"This is only natural, the banquet is about to begin, Mr. Chen, please take a rest first, there are still guests to entertain, I'll take my leave now." Ji Tao gave a few casual remarks and left first.

"Family Head Ji, please feel free."

"That girl from the Chen family, though her words are plain, they still can't hide the sharpness in her tone." Ji Tao walked into the room and said indifferently to Chen Ligong who was beside him.

"Family head, what do you mean by this?"

"The girl from the Chen family is young and proud, taking charge of the Chen family at the age of twenty-five or six. However, it is precisely because she is too capable that she inevitably becomes somewhat impetuous. This invitation is essentially a declaration of war to our Ji family." Ji Tao placed the invitation on the table. Since they'd already sent the invitation to Ji Tao, why bother sending an additional one to Ji Qian? Obviously, there are other intentions.

"So, this means the Chen family intends to exert pressure on us." Chen Ligong suddenly realized, seemingly understanding something.

"The news broke out in Chang'an City that Bai Qi's Relics is about to open. The forces of all the major families in Huaxia have begun to stir. It's not just Yanjing and Chang'an, but also all major forces in Jiangnan and Lingbei are determined to seize it. I think the Chen family should respond." Ji Tao analyzed.

"Family head, you mean she's here to propose cooperation?"

"Most likely. Although the Chen family is powerful, it's not enough to intimidate our Ji family. This time, the contenders are families from all over. Having one more ally is better than having one more adversary, right?" Ji Tao sighed deeply.

"Father." Suddenly, a voice suddenly sounded behind the two. Turning around, they found that Ji Qian had appeared from behind at some point.

"Greetings, Miss."

"What, aren't you chatting with Yu?"

"Is Bai Qi's Relics really about to open?" Ji Qian cut to the chase. Although she had returned home, her attitude toward Ji Tao remained aloof.

"This..."

"Even if you don't tell me, I know. My subordinates have already reported to me." Ji Qian said directly.

"There's nothing I can hide from you. Yes, this relic has now become a 'piece of fat meat' fought over by all major families. I am also planning the list of family members to go to the relic."

"I want to go too." Ji Qian decisively said.

"This... Miss, the family head chose to hide it from you to protect your safety. After all, the relic is fraught with dangers." Chen Ligong immediately said, helping to explain for Ji Tao.

"If I was afraid of death, I would have died outside already." Ji Qian showed no courtesy at all. Her words were very harsh, but it was the truth. Compared to Ye Shikai, Ji Qian had already fared better in the Underworld. At least when she first entered the Moon God Temple, the former Moon God provided her much assistance.

"Since you have already made up your mind, so be it." Ji Tao hesitated for a moment but still agreed to her request. After all, there were still many elders in the Ji family, and they would be able to deal with danger even if something went wrong.

"Old Chen, you'll have to protect Miss well by then."

"This is my duty, Family Head. Please rest assured."

"Qian'er, what do you think of Chen Yuxin?" Ji Tao waved his hand, signaling Chen Ligong to step back as he had some private questions for Ji Qian.

"Father, I don't want to comment on her." Ji Qian turned her head, answering coldly.

"Alright then, I won't ask you anymore, but this time we might have to cooperate with the Chen family for the Bai Qi's Relics."

"Whatever."

"Do you really not care?" Ji Tao was somewhat surprised by her reaction. He expected rivals in love meeting to quarrel fiercely, but she displayed complete indifference instead.

"For now, partnering with the Chen family is the most beneficial choice for our family."

"What's your thinking?"

"Joint efforts among strong parties have always been a way to ensure mutual gain, but cooperation assumes that both parties have equal strength. Right now, the only ones who can cooperate with the Ji family are the other three families in Yanjing. This time, we have to face the major family forces across Huaxia, and we can't handle this alone. Now that someone is reaching out to us, it is better than us seeking others for alliance." After Ji Qian finished her analysis, Ji Tao nodded.

"You've grown a lot over these years outside." Ji Tao sighed sincerely, "Tell me about Ye Shikai."

"Now...I don't want to talk about him."

"Then forget it."

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Ding-a-ling.

"Hello, Qian, is there something you need?" Ye Shikai answered the call, hearing Ji Qian's voice on the other end.

"Thank goodness you answered. I thought something had happened to you."

"What on earth happened?"

"Qingyu called me, saying she couldn't reach you all day. She was worried about your safety, so she asked me to check up on you."

"What, how could that happen?" Ye Shikai was shocked after hearing this. Su Qingyu had been calling him all day? How could it be possible? He had no idea at all. What was going on?

"Where is she now?"

"Don't you know? I've come...home. Right now, Qingyu is at my place attending the banquet." Ji Qian continued.

"I truly didn't know." Ye Shikai felt as if he was out of touch with the world, knowing nothing. Ji Qian returned home? When did that happen?

"Hold on, I'll be there right away." Ye Shikai immediately hung up and found Su Qingyu's phone number in his contacts.

"Call blocked? What's going on?" Ye Shikai felt a chill in his heart. Who did this? It didn't matter; he should go first and deal with it later. Ye Shikai hurriedly got into his car and drove straight to the Ji family.

"Halt." To his surprise, as soon as he reached the entrance, both he and his car were stopped by security.

"This is the Ji family estate, and there's important business inside. Those not involved, please clear the way."

"I'm not an outsider." Ye Shikai looked anxious, "I know your Miss."

"Still, it's not possible. The Family Head is hosting a banquet, and an invitation is required to enter." No matter what, the four security guards wouldn't let Ye Shikai in, almost causing him to start a fight. But if he actually caused a scene, it would be embarrassing in front of the Yanjing elite gathered here—he didn't want to create a scandal.

Ye Shikai quickly dialed Ji Qian's number, hoping to get her to come out and fetch him.

"Pick up, please pick up," Ye Shikai was very anxious, but what he feared most happened—the call couldn't get through, making the situation even more awkward.

"Extraneous individuals, please make way; there are cars behind you." A security guard mockingly said.

"Damn it." Having no choice, Ye Shikai parked his car by the roadside. The banquet inside was probably already underway, or else Ji Qian wouldn't be ignoring the call. This was terrible—how long would he have to wait outside?

"Luckily, I still have Plan B." Ye Shikai activated his Inner Strength, retrieving the Netherworld King's Helmet from his Storage Ring.

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