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Wang Yi smiled and said, "You are quite rude, young lady. When did I ever promise you anything? At the beginning, I said that as long as it is not too difficult, I would be willing to help, but I cannot guarantee that I will succeed. As for this matter of 'eloping,' please forgive me, but I am simply unable to do so. Even if I have no particular feelings for Lady Ziyue, given my relationship with your father and brother, I cannot engage in such absurdity."
In the middle of the night, she had sacrificed her reputation to sneak into his room just to establish some connection to leave the Ji Family. To be met with such a ridiculous response from this detestable fellow made Ji Ziyue's face flush with anger. Gritting her teeth, she said, "Fine, if you refuse, then so be it. I don't want to live anyway. I'll just die in front of you and see how you explain it to my father."
After saying this, Ji Ziyue suddenly bent down to pick up the broken sword and ruthlessly pressed it against her neck.
Wang Yi was at a loss for words. He had only just met this girl, and now she wanted to seek death in front of him. What was she thinking? Wang Yi raised his right hand and flicked his middle finger lightly towards Ji Ziyue's broken sword. There was a crisp sound in the air as a fierce force rushed towards her. With a bang, the broken sword flew out of Ji Ziyue's hand and embedded itself into the wall of the room as easily as inserting tofu.
Tears welled up in Ji Ziyue's eyes as she angrily exclaimed, "Aren't you the one who has nothing to do with me? Why do you care if I want to die? Who asked you to meddle and save me? Boohoo, you're just bullying us weak women."
Wang Yi was momentarily speechless by this beautiful girl. He truly did not want to get involved in her life or death situation, but at least she should find a better place to die. If something happened in his room, he would really be unable to clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River. In the future, he would be in an irreconcilable situation with the Ji Family.
After pondering for a while, Wang Yi finally spoke seriously: "Lady Ziyue, I still don't understand. If you want to elope, you could find someone else. Why did you specifically come to me? Also, your father and brother seem to dote on you quite a bit. I'm curious why Lady Ziyue feels so unhappy that she wants to leave the Ji Family at all costs?"
Ji Ziyue sniffled as she put on her clothes and angrily replied with red eyes: "What do you know? In a few days, my father plans to betroth me to one of the Young Masters from the Five Great Families—specifically the Li Family—to form an alliance between our families. I've heard that guy is a spoiled rich kid and utterly detestable! I'm not a commodity; my lover can only be chosen by me! Why should I follow someone else's arrangement?"
Wang Yi suddenly understood; it turned out that this girl just wanted to use him as an escape from marriage. This was even more absurd—he barely knew her and would offend two major families: the Ji Family and the Li Family. He certainly wouldn't do something so foolish. Although he was bold and skilled, he didn't want to be used as a pawn.
Wang Yi chuckled and said, "Well then, it seems I've let Lady Ziyue down. This matter is truly beyond my capabilities. The Ji Family and Li Family are both deeply rooted families; I'm just a mere nobody—how could I possibly deal with these two giants? I feel ashamed about this and must take my leave now. Lady Ziyue, perhaps we will meet again."
With that said, Wang Yi clasped his fist and intended to leave without saying goodbye to Ji Yongtai. He just wanted to get out of this troublesome place as soon as possible. Whoever wanted to wade through this muddy water could do so; he needed to focus on improving his strength instead of getting involved in these trivial matters.
Seeing Wang Yi trying to leave, Ji Ziyue immediately panicked and quickly stepped forward to block the door, puffing up with anger: "You can't leave!"
Wang Yi smiled bitterly: "Lady Ziyue, I've already refined the Breaking Nirvana Pill for you as promised; there's no need for further disturbances. As for your marriage matters, I truly have no qualifications or ability to intervene. I hope Lady Ziyue can understand."
In her heart, Ji Ziyue thought: If you have no qualifications, then who does? My father and brother can't wait to marry me off quickly for an alliance with the Li Family. The other disciples who are willing to do anything for me are all pitifully low in cultivation; how can I trust them with my future?
How could she make this seemingly unfathomable young man agree to her request?
Ji Ziyue's mind was in turmoil, her expression changing constantly. After a moment of deep thought, she gritted her teeth as if making a difficult decision and said, "Young Master Wang Yi, I know I have no outstanding qualities to impress you. However, if you agree to take me out of the Ji Family, I will tell you a great secret."
Wang Yi's heart stirred, and he smiled, "I have no interest in the privacy of your family."
Ji Ziyue interrupted Wang Yi, saying, "You will be interested. This secret concerns a rare Preeminent Treasure. I overheard my grandfather and father discussing it while hiding in my father's room, and that is how I learned everything. In the entire Ji Family, only my father and I are aware of this matter."
Preeminent Treasure?
Wang Yi's heart skipped a beat. The rumored Preeminent Treasures were extraordinary items that could not be sought after easily; they were born from the earth and incomparable to ordinary seventh or eighth-grade spiritual artifacts. How could the Ji Family know about the whereabouts of a Preeminent Treasure? No, if that were true, the Ji Family would have spared no effort to obtain that Preeminent Treasure long ago. A legendary Preeminent Treasure would surely be worth sacrificing half of the family's strength to acquire.
After pondering this, Wang Yi smiled and said, "Lady Ziyue, please do not try to deceive me. To be honest, I have no interest in fame or power. All I want is to focus on my cultivation so that one day I can reach the pinnacle of strength. This has been my lifelong goal. The name Preeminent Treasure is indeed tempting, but I am not someone who can be easily manipulated by an empty name..."
Ji Ziyue retorted angrily, "Who is trying to deceive you? Who wants to play with you? What I'm saying is all true. My grandfather revealed this secret to my father when he was gravely injured and on the verge of death. I just happened to overhear it while hiding in a corner of the room. As the saying goes, 'When a person is about to die, their words are sincere.' I believe my grandfather did not lie to my father, and his severe injuries are closely related to this Preeminent Treasure."
"Oh, really?" Wang Yi smiled but felt like a deer caught in headlights. He thought to himself: "Could it be that this Preeminent Treasure truly exists? If this girl is not lying, then it might be worth considering helping her for the sake of this Preeminent Treasure."
Wang Yi had faced countless strong enemies and crises on his journey thus far. He understood deeply that fortune often comes with danger; opportunities are fleeting. His future in cultivation seemed bleak and unpredictable. He harbored a strong desire to cultivate to the utmost level, living as long as the earth itself and never decaying. However, this goal felt extremely distant; without significant opportunities and immense effort, it would likely remain unattainable for his entire life.
The Preeminent Treasure represented an opportunity for which he could give everything. If he could obtain a Preeminent Treasure, it would greatly aid his path in cultivation.
Ji Ziyue was naive and could not see through Wang Yi's true thoughts; she thought he did not believe her and hurriedly said, "What I'm saying is all true! If I have even half a word of falsehood, may I be punished by heaven and earth! Moreover, I can now tell you the name of that Preeminent Treasure; it is called Maternal and Paternal Withering Qi."
Maternal and Paternal Withering Qi?
Wang Yi's heart trembled; it was actually Maternal and Paternal Withering Qi? In an instant, he felt a whirlwind of emotions inside him—excitement beyond measure.
Because he had seen relevant records about Maternal and Paternal Withering Qi in some ancient texts before.
What exactly is the "Maternal and Paternal Withering Qi," and what is its origin that even the steadfast Wang Yi almost lost his composure?
Wang Yi knew that Ji Ziyue could come up with the name "Maternal and Paternal Withering Qi," and he had no doubts left. After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said, "Lady Ziyue, if you want to elope just to escape marriage, I’m afraid I really cannot help you with that. You should have heard that my Wang Family is on par with your Ji Family, and we have some unbreakable ties. If I help you elope and offend both families, it would not be in the best interest of my Wang Family."
Ji Ziyue's expression darkened as she said, "Not even the Preeminent Treasure can move you? Then forget it; I can only blame my own misfortune."
Wang Yi replied with a smile, "Do not be sad yet; please let me finish." After a pause, he continued, "I truly cannot bear the heavy crime of eloping with Lady Ziyue. However, if Lady Ziyue were to wander outside and happen to encounter me, I would be willing to guarantee with my life that I would do everything in my power to protect Lady Ziyue's safety."
Ji Ziyue's eyes lit up. She was not one of those foolish women; upon hearing this, she immediately understood Wang Yi's meaning.
Wang Yi's words were indeed very cunning. He did not want to take on the blame of abducting the Ji Family's eldest daughter, which would directly offend two of the Five Great Families: the Ji Family and the Li Family, causing trouble for his own family. Yet he wanted to extract information about the "Maternal and Paternal Withering Qi" from Ji Ziyue. Thus, he used a strategy of appearing to be an outsider who reluctantly intervened. First, he would let Ji Ziyue escape from the Ji Family on her own, then "accidentally" meet her later. Wang Yi had some connections with both the head of the Ji Family and their Young Master, so he would certainly do his utmost to protect Ji Ziyue's safety without letting her suffer any grievances. This way, he wouldn't fall into disrepute; instead, he could make the Ji Family owe him a favor while fulfilling his promise and obtaining information about the "Maternal and Paternal Withering Qi" from Ji Ziyue—truly killing three birds with one stone.
Ji Ziyue understood Wang Yi's hidden meaning and immediately showed joy on her face. At that moment, her tear-streaked face broke into a radiant smile; together they created a stunning contrast that made her look enchanting. No wonder she attracted countless outstanding young men outside. Ji Ziyue was so happy that she jumped into the air and spun around, saying, "Thank you! I knew you were a good person; I will be grateful to you for a lifetime."
Wang Yi laughed and said, "A lifetime? Are you going to pledge yourself to me?"
Ji Ziyue shot him a glare and playfully scolded, "You wish! I'm not letting you off easy. Since that moment when you started making the Breaking Nirvana Pill, have you ever suffered any losses? Do you think I don't know that you've been pocketing materials for refining the Breaking Nirvana Pill?"
Ji Ziyue had prepared thirty sets of materials for Wang Yi to refine the Breaking Nirvana Pill. Initially, after several failures, Wang Yi gradually figured out the trick and finally succeeded around his sixth attempt. Later on, he refined three more Breaking Nirvana Pills and naturally kept the remaining materials for himself.
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