Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy-Chapter 261 - 262 The Tomb-Robbing Taoist and the Vicious Dog (4/5)

Murong Ziqi was dead?

The Sword Attendants all gasped in surprise. In their eyes, Murong Ziqi had been outstanding among the younger generation.

"Who killed him?" The Sword Emperor's expression, however, hardly changed. His gaze remained indifferent.

Murong Ziqi? Perhaps he himself thought that I had been very good to him. In reality, that was not so. Just like a person raising a pig, taking good care of it certainly serves a purpose. My kindness to him was merely a whim. He's dead, and that's that. The Sword Emperor would not grieve for him. He considered it no more than the death of a pet.

"Even so, who was it? After all, when you strike a dog, you must consider its master," the Sword Emperor asked evenly.

In the Sword Emperor's opinion, there were perhaps a dozen people within Dragon Country capable of killing Murong Ziqi. But Murong Ziqi was his disciple—who would have the audacity?

"Wu Tian," the man in black uttered.

The Sword Attendants were all shocked, but the Sword Emperor remained expressionless, seeming to dismiss Wu Tian from his mind. "I am seeking the Three Swords of Kong Zhou to prepare for my battle with the Sword Saint of Fusang. That battle matters more than anything else. As for Wu Tian? Leave him to the Cui family of Boling."

The Sword Emperor clearly remembered that among the Five Surnames and Seven Families, some had aligned with him. In the Land of the South, the Cui family of Boling was one of them.

Speaking of the Cui family of Boling, those familiar with *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* would certainly know its origin. The novel features Cui Zhouping of Boling. In the brilliant passage describing Liu Xuande's Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage, Liu Bei stumbles upon Cui Zhouping. Later, when Sima Hui recommends wise men to Uncle Liu, he mentions only Zhuge Liang's four most learned friends: Cui Zhouping of Boling, Shi Guangyuan of Yingchuan, Meng Gongwei of Runan, and Xu Shu, also known as Xu Yuanzhi.

As for the Cui family of Qinghe and the Cui family of Boling, some said they were related, while others said they were not. Regardless, their relationship was not a good one.

"Yes," the man in black and the Sword Attendants responded with a nod.

「Meanwhile...」

The Cui family of Boling had already moved to Yang City. However, their businesses involved cooperation with the military, so they didn't have many conflicts with the Qin Corporation.

The elder of this generation's Cui family of Boling was named Cui Tan.

"Dad, a Sword Attendant of the Sword Emperor just called the house," Cui Yao said, hurrying into the factory to find Cui Tan.

Cui Tan was startled. Ever since the Cui family of Boling had secretly pledged their allegiance, the Sword Emperor had seldom contacted them. The fact that the Sword Emperor had taken the initiative to contact them now thrilled Cui Tan.

By serving the Sword Emperor, I can later recommend Mei and Ju to be Sword Attendants by his side. Our Boling Cui family's status could then be elevated even higher.

The attendants serving by the Sword Emperor's side were known as Sword Attendants, and they were unlike ordinary servants. When out in the world, Sword Attendants acted as representatives of the Sword Emperor.

Cui Tan thought of his two granddaughters. If they could win the Sword Emperor's favor and become Sword Attendants, it would be much easier for the Cui family of Boling to surpass the Cui family of Qinghe. As for his granddaughters' opinions? He had not inquired. He simply believed that one must heed their parents' commands and the matchmaker's words. Serving as a Sword Attendant by the Sword Emperor's side was a great fortune, and he trusted his granddaughters would not fail to understand what was most important.

"Yes, yes, yes," Cui Yao, as their father, was also pleased with the prospect. "We must devote ourselves to completing the task entrusted by the Sword Emperor, so we can then rightfully discuss this matter with him."

Cui Tan nodded and asked what task the Sword Emperor wanted them to undertake.

Cui Yao replied, "To kill a man—Wu Tian!"

Cui Tan was shocked. After all, Wu Tian's reputation in Yang City was now at its absolute peak. One could say Yang City already belonged to Wu Tian.

"Father, this will be difficult," Cui Yao said.

"No. No matter how difficult, we must kill him," Cui Tan clenched his fists and declared. "Everyone says our Boling Cui family is inferior to the Qinghe Cui family. This is our chance. The Sword Emperor has given us an opportunity, and we must succeed in one strike. Go and gather all the martial artists of our family."

"Yes." Cui Yao nodded and went to summon all the martial artists of the Boling Cui family to return immediately.

「On this day...」

Every major and minor family and company in Yang City sent gifts to Wu Tian. They had all tacitly acknowledged his words.

In the Land of the South, Wu Tian was revered!

Qin Yuhan was overjoyed, as this meant her Qin Corporation would certainly have more room to grow. Murong Yezi was also very happy. Every mother hopes her child will become a dragon, and in her heart, her son already was one.

But the little one wasn't so happy.

When Qin Yuhan invited her to an amusement park, she wasn't interested. "Those are places for little kids," she called out. "How could I possibly go there?"

Wu Tian, Qin Yuhan, and Murong Yezi were speechless.

"I'm so powerful. Do you really think an ordinary kid could be as powerful as me?" the little one huffed, holding up a large jar.

Wu Tian, Murong Yezi, and Qin Yuhan found that she did seem to have a point. They were left speechless.

"Then where do you want to play?" Wu Tian asked as he sat on the sofa and lifted the little one onto his lap.

The little one was outstanding, but Wu Tian still hoped she could have the simple happiness of a child, not this gloomy mood.

"I want to go to a powerful place where many people can compete with me. Of course, they would all lose to me in the end," the little one pouted. "If I always lost, that would be really boring too."

Wu Tian nodded. "You're talking about another world, right? I happen to know a bit about that."

Is there really another world? The little one's eyes lit up instantly. She thought of ice cream and chocolate from other worlds and wondered if they were just as delicious.

Murong Yezi and Qin Yuhan figured Wu Tian must be telling a story, so they went off to chat on their own. The little one, however, believed him completely.

Wu Tian thought for a moment and said, "Your dad has traveled through All Heavens and back. I've met quite a few interesting people. For example, I encountered a fat Taoist who did nothing proper and only dug up people's graves. I also met a dog that did nothing proper, barking every day about taking people as its pets. There were other interesting beings too, like a rat that looked ordinary but could talk and even swallow gods whole, and more..."

As Wu Tian spoke of his experiences, the little one was immediately engrossed. That's the kind of world I need! I could hang that Taoist up to dry! And that dog... I wonder if it could be made into dog meat buns. That rat... The little one paused. She was afraid of rats.

Wu Tian continued, "As long as you keep up your cultivation, all sorts of strange and peculiar beings will appear."

The little one nodded happily, but then she remembered something. "Will Mom come with us too?"

She liked the idea of a thrilling world, but if it meant being separated from her family, then she wouldn't go. She chose her family.

"Don't worry, your mom will come," Wu Tian smiled slightly.

He certainly hadn't forgotten about Qin Yuhan's Physique. Soon, he would help her defy fate!

Who dares to call her useless? If I say she isn't, then she isn't!