Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy-Chapter 161 Cao Cao’s Heaven-Defying Sword

Upon arriving at Liuli Factory, the bustle of commerce from the shops lining the streets could be heard from afar.

"Everything is available here. Besides common items, there are Shuimu University diplomas, women, hackers, and more," Lin Zhan explained respectfully as he walked alongside Wu Tian. "Someone once committed murder and came here to buy an acquittal, and they actually got it. You could say Liuli Factory is the most remarkable place in Longjing."

"Do the officials permit such a place to exist?" Wu Tian asked, his brow slightly furrowed.

Since the founding of Dragon Country, its leaders have always been chosen based on talent and merit. It’s safe to say none of them have been incompetent. How could such figures tolerate the existence of this place? He didn’t believe for a second that Liuli Factory was without powerful backing.

"The Seven Saints of Dragon Country are also behind Liuli Factory," Lin Zhan said with a grave expression. "They are willing to act unconditionally for the head of state, but not without conditions of their own. As long as they don’t cause any major incidents, the officials turn a blind eye."

Wu Tian nodded. However, he knew that an entity like the Seven Saints of Dragon Country would inevitably have to be eradicated someday. Small evils will gradually grow into great evils, and minor selfish desires will ultimately become major ones.

"Besides, things like acquittals are all handled in secret. On the surface, no such shops exist," Lin Zhan said, leading the way until they finally arrived before a storefront.

Ancient Artifacts Shop.

It was a simple, plain-looking shop, truly unremarkable from the outside.

"Don’t be fooled by this shop’s simple appearance," Lin Zhan said gravely. "It’s the only one in all of Liuli Factory that sells certain antiquities. Things like Luoyang Shovels, Paratrooper Knives, Engineer Shovels, black donkey hooves... this is the only place in all of Longjing that sells them. Mr. Wu Tian, do you understand what this implies?"

The little one shook her head, indicating that this little cutie didn’t understand.

But Wu Tian understood. Even now, Tomb Raiding was an activity that attracted many people, yet this was the only shop in the entirety of Longjing that sold Luoyang Shovels, Paratrooper Knives, Engineer Shovels, and black donkey hooves. This meant the owner of this little shop was no simple character. No one else dared to compete for his business.

Wu Tian, Lin Zhan, and the little one walked in and were immediately approached by a servant asking what they wished to purchase.

There were many items on display, such as a chamber pot supposedly used by Yang Guang, a chair by Li Shimin, a pillow from Xiao Meiniang, and a quilt from Yang Guifei. Whether they were real or fake, who knew?

In Wu Tian’s view, the items here were a mix of real and fake. It was like "treasure hunting" online—sifting sand for gold. If you bought a fake, it was due to your own lack of judgment. The shop bore no responsibility.

"Is Mouse Tooth in?" Lin Zhan asked.

"And you are?" the servant asked, slightly taken aback.

He typically handled all the customers himself. The shop belonged to Mouse Tooth, but the man himself rarely came by anymore. In the past, Mouse Tooth and members of old tomb-raiding families frequently went on expeditions, facing countless dangers and brushes with death. He had seen the secret lands of Kunlun and faced the perils of Loulan.

Mouse Tooth was tired now. These days, he preferred to drink tea with old friends and chat about life. He only visited the shop once a year.

"Just tell him it’s about a Tomb Raiding matter," Lin Zhan stated solemnly.

"Right, I understand. Please wait a moment," the servant replied. Hearing the words "Tomb Raiding," he knew this was something beyond his authority. He could sell Tomb Raiding tools, but if the matter concerned Tomb Raiding itself, he had to get the boss.

As Wu Tian and the others waited, the servant brought them tea. Before long, a man came rushing into the shop. He was an old man, perhaps in his seventies or eighties, and he was in such a hurry that his panting revealed teeth that did indeed resemble those of a mouse.

"I heard you were looking for me about something related to Tomb Raiding," Mouse Tooth said gravely. "Servant, go stand outside and don’t let anyone in. I need to speak with them."

"Yes, sir." The servant nodded, retreating outside the shop to stand guard and keep others from entering.

Inside the shop, Mouse Tooth’s gaze fell on Wu Tian at once. Wu Tian’s presence was captivating.

Although Mouse Tooth had no martial prowess, his youthful experiences were anything but simple. He had a brother who was a Mojin Captain, a master of a tomb-raiding lineage, and with him, he had seen living zombies and witnessed many strange phenomena. His eyes, honed by countless trials, could see that Wu Tian was extraordinary.

"Young sir, what business brings you to me? If you’re asking me to go Tomb Raiding again, heh, I’m old. I can’t do it anymore," Mouse Tooth said cautiously, unaware of Wu Tian’s identity.

"Relax. I know you’ve grown old and your heart has grown fearful. You no longer possess the courage you once had," Wu Tian said bluntly, glancing at the old man. "What I want to ask is this: do you remember a King of Soldiers who came here to buy Tomb Raiding tools? He was the cousin of Wu Cheng’en from Shuimu University. Do you recall him?"

Hearing this, Mouse Tooth’s body began to tremble uncontrollably. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"It seems you do," Wu Tian noted, his voice calm. "Speak!"

That single word crashed like thunder, the very atmosphere in the room seeming to shift. Mouse Tooth found it difficult to breathe and was forced to stammer, "I... I remember. Back then, he... he came to buy some tools, and then he showed me something, and I..."

"What was it that could frighten you this badly?" Lin Zhan asked, his curiosity piqued.

Mouse Tooth took a deep breath before finally answering. "It was a sword."

"What sword?" Wu Tian was now curious as well. Given that Mouse Tooth had raided countless tombs, what kind of rare object hadn’t he seen? Why would a mere sword terrify him to this extent?

"The sword... its name was the Heaven-Defying Sword," Mouse Tooth sighed.

"Are you joking?" Lin Zhan said in frustration.

The little one started bouncing on her feet, finally finding an opportunity to chime in. "The Heaven-Defying Sword? As in, ’When the Heaven-Defying Sword appears, who can challenge its edge?’ Is it that one?"

The saying, "Supreme in the Martial Arts World, the treasured Dragon Slayer Saber commands all under heaven, and none dare to disobey. When the Heaven-Defying Sword appears, who can challenge its edge?" was known by almost everyone, thanks to a certain master’s great work. The little one, who already knew far more than her peers, was certainly no exception.

"No." Mouse Tooth shook his head. As he recalled that sword, he enunciated each word carefully, "Cao Cao’s Heaven-Defying Sword."

"What exactly happened?" Wu Tian asked.

"That King of Soldiers said the sword was found in the outer area of a tomb. He asked me to appraise it and identify which strategist from the Three Kingdoms era the tomb belonged to," Mouse Tooth said, his face pale with fear and his teeth chattering. "The sword stayed with me for three days. I studied it for three days. On the first day, my wife died. On the second day, my mother died. On the third day, my son died. On the fourth day, my younger son also died. I had to return the sword to him and tell him that if he wanted to know who the tomb’s owner was, he should find my brother, the Mojin Captain."