NOVEL NEXT Chapter 35 - Xuantian Holy Land That Loves to Slap People
Jun Jiuxiao remained unperturbed, looking at Ji Zhi with the same disdainful expression he would reserve for a clown.
Behind him, Ji Lanqing was on the verge of tears. She had developed a deep-seated hatred for everyone in the Ji family and vowed to kill them all.
Just then, Ji Zhi’s full-force punch was blocked, and he was met with a powerful counter-strike slap.
“Such grandiose arrogance from the Ji family patriarch. I thought you’d be something more impressive, but this is all?”
The speaker was an old man who had appeared next to Jun Jiuxiao.
He was the Second Elder of the Xuantian Holy Land. The reason the Second Elder decided to slap Ji Zhi was simply because Jun Jiuxiao and Elder Pu seemed to enjoy slapping people so much. The Second Elder wanted to try it himself and found it quite satisfying, deciding that in the future, he would also use slapping as a way to show off.
From then on, it became a tradition in the Xuantian Holy Land to slap people when demonstrating strength. If you didn’t slap people, you’d be embarrassed to call yourself one of them.
Seeing that it was the Second Elder of the Xuantian Holy Land, Ji Lanqing’s heart finally settled.
Jun Jiuxiao had already noticed the Second Elder’s arrival and had thus refrained from intervening. As for the initial attack from Ji Zhi, he had Elder Pu block it, so the latter could experience the strength of a Holy King, which would help him with his upcoming breakthrough.
With Jun Jiuxiao present, Elder Pu was safe from death.
Dropping his playful demeanor, Jun Jiuxiao respectfully said to the Second Elder, “Please, Second Elder, assist Elder Pu with his injuries.”
The Second Elder nodded, channeling a pure flow of spiritual energy to Elder Pu, who then regained consciousness and could heal himself, so the Second Elder withdrew his spiritual power.
As for Ji Zhi, who had been knocked to the ground by a slap, neither of them paid him any attention.
Ji Zhi, having been knocked down and lying on the ground pretending to be dead, was too embarrassed to get up. He had just boasted arrogantly only to be immediately struck down by a powerful counter.
The crowd realized that the newcomer was the Second Elder of the Xuantian Holy Land, a Late-stage Holy King. No wonder Jun Jiuxiao was so arrogant; with a Late-stage Holy King accompanying him, he was not afraid of anyone unless it was an ancestor from one of the major forces in the Eastern region.
If Ji Zhi had a Late-stage Holy King by his side, he would undoubtedly be even more arrogant than Jun Jiuxiao.
“Patriarch of the Ji family, stop pretending. Isn’t the ground cold?” Jun Jiuxiao’s gentle voice rang out again.
Ji Zhi, lying on the ground, found Jun Jiuxiao’s voice exceedingly annoying. He hated Jun Jiuxiao as much as he hated his master, Jun Wuqi, and vowed to kill both master and disciple given the chance.
Lin Su and her children, who had just calmed down, were alarmed again. Was the Ji family patriarch really this weak? Knocked down by a single slap and still pretending to be unconscious?
Having had his pretense exposed, Ji Zhi had no choice but to stand up with a grim expression.
He then forced a smile and said, “I didn’t know that the Second Elder of the Xuantian Holy Land had arrived. I was only joking with the Holy Son. I hope the Holy Son and the Second Elder won’t take it the wrong way.”
The younger generation present were all stunned. Was the Ji family really this shameless, from top to bottom?
The older generation was already aware of the Ji family’s shamelessness and lack of dignity, but they hadn’t expected them to lower their standards even further, with a patriarch pretending to be unconscious.
“Then let me give you two more slaps, as a joke. What does the Ji family patriarch think about that?”
Ji Zhi felt that Jun Jiuxiao was as arrogant as his master, Jun Wuqi. He vowed to kill Jun Jiuxiao sooner or later and see if he would still be so arrogant then.
Ji Zhi continued to force a smile and said, “Holy Son, please don’t joke with me. The Ji family has always maintained a good relationship with the Xuantian Holy Land. There’s no need to let such a trivial matter create discord between our families.”
“I’ve already said that I’m an orphan. Whether or not I have an uncle, I don’t know. But if I do, he’s been dead for many years.”
Once Jun Jiuxiao said this, Ji Zhi’s face could no longer maintain its composure. His smile froze, looking even worse than crying.
“Jun Jiuxiao, I am speaking to you politely because you are the Holy Son of the Xuantian Holy Land. If you continue to be so ungrateful, don’t blame me.”
Ji Zhi started making more threats, but Jun Jiuxiao was already fed up with this routine. It seemed like every Ji family member had to go through this process; it was incredibly annoying. They really were like chickens.
“I’m indeed ungrateful. I’m standing right here. Come and kill me, and make me beg for mercy.” Jun Jiuxiao was too lazy to waste any more time with Ji Zhi.
Ji Zhi found himself stuck—he couldn’t advance or retreat. He had made threats, but the opponent wasn’t afraid, and he couldn’t defeat him. The only option left was to call for the ancestor.
“Jun Jiuxiao, the ancestor of the Ji family will be arriving soon. I hope you’ll still be so arrogant then.”
“Tsk, as expected, you beat up the younger ones and then the older ones, after the older ones you’re bringing in the oldest.”
Jun Jiuxiao sat back down in a chair and said, “I’ll just sit here and wait for your Ji family’s ancestor to come and kill me.” He was extremely arrogant, showing no regard for the Ji family at all.
Ji Lanqing obediently took out an umbrella to shield Jun Jiuxiao, even though the sun wasn’t shining. The umbrella was just for show, to enjoy the moment.
Ji Zhi and the Ji family were furious, except for Ji Heng, who was still lying on the ground, ignored by everyone.
Sharp merchants had already taken out recording stones when Jun Jiuxiao was mocking Ji Yu. With the Ji family’s ancestor about to appear, regardless of the outcome, they would be able to sell it for a high price. They were excited about the profit.
The Qin family young master was delighted by the Ji family’s misfortune. He used a communication stone to broadcast the event to the Qin family. He was also a bit worried that if the Ji family’s ancestor appeared, Jun Jiuxiao might be subdued.
The Qin family members nearby, upon receiving the message, rushed over to witness the spectacle. Some even used teleportation talismans to ensure they wouldn’t miss it.
Others also called friends, and many people flocked to the scene.
The Ji family couldn’t stop them. They were unable to block the crowd, and given the formation was still open due to Ji Yuexi’s awakening banquet, there was no way to close it now.
Moreover, among these people were representatives from the three sects and four families, as well as people from other four regions. The Ji family didn’t want to offend many of them and could only watch as more and more people arrived.