Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 343 - 326 Father and Son Reunion

Qin Sheng’s brow furrowed slightly.

The others nearby also quieted down.

Did Qin Qing want to keep a Fruit of Life for himself?

That Fruit of Life is no ordinary thing...

"My sister was born with Fire Disease, and no other method can treat it. Moreover, her condition has become very serious. If we don’t remove the Fire Disease, she might have an accident at any moment..." Qin Qing looked earnestly at Qin Sheng.

Qin Sheng fell silent, as if contemplating; then he slowly said, "All right, first, give me the other two Fruits of Life."

"I have another request!" Qin Qing added.

Qin Sheng’s brow wrinkled further: "Say it."

"I want His Majesty to release my father!" Qin Qing said.

Mentioning his father caused Qin Qing’s throat to tremble involuntarily.

"Your father, Qin Yi... Very well!" Qin Sheng nodded and immediately waved his hand, "Bring Qin Yi here!"

"Your Majesty, can my father be pardoned from his crimes unconditionally now? According to our previous agreement... it was so," Qin Qing pressed.

In front of so many people, Qin Qing wanted Qin Sheng to affirm it personally, fearing that Qin Sheng might go back on his word.

With so many witnesses, Qin Sheng, as the monarch, would probably not do something as shameful as to contradict himself.

"Currently, all signs should be able to prove that your father is innocent," Qin Sheng stated.

"Should be able to prove?" Hearing this, Qin Qing’s expression shifted subtly.

"Your Majesty, for the merit of obtaining the Fruits of Life for you, you should pardon my father unconditionally, right?" Qin Qing pressed again.

"Qin Qing!" At that moment, Qin De called out in a stern voice: "How our Father Emperor conducts affairs, he naturally has his own judgments; you need only wait patiently."

Qin Qing glanced at Qin De and nodded.

Now, without any other option, all he could do was wait patiently.

"Very well! Third Prince!"

What followed was patient waiting.

"Father..."

Qin Qing took a deep breath, recalling moments spent with his father.

His father taught him martial arts, cultivation, and the principles of being a person...

"Father, your son has come to Luochuan to find you!"

"You probably cannot imagine that your son now possesses strength comparable to the late stage of the Golden Core Realm!"

"You once said that you hoped your son would one day become a Martial Dao Master. Now, at only seventeen, your son possesses the power of a Martial Dao Master..."

Emotion surged within Qin Qing’s heart.

...

Underground Furnace.

Like any other day, Qin Yi repeated the monotonous tasks, day after day.

Darkness reigned without the light of day.

The desperation in his heart deepened.

Looking at the fiery magma in front of him, he became increasingly listless.

Just yesterday, he had witnessed another person jump from where he stood, straight into the magma below without so much as a splash, instantly absorbed by the molten rock.

Qin Yi didn’t know when he might jump down there himself.

The only thing sustaining him now was the thought of his son and daughter.

Thinking of his two children, a light finally flickered in Qin Yi’s despairing and dim eyes.

"I wonder how Qing’er and Shuang’er are doing now?"

"In these years, the two siblings have been at the Qin Residence. I wonder how they’ve been getting on, if the people of the Qin Residence have taken good care of them..." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Qing’er must be all grown up now, right?"

Qin Yi sighed deeply.

Just then, two people approached towards Qin Yi.

"Qin Yi!"

One of them called out.

Qin Yi turned around.

"Change into these clothes and come with us!"

The other person placed a basket in front of Qin Yi, containing a set of clothes.

"This..." Qin Yi was confused, not understanding what was happening.

"Hurry up and change your clothes, and come with us!" the other person urged impatiently.

Qin Yi didn’t ask any further questions, quickly changed into the clothes, and followed the two men forward, soon leaving the Underground Furnace.

Upon stepping out of the Underground Furnace, the first rays of sunlight hit Qin Yi’s face.

At that moment, Qin Yi found he could not open his eyes.

Having been in the Underground Furnace for years, he had grown accustomed to its dimness and gloom.

The sudden exposure to sunlight seemed blindingly intense.

It made him tear up instantly...

But then, a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

"The feeling of seeing the sun again, this must be the perfect embodiment of that moment."

Qin Yi took a deep breath, savoring the fresh air; at that moment, each breath of air seemed extravagantly luxurious and precious to him.

"Hurry up and move!"

The impatient voice of the person beside him jolted Qin Yi from his almost dreamlike state.

Qin Yi still didn’t understand what was happening.

Why was he able to leave the Underground Furnace?

Where were these two men taking him?

But seeing their indifferent demeanor, Qin Yi naturally didn’t ask any questions.

It could be fortune or calamity, but calamity can’t be avoided if it’s meant to come!

Qin Yi continued to follow the two men forward, passing through the rear mountains, multiple gates, along the main road of the imperial city, until they arrived at the Great Qian Martial Arts Ground.

At the Great Qian Martial Arts Ground, the crowd was thick as a forest.

And at this moment, within the crowd.

Qin Qing was craning his neck in anticipation.

"Qin Qing, your father has arrived!" Qin Sheng said with a smile.

Following Qin Sheng’s direction, Qin Qing saw that familiar face!

"Father!"

A tremor went through Qin Qing’s heart.

Seeing his father’s pale face, a wave of sorrow welled up inside him.

And just at that moment, Qin Yi’s gaze also fell on Qin Qing, father and son locking eyes.

"Dad!"

Qin Qing rushed over.

Qin Yi didn’t yet understand what had happened, why his son, Qin Qing, would be there.

But in that moment, his heart was filled with joy; he saw his own son.

Over the past few years, the greatest reason he had to keep on living was his son and daughter.

And now, he finally saw his son.

Qin Yi stretched out his arms, embracing Qin Qing tightly.

Father and son held each other with emotive expressions...

"Father!"

"Qing’er..."

Tears were glistening in both of their eyes.

After a long while, Qin Yi released his arms, looking at Qin Qing with relief: "My son, you’ve grown up."

"Yes, Father. Your son has grown up," Qin Qing said, a sourness in his nose, but a smile on his face.

"Child, these past few years have been hard on you and your sister," Qin Yi added.

"Not hard at all, Dad. Not hard..."

Qin Yi said it wasn’t hard, but how hard it truly was, only the two siblings relying on each other knew.

How could the children without their parents not suffer?

"Brother Qin." At this time, Bai Qiuhe walked over, smiling at Qin Yi.

Qin Yi looked at Bai Qiuhe with confusion.

"Father, this is my master, Elder Bai Qiuhe from the Great Qian Martial Institute," Qin Qing explained.

"An Elder from the Great Qian Martial Institute?" Qin Yi was even more puzzled.

"Qing’er, are you now a disciple of the Great Qian Martial Institute?"

Before Qin Qing could answer, Bai Qiuhe nodded and spoke first: "That’s right. Qin Qing is not just simply a disciple of the Great Qian Martial Institute. Last year, at the end-of-the-year assessment competition of the disciples from the Martial Institute, Qin Qing took the first place. He is now the number one disciple of the Great Qian Martial Institute."

"What?"

Qin Yi was even more surprised.

Not just a disciple of the Great Qian Martial Institute, but the top disciple?

How old was his own son now? And he had become the top disciple of the Great Qian Martial Institute?

"Yes, Father! Your son has not brought disgrace upon you!" Qin Qing nodded.

"No... How could you ever bring shame on your father?" Qin Yi’s face beamed with a proud smile: "My Qing’er, you will always be your father’s pride!"

"Cough, cough!"

Just then, Qin Sheng coughed twice from the side.

"Father. This is the Emperor!" Qin Qing then remembered that Emperor Qin Sheng was still standing there.

Upon hearing that it was the Emperor, Qin Yi’s expression changed dramatically, and he hurriedly went to pay his respects.

But he was indeed stopped by Qin Sheng.

"Qin Yi, there is no need for formalities. You have raised a good son, and it is because of your son, Qin Qing, that you are able to come out this time," Qin Sheng said.

"Qin Qing has won the title of the top hunter in this spring’s hunt, helping His Majesty to pluck the Fruit of Life from Tianjue Forest. Therefore, the Emperor has agreed to pardon you unconditionally," Bai Qiuhe said with a smile.

"I see now..."

Qin Yi roughly understood what was going on.

So, he was able to walk out of the Underground Furnace because of his own son.

His son had truly grown up...

Qin Yi felt an even greater sense of relief in his heart, but at the same time, a surge of loss washed over him.

He had not been able to accompany his son during these years of growth, and this sense of absence made him feel somewhat hollow and self-reproachful...

But fortunately, everything seemed to be going well.

"Qin Qing, now... your father has come out. You can give me the Fruit of Life," Qin Sheng said with a smile.

Qin Qing nodded, took out two Fruits of Life from the Spirit Ring.

After that, he handed the Fruit of Life to Qin Sheng.

Qin Sheng took the Fruit of Life, his hands trembling uncontrollably until he had the Fruit of Life in hand; only then did his excitement and tension lessen slightly.

Then he put the Fruit of Life into the Spirit Ring.

"Qin Qing... how about you give me the third Fruit of Life as well?" Qin Sheng suddenly spoke again.

"Hm?" Qin Qing frowned slightly. Wasn’t it agreed upon just now to keep one Fruit of Life for his sister’s treatment?

"Your Majesty, wasn’t this Fruit of Life reserved for my sister’s treatment?" Qin Qing asked.

"That’s right! It was promised to you. But... you can hand it over to me first, let everyone witness the three Fruits of Life together. I will return it to you afterward," Qin Sheng said with a smile.

Qin Qing’s brows furrowed slightly.

Qin Sheng’s face bore an amiable smile, but just now, Qin Qing clearly saw a fleeting shadow of malice in his eyes.

This Qin Sheng must be harboring ill intentions!

"Your Majesty, there is no need," Qin Qing said.

Hearing Qin Qing’s response, the smile on Qin Sheng’s face instantly vanished, and the warm expression turned into a face full of coldness.

"Hmph!"

He gave a heavy snort and waved his hand: "Impudent Qin Qing, colluding with the evildoers of Great Qian, plotting to break jail. Guards, capture this traitor for me!"