Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree
Chapter 406 - 187: A Scene from the Exchange Competition, Lord of the East Three Bright Star, Great Red Sky Palace_4

After the Daoist Collection incident was announced to the world, they were finally able to lay down this burden and return to the ranks of the Ji Family's main branch.

However, Ji Anyu's ancestral line, being uninterested in managing affairs, passed the role of decision-maker onto him. Therefore, he replaced the elder and assumed the Clan Elder's position, which could be considered a meteoric rise within the Ji Family.

"Hmm... I think it's feasible!" Ji Anyu nonchalantly retracted his hand.

This scene made several Clan Elders sigh, gaining new insight into the thick-skinned nature of this young Clan Elder.

To be so thick-skinned at such a young age, he was sure to be a tough one to fool in the future.

Ji Anyu spoke seriously:

"When we say ancestral lands, does the Ji Family really acknowledge them still? In recent years, has anyone within the clan organized a return to the ancestral lands for a ritual?"

"With the Dragon Tiger Dojo coming to visit using past favors, how do you elders plan on declining them?"

"In my opinion, it's better to go with the flow and bestow East Three Bright Star upon Ji Jingqiu. I won't hide it from you all, I and the Yan Mountain Clan Elder have a good connection with him. This young man is gentle, courteous, frugal, complacent, and carries a sense of righteousness. He is worthy of the Ji Family making an early gesture of goodwill."

"Since when did Yan Mountain have ties with Ji Jingqiu?" one of the elders asked in surprise.

Another Clan Elder coughed lightly and said, "That illegitimate daughter from before, didn't she leave behind a granddaughter? The one with the surname Lou."

The elder had an epiphany, suddenly becoming interested: "Is it possible to bring the two together? That way, Ji Jingqiu could be considered half a member of the Ji Family."

Before Ji Anyu could respond, another Clan Elder casually stated, "If it's about marrying into the family, with such an unpolished gem, would it be his turn, being an outsider's son? We should choose from within the direct lineage to show the Ji Family's value for him."

The rest of the Clan Elders slightly nodded, all recalling whether their lineages had eligible young women of age within this generation...

Some looked toward Ji Anyu and smiled, saying, "Why not have Anyu inquire about this? If he is willing, to hand over control of East Three Bright Star is one thing, but the Ji Family could also invest capital and manpower to transform East Three Bright Star into a cultivation dojo."

Ji Anyu pondered, "This matter, if discussed, should not be now, but after he returns from the Nine States. Moreover, Ji Jingqiu is currently in a critical period of Martial Arts cultivation. How can he be obsessed with romantic entanglements? He should be bravely advancing against the current!"

This discussion now seemed to be heading towards a conclusion.

One of the Clan Elders spoke with less enthusiasm, "We need to repay the favor to the Dragon Tiger Dojo and need to bring in the youth. What else is there to discuss? I think we should leave this matter to Anyu to handle, to also temper the youth."

The other Clan Elders nodded in agreement.

Ji Anyu said with a radiant smile, "I will definitely handle this matter properly."

...

On the way back to East Three Bright Star.

Ji Jingqiu received a piece of good news.

During this time, with the efforts of Qingyang Ancestor, not only had he received tacit approval from the Federation, but he had also personally visited the Ji Family and, with assistance from within, obtained their concession of control over East Three Bright Star.

It can be said.

From this moment on, Ji Jingqiu was now the Star Lord of East Three Bright Star.

All that was left was to go through some formalities.

On this particular day.

As soon as Ji Jingqiu arrived at East Three Bright Star, he was taken away by Master Hong Hu who had been waiting for a long time. Then, with the official green light from the Federation, it took him only an hour to complete the processes that even a Heavenly Human Martial Artist would need several days to finish.

By the time Ji Jingqiu exited the city hall's meeting room, he was still in a daze.

From now on, he was the nominal owner of East Three Bright Star, with the authority to appoint or dismiss any member of East Three Bright Star's administrative system?

Yao Heshan, who walked out with him, chuckled at Ji Jingqiu's demeanor. Still just a young man, he spoke with the kindness of an elder:

"Jingqiu, if you have time recently, you can come with me to the War Control Department to register. The Federation has spots for seeded players to enter the Oasis of the Nine States ahead of time and make contact with local powers."

Before Ji Jingqiu could respond, Long Qingyang preemptively waved his hand, refusing on his behalf:

"Let's discuss this another time. This kid will be quite busy and probably won't have the time to participate."

Yao Heshan was momentarily taken aback.

He had not expected Long Qingyang to refuse on behalf of Ji Jingqiu.

That was a spot to enter the Nine States ahead of time!

Currently, only seeded players could enjoy such an honor.

And the large-scale "deployment" was tentatively set for a month later.

Was Jingqiu serious about not having the time?

Despite Dragon Tiger Dojo currently obtaining a gate's development rights due to Ji Jingqiu's influence, the handover and transfer of development rights would require several months of stabilization.

Even with the rights, without federal authorization, the Dragon Tiger Dojo won't be able to enter it anytime soon!

Ji Jingqiu earnestly said, "Thank you, Mr. Yao, but I will indeed be quite busy with my cultivation schedule in the near future and really can't spare the time."

...

...

In the Nine States, Yanfu State.

"Senior Mu, I apologize for my tardiness. Please forgive me."

Underneath a towering tree, a man dressed as a wanderer removed his hat, kneeled on one knee, and performed a respectful bow.

"My name is Qian Chong, coming from Great Red Sky Palace. I have been sent by my master to pay a special visit to Mu God!"

[You are Qiu Chitian's disciple? Where is Qiu Chitian himself, why hasn't he come? Has he forgotten our alliance?]

Mu Qing's voice had a hint of chill to it.

Qian Chong hurried to explain:

"My master sensed the South Emperor's Qi a few months ago, so he went to the Void in pursuit and has yet to return."

"Our lineage is thin on descendants, apart from me, there's only one elder disciple brother and a younger disciple sister. As my master doesn't handle affairs and my elder disciple brother is always managing the Heavenly Palace, it's impossible for him to be excused, so this task fell upon me!"

[How has your Great Red Sky Palace been developing in recent years?]

"Under my master's leadership, Great Red Sky Palace has successfully become one among the Nine Palaces!"

[Nine Palaces? You mean the former Eight Palaces?]

"Exactly!" Qian Chong couldn't help but express pride in his tone.

Being part of the Overlord-Level forces in Floating Continent, their inclusion changed the Eight Palaces to the Nine Palaces, illustrating their immense strength!