Chapter 55 Friends

  Ji Changkong naturally returned, after a loud roar from Tuoba Lie, he looked out at the outside of the grand hall and saw that the Nan Yi Tian Shi were occupying high positions, holding bows and arrows to attack the Ji family's exterior. The Nan Yi Tian Shi all held bows and arrows, plus there was the arrival of the violent flame beast, so he naturally understood that Zhong Lijianyi and others had arrived at the Ji family.

  Tuoba Lie, Chen Yihui and He Haoran walked out of the main hall as soon as they saw someone daring to trespass on Ji's house.

  Ji Yu Xing, Ji Yu Sheng and others had not even warmed their buttocks when they followed him out one after another. They looked at Nan Yi Tian Shi who rushed in with a tense expression, not knowing what to do.

  They both knew that Nan Yi Tian Shi was carrying the treasures of Nan Yi, and all the evil spirits from all over the world were eyeing these fat sheep. They came to Ji's house, which also meant that they would bring all those evil spirits to Ji's house, it's strange if they didn't feel nervous.

  "Princess Changeling!"

  Yu Ziling's crisp and pleasant voice came from afar, while Zhong Lijieyi and Zhong Li Hui, who were both smiling wryly, also searched for Jia Changkong's figure among the crowd of Jias. When they saw that Jia Changkong was indeed present at the Jia residence, Zhong Lijieyi hastily explained: "Changkong, we didn't mean to cause trouble for the Jia family, it's just that..."

  "Alright, alright, what's the point of saying so much? We're friends with Ji Changkong, and now that we're at his house, he should be hosting us!"

  Yu Ziling smiled and interrupted Zhong Lijianyi's explanation, coming to Ji Changkong's side and teasingly said: "Just now at the foot of Qingyan Mountain, I saw a figure sneaking down, I felt that the figure was familiar at the time, didn't expect it was really you! You rascal, why did you avoid us?"

  It's really troublesome. Ji Changkong smiled wryly and said, "The Cloud Dream Beast doesn't want to leave the Cloud Dream, I'm alone and weak, and there are still people behind who want to deal with us. I avoided you because I didn't want to bring trouble to you." Looking at Zhong Lijianyi, Ji Changkong said, "Brother Zhong, since we're here, let's come up with a plan together to deal with the people outside."

  Zhong Li Jingyi saw Ji Changkong and didn't think it was strange, but felt grateful in his heart. He hastily said: "Forget it, if we had known this was your home, we wouldn't have come over. Changkong, I know you're a passionate person, but I don't want to cause trouble for you all, so let's leave Ji's house immediately!"

  The Qi family, young and old, had just been shocked, and now they were all stunned, each of them sizing up Qi Changkong in a strange way. They couldn't understand how this seventeen-year-old boy, who had been unknown for so long, suddenly became so prominent. Not only did he know Chen Yihui, He Haoran, and Tuoba Lie, three top figures from the Water Cloud Country, but he was even familiar with the envoy of Nan Yi.

  "Changkong, do you know them?" He Haoran was stunned for a moment, then furrowed his brow and asked.

  Nodding her head, Ji Changkong said: "I know them, they are one of the few friends I have."

  After a moment of contemplation, He Haoran said: "In that case, it seems that the disaster of the Nan Yi envoy's visit should come to an end." Looking at Chen Yihui and then glancing at Tuoba Lie, He Haoran asked: "What do you think?"

  Chen Yihui and Tuoba Lie nodded in unison, seemingly aware of the unusual situation. "It's almost done, these Southern Barbarian envoys recognize Long Kong, it's their good fortune. It seems that this trip of theirs might actually succeed." Chen Yihui smiled faintly, with a hint of meaning.

  "Three of you, however...?" The old man from Nan Yi walked over, looked at Chen Yihui and the other two, his face suddenly lit up with joy, and asked in a slightly awkward tone in the Central Plains dialect.

  "Alright, you guys are lucky!" Tobret's face was filled with impatience, and he hummed: "Less nonsense, stay here and don't move, the rest of the things, we will handle ourselves!"

  The old man from Nan Yi was taken aback for a moment, and his face turned even redder with joy, but he didn't say anything else.

  "I'll go take care of something!" He Haoran suddenly spoke up, smiled at Ji Changkong, and then walked out of the Ji residence.

  He Haoran left quickly and returned just as swiftly, re-entering the Ji residence in less than a minute.

  No one knew what he said outside, but all the heavenly soldiers surrounding Ji's house retreated in dismay, one by one. In just a short while, not only did the heavenly soldiers around Ji's house disappear, but also those who were still on Qingyan Mountain scattered.

  It seems that this bloody banquet has finally come to an end...

  After He Hao Ran returned to the Ji family, everyone on this side was confused and unclear about what had happened. Following past conventions, even if the Nan Yi envoys entered Qingyan City, this bloody banquet would continue until they reached Xueyu Mountain before it could be considered over.

  This year, it ended too early and somehow inexplicably.

  "You will rest at our home for five days. After five days, we three will escort you to Mount Tian!" said Chen Yihui.

  "Thank you!" The old man from Nan Yi bowed and arranged for the envoys of Nan Yi to stop being cautious and rest at the Ji family for the time being.

  Although Ji Yu Xing didn't know what the situation was, she knew that with Chen Yi Hui, He Hao Ran and Tu Ba Lie's identities, every extra day they stayed at the Ji residence would add to the Ji family's prestige.

  "I'll take care of it!" Ji Yu Xin's face was filled with smiles as she busied herself making arrangements.

  ……

  Over the next two days, Nie Yuanshan, the lord of Qingyan Castle, Ji Wuji, the master of Yushan House, Jia Pingchao, the old patriarch of the Jia family, and others, upon hearing the news, personally came to the Ji residence to pay their respects to Chen Yihui, He Haoran, and Tuoba Lie.

  Nie Yuanshan came over and stayed for a while, then left with a strange expression. Ji Wujiu had never gotten along with the Ji family, and after coming over, he only visited He Haoran, Tuoba Lie, and Chen Yihui, exchanged some pleasantries, and also left quickly.

  It was Old Master Jia Pingchao who came over, and he didn't explode in anger because of what happened to Jia Rongfeng's severed finger. Instead, he brought Jia Rongfeng with him, carrying many precious gifts, and apologized to the Ji family in front of He Haoran, Tuoba Lie, and Chen Yihui, his attitude sincere, clearly not intending to pursue the matter further regarding Jia Rongfeng.

  Apart from Nie Yuanshan, Ji Wuji and Jia Pingchao, almost all the prominent figures in Qingyan City came to the Ji residence one after another. The usually quiet Ji residence suddenly became lively, with people coming and going, making the old and young members of the Ji family feel somewhat unaccustomed.

  Most of these people who came to visit were unclear about the true situation, and only thought that the Ji family had climbed up the three big mountains of He Haoran, Tuoba Lie and Chen Yihui, so their attitude towards the Ji family suddenly became warm and friendly.

  Only those who have witnessed He Haoran's attitude towards Ji Changkong with their own eyes can vaguely realize how huge a role this young man from the Ji family has played in this series of events.

  Ji Yu Xing, Ji Huan Guang, Ji Huan Hong, Zhao Shi, Luo Shi and other members of the Ji family had a complete change in attitude towards Ji Chang Kong. They were so warm and enthusiastic that Ji Chang Kong was left speechless, and he couldn't help but avoid them, fearing that their sudden change would scare him off.

  For several days, Ji Changkong had been with Zhong Lijie, Zhong Li Hui and Yu Ziling. The four people who were not very familiar with each other before, got along well, and their emotions warmed up quickly as they chatted and drank together.

  The strange customs of the southern barbarians, northern savages, western regions, eastern seas and central plains were all discussed, as well as the powerful heavenly warriors from each place and the complex distribution of power. Ji Changkong, who had been staying at the Ji residence since childhood, became very curious about the outside world under the three men's narration and harbored a desire to travel around.

  Five days later, under the escort of He Haoran, Tuoba Lie and Chen Yihui, Zhong Lijianyi and Zhong Li followed Nan Yi's leader Bian Buwu, leaving Jiajia to head to Tianshan.

  Zhong Li quietly told Ji Changkong before leaving that Yu Ziling's identity was mysterious, and it seemed that she had also made some changes to her face. She said that the current Yu Ziling must not be her original appearance, and asked Ji Changkong to pay attention.

  However, before Ji Changkong could react, Yu Ziling left without saying goodbye to him and quietly departed, leaving behind a line of words on the floor of her temporary residence.

  "Goodbye, I'm leaving. Don't think about me too much, okay? Also, Xiaohui likes you, you fool, so make sure to cherish her well!"

  ……

  Thanks for everyone's tolerance, I've been busy these past few days. Starting tomorrow, back to two updates a day!