Only at the Mahayana Stage Does the Reversal System Appear - Chapter 78

Chapter 78 Losing your surname is common

Considering Ji Zhi’s busy political career, it would be inhumane to let him review memorials while recuperating. Jiang Li decided to keep this a secret for now and settle the matter later.

Jiang Li briefly explained the situation to Ji Kongkong, who happily agreed to help.

“How far back in time can you trace back?”

“Hehe, six hours!” Ji Kongkong said proudly. Her father had told her that, according to the available literature, her talent was undeniably the best in the Ji family.

She was only at the third level of Qi training, yet she could touch upon the Dao and wield it with ease. This was simply unimaginable!

“Hmm, very good,” Jiang Li commented lightly, causing Ji Kongkong to leap for joy. Unbeknownst to Jiang Li, he was thinking that other children at the third level of Qi training could trace back six hours, while he, at the Mahayana stage, couldn’t even trace back a second. Jiang

Li carried Ji Kongkong under his arm and flew to the Tianyuan Dynasty, Ji Kongkong’s two small white legs swaying restlessly.

“Have you ever seen a dead person?”

Jiang Li suddenly remembered that she was only seven or eight years old. Wouldn’t it be too cruel to ask her to go back in time and witness the murder scene? He mustn’t leave a psychological scar on her.

Ji Kongkong was silent for a moment, her mood slightly downcast. “Yes, I have. My sister was jealous of my talent and wanted to kill me, but my mother protected me… I wanted to strive to comprehend the way of time and go back to see her…”

Jiang Li didn’t ask about the process or the outcome, simply rubbing Ji Kongkong’s head with pity.

Arriving in Tianyuan Imperial City, Jiang Li didn’t go directly to the General’s Mansion. Instead, he took Ji Kongkong on a stroll, visiting teahouses for tea and snacks, listening to a storytelling session titled “The Legend of the Human Emperor” that didn’t even remotely resemble the real story, and even letting her play with the Ruyi Gourd… Ji Kongkong laughed the entire way.

Seeing Ji Kongkong’s mood improve, Jiang Li still asked worriedly, “Is there a problem? There’s no need to force yourself. I have another way.”

He mentioned another way, of course, including contacting other members of the Zhou family, but he couldn’t say that directly to Ji Kongkong.

He was already regretting bringing Ji Kongkong here. Thinking back, it was clear that the bastard Ji Zhi wanted to train the child’s mindset, but he couldn’t bring himself to do it, so he asked him to help him gain experience, even under the pretext of asking Ji Kongkong for help.

It seemed that handling government affairs wasn’t enough for him, and he even had time to plot against himself.

“No problem,” Ji Kongkong waved her fist. She arrived at the General’s residence, vanished from Jiang Li’s sight, and reappeared breathlessly.

“The murderer suddenly appeared behind the General. He didn’t react and was killed instantly. I couldn’t see the murderer’s face clearly, but I know he went in this direction and disappeared into the secret realm.”

Ji Kongkong, based on what she had seen, pointed Jiang Li to a spot deep in the mountains outside the city. Although it was on the mountainside, it was shrouded in mist. To the n*ked eye, twenty meters was the limit, making it a perfect place to hide something. Jiang Li spotted

a Nascent Soul cultivator leading a Golden Core cultivator in the mist towards the entrance to the secret realm.

“See if the murderer has emerged from the secret realm,” Jiang Li instructed Ji Kongkong to travel back in time.

Ji Kongkong quickly provided the answer: “Only people have entered these past few hours, and no one has left.”

The murderer was fraught with suspicion, and the Shenzang Sect was also deeply mysterious. Jiang Li didn’t want to alert the enemy and lose this clue.

“Excuse me, are you two going to enter the organization from here?” Jiang Li, pulling Ji Kongkong in hand, approached the two cultivators and politely asked.

The Jindan cultivator looked wary, but the Yuanying cultivator reassured him. Seeing that the other cultivator was also in the Yuanying stage, he replied politely, “Fellow Daoist, you’re mistaken. The Imperial City is in chaos right now, and we two brothers are simply trying to get away and avoid the danger. There’s no organization there!”

“Fellow Daoist, why don’t you take a look at this?” Jiang Li’s fingertips shone a golden aura, peaceful and tranquil, like a dream.

This was the power of merit he had separated from the old man.

The Yuanying cultivator’s face changed drastically, and he quickly covered Jiang Li’s hand. He recited a mantra, opening a secret realm and pulling Jiang Li, Ji Kongkong, and the Jindan cultivator into it.

“Fellow Daoist, how reckless! How can you so easily display the power of the Divine Treasure?”

Upon arriving at the secret realm, a Nascent Soul cultivator rebuked Jiang Li. The fact that Jiang Li possessed the power of the Divine Treasure meant he knew something about the sect. Regardless of friend or foe,

the truth would always be revealed after testing by the sect’s experts. He had great confidence in the Divine Treasure Sect’s methods, and under the watchful eye of the statue of Venerable Divine Treasure, he wasn’t worried about Jiang Li causing any trouble.

“The situation was urgent, and my ancestor’s instructions were rushed, so I didn’t have time to explain clearly. I hope you can forgive me,” Jiang Li explained.

“My brother and I are both from the Long family of Longyin City. My name is Long Li, and this is my sister, Long Kongkong,” Jiang Li said, his teeth gnashing. “I don’t know where that bastard city lord got the news, but he knew the old ancestor was treating Long Sanshui’s injuries and couldn’t be disturbed. He took the opportunity to secretly injure the old ancestor, leaving him helpless and forced to fight him despite his injuries. Ultimately, he was defeated by a narrow margin.”

“My brother and I are the last descendants of the Long family. Before his death, the old ancestor told us to reach the highest mountain near the imperial dynasty. There’s clouds and mist swirling around the mountainside. If we can find traces of people on the south side, they’re members of the organization.” “

The old ancestor also gave me this golden light, saying that if we show it to the people of the organization, they’ll understand everything.” Jiang Li’s words, mixed with truth and lies, left the Yuanying Cult members half-believing and half-doubting.

He had only heard that the old dragon head of Longyin City had been beaten to death. He also knew that he hadn’t joined the sect, but was in contact with the Divine Hidden Sect’s Priest Li, often sending him initiators. Could it be that Priest Li had told the old dragon head the sect’s location?

Unfortunately, Priest Li was out and it was unknown how many days he would be back.

Ji Kongkong blinked, speechless. She remembered a story her father had told her, about how going out with Jiang Li might mean losing one’s family name, but she didn’t need to worry, as it was a common occurrence.

“Excuse me, fellow Daoist, what kind of power is this? Why can’t I absorb it?” Jiang Li inquired, but the Yuanying cultivator didn’t answer.

“Since you’ve all come to this secret realm, you have no choice but to join our sect. We’ve gathered just ten people for the initiation ceremony. I’ll officiate later. You can call me Master Feng.”

“My name is Cheng Ziqi,” the Jindan cultivator introduced himself, though no one paid attention to his name.

Jiang Li scanned the entire secret realm with his divine sense and discovered that the highest realm here was only the Spirit Transformation stage. The murderer couldn’t be one of these people.

How could a Spirit Transformation stage cultivator kill a Fusion stage cultivator who had been fighting for years?

But the secret realm only had one exit, so where could the murderer go?

Jiang Li was confident that no one could disguise themselves under his divine sense, unless they were an immortal.

Since we can’t find the murderer, let’s first find out what this initiation ceremony is. Jiang Li handed the Ruyi Gourd to Ji Kongkong, asking it to be smart and protect her.

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