Aiding My Queen With My System - Chapter 17

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Ji Rui went straight to her father’s palace without any delay.

Although the entire matter was brought up by an untrustworthy Xu Yi, this person was shrewd enough to know their weak spot. The matter of the Purgatory Sea has piqued her interest.

“Father, what do you think about this matter?”

Ji Rui recounted everything that had happened and looked forward to hearing Ji Zheng’s definitive answer.

Whether her father decided to listen to Xu Yi or not, she would not have any objections.

Unexpectedly, Ji Zheng did not answer her. After Ji Rui finished speaking, he put down the teacup in his hand.

“Rui’er has probably already made her own decision. There’s no need for an old man like me to worry.”

“Besides, I’m just an old man living in seclusion now. You’re the true sect master of the Dual Polarity Sect and everything should go according to your orders. It’s no longer suitable for father to lead the way for you.”

Ji Rui took a deep breath.

As expected, her father had guessed her thoughts correctly. The reason why she had kept Xu Yi behind was because she was ready to get him to lead the way to the Purgatory Sea.

However, in the face of the strong opposition from the elders, she could not help but think of letting her father hold the fort, forgetting the fact that she was already the sect master of the Dual Polarity Sect.

This decision was a little headstrong, but Ji Rui was unwilling to keep hesitating, even if she did not have full confidence.

“Father, I will personally lead the team to the Purgatory Sea this time round.”

The look in Ji Rui’s eyes was firm.

“Father agrees, but you have to bring that kid from the Chu family with you. With him around, there is someone to take care of you well.”

Ji Zheng closed his eyes slightly and took another leisurely sip of his drink.

Ji Rui was puzzled. Why did her father insist on her bringing Chu Feng along?

“There are warriors of the Martial Sage realm in the Purgatory Sea. I can hardly take care of myself, I’m afraid I won’t be able to take care of a person without cultivation. Besides, there are also many demonic beasts in the Purgatory Sea.”

Ji Zheng did not answer her. Instead, he shook his head and said, “Just based on this alone, you have underestimated him. In your eyes, Chu Feng is just an ordinary person, but I feel that he has many outstanding aspects.”

Hearing her father praise Chu Feng like this, Ji Rui felt a little upset. Since when did her father think so highly of him?

Seeing that his daughter did not take his words to heart, Ji Zheng could only sigh and say, “Rui’er, I’ve lived for so many years and have never seen someone as special as Chu Feng. I can’t see through his thoughts and I even feel that he’s so unique that he doesn’t fit in the world.”

When people met him, no matter whether they were ordinary people or cultivators, they all behaved themselves properly. Even the other sect masters of the three major sects were very wary of him.

However, Ji Zheng had never seen such reverence in Chu Feng’s eyes.

Even if it was said that youth knows no fear, then after seeing the power of his ability to fill mountains and move seas on the day of their marriage, he should be in awe of him, right?

However, Chu Feng was not.

It was this attitude that made Ji Zheng very interested in him. It could even be said that the two of them were good friends despite their age difference.

Initially, Ji Zheng was still dissatisfied with Chu Feng’s low cultivation level. However, after interacting with him, he became more and more fond of this son-in-law of his!

“After spending some time with that kid from the Chu family, I’ve come to realize how boring my life was.”

Ji Zheng recalled the past month and could not help but laugh.

He was now well-versed in things like mahjong, board games, table tennis and card games, all which he had previously never heard of. For a while, these games also became quite popular in the Dual Polarity Sect.

Chu Feng seemed to have some kind of magical power that attracted the attention of others.

“If this kid had been born a few thousand years earlier, he would definitely be a big shot now. Back then, your mother always said that I either cultivate all day long or get too engrossed in dealing with the affairs of the Dual Polarity Sect. It’s too boring… Rui’er, I don’t want to see you living the same kind of life as me.”

Ji Rui lowered her head and pondered.

Seeing that her expression had softened, Ji Zheng quickly struck while the iron was hot and said, “I heard that you’ve been busy with work recently and have neglected him for some time?”

“Rui’er, you two are newlyweds, but you probably don’t even know what he’s been doing recently.”

“On the day of the wedding, many people praised him for his unparalleled looks. There are always girls in the sect who secretly flirt with him, I’ve seen it several times myself. Are you never worried that he will have a change of heart?”

Ji Rui’s expression changed slightly.

“You are also aware that ordinary people only have a short time to live and their youthful days span only about 10 years. When he grows old, you’ll still remain as beautiful as a flower…”

“A hundred years is just like the snap of a finger for us warriors, but it’s the entire lifetime of an ordinary person.”

Ji Zheng spoke to her in an admonishing tone.

“Father, I know my mistake.”

Ji Rui lowered her head and admitted that she had not paid attention to Chu Feng during this period of time. She also promised that she would treat him better from now on.

“Since you know you’re in the wrong, then bring him along for the mission to the Purgatory Sea. With your capability, I’m not worried that you can’t protect him.”

Ji Rui nodded inwardly. Even if Chu Feng was an ordinary person, the Dual Polarity Sect would still bring him back unscathed!

After this, she would also pretend to be loving in front of her father.

However, she drew the line at being intimate with Chu Feng. After all, she did not like men who would hold her back and she did not know how to get along with Chu Feng.

She hoped that her father would no longer have any suspicion regarding the relationship between the two of them…

The trip to the Purgatory Sea would definitely throw up a lot of time for the two of them to spend together and this was giving Ji Rui a bit of a headache.

At the top of the Dual Polarity mountain peak which was covered with red carpets, a man in a white outfit sat on the ground with a seven-stringed zither in front of him.

A group of Dual Polarity Sect disciples stood in front of him and cheered, “We don’t believe that you can sing better than our little junior sister!”

The man was not annoyed when he heard this but smiled and said, “What’s there not to believe! You’ll immediately be able to experience what I’m capable of. Don’t get so touched that you cry.”

“Hurry up and sing!”

It was a lively scene as the disciples shouted above one another.

His slender fingertips strummed at the zither and the ensuing sound that flowed through his hands like a stream of spring water was music that was moving and seemed to tug at the heartstrings. The noisy scene instantly fell silent.

The melodious singing that complemented the moving music from the zither made everyone feel relaxed immediately.

“This is a simple, little love song.”

“Singing the twists and turns of our hearts.”

“I think I’m very happy when I have your warmth…”

…

“You know, even if the rain turns the whole city upside down, I’ll give you my embrace.”

“Can’t bear to see you turn your back and leave.”

“I write down the sorrow of parting in which seconds feel like years.”

The novel words and melody enchanted everyone. When the entire song was over, everyone spontaneously applauded.

Ji Rui, who was standing not far away without showing her face, was also a little stunned.