu’s talent and intelligence rival the Seven Marshals of old, with no weakness in terms of background or identity. As such a martial artist is at the height of his prime, why provoke him at this time?"

The group of martial artists hurriedly agreed.

Thereafter, the entire Liu Family followed the previous arrangement with the Federation, starting to cut pieces of flesh, and some clan members with names tied to the Federation had to report for punishment.

For the Liu Family, who had dominated for countless years, the gap was immeasurable. Over a hundred clan members were imprisoned, with some facing death sentences.

Someone approached Liu Shu, hoping the patriarch could help smooth things over with the officials.

Liu Shu, looking at the massive list of clan names, and then the list of charges sent by the officials, felt unexpectedly uninterested.

She even somewhat understood Ji Jingqiu’s actions.

And just as the Liu Family sank into widespread despair, a piece of news suddenly spread, terrifying everyone.

Rumor has it, someone saw Ji Jingqiu somewhere in the west!

That guy hadn’t left yet!

...

The news that Ji Jingqiu was inviting the Hundred Veins to gather at the East Three Bright Star, combined with the news that the situation in the west was settled, collectively sparked enthusiasm tantamount to one plus one equalling ten.

The entire Martial Arts section of the Federation was submerged in the name of Ji Jingqiu.

From "Heart Image Battle Heavenly Person," to "Suspected Mu’s Successor," and "Single-handedly sweeping Heavenly Persons from all directions in the west"...

The officials responsible for maintaining the status of the Martial Arts section only had one thought in mind — they could take a holiday.

In this situation, what needed maintaining?

No matter what chaos arose, it would be instantly overshadowed.

Just a few days ago, Hao Yangfan, originally third on the Hidden Dragon List, successfully broke through the Heavenly Human Boundary to become a Heavenly Person. Such news would have sparked wildly intense discussion in times past but barely made a splash in the current Federation.

The entire Federation was reveling in witnessing new history.

At the same time.

One invitation after another was sent from the Dragon Tiger Dojo, sent to various martial arts veins.

This time, it was not Ji Jingqiu visiting to ask about the Dao, but inviting the Hundred Veins martial artists to gather at the East Three Bright Star.

The various martial arts veins that received invitations were filled with complex emotions.

"They say fortunes rotate, but hasn’t this rotated too quickly? Ji Jingqiu hasn’t even visited our gates, and now it’s our turn to visit his?"

"Where did this Dragon Tiger Dojo get such dog fortune to produce such an extraordinary genius..."

"Hahaha, let’s go, join this old man in heading to the East Three Bright Star to witness the unrivaled powerhouse born among our Hundred Veins!"

"Patriarch, there are still two months..."

"East Three Bright Star? Just as well, this time let’s see if we can reach a collaboration with Ji so my disciples from Qingyuan Sect can head to the Nine States for training."

During this time, some martial artists who once competed with Ji Jingqiu received invitations and will depart alongside the Vein Master and patriarch.