Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy-Chapter 75: The Origin of Emotions is Unknown

"Tell me now, do you deserve to wield a sword?"

"I do not... I do not deserve it," Xiao Zhan said, his voice trembling.

Wu Tian took another step forward and demanded, "Tell me now, are you a Great Swordmaster?"

"I... I am not," Xiao Zhan hastily shook his head.

With eyes like those of a divinity, Wu Tian took another step and thundered, "Tell me now, are you even a man?"

"I... I am not." Under the weight of Wu Tian’s aura and power, Xiao Zhan hurriedly answered, not daring to show the slightest defiance.

"A sword can be broken inch by inch, but it must never be so soft as to bend around a finger," Wu Tian said coldly. "Your Sword Heart is gone. A life like that is worse than death. You can go."

"Yes, yes, yes." In Wu Tian’s eyes, which had long transcended the mortal coil, Xiao Zhan was nothing more than an ant.

Xiao Zhan’s Sword Heart had been shattered by terror. He could only nod tremblingly before stumbling and crawling away.

No one could have anticipated that Xiao Zhan, who just moments ago had carried himself with the demeanor of an expert, would end up in such a state.

Wu Tian’s indifferent gaze then shifted to Xiao Tian.

As the young clan leader of the Xiao Family of Lanling, Xiao Tian couldn’t help but tremble under Wu Tian’s dispassionate stare. He found it difficult just to remain standing. In his mind, Xiao Zhan had always been a powerhouse with few rivals, one who could roam the seven continents and four oceans with impunity. Yet, even such a figure was utterly helpless before Wu Tian, crumbling under his words like a tiger scared out of its wits. That was all the more terrifying for Xiao Tian himself.

"I... I was wrong," Xiao Tian stammered, his face pale with fright.

"Oh? Why is your attitude so different from before?" Wu Tian asked with a faint smile.

His words sent another violent tremor through Xiao Tian’s body, and he began to quiver even more intensely. "It was... it was my own shortsightedness. I failed to recognize the greatness before me."

Seeing this, Xiao Liang nodded to himself. Xiao Zhan had been right: there was an iron law in this world where the strong were revered. However, the strong one wasn’t Xiao Tian or Xiao Zhan; it was Wu Tian. Still, a worry gnawed at him. If the Xiao Family of Lanling learns of this, what will they do? Will those stubborn old guards let this go?

The Wei Elites security guards stood dumbfounded, watching the scene unfold. When they first saw Xiao Liang treating Wu Tian with such respect, they had all shaken their heads, thinking the young man was just lucky. Now, having witnessed his methods, they knew he relied not on luck, but on incredible strength. They figured that even the leader of Dragon Country would have to treat a man like Wu Tian with the utmost respect. They seethed with envy, jealousy, and resentment. They had fought their entire lives just to reach the level of a King of Soldiers, so how could this young man be so overwhelmingly formidable?

Xia Qian’s heart reeled in shock, her beautiful eyes sparkling with an unusual light. This is the kind of man I want to marry. When I was in Europe, I met the man at the top of the Forbes list, but he lacked Wu Tian’s dignified air and his breathtaking presence. Wu Tian looks ordinary, but when he acts, he exudes an aura of invincibility that his usual self lacks. That gaze of his looks down upon the entire world. It’s a gaze that even the man at the top of the Forbes list doesn’t possess. Besides, wealth is just an external possession. A man as powerful as Wu Tian could acquire it with ease if he so desired.

In comparison, Xia Qian felt that among all the men she had ever met, none could hold a candle to Wu Tian.

He’s so exceptional, countless women must admire him. But with his standards, there are probably very few he would even look at. I have to try. The thought surfaced in her mind. She had never once imagined she would be the one to pursue a man; she had always assumed it was men who ought to pursue her. Yet, she knew in her heart that a man like Wu Tian was one of a kind. If she didn’t cherish this opportunity, she would have to watch this wonderful possibility slip away and belong to someone else.

Any woman who met a man like Wu Tian and understood his capabilities would find herself falling hopelessly in love.

So, what is the story between Qin Yuhan and Wu Tian? Xia Qian wondered.

Qin Yuhan had covered her tracks very well. In her own territory of Yang City, her influence was that of a local powerhouse. Because of this, Xia Qian’s investigations had turned up nothing.

Qin Yuhan was indeed excellent, but Xia Qian believed she was by no means her inferior. Wu Tian, however, didn’t seem concerned with such things at the moment. When it came to matters of the heart, he let them take their natural course. He, Wu Tian, was not the type to chase after every beautiful woman he saw.

He looked at Xiao Tian and said flatly, "Do you want to scram, too?"

Scram? Xiao Tian trembled again, his lips quivering. He didn’t know what to say. Admitting he wanted to scram would be too humiliating, but if he said no and Wu Tian decided to make him stay, the consequences would be dire.

"I... I’ll scram, too," Xiao Tian finally managed, gritting his teeth.

"Remember this," Wu Tian said with a gentle smile. "If your clan members want to cause trouble for me, they are welcome to come. But none of them will be returning."

His smile was mild, but his words concealed a lethal intent. Without a doubt, if anyone from the Xiao Family of Lanling dared to bother him, Wu Tian would send them to meet King Yan.

"Yes, yes, yes." Terrified by Wu Tian’s threat, Xiao Tian wouldn’t dare speak a word of this to anyone.

"You can scram now," Wu Tian said impatiently. In his eyes, the young clan leader of the prestigious Xiao Family of Lanling was nothing more than an annoying fly.

As if granted a pardon, Xiao Tian didn’t dare linger for a second. Just like Xiao Zhan, he fled immediately.

Xia Qian gazed at Wu Tian, her eyes flashing with a strange light. "You can’t keep something like this a secret forever," she said. "The Xiao Family of Lanling will eventually find out what happened today."

Wu Tian replied without a care, "Let them. It’s no big deal." He added calmly, his every word dripping with absolute dominance, "If the Xiao Family of Lanling dares to come, I will show them the immensity of heaven and earth and what it means to court death."

Watching him, Xia Qian felt her heart pound even more furiously.

Xiao Liang’s heart grew heavy. Alas, what a pity. My Xiao Family of Lanling has no worthy successors. He was still a member of the family, after all, and this generation’s heir was Xiao Tian. The Five Surnames and Seven Families remained hidden in the deep mountains. Those who knew of their history spoke of abundant talent, but only Xiao Liang knew the truth: these so-called illustrious families, blinded by their own arrogance, were already in decline. And yet, they remained utterly oblivious. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

When the dust settled, Xiao Liang invited Wu Tian to dine in the back garden. The chefs here were all masters of Chinese cuisine; Xiao Liang simply couldn’t get used to Western-style dishes.

Servants brought out the food, dish after dish. Among them were Longjing Roast Duck, Rong Capital Fish Balls, and a variety of other specialties.

Seeing the spread, Wu Tian looked at Xiao Liang and Xia Qian. "You’re too thoughtful," he said. "You even knew my favorites."

"No, I can’t take any credit," Xiao Liang said, deciding to fan the flames for his granddaughter. "This was all her doing. She’s been busy trying to figure out your favorite foods. Since she didn’t know when you would arrive, she had the chefs prepare these dishes every single day."

Suddenly, the atmosphere became thick with a strange, ambiguous tension.