Chapter 372
“How did Xiuqiu get out?”
“I have no idea. This has never happened before.”
“Who is that person?”
The Ji Family hadn’t sent anyone to contact Li Su. Even if it were a family that had produced immortals or one comparable to the holy land, the Ji Family wouldn’t be confident enough to recruit a transcendent immortal into their fold.
Family-style powers inherently faced certain limitations. It was manageable when they were thriving, but currently, the Ji Family seemed to have lost the blessings of fortune. They might resort to bringing in sons-in-law to enhance the family’s strength with fewer outstanding descendants.
He reckoned the cultivators who marry into the Ji Family would likely have their descendants bearing the Ji surname. Only by doing so could the Ji Family maintain its status.
However, by presenting a second-grade spiritual root and the first beauty descendant with a special physique, the Ji Family’s attempt to attract alliances had already revealed their underlying vulnerability to Li Su.
This weakness might not be evident at the moment. Still, if the older generation failed to achieve immortality or succumbed one after another to an apparent death or disappearance, the Ji Family would indeed face decline.
“Perhaps there’s been a mistake, Sect Master. Let’s go.”
Li Su grabbed the hand of the Returning Origin Sect Master and turned to leave. This visit was merely to observe the commotion.
But he didn’t want to be the protagonist. Even though Ji Ziling was attractive and had good aptitude, there was no way he would marry into the Ji family for her. Despite the Ji family being comparable with a sacred place, what reason or merit would make me marry into it? “Huh, he left?”
Other cultivators didn’t quite understand, even if there was an unexpected exit by the Xiuqiu this time.”
But Li Su, as the person chosen by Xiuqiu, would have had minimal chances to retract his decision in front of so many people, even if he wished to. However, unexpectedly, Li Su turned around and left.
Even in the sky, Ji Ziling was stunned. Initially, when Xiuqiu hadn’t chosen anyone, she breathed a sigh of relief. But who could have anticipated such an incident?
When Xiuqiu flew above Li Su’s head, Ji Ziling glanced at him, but Li Su turned and left.
However, although Li Su departed, Xiuqiu seemed to have chosen him, staying close to his head.
“Young friend, wait!”
The unified voice of the Ji Family echoed.
The voice had just sounded when a figure appeared in front of Li Su.
“I merely came to observe the commotion, never expected such a misunderstanding. Your Xiuqiu made a mistake, right?
Li Su faced the united Ji Family with an unchanged expression. Despite Li Su not displaying any aura, his composed demeanor made the united Ji Family realize that Li Su might not be simple.
It was just that he couldn’t quite grasp Li Su’s true strength. If Li Su’s strength was weaker than his, he wouldn’t be able to conceal it unless he was using some secret technique.
Or if Li Su was stronger than him, he could also make it imperceptible to him. This awareness made the Ji family members’ expressions change for the better.
“Young friend, Xuanji Sphere has never made a mistake in all these years. Although this incident was accidental, it indicates that you are the most suitable person for Ziling. As long as you join our Ji family, everything the Ji family promises will be fulfilled,” said the Ji family patriarch.
Li Su shook his head. “I’m sorry, I refuse.”
The unusually decisive and straightforward refusal left the Ji family members stunned.
One by one, other cultivators clearly hadn’t anticipated Li Su’s sudden and unequivocal rejection.
In the sky, Ji Ziling was equally shocked. Her gaze was just about to scrutinize Li Su closely when he and the head of the Returning Origin Sect suddenly vanished from the spot.
The gaze of the Ji family members changed. Li Su’s disappearance was too sudden, without any hint or premonition even for himself.
This made the Ji family members realize that Li Su… might be a power beyond merging entities. His strength surpassed theirs by far!