At Phoenix Cry Palace, the Ji Family Holy Lord arrived in person, with Ning Chen following close behind. Yun Ji looked at the two and ordered tea to be served.
"His Highness King Qi has entered seclusion. It seems I truly came at an unfortunate time," Ji Yuechu said.
"His Highness gained some insight in cultivation, which was why she temporarily decided to enter seclusion," Yun Ji explained softly.
"Young Master Ning did mention it to me before. I simply did not expect King Qi to have entered seclusion. What a pity," Ji Yuechu said, regret showing on his face.
Seated opposite him, Ning Chen lifted his tea and took a light sip without saying anything. The excuse was hardly brilliant, but it was enough. At the very least, with him sitting here, the Ji Family Holy Lord would not dare act rashly.
"Did King Qi say when she would emerge from seclusion?" Ji Yuechu asked gravely.
"At the soonest, over a month. At the latest, perhaps half a year to a year," Yun Ji replied.
Ji Yuechu frowned. His gaze swept over the young man opposite him, who had remained silent throughout, and he had no choice but to dismiss the fleeting thought in his heart.
Though he was unwilling to admit it, this young man of the same generation as his daughter already possessed the strength to contend against old fellows like them.
He was unwilling to make an enemy of such a person lightly.
"Young Master Ning, please reconsider the matter I mentioned before. The Ji Family will certainly remember this favor," Ji Yuechu brought it up again.
"Holy Lord, I understand your feelings as a father wishing to save his daughter. However, if the Ji Family does not use those hidden forces, then even if I