Yang Ji Returns, the State of the Northwest

Just as Lei Dong inwardly thought it was over, Zi Yan's punch did not fall for a long time.

When Lei Dong opened his eyes, he discovered that Lei Qi had appeared between them at some point and blocked Zi Yan's final punch.

"Why are you stopping me?" Zi Yan asked unhappily.

They had fought for so long, and she had gotten hurt too, all right?!

She had finally gotten the chance to land a blow on this brat, only for Lei Qi to stop her.

"A spar should end at the right point. Why knock him unconscious?" Lei Qi said.

"Hmph~"

Zi Yan was deeply dissatisfied. She then looked at Lei Dong and asked, "Do you admit defeat?"

"I... I admit it."

Lei Dong could accept a loss. He knew very well that without Lei Qi, that final punch would most likely have seriously injured him. Looking at Zi Yan, he added, "After I train twice as hard, I'll fight you again!"

"Sure."

Zi Yan did not refuse, but after thinking of something, she looked at Lei Qi and said, "The next time I beat him up, you're not allowed to stop me."

Zi Yan felt that unless she beat him flat, he definitely would not be convinced.

After all, her position as the big sister of Canaan Academy had been fought for.

"Patriarch, what do you think?" Great Elder Lei Jin asked as he looked at Lei Ying.

Naturally, they had noticed Lei Dong and Zi Yan's spar the moment it began.

If ordinary clan members were fighting, they would not have paid attention.

But they also wanted to see how much Lei Dong had improved!

Lei Dong had indeed improved considerably, but he was clearly nowhere near Lei Qi. He could not even defeat one of Lei Qi's child brides who accompanied him in training every day!!

"Our Thunder Clan has indeed produced an extraordinary genius," Lei Ying said.

Whether it was his eye for talent or his cultivation aptitude, Lei Qi was absolutely exceptional!

"And what about the matter Lei Qi mentioned before?" Lei Jin asked again.

Lei Jin was naturally referring to the residence Lei Qi had said could increase cultivation speed. Although they did not know what sort of luck Lei Qi had stumbled upon, Lei Ying and Lei Jin were clear on one thing: if they did this, the younger generation's geniuses would certainly look to Lei Qi as their leader.

Moreover, quite a few Thunder Clan elders would likely approve as well.

"I think it's still a little too early. After all, Lei Qi isn't even twenty yet. If we appoint him as the young patriarch now..." Lei Ying was still somewhat hesitant.

It was a little too fast.

"Let's watch a while longer." After pausing, Lei Ying added, "Arrange for more than ten people from the outside world with outstanding talent and high bloodline grades to enter the inner realm. Those willing to stay and cultivate with Lei Qi may do so. If they are unwilling, then forget it."

"Yes."

Since Lei Ying had said so, Lei Jin naturally could not say anything further.

He knew that Lei Ying was not reluctant to delegate power. He was only hesitating because his indecisiveness had flared up again.

He feared that giving Lei Qi authority now might not be a good thing, and he also worried that Lei Qi might lose himself. After all, he was simply too young.

That night.

Just as Lei Qi was preparing to rest, a maid entered and reported, "Young Master Lei Qi, Yang Ji, the former commander of the Thunder Legion, has arrived."

"Have him wait for me in the outer residence's reception hall."

After giving the order, Lei Qi struggled free from the Queen's snowy bosom, draped himself in a robe, and walked out.

A moment later, in the outer residence's reception hall.

"Young Master Lei Qi." Upon seeing Lei Qi arrive, Yang Ji bowed in greeting.

"Tell me about the situation in that small country on the Northwestern Continent," Lei Qi said directly after taking a seat.

"Young Master, when we arrived in the Jia Ma Empire, we learned that a clan surnamed Xiao in one of its cities had been destroyed by the Jia Ma Empire's imperial family. After that, the imperial family launched a full-scale manhunt, but he managed to escape. The Jia Ma imperial family also ordered the complete extermination of the Xiao Clan. However, a force called the Mittel Family protected some of the Xiao Clan's remaining members." Yang Ji gave a rough account of the Jia Ma Empire's recent situation.

Lei Qi fell silent for a moment. The report was not very comprehensive, but he understood that Yang Ji could not explain everything in a short time, so he asked, "So the Xiao Yan who was once famous in the imperial capital had his clan destroyed after his trip to the Cloud Sect?"

"That's right." Yang Ji nodded.

"Then Xiao Yan did not suspect the Cloud Sect?" Lei Qi asked again.

"At first, he did suspect the Cloud Sect. However, a Dou Huang from the Mittel Family seemed to know the inside story and stopped him. Then Xiao Yan caused a huge disturbance in the Jia Ma imperial family. In the end, that soul body intervened and rescued him. Oh, and Young Master, the Jia Ma imperial family seems to be colluding with the Hall of Souls," Yang Ji continued.

"Interesting." Lei Qi was not surprised to hear this.

After all, the Jia Ma Empire's peak Dou Huangs were Yun Shan and Jia Xingtian.

With his help, Yun Shan definitely would not join forces with the Hall of Souls. After all, who would be willing to be controlled by others?

And after sensing Yun Shan's breakthrough to Dou Zong, Jia Xingtian had probably become rather uneasy.

Under such circumstances, as long as a Hall of Souls Protector crooked a finger at him, he certainly would not refuse. After all, he needed to provide the Jia Ma Empire's imperial family with a guarantee of safety.

"Young Master, there is one more matter," Yang Ji said.

"What is it?"

"Zhang Yi asked me to tell you that the woman named Yun Yun gave birth to a son." Yang Ji hesitated before speaking.

"Mm."

Lei Qi merely responded. He had naturally known about this long ago.

After all, the moment his descendant was born, he had received ample rewards.

"Did you bring the Sea Heart Flame?" Lei Qi did not continue dwelling on those matters.

Although the Jia Ma Empire was in turmoil, with Yun Shan in the Cloud Sect, Jia Xingtian certainly would not dare act rashly. Moreover, Zhang Yi had remained there, so he had nothing to worry about.

At present, the more pressing matter seemed to be producing more descendants. Before that, however, he had to make sure his body would not have any more problems.

"I brought it." Yang Ji took out the container holding the Sea Heart Flame and handed it to Lei Qi.

"Very good. You've done well. You've worked hard during this time too. Go and rest." Lei Qi gave another instruction.

"It is not hard to serve Young Master Lei Qi. Whatever orders you have, Yang Ji will answer your call at any time." Only after flattering Lei Qi did Yang Ji leave.

As he departed, Yang Ji felt somewhat emotional, for he had suddenly discovered that the Dou Qi energy in Lei Qi's residence was exceptionally pure!

Perhaps it was some treasure of the Thunder Clan?

This proved that he and Zhang Yi had made the right bet. By following Lei Qi, they would surely rise through the ranks in the future. Perhaps they might even become Thunder Clan elders.

That would undoubtedly bring glory to their family!