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Chapter 249 Sisters in One Quilt

After passing through a dazzling display of light, what greets you is a layer of gray haze.

As Ji You walked in, she felt as if she were walking through a tunnel, and the sound of her footsteps echoed exceptionally clearly.

After a while, a gentle breeze caressed his face, and the fragrance of grass and trees began to drift on the wind. A dazzling white light appeared before Ji You's eyes, and when he opened them again, he found himself in a vast open world.

The first thing that comes into view is a vast grassland that stretches forward in an arc.

Under a gentle breeze and clear blue sky, everything was lush and green.

Ji You stopped and looked around. She noticed that everyone who had entered the area before her had stopped and started to breathe slowly. Their auras were becoming mysterious and unpredictable.

Even more remarkably, some of them exuded an aura that suggested they were about to break through to a higher realm.

These people were all participants from the upper realm, and they were only one step away from the next realm. Now, being in this place where the spiritual energy was so dense that it was almost tangible, it was as if they were being gently pushed by an invisible giant hand, bringing them one step closer to breaking through.

It really is a great place; no wonder so many people are vying to get in.

Ji You also began to adjust her breathing, slowly exhaling and inhaling.

In an instant, the spiritual energy within his body surged in like a raging tide, instantly filling him up.

Immediately afterwards, spiritual energy surged forth from his shattered, lotus-like spiritual essence, like rivers flowing into the sea, transforming into a mighty river that surged and crashed through his limbs and bones, its surging power almost bursting out of his body.

At that moment, with a loud "bang," a whistling aura was instantly unleashed.

When everyone came to their senses, they saw the twin siblings from the Chen Clan taking the lead, their feet flashing with spiritual light as they transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky.

They came here for spiritual practice, and having experienced its profound mysteries for the first time, they naturally did not want to waste time on the outskirts, and were focused on the very center of the sacred site of the sages.

Ji You stopped breathing and looked around after her breathing calmed down.

Whenever he arrives in an unfamiliar environment, he doesn't rush to his destination, but instead habitually checks out his surroundings first.

As he looked at it, his brow furrowed slightly.

Zhuang Zixin, Zhu Yao, Li Yunlang, and others had entered before him and were standing on a hilltop not far from him, looking at each other.

Their eyes held a scrutinizing look, and then they gathered together without prior arrangement. After exchanging a few words, they walked together in the southwest direction.

These three people do not belong to the same clan or the same family, and their respective provinces, Zhongzhou, Lingzhou, and Yuzhou, are far apart.

Ji You had no prior knowledge of their relationship, nor had he seen them speak at the previous Heavenly Dao Conference. Their sudden appearance together was quite unexpected.

Moreover, even though it was their first time here, they seemed to have some destination in mind.

"Ji You".

As he was pondering, a soft call in his ear suddenly caught his attention.

Fang Ruoming, dressed similarly to him, came over from the grass in a white robe: "I heard that the closer you are to the center, the less barrier there is to the connection between heaven and man. Back then, someone crossed the three realms here and became a powerful figure in his own right. Now that you have this opportunity, you must seize it."

Ji You turned to look at him: "Brother Fang Ruo, where do you plan to go?"

“Cultivation is ultimately a solitary endeavor, so I plan to find a relatively secluded place.”

"I see."

Fang Ruoming chatted with him for a while, then bowed and said goodbye, heading along the grassy sea.

The remaining people also went away one after another, heading in the direction the wind was blowing.

Seeing that the people who came in were becoming more and more scattered, Ji You did not stop and went deeper into the area. Before long, he saw an even more vast sea of ​​grass.

The terrain here slopes down, and at the front lies a dense forest, layer upon layer, dark and silent.

From Ji You's perspective, the three low hills that are slightly protruding from the mountains are the most clearly distinguishable features.

According to previous map markings, the central area of ​​the sacred site of the ancients lies between these three low hills.

Ji You lightly exerted force with his feet, and as his body's energy burst forth, his spiritual energy also began to roar.

As the intense heat emanated from his body, he instantly transformed into a wisp of light, hurtling along the sea of ​​grass and disappearing into the forest at the edge of the grass in the blink of an eye.

"boom!"

After a muffled thud as air was pushed apart, Ji You landed on a cliff, the jade pendant at his waist beginning to flash.

The connection between heaven and man here was indeed being strengthened infinitely. Even though he had not entered a meditative state or used his divine sense, he still felt as if the laws of the Dao were constantly resounding in his ears, causing his heart to tremble.

If he hadn't been unable to ask himself questions, he might have already crossed the threshold of the Dao Fusion Realm.

Ji You murmured to himself, then looked toward the heart of the valley.

For thousands of years, every five years, the sacred site of the ancients has been visited by outstanding talents, so this place is not just a pure wilderness.

In his line of sight, Ji You saw a long road paved with stone slabs, with several slightly dusty stone lanterns standing around it.

Not far from the stone lantern, there are several thatched huts, and the patched wooden planks on them seem to indicate that they have been repaired many times.

These thatched huts were likely built by those who entered the area to cultivate in the past, and were subsequently repaired by cultivators throughout the ages.

In front of the house, there is a wooden tea table and several tree stumps that serve as benches, which should have been made from local materials.

After pausing to observe for a moment, Ji You descended from the cliff, found an open space, sat cross-legged, and gently closed his eyes.

Chen Luo and Chen Xi also arrived at the north side between the three low hills, and their eyes showed some surprise when they saw Ji You.

They set off earlier than Ji You, but unexpectedly, they ended up being a step behind him.

Just then, the siblings suddenly noticed that the spiritual energy here was constantly flowing, gradually converging towards Ji You, and finally condensing into a vortex that kept pouring into Ji You.

The advancement of a cultivator's realm is an upgrade in the connection between a person and the Dao of Heaven, and the process should not require too much spiritual energy.

The two were puzzled, but before they could think about it, they felt a wave of intense heat rising from the valley. As the heat wave hit them, the hairs on their arms began to stand on end.

At this moment, Ji You had already ignited the raging spiritual fire within his body, which burned along the surging spiritual river within him.

During the past few days at the Heavenly Dao Society, apart from dueling and kissing, he had been constantly training his body, indicating that the soreness he felt as he approached the next level was already faintly appearing.

Therefore, he planned to take advantage of the rich and refined spiritual energy here to break through to the next level of the physical body realm.

"What a strange cultivation method..."

"It would be strange if a rural cultivator wanted to take the top spot in the Heavenly Dao Association, but ultimately it was a bit of an unorthodox approach."

The spiritual energy in the sacred land of the sages is actually more refined than that in the spirit stones, and it is already vaguely comparable to the concentration of the spirit core.

Since airflow usually flows from dense to sparse areas, as the Gate of Mystic Light opens, spiritual energy is continuously overflowing into the surrounding mountains and forests.

Countless people who came to see him off couldn't help but close their eyes and breathe deeply outside the door, hoping to take the opportunity to get some benefits.

However, as Ji You and the others left the grassy area at the entrance, the Xuan Guang Gate began to slowly close, and the flow of spiritual energy gradually thinned out, eventually being cut off.

Those who had entered a meditative state on the spot couldn't help but open their eyes, staring at the gradually disappearing mystical light, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

They could feel the immense benefits just from being outside the door, so they dared not even imagine what it would be like inside, especially in the deepest part.

Although there are strong and weak opponents in this Heavenly Dao Tournament, they are all at the same level. From today onwards, the gap between those inside and outside the sect will become increasingly wider.

Cao Jingsong couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine, the scene of his wicked disciple appearing at the Yingtian Realm already flashing through his mind: "How long will it take them to come out?"

"It depends on their comprehension."

"Comprehension?"

Manager Qin nodded: "The Heavenly Dao Laws permeate the sacred land of the sages. If one's comprehension is insufficient, forcibly comprehending the Dao may result in a backlash. Basically, once they encounter a bottleneck, they will realize that it is time to leave."

Yan Shuyi stood proudly atop the imperial carriage, gazing at the dissipating dark light, her eyelashes, tinged with golden light by the morning sun, trembling slightly.

Although she hoped Ji You wouldn't come out too quickly because of her fear of sex, she found herself starting to miss her the moment Ji You disappeared into the Xuan Guang.

Thinking about it carefully, the origin of this longing should be the knowledge that he will not be able to come out for a long time, and unlike before, they can either meet in the spiritual mirror or exchange letters, so the emotions began to fluctuate in advance.

Yuan Caiwei, the daughter of the Dan Sect, shared the same thoughts.

She spent very little time with Ji You, and didn't even get to enjoy a proper kiss.

As if struck by a sudden inspiration, the two turned their heads at the same moment, wanting to see how the other would react to being thinking about the same man. Their eyes met.

Having already locked eyes, they couldn't look away, so they came together.

"Is Sister Caiwei going back to the mountain next?"

“Yes, my younger brother is trying to wield the sacred artifact. This concerns the future of our Pill Sect, and we cannot be negligent. As his elder sister, I must go back to protect him. Where is the Master of Appraisal?”

Yuan Caiwei isn't quite ready to call her "older sister" yet, but she has dropped the "younger sister" part.

Yan Shuyi glanced in the direction Ji You had left: "I cannot stay away from Lingjian Mountain for long. Now that the Heavenly Dao Gathering has ended, I must return to the mountain immediately to continue my secluded cultivation." Yuan Caiwei nodded in agreement: "It seems we must part ways here. It's a pity that we sisters haven't seen each other for so long and cannot spend a few more days together."

However, if we really become "sisters for life" in the future, we'll have plenty of opportunities to spend time together.

Yuan Caiwei thought to herself, then suddenly noticed that the young appraiser had narrowed his eyes and was staring at her warily, as if he had also thought of this matter.

After bidding farewell to Yuan Caiwei, Yan Shu also returned to the imperial carriage.

Yuan Caiwei also turned and got into the carriage. Before leaving, she lifted the curtain and waved gently to Yan Shuyi.

Then the red chariot moved with the spiritual energy and soared into the sky, while other immortal sects and families also headed towards their own dojos. Flying swords and chariots flew across the void, while a wave of dust was stirred up by the carriages below.

After speeding along, Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu, who were accompanying them, suddenly saw a golden expanse slowly unfolding before their eyes in the distance.

As the breeze blows, the wheat waves ripple in layers, and many people use their spiritual energy to wield sickles and harvest the wheat ears.

The two men's eyes gradually turned to surprise, and after a long pause, they looked at their appraiser.

Looking at the unfamiliar surroundings below, Cui'er felt a sense of bewilderment: "Master, it seems we've gone the wrong way..."

Yan Shuyi spoke calmly, "We don't know how long it will be before we can come down from the mountain again. Ding Yao complained earlier that she was bored on the mountain, so before we go back, I'll take her for a stroll..."

Ding Yao: "?"

Cui'er suddenly realized: "So that's how it is."

Lingjian Mountain is currently in autumn, and the mountains should already be covered in red leaves, creating a beautiful landscape.

However, everyone has seen this kind of scenery for more than ten years, and even if it is beautiful, it will become boring.

When the master goes into seclusion, it can take anywhere from six months to a year. Now that he has finally come down from the mountain, it is only natural that he would like to take a walk around. Cui'er expressed her understanding.

Only Ding Yao, who was singled out, thought to herself that the judge was really stubborn. She clearly wanted to go back and hear people call her "Madam Ji" and "Young Mistress" again, but she insisted that she found life on the mountain boring...

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Yan Shuyi noticed Ding Yao's gaze and felt that she was mocking him. He couldn't help but narrow his eyes and reveal a dignified look.

The carriage sped along and soon arrived at a county town.

Upon entering, one arrives at the main road of the city. The first thing that catches the eye is a huge stone archway, surrounded by elderly women cooking in the open air. Upon seeing this palanquin that seems to have descended from the sky, they all turn their heads to look at it.

It's harvest season now. In previous years, even the elderly, women, and children in the family would have to work in the fields, let alone them.

However, with the participation of cultivators, the harvest no longer required many people, so they took on the important task of cooking large pot dishes.

At this moment, the gauze curtain on the imperial carriage was lifted, and Yan Shu stepped down from it, which attracted a lot of discussion.

"Look, Madam Ji is back again."

"The Lady of the Ji family... is so dignified."

“I said last time that Madam Ji must be a young lady from a celestial sect.”

Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu both turned their heads to look at Yan Shuyi's lips, which were pretending to be aloof but couldn't help but curl up slightly, and couldn't help but stare at each other for a while.

The appraiser has never admitted to liking Ji You, feeling that as the next leader of the immortal sect and the wielder of the sacred artifact, falling in love would be beneath her dignity. So she calls Ji You a strange man all the time, but she truly enjoys being called "Lady of the Ji Family"...

Cui'er walked behind them at this moment: "?"

Yan Shuyi then arrived at the Ji family's old residence. After stopping at the entrance, she looked at the three of them and said, "Let's go wander around somewhere else."

Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu thought to themselves, "Master, you're too materialistic. You won't even go inside when your son-in-law isn't here. You're only here to hear a few words about 'the Ji family's wife,' right?"

However, where to go and what to do are naturally up to the young appraiser.

So the imperial carriage quickly left Yuyang and headed towards Fengzhou Prefecture.

Yuyang County is Ji You's hometown, and Fengzhou Prefecture is home to the true Ji family lineage; therefore, both should be taken care of.

Half an hour later, the imperial carriage landed in front of Ji Village. Yan Shuyi pretended to be dignified and lifted the gauze curtain before stepping down.

Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu were already very familiar with the place, but Cui'er, looking at the two characters "Ji Zhai" on the plaque, had a completely bewildered expression on her face.

The first thing I don't understand is whether there's a typo on this plaque.

Another thing that puzzled her was that the appraiser originally said she was just browsing around, but the whole trip made her feel like she had a specific purpose.

And the village women who kept calling her "Madam Ji" made her feel even more confused.

However, just as Yan Shuyi stepped down from the carriage and was about to walk towards Ji Village, a horse-drawn carriage sped over and slowly came to a stop in front of Ji Village.

This carriage looks familiar, as if I've just seen it before.

Then the carriage curtain was gently lifted, revealing Yuan Caiwei's beautiful oval face.

She had heard that Yan Shuyi had already visited the Ji family, and although she didn't say it, she was actually full of envy.

Alchemists cultivate alchemy, which, on a grand scale, can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded, but they lack combat power. Moreover, the Alchemy Sect is located in the southeast of Liangzhou, thousands of miles away from Fengzhou, making travel difficult.

That's why Yuan Caiwei came secretly, taking advantage of the fact that it was relatively close to Fengzhou, to come and have a look around.

At this moment, the two "plastic sisters" looked at each other, speechless, their eyes frozen.

My younger brother is attempting to wield a spiritual weapon; I must return to the mountain to protect him.

I cannot stay away from Spirit Sword Mountain for long; I must return to cultivate immediately.

It seems we must part ways here.

Yan Shuyi only set off from Fengzhou to return to the mountain in the afternoon, and Yuan Caiwei did the same. Before leaving, they took a long trip around Fengzhou and had a meal at Ji Village.

On the way back with the imperial carriage, Cui'er was still in a daze, unable to understand many things.

The appraiser probably hadn't been to Fengzhou, but seemed to know the place well. The people in that Ji Village seemed to listen to her, not like she was treating them as guests, but rather as hosts.

Even more strangely, it seems that Fengzhou is in the midst of autumn harvest, and some of the grain appears to be destined for the granary.

However, they seemed unsure about the specific proportion to be sent in, so a group of local officials from Fengzhou came together to consult their family's appraiser.

The appraiser said she didn't know either, but the local officials in Fengzhou insisted that she give a number, as if whatever the appraiser said was the number.

So the appraiser actually did a serious study and then made a decision for Fengzhou, which is far away from Lingzhou. After making the decision, he seemed quite happy.

As the next leader of Lingjian Mountain, Jianzhu's every decision will affect the entire Qingyun world.

Matters like grain collection are mundane affairs, hardly worthy of the judge's attention.

However, his own master always resisted when making decisions for Lingjian Mountain, but felt a great sense of accomplishment when making decisions for Fengzhou.

What also struck her as odd was the lunch she had before leaving.

The appraiser seemed eager to treat Miss Yuan from the Dan Sect as a guest, calling her a distinguished guest from afar. However, Miss Yuan seemed to prefer being family rather than a guest. Upon hearing the appraiser's address of "distinguished guest," she immediately served food to her younger brother, saying, "Distinguished guest, please eat more..."

Cui'er pondered for a long time, her expression blank.

Meanwhile, Cao Jingsong and his group, along with Kuang Cheng and others, had already returned to Shengjing.

The carriages and horses traveled for a day and a night, finally arriving on the morning of the second day.

Cao Jingsong, who had a large chest, stepped into the gate of Tianshu Academy and looked down on everyone. He was pointed at and whispered by Instructor Ding and Instructor Ma as they passed by.

In previous years, Cao Jingsong, because he came from Fengzhou, was the least respected among the many instructors and was always the one being pointed at and criticized.

Upon his return, he began to indiscriminately criticize everyone.

He even pointed at the two inner court elders, but the two elders looked at him with complicated expressions and pretended not to see him, saying nothing.

"That damn Cao Jingsong is getting way too cocky!"

"It's not his fault. If I had a disciple like Ji You who could top the Heavenly Dao Association rankings, I'd be just as proud..."

"Hey, speaking of Ji You, I haven't heard any news about Chu He at this Heavenly Dao Gathering? Logically speaking, he should have already reached the Upper Realm of the Profound Realm. He must have been very unwilling to accept losing to Ji You back then, but he didn't participate in this Heavenly Dao Gathering. Instructor Ding, do you know why?"

"I don't know either. Although he was once my student, I haven't heard from him since he left the Heavenly Academy. Speaking of which, things have been quite strange in Youzhou lately."

"strangeness?"

"The autumn competition has ended this year, and I have already started preparing for this year's recruitment. However, several young men from Youzhou that I have my eye on have all rejected me."

"Is it because the reputation of my Heavenly Academy is... too bad these days?"

"With Ji You at the top of the list, who dares to say that my Heavenly Academy is rotten?"

"That guy is clearly an isolated case. You might not encounter a student like that even once in hundreds of years. He can't be used as a reference."

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