Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy-Chapter 375 - 377 Sword Control Technique

The Lord of the Four Seas directly told Dongfang Fengyun that Qin Yuhan was already spoken for, essentially giving him an out.

Dongfang Fengyun’s brows furrowed slightly. So the beauty already has a husband? A wave of displeasure washed over him, but thinking about Qin Yuhan’s special Physique, he said, "It doesn’t matter. Divorce has existed since ancient times. These days, the divorce rate in your surface world is rising day by day. Just have them get divorced. Head of State, you agree, don’t you?"

Upon hearing this, the Head of State became somewhat unhappy. What kind of government official forces people to divorce? Even an emperor couldn’t be so overbearing, could he?

The Lord of the Four Seas sensed that Wu Tian was no simple man. It wasn’t just his strength, which didn’t seem to belong to the Martial Arts World; his power was comparable to the Cultivation systems the Underworld’s Immortal Seekers had painstakingly researched and compiled. Moreover, the Lord of the Four Seas believed Wu Tian’s background was equally extraordinary.

By now, Elder Peng and the others were glaring at Dongfang Fengyun with pure fury.

Dongfang Fengyun was no fool; he understood the gravity of his words. But he had to say them. Control of the Eastern Taizhong Palace was no longer in his family’s hands, and the Dongfang Family desperately needed a genius.

Their branch of the Eastern Taizhong Palace had obtained the remaining texts of the Mount Shu sect, a power that had long since vanished into history. Their incomplete scriptures, even after being revised over generations, only allowed for Cultivation up to a lifespan of 1,500 years. After that, death was still inevitable.

But within the incomplete scriptures of Mount Shu, there were records of special Physiques. An individual with such a Physique could elevate a Cultivation Technique to a much higher level, possibly extending their life to two thousand... or even three thousand years.

Dongfang Fengyun hoped such a talent would emerge from his family. For Qin Yuhan to bear a child with his son, a child with that potential, would undoubtedly be her great fortune.

As for Qin Yuhan’s opposition? Dongfang Fengyun hadn’t considered it at all. Everyone has a weakness. If she dares to resist, will she disregard her family?

"If I may be blunt, the Martial Emperor is not someone to be provoked," the Head of State advised earnestly, intending to persuade Dongfang Fengyun to abandon his plan.

When Wu Tian starts killing, no one can stop him.

However, just as the Head of State finished speaking, while Dongfang Fengyun was still considering if the Martial Emperor was truly so formidable, Dongfang Jiu interjected disrespectfully, "The Martial Emperor? How old is he? He practices Martial Skills, right? I, on the other hand, cultivate the Sword Control Technique. He’s not worthy of such a fine woman."

Dongfang Jiu’s arrogant tone infuriated Elder Peng and the others. "Watch your mouth, boy!" one of them shouted.

"Don’t think you’re so special just because you’re from the Underworld! You’re nothing but a bunch of bastards who only care about your own immortality and not your families!" High General Nie Chengzhen added furiously.

The Head of State’s face also darkened. The Underworld, the Immortal Seekers... the first generation were indeed remarkable people. Otherwise, the emperors of old wouldn’t have dispatched them in search of immortality. But now? Each generation is worse than the last. That much is clear just from looking at Dongfang Jiu.

"Shut your mouth!" Dongfang Fengyun snapped, glaring at Dongfang Jiu. Startled, Dongfang Jiu fell silent and stood there obediently.

Dongfang Fengyun continued, "Perhaps the Martial Emperor is formidable, but his cultivation time is too short. Besides... even if this is a gamble, it’s one I must take!"

"So, Head of State of the Dragon Country, are you choosing to side with Wu Tian against me? Are you making an enemy of my Eastern Taizhong Palace?" By the end, his tone was an open threat.

He had to secure Qin Yuhan. He had to have an outstanding heir. That is the only way for the position of Palace Master of the Eastern Taizhong Palace to return to the hands of the Dongfang Family, instead of being dominated by the Zhufu family. Besides, he truly doted on his son.

The Head of State was thoroughly annoyed. What an inconsiderate man, this Dongfang Fengyun. For the Eastern Taizhong Palace to send this father-son duo... His displeasure showing, he said simply, "Please leave."

Dongfang Fengyun was stunned. He hadn’t expected the Head of State to throw him out. He retorted, "Are you saying it’s fine with you if the Eastern Taizhong Palace no longer offers you its support?"

"Have you ever supported us?" the Head of State replied coldly, leaving Dongfang Fengyun flushed with embarrassment.

Commander-in-Chief Zhu Jide spoke up, "You have agreements with the emperors of every dynasty to cooperate. You Immortal Seekers focus solely on your Cultivation, while the emperors provide for all your needs like food and shelter. Yet when their dynasties were overthrown, you never lifted a finger to help."

Elder Liu Qi also slammed the table. "Mr. Sun acquired funds to establish an army, but you took a third of that money! Yet when he was defeated, you were nowhere to be seen!"

The Immortal Seekers had told the emperors they were searching for immortality and only needed their material needs met, promising to repay them in the future. But where were those repayments? They simply took the gold and silver and left. For instance, Li Yuan gave them money, and they never returned. Consequently, Emperor Taizong of Tang also sent people to find the Immortal Seekers and demand an explanation. Unexpectedly, those envoys also vanished without a trace. In the end, the Immortal Seekers only ever cared about themselves. They wanted eternal life for themselves, so why would they care about the lives of others or the fall of dynasties?

"Fine! Fine! Fine!" Dongfang Fengyun seethed, grabbing Dongfang Jiu and storming out.

Watching their retreating figures, the Head of State snorted. "Do they think my Dragon Country is so easily threatened? Did they expect me to worship them like ancestors, the way the Demon Empress Cixi did? Impossible!"

The Demon Empress Cixi had always worshipped the Underworld’s Immortal Seekers as if they were her own ancestors. And what was the result? She still died, didn’t she? All that gold and silver she gave them earned her nothing more than a single Luminous Pearl, which, when held in the mouth, supposedly kept her corpse from decaying. Ridiculous!

Meanwhile, in Yang City, Wu Tian’s family was happily enjoying dinner. They were completely unaware that someone had already set their sights on their family, intending to shatter their domestic harmony.

Having left Longjing, Dongfang Fengyun and Dongfang Jiu returned to Yang City.

"Dad, what do we do? The Dragon Country officials won’t help us," Dongfang Jiu said, starting to worry. "Dad, you have to help me."

My son is useless. I must have a talented grandson! Dongfang Fengyun nodded. "Don’t worry," he said. "Qin Yuhan will definitely become my daughter-in-law."

At the Qin family’s villa, Qin Zhengyang was surprised by the arrival of visitors: Dongfang Fengyun and Dongfang Jiu.

Seeing Qin Zhengyang, Dongfang Fengyun got straight to the point. "I come from the Underworld. I am an Immortal Seeker."

Fearing Qin Zhengyang wouldn’t understand what an Immortal Seeker was, Dongfang Fengyun flicked his finger. Instantly, a stone from the courtyard floated up and hovered beside him. "Do you see?" he asked coldly. "This is the Sword Control Technique. We, the so-called Immortal Seekers, are those who search for the trail of true immortals. Though we have yet to find them, we have discovered many Cultivation relics. This is the kind of power we possess."