Chapter 006: Ji Xin

Yet he subconsciously questioned his own heart; while alchemists were rare, there were still some in the court. Although he was not favored, he had seen them. Some excelled in alchemical elixirs and traditional medicine, while others could fly a thousand miles on a sword. However, in terms of combat, they were mostly inferior to martial artists. They were merely skilled in avoiding calamities and prolonging life, and were knowledgeable in the arts of astrology and geomancy.

He recalled the words in the bamboo slips, and the expression on his face gradually changed. He raised his eyes towards the direction of that person—the mysterious figure still held a scroll, exuding an air of calmness. The pure white light obscured his line of sight. Whether it was an illusion or not, Ji Xin felt that the surrounding white light and mist all emanated from that individual.

The perspective continuously advances forward, stopping at one of the bookshelves

Tell my uncle that I am waiting for him to return and share with me the customs and stories of the frontier

Ji Xinsong released the jade tablet and said gently

That is precisely oneself

A tall man was kneeling beside him. Ji Xin remained silent for a moment, turned his head, and looked at the jade beads on the jade plate. He reached out and grasped one of the beads that resembled an eye pupil in his hand, gently stroking it, and said:

Ancient immortals who can be compared to the naturally born deities

Ji Xin's expression suddenly changed, and the tranquility in her heart was shattered

That was Zhao Li, who was also somewhat bewildered

Regardless of whether he is very vigilant, this person clearly subconsciously places him in a higher position in this context. Due to a superficial understanding of psychology in the internet age, Zhao Li unconsciously adopts a calm and composed tone, seemingly casually saying:

In Ji Xin's eyes, the person ahead was draped in pure white radiance, holding a jade scroll in one hand. Due to the light, his face was obscured, but one could sense the depth and tranquility of his eyes, which were fixed upon her, creating an overwhelming pressure in conjunction with the unfamiliar surroundings.

Zhao Li had not expected that by tapping the bead, a person would appear directly this time

Through the slightly transparent barrier behind him, he saw a lake surface that resembled ice jade, witnessed the gentle warmth of spring, and observed a person lying on a bamboo chair. That person had their eyes closed, breathing steadily, and was clearly in a deep sleep. Everything was calm and peaceful.

The sunlight falls upon the royal villa

Still real

At this moment, Ji Xin changed his previous vigilance; or rather, although he still maintained a sense of caution, it was accompanied by greater respect. He gently exhaled, calming the tumultuous waves within his heart, respectfully adjusted his attire, and then bowed deeply.

What those Qi Refiners have said

Zhao Li secretly thought to himself that such a person of status was indeed difficult to deal with, feigning calmness, he let out a light laugh and said

The warmth of the sunlight has vanished

Since you have come here, if I were to take action against you, I would have done so long ago. Why wait until now

If you do not believe, why not look back?

Ji Xin almost scoffed, feeling that the person before him underestimated him too much, even resorting to such a ridiculous excuse as dreaming. He had witnessed the art of entering dreams before; in dreams, there is no self-awareness, let alone having such clear thoughts as now

Ji Xin groggily opened her eyes, her thoughts somewhat muddled in her mind

However, he almost immediately regained consciousness, and the surrounding environment could no longer possibly be the royal villa in Gela City. He was even uncertain whether such a place existed in the Kingdom of Tianqian, as everywhere was filled with a pure white light

He gazed at the fish as it swayed its tail in the sky reflected below.

The intangible fluctuations enveloped the Twelfth Prince of the Kingdom of Tianqian

But is this worldview perhaps taking a step too far

Two selves

Both individuals are simultaneously experiencing a tremendous shock that transcends their common understanding

Breathing in and out the energy of food

Qi Refinement Practitioner

My uncle is leading the military campaign against the Xidi, and he is still thinking of me. Is he doing well

Thus, Ji Xin's breathing became calm and prolonged

Zhao Li does not intend to let go of the person who entered the dream besides himself

Merely for the sake of one's own safety, there was no utterance to reprimand or refute

No, the art of dreams, ethereal and elusive, cannot possibly be so clear.

Compared to the howling fire-guzzling beasts obtained by his elder brothers, he preferred the treasured sword of the Xidi tribe even more

At this moment, a faint golden mist gathered on the scroll, forming a pavilion. At intervals of five steps, there were tall wooden bookshelves, which were infused with a soft golden light, displaying scrolls of bamboo slips, ultimately compressed together, creating an illusion as if the mountain peaks were about to topple over.

Ji Xin felt a slight heaviness in her heart, yet she acknowledged this reason. The courtyard was not comparable to the palace, but being able to quietly take her away was something that ordinary people could not achieve. Such a person, at such a close distance, rendered her every action pale and powerless.

This means of action

Ji Xin's expression revealed a hint of hesitation

Here

Mountains and rivers, heaven and earth, along with all living beings and the myriad phenomena of the universe, emerge in a grand and magnificent manner

Zhao Li instantly realized

The blazing qilin stepping into the void, a vast army clad in iron armor

He suddenly woke up, sprang to his feet, and saw what was in front of him.

He looked at the young man before him, as if he were gazing at a walking bookshelf

Qilin

Yes

dream

This may be a significant opportunity to understand this world, and it could also serve as a means to escape from difficulties

This is your dream

He was reflecting in his heart

The man with rough skin and a scar across his face smiled faintly. He was not skilled in words; after delivering the item, he respectfully withdrew. Ji Xin played with the jade tablet inlaid with beads. The beads were not made of high-quality jade and could not be considered treasures, far inferior to the tears of the mermaids from the East Sea, yet he was already quite fond of it

It is not a dream, self-perception, could it be the rumored technique of soul entanglement and spirit attraction

The twelfth son of the Ji family, Xin, has paid his respects to the immortal elder

With a calm mind, Ji Xin turned her head with composure

He suddenly looked down at his own hands

Raising a hand to touch the face reveals one's own visage

He looked at Ji Xin, who was alert yet appeared calm in front of him. The rich 'experience' he had learned from various channels in his hometown told him that this person before him was likely similar to the wealthy individuals in the series, having encountered similar situations more than once, and now, unscathed, his identity was evidently quite extraordinary

He is almost lying on the floating light

The general's swordsmanship is like a long river; those who possess only brute strength, such as the Xidi, are no match for the general

Before he could continue to look further, Ji Xin took two steps back, his eyes flickering, yet he had already awakened from that shock. Accompanying this process, the images on the scroll—the qilin devouring thunder and flames, the vast military formations, and the scrolls—once again became indistinct.

At this moment, the images on the scroll are surging, yet they remain blurred and cannot coalesce

A slight ripple occurs by chance, as if waves are rising on the azure sky

A glimmer of light suddenly flashed across that bead

Although it is known that there are practitioners

Meanwhile, the scroll in Zhao Li's hand unfurled, revealing those blurred images that resonated with Ji Xin's wavering heart.

What is this ?

Ji Xin recovered from his initial shock, let out a slight breath, and spoke slowly:

That book is still kept, but it only has the first four characters.

Not beads, but living people

... ...

There were no maidservants or the attendants that should have been behind him, and he had long since grown accustomed to being alone. At this moment, the sunlight was pleasantly warm. Ji Xin gently tossed the bamboo slips onto the grass, leaned back on the lounge chair, closed his eyes, and simply intended to rest his mind.

However, at that moment, he heard the person across from him speak in a calm manner again

His heart was filled with disbelief

Is this, asleep?

Where can one find such means as those possessed by the Qi Refiners

Ji Xinwei tilted her head back, sitting on a reclining chair near the pond, holding a roll of bamboo slips in her hand, watching the fish swim in the pond. The craftsmen invited from the Yue clan ensured that this pool of spring water remained forever tranquil and clear, resembling a large piece of cold green jade

Ji Xin's gaze began to exhibit an increasingly intense sense of vigilance

A vague figure in front turned around and handed over a book

My dream

Ji Xin's heart was in turmoil, as if the rivers were being turned upside down.

In the sky, an elderly man prays towards heaven; a man with a sword soaring through the air, his cloud-like sleeves fluttering.

Is it the memory of the bead

He took down the jade tablet he had originally carried. The jade tablet was engraved with the story of the innate divine spirit, the Thunder God of the Great Marsh. There was a hollow space on it, which originally held a bead. Ji Xin removed this bead and placed the offered jade bead in its place. The jade tablet securely held the jade bead in place, fitting perfectly.

However, he also confirmed that the one on the chair is himself

"Your Excellency, what is it that you seek by bringing me here?"

Rather than cowering and being looked down upon, it is better to stand tall and dignified, so as not to diminish the spirit of the Ji family

A hint of regret appeared in Zhao Li's eyes, yet he did not react significantly

This syllable is completely different from the language remembered by Hongfang, yet its meaning clearly appeared in Zhao Li's mind. The third line of text on the scroll twisted and transformed into other characters, which naturally spread out, forming an image

Scenes flashed by rapidly

Ji Xin smiled and said, "Indeed."

This is one's own vitality

As the page turned, the four characters of the first line caught Zhao Li's eye

Zhao Li's expression was almost frozen, his eyes wide open, and his mind plunged into confusion

Unless ... ...