Chapter 5, the Ji family
Dressed, Jining took the large black earthenware jar and a small basin and walked directly outside. Squatting by the corridor, he took some coarse white salt and began to 'brush his teeth'.
Go to the training ground. Ji Ning was exceptionally relaxed along the way
Wherever one goes, no one dares to stand in the way
A breakfast for a four-year-old child, if placed on Earth, would likely be enough for three adult men to eat. However, in this world, every child has a hearty appetite, and I am no exception.
The youths in the training ground were quietly discussing among themselves. Many of them were already familiar with this child and knew that he was the son of Ji Yichuan, the foremost expert of the Ji family in the Western Mansion, known as the "Dripping Water Sword." In fact, many of the youths quite liked this child, for although Ji Ning came from a noble background, he never bullied them. However, no matter how much they liked him, they did not dare to approach and tease him.
The Great Xia Dynasty was immense, its territory vast to the point of seeming endless. This ancient dynasty originated from the 'Era of Gods and Demons,' having peacefully endured the distant and terrifying times of that era, existing for billions of years. The mere thought of a dynasty lasting for billions of years sent shivers down Ji Ning's spine
On both sides of the hall, candles as thick as a child's arm were lit, illuminating the entire chamber. The father remained seated in the main position, the mother sat to his left, while Ji Ning occupied the seat on his right. The table was still adorned with meat dishes, several plates of vegetarian dishes, and noodles.
Although they were pleased by their son's intelligence, they were not surprised, for in this vast world, there exist individuals whose intelligence approaches the level of the extraordinary.
The second matter is reading books
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Well, I have been in this world for two years now, and I have gained a lot of understanding about cultivating immortality. It is time to begin my training
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One can use both sides of the mind, for instance, writing with the left hand while drawing with the right hand, as if the thought process is divided into two parts, functioning independently of each other
Wei Chi Xue looked at her son’s serious expression and couldn’t help but laugh: "Cultivating immortality? Yichuan, our son wants to cultivate immortality!"
Father, Mother. Ji Ning entered the hall and first stood to pay his respects
The inner city is the place where the Ji family of the Western Mansion resides, and it is also the core of governance
That night
Once you are aware, you will have a sense of assurance, and only then can you make the best choice
Ji Yichuan arranged for eighteen Red Armored Guards to protect Ji Ning. As long as Ji Ning left his home, the eighteen Red Armored Guards would follow closely without leaving his side
"Cultivating Immortality?" Ji Yichuan looked at his son, who still wore a cold expression, and asked, "Do you know what cultivating immortality is?"
Two maids followed closely behind Ji Ning, each holding a thick book. Behind the two maids were a total of eighteen tall and robust guards clad in crimson armor, which bore strange and mysterious runes. These runes subtly invoked an inexplicable power, causing each guard to exude a formidable aura
However
Give it to me
I have finished eating! Ji Ning ate very quickly, to the point of devouring his food, and then he gulped down a pot of hot water.
Xifu City is a magnificent city, home to hundreds of thousands of citizens. Within the city, there are three super-large buildings: the Inner City, the Barracks, and the Martial Hall
"Hmm, the aroma is delightful." Ji Ning picked up a piece of meat from one of the bowls and began to eat it directly. Even by Earth standards, this could be considered gourmet food. Ji Ning also understood that due to his average physical constitution, his diet had always been quite special. The meat he consumed was not from ordinary beasts, but rather from spiritual demon beasts, which were considered very expensive food in some tribes outside. Yet, he ate it every day.
The spring sunshine is particularly bright, lazily warming the body.
This era is truly tragic, without a toothbrush, one can only brush with their hands! Without toothpaste, one can only use salt! Ji Ning quickly cleaned himself up, though he didn't really understand why; ever since he was born, he had always been very clean and had never had bad breath, so he didn't really need to brush his teeth. However, his mother always forced him to brush his teeth.
After reading many books, Ji Ning also came to understand that the Ji family of the Western Mansion is a small force within the vast territory of the Great Xia Dynasty
Ji Ning blinked, is that earthen pot also used for making soup
"Ugh." Ji Ning sat in the chair, his eyes filled with excitement
The Ji clan is merely a small power within the vast territory of the Great Xia Dynasty; however, to the countless surrounding tribes, the Ji clan is the absolute overlord
The Ji clan is an ancient tribe, divided into the Central House, Eastern House, Western House, Southern House, and Northern House. Only when the five houses of the Ji clan are combined can the complete Ji clan be formed
And this is merely the Ji family's western residence
The maid Qiuyue was holding a blue stone basin, and Ji Ning quickly washed his face and wiped it with a cloth
"Autumn leaves." Ji Ning blinked his big eyes and asked, "In your tribe, do you also brush your teeth with salt?"
The territory governed by the Ji Clan's Western Court spans over 3,000 miles from north to south and over 5,000 miles from east to west. Countless tribes living within this territory are all under the leadership of the Ji Clan's Western Court
The saying goes, "Sharpening the knife does not delay the work of chopping wood." Although from the moment of birth one may be determined to embark on the path of cultivation, Ji Ning understands the principle that haste makes waste. Studying is the "sharpening" on the path of cultivation, where one must first understand the circumstances of this world, as well as familiarize oneself with the process of cultivation, its various categories, and everything related to it.
Ji Yichuan also nodded slightly. Demonic beasts are different from wild beasts; they absorb the essence of heaven and earth for cultivation, and their flesh contains energy. Generally, even if a child consumes them in the morning, they might not feel hungry for a day or two and would have no desire to eat. However, Ji Ning eats three meals a day, finishing every meal, and his small body can fully digest it.
In the previous life, he often felt lonely by himself, but deep down, Ji Ning really enjoyed the liveliness
The effect is present, but Ji Ning has great strength
"Hmm, is there something?" Ji Yichuan looked at his son, and Weichi Xue also looked at their son
simmering soup
"Let us go and have something to eat." Ji Ning turned and walked briskly, followed by two maidservants behind him
"Give me the book." Ji Ning took a thick book from Chun Cao's hands. The book was quite thick, approximately 20 centimeters in thickness, and the pages were made from finely processed animal hide. In this era where slavery still exists, books are a luxury; however, Ji Ning is able to freely browse the library and even take a few books out.
The first task is to visualize the "Nüwa Diagram." Once the soul is strengthened, the body becomes robust, and one can even achieve photographic memory. Just half a month ago, I was even able to multitask.
"How is that possible?" Qiu Ye had some freckles on her face. "In the tribe, even the food, the salt mixed in is not this white and clean, let alone brushing teeth. The men and women in the tribe just casually wash their teeth with water; many of them go their whole lives without brushing. And this clay pot, it is a vessel for boiling soup, and it is quite valuable. How could it possibly be used to hold water for brushing teeth?"
The Wu Hall is a place where numerous tribal youths and descendants of the Ji clan from the western estate of the Ji family undergo training.
"Goo goo goo—" Ji Ning tilted his head back, then spat out the water in his mouth, and subsequently handed the earthenware pot and small basin to the nearby maid, Chun Cao
Then I will start reading books
He is the only son of the Dripping Water Sword, Ji Ning
Because I was born in winter, it was not long after my birth that the New Year arrived, and at that time I was already two years old
The Red Armored Guards, the strongest military unit of the Ji clan, number only one hundred in the Ji clan's western residence, all of whom obey the commands of Ji Yichuan
Wei Chi Xue watched her son run out and said with a smile: "Although Ning Er was born with a generally weak body, that was due to an injury in the womb. His potential is still quite significant. Look, he can eat so much meat from the demon beasts every day; his body will surely continue to improve."
In fact, this is not surprising. According to the records in the books, cultivators can multitask, simultaneously controlling several magical artifacts to launch attacks. The "Nüwa Diagram" is truly profound; Ji Ning has contemplated it for over two years, and his soul has become powerful enough to multitask.
The inner city and the martial hall are connected by a direct passage. Ji Ning led his servants and guards directly to the training ground of the martial hall, where thousands of young people were practicing on the vast training ground
The female servant beside him is holding a book, isn't she? I once saw traveling merchants come to our tribe to sell books, and it took one thousand pieces of sheepskin to exchange for one.
Look, it is Ji Ning
The military camp is the location where the troops under the command of the Ji family in the western mansion are stationed
I want to cultivate! Ji Ning said solemnly, "I want to pursue immortality!"
A child with red lips and white teeth is standing with both hands outstretched, while a girl in animal skin is quickly and carefully assisting her in putting on a fur coat. Another girl is standing nearby holding a clay pot and a small basin, with coarse white salt on the small basin and the clay pot filled with clear water. Along with books
It is indeed a world where immortals and demons coexist. Ji Ning reflected, A mortal dynasty lasting a thousand years is already a miracle, yet in a world inhabited by cultivators, the foundation of an ancient and powerful dynasty is beyond imagination
Gugugu! Ji Ning devoured all the meat and pastries on the table in a whirlwind, and then looked up, "Father, Mother!"
Although I am already four years old this year and have read many family books, gaining a lot of necessary information, I still do not have a clear understanding of the lives among some tribes
Although I am now four years old, I have only been in this world for two years
In my previous life, I was always ill and had to dress myself. I never expected that in this life, I would be in perfect health, yet I am served by servants. Since his birth, Ji Ning had been accustomed to being attended to. Even when he took the initiative to dress himself, his two personal maids, 'Chun Cao' and 'Qiu Ye', were so frightened that they immediately knelt down, trembling in fear and panic
After Ji Ning was born, he mainly did two things
Hmm
Six months after birth, Ji Ning Yi Yi could say a few words. At that time, he would hold books and point at each pictogram, saying: "This one, this one, this one..." Chun Cao and Qiu Ye, who were chosen to be his personal maids, were literate and naturally dared not to remain silent. Moreover, since they were all pictograms, they could guess quite a few, and soon they learned the characters.
"Let us go." Ji Ning called out as he rushed outside, with his two personal maids, Chun Cao and Qiu Ye, following closely behind.
Father Ji Yichuan sat above, while Mother sat to his left. My position was on the right side. In front of me was a table made of black rock, on which were placed three bowls of fragrant meat, thick and soft flatbreads, and a jar of hot water. This was my breakfast