Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

However, in front of the entire Ji Family, Ji Jingqiu's influence is insignificant.

Even if the Martial Arts Pride is stunning, under the heritage and population base of the Federation, every twenty years, multiple Martial Arts Prides are born.

Sometimes, even more than ten.

Throughout the ten thousand year history of the Federation, so-called geniuses are as common as crucian carp crossing the river. Only Martial Artists who break through the Heavenly Human Boundary and achieve Heavenly Person status truly qualify to enter the field of view of the Six Great Families.

Unlike other forces, the Six Great Families never need to charm so-called geniuses; occasional investment is merely at their whim. They only need to attract Heavenly Masters.

Moreover, Ji Jingqiu has already been marked by the Dragon Tiger Dojo and Star Group.

Although the former has declined somewhat in recent years, its long history and extensive connections ensure it remains a traditional power of the Federation, with relationships tied to the Six Great Families.

As arrogant as the Six Great Families are, it is impossible for them to court Ji Jingqiu after a "move" has already been made by the Dragon Tiger Dojo.

A proper show of goodwill is already the limit of what they can offer.

And the solemn and serious expression of Ji Anquan at this moment is clearly more than just "a proper show of goodwill".

Oh wait...

Ji Anyu suddenly thought of Lou Qinglan, his expression odd.

Star Group... now it also has some connection with the Ji Family, right?

If the main family plans to take the route of cousin Lou Qinglan, through marriage...

Seeing his cousin's continuously changing expression, Ji Anquan sighed, could guess what was racing through his mind, and without beating around the bush, said directly:

"Do you think, Ji Jingqiu could have possibly obtained the Daoist Collection left by Marshal He?"

Ji Anyu's expression changed dramatically.

He said gravely, "Is this your conjecture, or the family's, or... a conclusion?"

This matter regarding the Daoist Collection deserves his solemn attention.

Their lineage has lived in seclusion for ten thousand years, solely to guard and witness the inheritance of this place's Daoist Collection.

"Don't be nervous, it's just a conjecture for now."

Ji Anquan reassured his cousin,

"Cousin, you must have received the news too, right? In this selection competition, Ji Jingqiu outperformed his peers and topped the list."

"After this battle, among the younger generation, only those veteran Bright Moon Martial Artists are still ranked ahead of him. Strictly speaking, they are not even of the same generation anymore."

"Ji Jingqiu's rise has been too rapid, and considering his origin from East Three Bright Star, some in the family became curious, investigated his background and recent circumstances, and discovered his cultivation speed is... even faster than we thought."

Ji Anyu understood and frowned, "So you suspect that he might have received the Daoist Collection inheritance?"

"It's not me, it's those old fellows," Ji Anquan shrugged.

Ji Anyu said, "Didn't you ask the ancestral divine weapon?"

The 'ancestral divine weapon' he referred to, like the overwhelming saber left by Marshal He at Four Guardian Stars, once belonged to legendary ancestors. Divine weapons have spirits, and these kinds of weapons, having nearly no difference from demigods, form part of the backbone of the Six Great Families and are revered by them year-round.

Among the Seven Marshals, only Marshal He's saber was truly left to the Federation.

"We asked, but the answer was strange," Ji Anquan said with a peculiar look, "The ancestor said that Marshal He's Daoist Collection has opened, but has not truly chosen someone yet."

"It's opened?" Ji Anyu was startled, suddenly stood up, his expression tense, looking around as if a legendary person's divine thought might be standing right beside him.

"Cousin, rest assured, that person is ninety-nine percent unlikely to come looking for you," Ji Anquan reassured.

Ji Anyu regained his composure, twitched his face, and coughed lightly, "Since the ancestor has spoken, what is there for you to doubt?"

Ji Anquan seriously said, "Because Ji Jingqiu has potential, so I wanted to ask you what kind of person he is."

"What if I say he's not good?" Ji Anyu wondered.

"Then naturally, we'll find an opportunity to accidentally let him meet his end," Ji Anquan said earnestly, "If you say he's no good, then he must be very bad. If such a terrible person were to obtain Marshal He's inheritance, how much trouble might he cause in the future?"

Ji Anyu clicked his tongue, "When did you join the Security Bureau, and start worrying about Federation affairs?"

"Cousin, you misunderstand," Ji Anquan spoke calmly, "I'm not talking about causing trouble for the Federation, but for the Ji Family."

Ji Anyu's expression froze.

"Cousin, you may not understand," Ji Anquan paused, "In the autobiography left by our ancestor, Marshal He was always the person he disliked the most, and our ancestor even affectionately referred to him as 'bastard', blaming him for ruining many of his plans."

"Autobiography? Our ancestor wrote an autobiography?" Ji Anyu frowned, "Why haven't I heard about it?"

Ji Anquan spread his hands, "Because only the Family Head is qualified to access it. Technically, it should be called notes, a memorandum."

Ji Anyu fell silent.

His ancestor from the Ji Family came from a distinguished family, experienced military life, and was subtly regarded as the leader of the Seven Marshals.

It's hard to imagine such a crude insult as 'bastard' could have come from the ancestor's mouth, yet it also indirectly shows just how troublesome Marshal He was...

But Jingqiu is different!

"You must have also investigated Ji Jingqiu's experience," Ji Anyu's expression softened, "He is of Superior character and nature; if he indeed is the Daoist Collection inheritor, it would be a fortune for the Federation."

"A fortune for the Federation?"

Ji Anquan's eyes flickered with a different light but remained silent, nodding,

"Since cousin says so, then that settles it."

"In one month, the Ji Family will publicly announce the news about the Daoist Collection, at which point many Martial Artists will flock to East Three Bright Star, and who knows who will catch that person's eye."