Urban Super Medical Sage
Chapter 1077 - 1075 Thinking (1st update)

Chapter 1077: Chapter 1075 Thinking (1st update)

Cloud Sword Sect.

The Grand Hall.

He Shoudao sat at the main seat, his eyes slightly squinted, silent.

Beside He Shoudao were the Second Elder Xue Sihua and the Third Elder Zhang Mujian of the Cloud Sword Sect, among others, as well as Ji Yu.

In addition, four people from the Ji Family had arrived, including the younger brother of the Ji Family head, named Ji Fengqiang, who was also Ji Yu’s uncle. An elder, the Ancestral Elder of the Ji Family, with snow-white hair, a lean physique, and a somewhat sinister aura, named Ji Zhen. There was also a young man and woman, the most outstanding of the younger generation of the Ji Family, named Ji Xia and Ji Zhi respectively.

"Yu’er is doing well at the Cloud Sword Sect, there’s no need to return to the Ji Family now." Suddenly, He Shoudao spoke.

"The Ji Family is grateful for Sect Master He’s care of Ji Yu over these years. However, Ji Yu is, after all, a member of the Ji Family and the daughter of our family head. Ultimately, she must return to the family." Ji Fengqiang said with a smile, drinking tea unhurriedly.

"To my knowledge, back then, Ji Yu had already been expelled from the Ji Family." The Third Elder of the Cloud Sword Sect, Zhang Mujian, said with a somewhat unfriendly tone: "Moreover, how coincidentally, after the news of Ji Yu comprehending Sword Rhyme spread, the Ji Family wants her to acknowledge her ancestry?"

Ji Fengqiang chuckled: "Who said Ji Yu was expelled from the Ji Family? Back then, it was just a mistake. After all, Ji Yu carries the Ji Family bloodline, which cannot be changed."

"A mistake? Then could Brother Ji explain why Ji Yu was hunted by the Ji Family back then? Was that a mistake too?" Zhang Mujian sneered: "What a convenient mistake."

"Third Elder, it really was a mistake. The people who hunted Ji Yu were sent by a steward of the Ji Family; my brother knew nothing of it. Otherwise, how could he allow the pursuit of his own daughter?" Ji Fengqiang’s smile grew more radiant.

"You..." Zhang Mujian’s face was extremely unsightly, even itching to act, as the Ji Family members were truly shameless, capable of making black appear white.

"I don’t want to go back." Ji Yu, who had been silent all this while, suddenly spoke up.

"Did you hear that?" Zhang Mujian mocked, "Ji Yu doesn’t want to go back."

"Brother Ji, indeed! Yu’er doesn’t want to return to the Ji Family; if she did, our Sect would certainly release her." He Shoudao’s voice grew heavier: "The Cloud Sword Sect has always been reasonable."

"Ji Yu has some misunderstandings about the Ji Family. Once she returns, all misunderstandings will naturally be resolved." Ji Fengqiang insisted, still sipping tea.

"I won’t return!!!" Ji Yu spoke again, her voice firm.

"Hmph, ungrateful." The two young individuals behind Ji Fengqiang, Ji Xia and Ji Zhi, were displeased, and Ji Zhi gave a cold snort.

They were already the most outstanding among the Ji Family’s younger generation, yet now the Ji Family suddenly wanted Ji Yu to return, adding another competitor. It was irksome, but since Ji Yu was of Ji bloodline and had comprehended the Sword Rhyme, they had to endure it.

But to their surprise, Ji Yu was being ungrateful. The Ji Family had come to her, essentially admitting wrong, yet she refused to return to the family? Truly forgetful. Did she think the Ji Family wouldn’t manage without her?

Ji Xia and Ji Zhi took immense pride in the Ji Family, believing it comparable to the Cloud Sword Sect.

Moreover, didn’t the Ji Family have the backing of the Azure Sword Sect?

This perception was partly due to the Cloud Sword Sect’s low profile in recent years, leaving the impression of it being the weakest among the Ten Great Powers.

"You..." Ji Yu was a bit irate, lifting her beautiful eyes to glare at Ji Zhi, about to lose her temper. Although she had a Heart of Scarlet Youth and was very naive, regarding the Ji Family, she harbored hatred.

Back then, her mother cruelly perished before her eyes, and she was hunted by Ji Family members.

How unjust and cruel? How could she not harbor hate?

Now, the Ji Family dared to come and offer to take her back? Ridiculous.

In truth, she had been restraining herself; otherwise, she would have dearly wanted to grievously injure or perhaps even kill these Ji Family members before her.

"Ji Yu, stop talking." Before Ji Yu could say more, the Second Elder of the Cloud Sword Sect, Xue Sihua, spoke, stopping her from speaking further.

Ji Yu held back by force, feeling wronged inside.

Whereas He Shoudao and Zhang Mujian looked at Xue Sihua with some surprise and anger, how could the Second Elder of the Cloud Sword Sect be siding with outsiders?

"Sect Master, it’s better not to make enemies with the Ji Family." Xue Sihua whispered: "To my knowledge, not only does the Ji Family have the Azure Sword Sect standing behind them, but they also have a girl recently married to Mu Zixu as his thirteenth concubine."

What?

He Shoudao and Zhang Mujian’s expressions slightly changed.

Though the Azure Sword Sect was formidable, the Cloud Sword Sect was not truly afraid of them. Furthermore, the Azure Sword Sect wouldn’t necessarily fight a major battle with the Cloud Sword Sect solely for the Ji Family.

But Mu Zixu made He Shoudao and Zhang Mujian wary.

This Mu Zixu was the third on the Ningtian Continent’s Ningtian List, a prestigious martial arts ranking. Being third meant he was basically the third most powerful on the continent.

Of course, there were some Old Monsters who were extremely secretive and unknown to the world, thus not making the list, like Old Mu.

Nevertheless, Mu Zixu was very powerful, and by comparison, He Shoudao could only rank around fifteenth on the Ningtian List, having a significant gap with Mu Zixu.

No wonder the Ji Family approached so aggressively and boldly with such strong backing: the Azure Sword Sect and Mu Zixu.

Caution was indeed necessary.

Ji Yu was crucial; to the Cloud Sword Sect, immensely important, she could not be lost.

Not only was Ji Yu He Shoudao’s disciple, but she had also comprehended his Sword Rhyme.

Moreover, Ji Yu was Su Chen’s savior.

From any angle, Ji Yu absolutely couldn’t be handed over to the Ji Family.

Yet, at the same time, He Shoudao did not wish for the Cloud Sword Sect to clash with the Ji Family, Azure Sword Sect, or Mu Zixu. They were not likely to be able to contend with them; it would be one against three, and two of them were stronger than the Cloud Sword Sect, needless to say.

At this moment, Ji Zhen, the Ancestral Elder of the Ji Family, spoke: "Sect Master He need not be troubled. The Ji Family’s desire for Ji Yu to return and acknowledge her ancestry doesn’t mean Ji Yu will no longer be a disciple of the Cloud Sword Sect. We only wish for Ji Yu to follow us back to the Ji Family for a while. After acknowledging her ancestry, she will return to the Cloud Sword Sect as a disciple, as Sect Master He’s disciple. It’s a win-win situation."

"Hmm?" He Shoudao’s eyes flashed, was that the case? If so, it seemed there were indeed only benefits and no harm to Ji Yu. After all, it meant Ji Yu would have an additional backing in the future.

"Sect Master, do agree." Xue Sihua urged quietly again: "The Cloud Sword Sect doesn’t lose anything, and if still unsure, we can send an elder to accompany Ji Yu when she returns to acknowledge her ancestry."