Perhaps the honey trap is more effective.

After pondering for a moment, Ji Yuntian's eyes narrowed as he quickly made a decision:

"Since he is Chaner's Subordinate, let her manage him herself."

Currently, Ji Chan'er was the junior he favored most in the clan. If all went as planned, this direct granddaughter of his had a high chance of ascending to the position of Saintess in half a year. Her future was boundless, representing the future of the Family.

If the other party truly was a trusted aide Ji Chan'er relied on, and he, as her grandfather, were to dispose of him recklessly, it would likely cause his granddaughter dissatisfaction or even alienate her from the Family. It would be a completely counterproductive move.

Hearing this, Ji Shijie immediately breathed a sigh of relief and cupped his hands in thanks:

"Thank you for your understanding, Father."

Ji Yuntian nodded slightly and continued:

"About ten thousand years ago, a Grand Elder of the Yin Sha Sect discovered a ruin from the Primordial Era within the Immortal Burial Valley. It seemed to be the place where some Primordial powerhouse had passed away."

"After discovering the ruins, that Grand Elder attempted to explore inside. As a result, he found three strange artifacts at the entrance: a partial game of chess, a statue, and a stone tablet covered in bizarre symbols."

"These three items were clearly tests left specifically by the owner of the ruins. Only those who solved them would be qualified to enter the ruins and obtain the opportunities within."

"That Grand Elder spent a full three months but still failed to solve a single puzzle. In a fit of rage, he decided to rely on his cultivation to force his way into the ruins. Consequently, he triggered some terrifying Restriction within the ruins and returned heavily injured."

Immortal Burial Valley?

Primordial ruins?

Ji Shijie, standing aside, was startled; he had clearly never heard of this before.

In the Xuanmeng Great World, there are three perilous forbidden lands recognized by Cultivators: the Immortal Burial Valley, the Endless Sea Dragon Palace, and the Ghost Cry Ridge.

Each forbidden land is mysterious and unpredictable, filled with crises. Anyone with insufficient cultivation would surely face danger at every step, with only a slim chance of survival upon entering.

As one of the three major forbidden lands, the Immortal Burial Valley is rumored to be a battlefield from the Primordial Era. Its internal rules are chaotic, heavenly secrets are obscured, and it is filled with all sorts of eerie taboos.

Even great Cultivators above the Hedao Realm might fall within if they are not careful. There have even been records of Mahayana Realm experts disappearing inside.

Of course, great risks also represent bountiful opportunities, attracting waves of death-defying Cultivators who swarm there to search for treasures left by their predecessors.

While his thoughts were racing, Ji Yuntian had already turned his gaze toward Fuao Palace and slowly narrated:

"Because that Grand Elder in the Tribulation Crossing Realm was too heavily injured, he passed away not long after returning to the Yin Sha Sect. Before his death, he reported the matter of the Immortal Burial Valley ruins to the Sect."

"In the Primordial Era, Immortals and mortals lived together. Legend has it that in the deepest part of the Immortal Burial Valley, there is an Immortal Cave left by an Immortal. Therefore, this matter immediately caught the attention of the three Demon Sovereigns."

"After deliberation, the three Demon Sovereigns, including our Ji Family Old Ancestor, went to the Immortal Burial Valley together and successfully found that remote ruin."

"Unexpectedly, the Rank of the Restriction outside the ruins was extremely high. Even the three Demon Sovereigns could not break it. In the end, they could only use forceful means to bring back those three tests."

"Later, this partial game of chess fell into the hands of our Ji Clan. The Situ Family obtained that statue, while the Shen Family took that mysterious stone tablet into their possession."

"Now that our Ji Clan's puzzle has been solved, if we can find a way to obtain the items from the other two families, there might truly be hope of obtaining the opportunities within the ruins."

At this point, Ji Yuntian raised an eyebrow, looking thoughtfully at the diamond-shaped object in his hand. Then, he commanded in a deep voice:

"Go and call Chaner here; I have something to instruct her!"

Hearing this, Ji Shijie was first stunned, then respectfully replied:

"Your son obeys."

...At the same time.

Blood Refining Peak.

Just as Qi Yuan was about to see his guest out, Situ Yun seemed to think of something and asked as if casually:

"Brother Qi, I heard that True Disciple Ji once came to Blood Refining Peak specifically to find you. I wonder what your relationship is with her?"

Qi Yuan chuckled and answered calmly:

"To tell you the truth, Fairy Ji and I are Dao Companions. In other words, she is my woman."

"Ah?"

Hearing this, the expression on Situ Yun's face instantly froze.

Wait, what did I just hear?

Ji Chan'er is his woman?!

After a moment of shock, he suddenly realized and looked at Qi Yuan with eyes full of admiration.

Without even thinking, he knew this kid was definitely bragging without even a script!

As expected of a good prospect of the Yin Sha Sect, he was truly unscrupulous and arrogant, actually having the guts to set his sights on Ji Chan'er.

Not only did he shamelessly consider himself Ji Chan'er's Dao Companion, but he also said it so nonchalantly. He really didn't know how to spell the word 'death'!

As a direct daughter of the Ji Clan and one of the four great beauties of the Yin Sha Sect, Ji Chan'er had a noble status and devastating beauty. There were countless admirers, both open and secret, within the Sect.

And this Qi Da was just an Outer Sect Disciple from a laborer background. Having joined the Sect for only two days, he dared to make such a big boast. I really respect you as a man!

If these words were to spread, not to mention whether Ji Chan'er would let him off, those fanatical pursuers alone could swallow someone alive.

He just entered the Yin Sha Sect and already dares to covet Ji Chan'er; I don't even dare to imagine what he'll dare to do in the future... Thinking of this, Situ Yun couldn't help but cough twice and advised earnestly:

"Alright, Brother Qi, I already know you have feelings of adoration for True Disciple Ji, but you must never say such things out loud, or you'll easily bring trouble upon yourself."

The reason he went to such lengths to advise him was not out of kindness, but because the task given to him by his Family was to win the other party over.

If the target he was supposed to win over died, wouldn't it make him, Situ Yun, look incompetent?

Currently, Qi Yuan was his only hope for a comeback, so he couldn't let him be killed over some jealousy... "Uh... alright, thanks for the reminder."

Qi Yuan couldn't be bothered to explain further to this guy. He nodded perfunctorily and said, "If there's nothing else, Brother Situ should head home as soon as possible, lest you lose your way after dark and miss the time for cultivation."

"Alright."

Hearing the intent to see him out, Situ Yun quickly stood up to take his leave, not forgetting to urge:

"Take care, Brother Qi. If anything comes up, you can come to the Inner Sect to find me."

...After leaving Blood Refining Peak, Situ Yun immediately took out a communication talisman from his storage bracelet and reported in a low voice:

"Reporting to Young Miss, your Subordinate has investigated thoroughly. That Qi Da harbors feelings of adoration for Ji Chan'er."

"Because he is infatuated with Ji Chan'er's beauty, he actually claimed in front of me that Ji Chan'er would be his woman sooner or later. It's clear that he is a man of lust."

"To win this person over, perhaps a Honey Trap would be more effective..."

Soon, a sweet and pleasant voice came from the talisman:

"You've done very well. Continue to associate with him in the name of a friend. Once you return to the clan, this seat will reward you handsomely."