Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 87 - 82: The Case of the Missing Master

Ji Jingqiu's expression was somewhat strange.

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Just a short while ago, they resorted to all means to assassinate, and now they turn around to receive part of the assets?

"They are distant relatives," Zhang Chongba added.

Distant relatives... Is Lou Qinglan also of the Ji Family bloodline?

No wonder!

"You don't need to worry about Star Group. They have been thoroughly intimidated now, and the internal faction close to the Lou Family has completely taken control."

"Intimidated?"

"Yes, when a master goes missing just like that, vanishing without a trace, alive or dead unknown, how could they not be scared?" Zhang Chongba shrugged, his face carrying a hint of regret.

"Master... missing?"

Ji Jingqiu thought for a long time but couldn't associate these two words together.

A Heavenly Master is the pinnacle of Martial Arts; as long as they are not directly confronting a structured space fleet head-on, where can't they go? Usually, they are the ones making others disappear, when has it come to them disappearing?

Soon, Ji Jingqiu turned his eyes toward Ji Anyu, combining realization with shock.

Truly the Ji Family!

Overbearing!

Sensing this gaze, Ji Anyu said faintly:

"Yes, it's exactly this kind of look you're giving me right now. Everyone in the Federation who received the news is looking at us this way. But what if I told you it wasn't our Ji Family's doing this time, would you believe me?"

Ji Jingqiu shook his head candidly.

Ji Anyu said helplessly, "The Ji Family isn't that overbearing. The main branch has always prided itself on its conduct. Even when Master Wan Qi Wei Quan openly provoked us, at most, the Ji Family would have a private spar with him, and then we would sit down for a proper talk. Directly making a master disappear... that would be an act of breaking away from the Federation!"

Ji Jingqiu cast a glance at Bage, who returned the gesture.

The general meaning was:

——See, they even address the master by name! If it were them, it would definitely be Master Wan Qi or Master Wei Quan. Ninety-nine percent sure it's the work of the Ji Family!

——Spot on!

Zhang Chongba then helped Ji Jingqiu weigh the pros and cons, concluding that there were definitely risks involved, but also many benefits.

Finally, he suggested that Ji Jingqiu consult Master Yang and the others before making a decision.

Ji Jingqiu nodded. This matter had come suddenly; he needed to discuss it with Master Yang and the others.

As a shareholder, Ji Anyu inquired about Ji Jingqiu's current realm.

Faced with the investor, Ji Jingqiu naturally put his best foot forward, not missing a single detail.

After confirming that Ji Jingqiu had broken through all Five Limits and indeed achieved Body Refining and Spiritual Residence, Ji Anyu was in high spirits, planning to go back and give serious thought to how much to invest in the first round.

In the eyes of the Ji Family's children, a Martial Artist who had broken through all Five Limits was not particularly outstanding but still noteworthy.

But add the prefix "within two months," and it becomes an entirely different matter.

Moreover, he had achieved Spiritual Residence through Body Refining.

The phrase "boundless prospects" seemed to be written all over Ji Jingqiu's face.

If he couldn't make a profit from this wave, then he must be destined not to have wealth.

Afterward, Zhang Chongba shifted the topic toward Ji Jingqiu's concern - the "Sixth Limit."

"There's no certain lead on that," Zhang Chongba spoke frankly, "Currently, Martial Artists who have completed all Five Limits within two months all have a chance to sense it, but none have found the direction."

No certain lead?

But Elder Mu said it was "possible to breakthrough"...

Remembering Elder Mu's response, Ji Jingqiu brought up Master Luo's words.

"Some notions of the Wilderness Sect are actually recognized by the Administration Bureau. But since no advancements have occurred in ten thousand years, who can say it would happen these years?"

"Plus, you don't need to fret. Dao had encountered the same situation as you before. After he condensed his True Seed, the Heavenly Gate remained open, until after a full year, it closed on its own."

"So you just carry on with your normal cultivation, and you can achieve True Seed after you get to the central area."

So breaking through to True Seed won't close it either?

There's no room for hesitation, whether it's stopping to attempt a breakthrough or rushing to reach True Seed status.

He wants both!

Ji Jingqiu said, "Why has it been impossible to contact Daoge recently?"

"He's run into some trouble." Zhang Chongba sighed when he mentioned this, with a helpless expression he said, "Family dispute, we can't help, it's his niece's issue."

"Didn't they say they were doing the divination ceremony for the child?"

"Yes, but her uncle suddenly changed his mind, not wanting to see his daughter suffer day and night..."

Zhang Chongba found it hard to comment on the matter.

Ji Jingqiu silently nodded.

Not long after, Ji Anyu bid farewell to Lou Qinglan.

Zhang Chongba stayed behind, continuing the conversation with Ji Jingqiu.

From what Bage said, Ji Jingqiu learned that the central zone is actually a very large area, encompassing four main stars - Taiwei, Tiane, Xianchi, and the Four Guardian Stars - as well as their respective satellites.

The central zone in the eyes of Federation citizens, which is the most economically developed region, refers to the first three planets.

For Martial Artists, the central zone is the Four Guardian Stars, also known to Ji Jingqiu as the "Only Heart Undying Zone."

It is the optimal place for True Seed Martial Artists to aspire to breakthrough.

The risk involved in creating a Cultivation Body is generally very high, often leading to ICU admissions; if it weren't for the advancement of modern medical technology, out of a hundred Martial Artists, perhaps not even one would successfully create one.

But in the Four Guardian Stars, the risk is greatly reduced.

Moreover, after Ji Jingqiu goes to the Four Guardian Stars, he can secretly report to the local branch of the Administration Bureau, as his name is already registered.

"If things go well with Lou Qinglan, a lot of trouble could be spared for you," Zhang Chongba seriously stated. "Even if it doesn't go smoothly, you won't lose out, since you have already entered. Could they possibly ask you to drop out halfway?"

Ji Jingqiu: "..."

So, there's that kind of arrangement!

"Also, do you know how much money it takes to forge a superior cultivation body?" Zhang Chongba solemnly asked.

Ji Jingqiu shook his head.

He had asked his eldest senior brother about it.

The Mid-grade Cultivation Body his senior had created cost tens of millions.

A Superior Cultivation Body, how could it not be upwards of hundreds of millions?

Sure enough.

"It's measured in the hundreds of millions," Zhang Chongba stated with gravity. "Money is secondary, the main thing is the various precious materials needed to create the Cultivation Body, all of which are tightly controlled by different families."

"Your second uncle definitely wants you to follow the Dragon Tiger Dojo route, with channels available and the benefit of internal support prices."

"But what if, after breaking through to True Seed and conducting a compatibility test with the Cultivation Technique, you find that the several superior techniques from Dragon Tiger Dojo have a very low compatibility with you?"

"Therefore, make sure to keep your options open! Like reaching out to the Administration Bureau or Star Group. The latter is a member of the Xilin Business Alliance, a leading name in the Federation in terms of resource mobilization capabilities."

After Bage left.

Ji Jingqiu contacted Master Yang to seek his opinion.

Master Yang pondered, "With the Ji Family's guarantee, there shouldn't be any problems, and in these times, having one more friend is always good."

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

He decided that he would set off tomorrow, toward the central zone.

Yes, he still needed to report to his superiors.

...

[Blood Arhat]: There was an unexpected complication.

[Bone Arhat]: ?

[Blood Arhat]: Ji Jingqiu was selected by the Ji Family to accompany Lou Qinglan to the central zone in advance to receive the inheritance from Star Group.

[Bone Arhat]: He was selected by the Ji Family?! How did he get connected with the Ji Family?!

[Blood Arhat]: Last time, my plan led to this kid drawing out someone from Star Group - at least that's what the Ji Family believes. And Lou Qinglan is kin by blood to the Ji Family.

[Bone Arhat]: ...