I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 603 - 330: The Ji Family Pays a Visit

Just as Ji Wuheng was contemplating how to handle the situation before him, a voice suddenly rang out: "On this matter, I can bear witness. That shameless old fellow Kumu, in his scheme to seize Friend Li’s treasure, shamelessly attacked the younger generation, only to be counter-slayed by Friend Li. Quite laughable!"

"Ha! With just him, a mere Nascent Soul Cultivator, could he kill a Refining Void Cultivator from my Ji Family? Surely, he used some underhanded means to scheme against Kumu, Kun Ling! This has nothing to do with you, refrain from spewing nonsense here!" Ji Wuheng’s eyes were cold, expressing strong dissatisfaction with Venerable Kun Ling’s words.

Faced with Ji Wuheng’s threat, Venerable Kun Ling chuckled fearlessly and said with a smile: "How is it unrelated to me? This matter I witnessed with my own eyes, and I must stand up for justice for Friend Li, not allowing your Ji Family to bully others with impunity!"

Venerable Kun Ling’s words were firm and powerful, moving those present, showing he was resolutely standing with Li Mu, even at the risk of offending the Ji Family.

Ji Wuheng’s face darkened, and a cruel gleam flashed in his eyes. He never expected Venerable Kun Ling to support this young man at such a crucial moment, making the matter even more complex.

"This is an issue between my Ji Family and this young man, Kun Ling! Are you truly dragging the entire Kun Family into this?" Ji Wuheng’s expression turned serious, his tone marked by heavy warning.

Facing Ji Wuheng’s threat, Venerable Kun Ling did not retreat; he had long been uninterested in staying in the Kun Family.

Venerable Kun Ling smiled indifferently, speaking righteously: "Although I am an outsider, this concerns morality and justice. Since I witnessed it with my own eyes, I cannot stand by idly. Ji Wuheng, if you intend to use your power to bully, slander Friend Li arbitrarily, then be prepared to face the consequences!"

With these words, the atmosphere in the venue instantly tensed, and the confrontation between Ji Wuheng and Venerable Kun Ling made the scene even more intense.

Seeing the situation, Chen Xuanzi had to step in to mediate, urgently advising: "Let’s talk this over, let’s talk this over. With a big battle imminent, don’t lose the greater picture over small matters, and don’t act on impulse!"

At this point, Ji Wuheng also saw through Kun Ling’s mindset, realizing this old fellow was a sacrifice thrown out by the Kun Family, determined to protect someone and completely unafraid of his threats.

"Kun Ling! You can protect him for a moment, but you can’t protect him for life." Ji Wuheng calmed himself and said earnestly to Venerable Kun Ling: "Now, my Ji Family wishes to make an end to this issue with him. If you continue to cause trouble irrationally, it’s truly you who will be to blame for causing harm!"

Hearing this, Venerable Kun Ling fell silent immediately. He naturally understood the meaning behind Ji Wuheng’s words, understanding himself as just a pawn discarded by his family, realizing that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t change this fact.

And if he continued to persist, not only would he fail to save Li Mu, his situation might also become even more precarious.

The smile on Kun Ling’s face faded away, losing interest in speaking, while Tianshang Supreme smoothed his silver-white long beard, his gaze towards Li Mu also dimming.

Seeing this scene, Li Mu frowned slightly, sensing the abnormal attitudes of Venerable Kun Ling and Tianshang Supreme from the moment Kun Ling strongly stood up for him!

Now it seems, their situation is perhaps more complex than he initially imagined.

Seeing that he had gotten a hold of Kun Ling, who probably wouldn’t interfere anymore, Ji Wuheng couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Young man, regardless of whether it was Kumu stealing treasures and killing, or you scheming against Kumu, the result now is that you killed a member of my Ji Family, damaging our Ji Family’s face! How about we put an end to this matter today?" Ji Wuheng looked at Li Mu and spoke again, decisively and in a tone that could not be refused.

Ji Wuheng’s words once again quieted the entire venue, his tone simple and clear, filled with deterrent power.

The prestige of the Eight Great Cultivation Clans of Central State cannot be challenged, and Ji Family, as one of them, possesses significant power and influence. Now, Li Mu has killed someone from the Ji Family, undoubtedly a major provocation.

The faces of those present tensed up, understanding that this battle was ultimately unavoidable.

To the Ji Family, the family’s face and honor are of utmost importance. Li Mu killing the Ji Family’s Refining Void Ancestor was undoubtedly a provocation and insult to the Ji Family, which can ultimately only be resolved through a fair duel!

"Very well! Please lay down your terms, senior!"

Li Mu met Ji Wuheng’s gaze without fear, and if he could make a clean break with the Ji Family, he would not fear a battle with a Refining Void, of course. If the Ji Family tried to cheat by sending out a Void Refining Cultivator, he would not stand idly by and would summon Qing Yue and others to fight together.

"Ji Wuheng, I have no objection to you resolving this matter with Friend Li, but Friend Li only has Nascent Soul cultivation, your Ji Family wouldn’t bully him with power, would they!" At this moment, Tianshang Supreme intervened, sternly reminding them.

The implication of Tianshang Supreme’s words was to remind Ji Wuheng that since Li Mu only had Nascent Soul cultivation, if the Ji Family deployed a cultivator with higher cultivation than Li Mu, then the duel would not be fair, and he and Kun Ling would not sit idly by.

Ji Wuheng naturally understood his meaning, pondering briefly before saying: "Don’t worry, our Ji Family has the decency to handle affairs appropriately; this duel will be ensured to be fair."

At this moment, Ji Wuhen also felt a bit problematic; this duel definitely could not send a Void Refining Cultivator, but sending a Divinity Transformation Cultivator wasn’t suitable either. If they lost, the Ji Family would be even more disgraced, and sending a Nascent Soul Cultivator might leave little hope for victory!

"Enough! The clan leader’s intention is to settle things with this boy, don’t stir up further troubles!"

Ji Wuheng sighed inwardly and sternly shouted: "Ji Tianyong, step forward!"

"Yes!"

In the Ji Family ranks, a tall, resolute-looking cultivator responded and soared out.

Ji Tianyong donned a suit of black iron armor, carrying a massive Ancient Sword on his back, from which a powerful sword intent emanated, sharp and seemingly able to cut through anything, intimidating and fearsome, his gaze firm and fierce, like a leopard always ready to pounce on its prey.

His appearance slightly eased the tense atmosphere in the venue as this cultivator named Ji Tianyong only had Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivation, not a Venerable Divinity Transformation, much less a Void Refining Cultivator.

The cultivators on site could all feel the powerful aura emanating from this cultivator. However, this level of strength was evidently inadequate against Li Mu, who, though only at Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivation, was capable of defeating a Void Refining master, leaving Ji Tianyong almost without any hope of winning.

Upon seeing Ji Tianyong’s emergence, Xue’Er and Xiaojin behind Li Mu all had their eyes lit up, their previous worry vanishing.

A number of High-Tier Cultivators around, including Chen Xuanzi, Kun Ling, Tianshang, among others, couldn’t help but be stunned, looking at Ji Wuheng with unfamiliar, odd expressions.

They had initially thought Ji Wuheng would personally take on Li Mu, but to their surprise, he only sent out a Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator. This was not to hold Li Mu accountable but clearly to provide a way out!

Venerable Kun Ling cast a meaningful glance at Ji Wuheng, finally understanding the implicit meaning of his earlier words. The Ji Family was intending to resolve their grievances with Li Mu, turning enemies into friends!

Li Mu too was surprised, carefully assessing his opponent’s strength without any sign of disdain.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, does your sect have a martial arena for borrowing!" Faced with the many meaningful glances, Ji Wuheng’s face remained thick-skinned and expressionless as he turned to Chen Xuanzi and inquired indicatively.

"Yes, yes! Our sect’s martial arena is just ahead, please follow me!" Chen Xuanzi regained his composure, nodded and smiled quickly.

Now, Chen Xuanzi also understood Ji Wuheng’s intention to orchestrate a ’fair duel between both sides,’ thoroughly resolving their grievances while saving face for the Ji Family.

Hence, Chen Xuanzi wore a delighted expression, leading the way forward, and everyone followed.