Just then, Ji Tianyu spoke another sentence that made the County Magistrate's heart tremble.
"An unknown Qi Refinement Realm cultivator appearing in the County City and almost causing casualties, it would be better if such a thing doesn't happen again in the future."
Although his tone was calm, everyone present could sense the threat conveyed by his words.
As the County Magistrate, it was indeed his responsibility to oversee all uncertain factors that could potentially lead to great disaster, and the appearance of an unknown Qi Refinement Realm cultivator capable of slaughtering the entire county was in a way a dereliction of duty for him.
However, a mere Innate Realm cultivator, how could he compare to the methods of a powerful Qi Refinement Realm cultivator?
In fact, the reason Ji Tianyu said this was not for the County Magistrate, he didn't care about this fellow at all. It was actually a certain, almost subtle warning to Su Qingxian, whose face was extremely pale at this moment, not even daring to look up.
Su Qingxian, no matter how heaven defying her background, was ultimately just a young girl who must have only recently learned of her origin.
For her, hearing and seeing were two completely different things.
No matter how powerful the force behind her claimed to be, could it truly compare to what she had grown up seeing, and what she saw today?
She was already numb with fear, all previous arrogance shattering like a mirror.
Had she not acted against Ji Haotian, Ji Tianyu would have disdained to play such petty tricks with a junior, but since it involved his son and a power he possibly couldn't deal with at the moment, he had to take things seriously.
At the same time, Su Yang also had a grave expression, asking Yan Shen in his mind, "Master, how strong is this Ji Mansion Lord? Can you see through him?"
"I'm afraid this old man cannot use Divine Sense to probe his cultivation in my current state, however, from that strike earlier, this young man must be around the early to middle stages of the Qi Refinement Realm at the very least."
Yan Shen replied with a sigh, his words astonishing Su Yang.
He called Ji Tianyu a young man because he believed that there wasn't anyone older than him in the entire Vast Earth Continent alive right now, after all, he was a former Dharma Manifestation Realm great cultivator, having lived for thousands of years, while the highest cultivation base in the Vast Earth Continent was at most the Spiritual Enlightenment Realm.
At the same time, he felt somewhat regretful.
If only a Qi Refinement Realm or Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator could protect Su Yang for a few decades, then many of troubles currently faced by this unruly disciple of his could be countered.
He was confident he could lead Su Yang to reach the Meridian Cleansing Realm within 3 years and Innate Realm within 10 years. Foundation Establishment Realm was in reach within 50 years, after all, a True Flame Treasure Body was a supreme talent, and if nurtured properly, it would be no weaker than those top-notch Spiritual Roots and other legendary talents.
Yan Shen had practically placed all his hopes on Su Yang, so the faster he rose, the greater the chances of Yan Shen's revival.
He naturally wished for Su Yang to have a smooth path and for him to not die prematurely, burying the prodigy of a generation unjustly.
The County Magistrate immediately broke out in a cold sweat, bowing repeatedly as he led the others from the County Magistrate's Mansion away, even saying that all the damages will be borne by the County Government and that the Ji Mansion need not worry.
This was the prestige of a Qi Refinement Realm cultivator in the Great Jing Dynasty, an expert that could be considered a true powerhouse wherever they went in the dynasty.
There were barely over a thousand such existences known across the 12 Provinces, and their numbers would still not exceed two thousand even if one counted all those that were not well known or hidden forces.
Even those top tier Foundation Establishment Realm powers, like the River Cloud Sect or the Noble Mu Family, would avoid conflicts with Qi Refinement Realm cultivators, and the Imperial Jing Family with the foundation of the Golden Core Realm suppressing the world would still have to look twice.
The terror of such a realm, only those strong ones in power truly understood. All things considered, it was not to be taken lightly, even with the backing of the government.
The other prominent figures of Lingshan County all came forward, saying a few respectful words before being dispersed by Ji Tianyu.
He stood up, watching the Ji Mansion servants taking away Li Tiangang, and only then did he turn to face Ji Haotian.
"Did you see it?"
Hearing this question, Ji Haotian clenched his fist, staring intently at his father's eyes without flinching, "Yes, dad."
"What did you understand?" Ji Haotian pressed.
"Power is the source of everything. If you have power, there is almost nothing in this world that cannot be done."
Ji Haotian said firmly, determination and resolve blazing in his eyes, different yet consistent with his usual demeanor.
"You're right, but too short-sighted."
Ji Tianyu shook his head gently, his eyes flashing with an unspeakable brilliance.
"Not almost, there is nothing in this world that cannot be resolved by power. If there is, that just means you are not strong enough. At a certain height, even the restraints of fate and karma are nothing but toys. If you can one day reach those heights, but still aren't satisfied, you just have to climb higher."
Ji Tianyu did not know if such a realm of existence truly existed, but since his transmigration was possible, the Heaven's Chosen were real, and the system was present, then who knew if such a realm truly existed?
He personally believed there was a high chance it existed.
At these words, Ji Haotian's body shook with both fervor and determination.
He didn't care how much time or effort it would take, just that he had to one day reach the heights mentioned by his father and see the scenery from there.
Since he possessed the so-called Emperor Blood, then he must become an Emperor!
No, I, Ji Haotian, will one day surpass the Emperor Realm!