Chapter 371
The Ji family cultivator in the fusion stage announced the next stage of the ceremony. Many young cultivators, including some Li Su recognized from Xuantian Academy, flew forward. Li Su, however, observed from a distance.
The sacred grounds also had outer disciples, like those with fourth-grade spiritual roots. Although they were part of the sacred grounds, if chosen by the Ji family as sons-in-law, it would be a better position than being an outer disciple. The sky lit up with the announcement, and the first woman with Nascent Soul strength appeared.
The Ji family was comparable to a sacred ground. If someone with a fifth or sixth-grade spiritual root or a Golden Core or Nascent Soul cultivation level stepped forward, it might be considered an insult. The first woman, a Nascent Soul cultivator and a descendant of the Wang family, appeared.
The embroidered ball descended, and the woman received it. After infusing it with her true energy, the ball lit up. Cultivators had a choice – those uninterested could cast a spell above their heads. The woman tossed the ball, landing on a Nascent Divinity cultivator, the first chosen son-in-law.
Surrounding cultivators were envious. This marked the first son-in-law of the Ji family. Other descendants came forward, each throwing embroidered balls. Their spiritual roots were generally below the fourth grade, with the least impressive having a seventh-grade spiritual root.
The ones with exceptionally poor grades were probably not up to the Ji family’s standards. However, those chosen by these less outstanding Ji family descendants were incredibly pleased. Even for the seventh-grade Ji family descendant, thousands of people still didn’t cast the spell, and ultimately, the embroidered ball selected a Nascent Divinity cultivator.
A descendant with a seventh-grade spiritual root successfully brought a Nascent Divinity cultivator into the Ji family. Even if the spiritual root of this Nascent Divinity cultivator might be lacking, it was a significant gain for the Ji family. The Ji family indeed had a system in place. This continued until the evening, with over a hundred Ji family descendants throwing the embroidered balls. Among them, the best spiritual root belonged to a descendant with a third-grade spiritual root.
This seemed to be the climax of the Ji family’s event. Despite not having an exceptionally outstanding appearance, this Ji family descendant’s third-grade spiritual root still caused quite a stir. Eventually, her embroidered ball chose a young cultivator. “That’s the core disciple of the First Grade Immortal Sect Tianchi Sect, said to be a Second Grade Spiritual Root, I didn’t expect him to be here~.”
“From the looks of it, Tianchi Sect probably intends to establish a good relationship with the Ji family,” some cultivators speculated, noticing a hint. After this Ji family descendant made her appearance, the selection of sons-in-law from the Ji family ended. Li Su found it rather interesting. At this moment, the Ji family’s fusion-stage expert flew out once again. “This year marks the two hundred thousandth year since our ancestral immortal’s ascension. Therefore, our Ji family will have a special son-in-law selection this year!”
The announcement regarding the Ji family’s fusion-stage cultivator piqued the interest of many cultivators once again. Another special son-in-law selection?
“Wow!”
This should be the Ji family’s grand finale. Although this Ji family descendant’s appearance might not be outstanding, a third-grade spiritual root still caused a commotion. Ultimately, this Ji family descendant’s embroidered ball selected a young cultivator. “That’s the core disciple of the First Grade Immortal Sect Tianchi Sect, rumored to have a Second Grade Spiritual Root. I didn’t expect him to be here~”
“So, it seems Tianchi Sect is likely seeking a good relationship with the Ji family,” some cultivators noted, speculating on the matter. After this Ji family descendant’s appearance, it appeared that the son-in-law selection from the Ji family was concluding. Li Su found it amusing. At this point, the Ji family’s fusion-stage expert spoke again. “This year marks the two hundred thousandth year since our ancestral immortal’s ascension. Therefore, our Ji family will have a special son-in-law selection this year!”
His words stirred the cultivators once again. “Clever,” Li Su murmured. The Ji family’s move was indeed clever. Their aim was the prodigies possessing first-grade spiritual roots. “So, does that mean the Ji family hasn’t produced or has rarely produced descendants with first-grade spiritual roots in recent years?” Li Su speculated. In Li Su’s view, the Ji family might be facing a situation where no exceptional talents were among their descendants. The ancestral immortal hadn’t responded in tens of thousands of years, and even in this instance, there had been no response. This situation could be causing some urgency within the Ji family. Having descendants with first-grade spiritual roots didn’t happen easily or frequently.
“It’s understandable why the Eastern Ancestor was so lenient toward that woman. She bore him a descendant possessing an innate Dao physique. However, the Eastern family seems somewhat mysterious, initially having someone with an immortal spiritual root and later producing someone with a first-grade spiritual root and an innate Dao physique. The rate at which exceptional descendants emerge from this lineage is truly remarkable. Could it be the heavens bless them?” We talked about hitting the jackpot. Back to the point, it was highly probable that because the Ji family might be facing the awkward situation of having no promising successors, they had now presented a descendant with a second-grade water spiritual root, who also carried the title of the most beautiful woman in the Taixu realm. If chosen, this descendant would even receive treatment comparable to a Saint’s disciple in the Holy Land. The allure of this offer was simply enormous.
In some Holy Lands, even those with first-grade spiritual roots might not necessarily attain the status of a Saint’s disciple. Hence, there would definitely be some geniuses with first-grade spiritual roots who would be tempted. It was not just about the treatment. They would also have the opportunity to be with an extraordinarily outstanding woman, acknowledged as the most beautiful woman in the Taixu realm. Cultivators were not immune to worldly desires. Even those deeply dedicated to their practice might be moved by an outstanding female cultivator. Hence, from Li Su’s perspective, the strategy employed by the Ji family appeared remarkably clever. However, there might also be a sense of inevitability behind this cleverness.
This scene attracted everyone’s attention. As they looked, they saw that the embroidered ball was resting outside the square, above a man’s head. “This embroidered ball can still be like this, not following the rules?” Li Su glanced at the embroidered ball above his head, somewhat speechless. He hadn’t even stood up to the square, yet this embroidered ball came to his head. Beside him, when the Returning Origin Sect Master saw this scene, he couldn’t help but be slightly stunned. Hundreds of times by this time, everyone’s gazes had already landed on Li Su.