Only at the Mahayana Stage Does the Reversal System Appear - Chapter 720

Chapter 718: The Leaked Plan

“I’m leaving the Jiang family, and I need money.” Inside the Jiang family ancestral hall, the young Jiang Li stated his request in a calm tone.

Jiang Yixing scoffed, “You’re leaving the Jiang family, and you still want money? You wish!”

The young Jiang Li ignored Jiang Yixing’s sarcasm and looked at the current head of the Jiang family seriously.

Jiang Yixing was a little annoyed. He hadn’t seen this Jiang Li for a few days, so why was he so arrogant?

“Why should I give you money?” the head of the Jiang family said calmly.

“Because after you inherited the patriarchal title, you took the money my father left me. If you don’t give me the money, I’ll go to the City Lord’s Mansion and sue you.”

The Jiang family patriarch dismissed the young Jiang Li’s words and said playfully, “Then go ahead and sue me. Without evidence, what can you say?”

The young Jiang Li replied calmly, “I certainly can’t win the case, but family scandals shouldn’t be aired publicly. If I sue you, everyone in Qingcheng will know about the internal strife within the Jiang family, and they’ll start to suspect that you, the current patriarch, are not legitimate.”

The Jiang family patriarch’s smile faded. His good nephew had truly become something special. Had he suddenly come to his senses?

“Okay, I’ll give you the money, and in return, you’ll sever all ties with my Jiang family,”

the young Jiang Li agreed.

Seeing Jiang Li’s expression, the Jiang family patriarch wondered if he’d known this outcome from the beginning.

Was he still the same self-deprecating nephew?

Not wanting to meet Jiang Li’s calculated gaze again, the Jiang family patriarch gave him the money and told him to leave.

The young Jiang Li bought a string of candied haws with a few coins, packed his travel expenses, and left Qingcheng contentedly.

“Da Zhou, here I come.”

Jiang Li also bought a string of candied haws, shrank his body, and transformed his appearance, from a young man to a teenager. He waited for Ji Zhi’s arrival.

…

“This is Qingcheng. Jiang Li once said that he was very weak at this time, only in the Qi Training stage.”

Ji Zhi gave a rare, malicious smile: “Young man, it’s time to teach you the dangers of the martial arts world.”

“Don’t ask why you were bullied by someone in the Fusion stage when you were in the Qi Training stage. Blame it on your future self being too powerful, unbeatable.”

Speaking of Jiang Li’s future power, Ji Zhi suddenly remembered something.

“Legend has it that when the Hunyuan Wuji Immortal successfully attains enlightenment, his past becomes a foregone conclusion, unchangeable. If anyone attempts to transcend the river of time to kill him, he will sense it and prevent it.”

“Why didn’t Jiang Li sense it?”

“That’s understandable. After all, Jiang Li doesn’t know any of the hundred arts of cultivation, so he can’t be considered a Hunyuan Wuji Immortal.”

Ji Zhi came up with a reasonable excuse and began searching for Jiang Li in Qingcheng.

Soon, Ji Zhi spotted Jiang Li eating a candied haws.

“Eating candied haws at such a young age!” Ji Zhi muttered, donning sunglasses and holding a banner printed with the Tai Chi Bagua, he stopped Jiang Li.

“This young man looks troubled. Would you like a fortune-teller?”

Jiang Li eyed the stranger warily. “Who are you?”

Ji Zhi offered a Taoist bow and said calmly, “I am the Taoist Guanjing from the Empty Mountain. I can see through the mysteries of heaven and predict the future. I know the fate of all living beings.”

“I’ve been feeling a sense of loss lately and have been unable to break through. I’ve come down the mountain to perform good deeds and avert the suffering of all beings.”

Jiang Li remained wary. “Will you charge me?”

“You’ve been so stingy since you were a child. You haven’t even returned the spirit stones I borrowed from you,” Ji Zhi muttered, then immediately put on a professional smile.

“How could that be? All living beings are suffering. How could I add to their burden?”

“That’s good.” Jiang Li felt relieved.

“Little brother, why don’t you tell me what’s bothering you? I can help resolve it.”

Jiang Li rolled his eyes. “You can tell fortunes, don’t you? Then tell me what’s bothering me.”

“This place is bustling with activity, and the atmosphere of worldly affairs is too thick. It’s not conducive to my practicing my Daoist skills. Come, little brother, follow me over here.”

Ji Zhi led Jiang Li to a deserted area where he could better practice his skills.

Playing the whole act, Ji Zhi recited a few words with a strange, almost mystical tone.

Jiang Li asked in confusion, “It sounds to me like you’re reciting the laws of the Great Zhou backwards?”

Ji Zhi pretended not to hear Jiang Li’s questioning and said firmly, “I already have a conclusion.”

“Master, please explain.”

“Your movements within the clan are restricted in every way, and you’re being bullied the most by your clan brother Jiang Yixing.”

“There is a way to change this situation. That’s to leave the Jiang family and see the vast Nine Provinces!” Ji Zhi calculated the time. It was the time Jiang Li was about to leave the Jiang family, so his words were not wrong.

“But after this you will encounter even greater disasters and face a life-and-death crisis. There is only one way to resolve them.”

“What?”

“Bring the disaster forward.”

“Huh?”

Ji Zhi explained, “That is to say, a person’s disasters are fixed. They will not increase or decrease, and they cannot be avoided. If you want to resolve future disasters, you can only suffer now. For example, let me beat you up.”

Then he hurriedly said, “Don’t get me wrong, I don’t really want to beat you up. This is the only way I can do. Please understand, little brother.”

Ji Zhi had an expression that said, “I’m thinking about you all the time,” which was very convincing.

He wanted Jiang Li to be beaten willingly!

Jiang Li shook his head, “It seems that the Taoist priest’s cultivation is limited, and he didn’t see my difficulties. I have decided to leave the Jiang family and I’ve brought all the money.”

“What worries me is who will be the number one in the future.”

Although he didn’t understand why Jiang Li had such a question, Ji Zhi still said seriously:

“I heard a prodigy has emerged from a humble background in the Tianyuan Dynasty, named Yu Yin. Her brows are filled with murderous intent, and she’s resolute and decisive. Her combat skills are unmatched, a natural born warrior. Since her rise to fame, she’s undefeated and a leader among her peers.”

Jiang Li shook his head. “Too much strength can easily break. Her mouth is tougher than her body. Don’t worry.”

“I heard the Dao Sect leader has accepted a disciple named Bai Hongtu. At such a young age, he’s already shown a talent for cultivation that surpasses previous sages. He could become a Dao Sect member and very likely reach the Tribulation Crossing Stage in the future.”

Jiang Li continued to shake his head. “He has grand plans, but a blank slate. Just look at his name and you know he’s not a serious person.”

Ji Zhi was getting a little impatient. If this kid kept on getting involved, he’d just give him a beating.

“So, who do you think will be the future number one?”

Jiang Li finished the last of the candied haws with a smile, licked the candy from the corner of his mouth, and returned to his youthful demeanor.

“Of course it’s me, and you, Ji Zhi, who can transcend time and defeat me. You and I are tied for the number one in the future.”

Ji Zhi was shocked when he heard this.

Just then, a heavy rain poured down, and thunder roared. Frightened, Ji Zhi dropped the Bagua Banner to the ground.

“Jiang, Jiang Li?!”

Jiang Li laughed and picked up the Bagua Banner. “Why, Ji Zhi, the number one in the future, is so timid?”

Ji Zhi smiled apologetically. “I’m naturally timid and afraid of thunder. Just now, I was frightened by the thunder and couldn’t hold the banner steady.”

(End of this chapter)