Chapter 290

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Chapter 290: Controlling Life and Death

Shaking his head, Chu Jiang temporarily didn’t think too much and focused on living in the present.

"By the way, your sword…" Chu Jiang looked around and didn’t know where Jing Ruoxue had put the sword.

Jing Ruoxue waved her hand and took out the sword. "In the chapter of ‘Chu Ci Nine Songs’ called ‘Young Fate Giver,’ there is a description: ‘Kong Gai, the emerald flag, soaring to the nine heavens, touching the passing comet. Raising the long sword, embracing the young Yi, being uniquely suitable to govern the people.’"

"In fact, this is a true description of our Jing family ancestors. This sword of mine is an ancestral heirloom. It is a special zero-level sealed object."

"This is a sword related to the concept of "space". Although it doesn’t have a blade, it can break through almost any space, including the Ghost Domain."

"Of course, as a Zero-level seal, it also has obvious side effects. After the holder uses it, they may get lost, to an extremely exaggerated degree."

"For example, you’re right in front of me, but no matter how I walk, I can’t get closer to you. I might even end up getting farther and farther away from you."

"So, after breaking through the Ghost Domain of the Ghost Bride earlier, I held you tightly. Because I was afraid that the side effects might suddenly appear, and I might suddenly fall behind and run back into the Ghost Domain."

"Moreover, the more times it is used in a short period of time, the higher the likelihood of getting lost. After three times, it’s almost a hundred percent chance of getting lost."

Chu Jiang suddenly realized, "I see, does the Chu family have any ancestral Zero-level seals?"

"Well…" Jing Ruoxue recalled for a moment, "in terms of family heritage, they should have some. But the Chu’s Jiang lineage rarely uses things like this, unlike this sword, which has almost become a symbol of the Chu Mei lineage."

Chu Jiang became interested again after hearing this, "Are the fully equipped Chu’s Jiang really strong? How do they control life and death, and longevity?"

"They are very powerful, at least stronger than Chu Mei. In theory, the Great Lord of Fate is even stronger than the Young Fate Giver."

This answer was another surprise for Chu Jiang. He thought the difference between these two ghosts wouldn’t be too big.

"I’m not sure how awakened you are right now, but a complete Chu’s Jiang can really control life and death."

"It’s not just about instantly killing someone, Chu’s Jiang can even make a dead person come back to life," Jing Ruoxue said with a serious expression.

"What?!" Chu Jiang could hardly believe what he just heard. Bringing back the dead, what an incredibly powerful ability, it even goes against the laws of nature.

"Don’t be too surprised. If certain S-class ghosts can even turn back time, then resurrecting the dead doesn’t seem so unbelievable, does it?"

"In the chapter ‘Great Fate Giver’ in the book ‘Chu Ci Nine Songs,’ there’s a line that says, ‘Many lives exist in the Nine Provinces, but my fate lies within me.’ It means the Great Fate Giver has the power to control the lives and deaths of people."

Chu Jiang immediately asked, "Are there any limitations? There must be some limitations, otherwise our Chu family ancestors would keep resurrecting their previously deceased Ghost Masters and become invincible, wouldn’t they?"

Jing Ruoxue nodded, "There are certainly limitations. From what I know, people who have been dead for too long cannot be brought back to life. As for how long exactly, I’m not quite sure, but at least within a few days should be fine."

"Also, the person being resurrected must still have their body and soul intact. If one of them is missing, or if both are gone, then it won’t be successful."

"In the end, the body must be a healthy body, at least having the conditions for survival."

"If someone dies from a serious illness, even if they temporarily come back to life, they will soon die again. Unless the Great Fate Giver keeps helping them prolong their life, once their supernatural power is exhausted, it is the time of the second death."

Chu Jiang thought for a moment, "After a person dies, where does their soul go?"

"I don’t know, but I do know that within the first seven days of a person’s death, the Great Fate Giver can summon the soul of the deceased back. After seven days, it seems to no longer be possible. If the underworld really exists, then the souls of those who have died might go to the Yama Palace."

"So, you’re saying the time limit for resurrection is seven days?" Chu Jiang asked again.

This time, Jing Ruoxue still couldn’t give a definite answer and said, "In normal situations, it seems to be like that, but according to the family records, the power of Chu’s Jiang seems to be capable of more than that."

"There is a strange case recorded in the documents. In a certain year, the generation of Chu’s Jiang revived someone who had died hundreds of years ago. We cannot fully understand how he did it."

"So, you will have to figure it out step by step on your own."

"Well…" At first, Chu Jiang thought that having so many restrictions was normal, but Jing Ruoxue immediately told him that sometimes limitations are meant to be broken.

Now, even Chu Jiang didn’t know what he would achieve in the future.

……

After the two finished their conversation, Chu Jiang looked at Jing Ruoxue and said, "Let’s forget about the marriage proposal. I don’t plan to get married for now."

"Even if I do get married in the future, I won’t see my marriage as a bargaining chip."

Jing Ruoxue didn’t seem disappointed at all. She nodded and said, "That’s normal. It should be a mutual decision."

Then Chu Jiang continued, "As for what you mentioned, the alliance between the Chu family and the Jing family, I can only say that I can represent myself to cooperate with your Jing family."

"But as for representing the Chu family, I don’t even know why my biological parents abandoned me. You surely don’t want the Chu family to reappear in the future and declare the cooperation between the two families invalid, right?"

"Um…" Jing Ruoxue hesitated for a moment, "Although the other members of the Chu family have disappeared, since Chu’s Jiang is attached to you and has awakened, according to tradition, you are the spokesperson of the Chu family, the current Chu family head."

"You could even say that even if the other members of the Chu family were still around, they would have to obey your orders."

Chu Jiang shook his head slightly, "Isn’t the strength of Chu’s Jiang what your family, the Jing family, values the most? If that’s the case, why are you so fixated on the title of Chu’s Jiang lineage?"

Jing Ruoxue hesitated for a moment, "Okay, I will discuss it with my family. They shouldn’t oppose it. For now, we will cooperate under the name of the Jing family."

Chu Jiang nodded, "Where do you want to go next? Do you need me to take you home?"

"No," Jing Ruoxue lifted her head slightly, looking into Chu Jiang’s eyes, "I want to continue being by your side."

Chu Jiang raised an eyebrow, "Give me a good reason?"

"I want to learn from you. I am still too naive at the moment. My family takes good care of me, but as a result, I lack maturity and independence."

"By being by your side, I feel I can become an independent leader of the Jing family earlier."

Chu Jiang pondered for a moment, "Alright then, come work at my company. I need extra help anyway. But let’s make it clear, I won’t necessarily take you with me for everything."

Jing Ruoxue naturally agreed.