796 What did you see?
Of course, some of the elixirs had already been stored away beforehand.
A hint of worry flashed in Ji Yanran's eyes as she said softly, "If the matter of the Spirit Land cannot be resolved, I'm afraid a major disaster is imminent."
Moreover, the lifespan of those who cultivate has already been affected; those few should be affected even more, as their lifespans are likely limited. Before their time comes, these people are probably capable of anything!
Ji Yanran's eyes showed a hint of worry. She had doubts about the position of the previous successor to the position of the manor lord, but the difference in strength was too great, and she could not resist.
With the help of Bodai Prefecture's resources, and Ji Yanran's exceptional talent, she naturally improved rapidly. Now that she is a Martial Emperor, she naturally has the ability to explore.
Especially along the way, these Martial Emperors and family heads seemed to be true vassals of the Ji family, obedient and too quiet. Bodai Prefecture was blessed with good weather and a united heart, as if they were truly obeying Ji Yanran's wishes.
Obeying Ji Yanran's orders, eliminating corrupt officials who oppressed the people, and stepping up grain production and reserves, the entire Bodai Prefecture seemed to be of one mind!
The thought is somewhat frightening, as if everyone were to see a wise ruler and immediately bow down in worship!
It was as if they were saying, 'My lord, I have come to surrender! You are destined to be a great ruler! I hope you will accept me!'
Sometimes, just thinking about it sends chills down my spine, makes my hair stand on end, and a wave of fear washes over me.
A profound fear seemed to slowly envelop me!
Ji Yanran remained calm, but a hint of ruthlessness lurked beneath her calm expression. She thought to herself, "In the past, I could say it was for the sake of longevity, that I didn't want to leave the spiritual land that nurtured me. But now, the spiritual land's spiritual energy is as thin as the outside world."
At this very moment, we should be seizing power in Bodai Prefecture. Both the power of the demons and the power of the priests require this position.
The Holy Emperor travels, follows the methods of King Qi, apprehends thieves and bandits, and persecutes various gangs and forces, creating evil followers. This is the best choice, as it is all justified.
Why give up? Why not fight for it?
Liu Rui slowly stepped forward, gently took the young lady's hand, and said softly as if pointing something, "Young lady, you don't need to worry too much. We have also collected quite a lot of reserves."
It seems this isn't just a problem for us; based on the information we've gathered, the situation is similar in other places. Therefore, we probably need to strengthen the training of our soldiers and produce superior weapons!
Ji Yanran seemed to agree wholeheartedly, thinking it was an excellent suggestion. "Good! If all spiritual energy is like this, then training ordinary soldiers should be a safe and effective approach!"
The two looked at each other, as if they were in perfect harmony!
In Bodai Mansion, after the heads of each family returned, they respectfully explained everything to their ancestor, the Martial Emperor. One family head tentatively asked in a low voice, "Ancestor, the spiritual land is now depleted, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to recover in a short time."
Such chaos is likely about to arrive. The Prefect Ji is so young; perhaps we could take his place, and then, after this matter is over and things have stabilized, we could reclaim the Prefect's position…
A gentle inquiry suggests that he has other ideas!
Suddenly, before he could finish speaking, the scene around the patriarch became terrifying, as if the entire world was collapsing. The surrounding air seemed to instantly become heavy and viscous, as if enveloped by a massive flood.
Covering one's eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, endless fear and pressure surge in like a raging river.
It felt as if I were in a raging ocean, surrounded by endless waves. I was like an ordinary person drowning, struggling and struggling in the waves, my pupils wide open, about to suffocate!
His breathing was rapid and labored, as if he were facing a life-or-death situation!
A chilling warning voice rang in his ears, 'In the Bodai Manor, the Ji family is the supreme authority; we are all mere vassals. If you continue to harbor such thoughts, I won't hesitate to replace the family head!'
The voice was like a sharp sword, piercing the patriarch's soul.
The patriarch, his face pale and drenched in sweat, quickly prostrated himself, stammering, "Yes, yes, Ancestor, I was confused for a moment! Please forgive me, Ancestor!"
He kowtowed repeatedly, his head ringing louder than a drumbeat. He was able to become the head of the family because he served the ancestor wholeheartedly; otherwise, how could his elder brother have disappeared without a trace?
I don't know if he went far away or joined another sect!
Now that he has married ten wives and concubines and has many maids, he cannot die, and he cannot lose his position as head of the family!
Seeing the person in front of him weeping and looking extremely weak, he nodded slightly and said softly, "Back then, I chose you because you were obedient and well-behaved, unlike your older brother who was ambitious."
I told you back then that you must always be loyal to the Ji family, no matter who the head of the family is, even if they are just a child. You must treat them with utmost respect, otherwise, whatever I can give you, I can take back at any time!
Upon hearing the patriarch's words, the patriarch felt a slight relief, but he was still like a frightened bird, trembling and fearfully kowtowing repeatedly until blood flowed from his head. He felt that his sincerity could be seen!
'Ancestor, Ancestor, I was momentarily bewitched and had thoughts I shouldn't have had.'
Please forgive my ignorance, Ancestor. I swear that from now on I will serve Lord Ji wholeheartedly, just as I have always done, and will never again have any disloyalty!
His voice trembled incessantly, his forehead pressed tightly against the ground, sweat and blood mingling as he pleaded for forgiveness in fear and unease.
"Yes, you must always remember what I said today, and never do it again!" the patriarch warned in a low voice.
"Yes, yes, thank you, Ancestor! Thank you, Ancestor!"
After bowing respectfully for a long time without hearing the ancestor's voice, the family member slowly got up, bowed respectfully, and withdrew outside the door!
The resentment and humiliation that flashed through his mind vanished in an instant, replaced by a silent resolve. He thought to himself, 'I must always remember the Ancestor's words and assist Lord Ji well, only then can I sit securely in this position.'
As for resistance, as for being intimidated, the thought flashed through the patriarch's mind and vanished in an instant, leaving him with no trace of revenge. With such talent, to still try to resist was simply courting death!
As they passed by the inner courtyard, a servant happened to see the bloodstains on the master's forehead. His face immediately turned pale with fear, and he lowered his head, pretending not to see or hear anything.
The head of the family remained unmoved and slowly walked past. The servant breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the sound disappear!
He thought to himself, 'I've never seen the patriarch like this before. That was a close call. If I had secretly given this to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, wouldn't I have gotten a considerable sum of money? The patriarch is kind-hearted; he shouldn't blame me. I also want to live a good life.'
The servant thought for a moment, then his eyes lit up. But as soon as he looked up, his expression changed drastically!
"Greetings, Master of the House! May you be well!"
The patriarch nodded and asked softly, "What did you just see?"
The servant quickly bowed his head and said, "Reporting to the master, I didn't see anything!"
The patriarch nodded in approval, "Not bad, quite clever. Clever people are never bad!"
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