Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy

Chapter 485 - 486 is His Honor [Second Update, Seeking Subscriptions]

"No, Master. It’s not that you’re too slow, but that this item is too profound. There is surely no one in the world more intelligent than you." In front of the venerable leader of the Vertical School stood none other than Wu Wo. That day, Wu Wo had incited his biological father, Wu Dao, to kill Wu Tian, but he himself had run away midway and ended up here.

Upon hearing Wu Wo’s words, Bai Yang, the venerable leader of the Vertical School, said sternly, "Don’t be ridiculous. There are countless intelligent people in the world. My wisdom barely cracks the top ten, so how could I be number one? Nonsense, absolute nonsense."

Although his words and expression were stern, his tone could not hide his lightheartedness and smug satisfaction.

"Master, what should we do next?" Wu Wo immediately asked. In Bai Yang’s presence, Wu Wo showed no arrogance, only a feigned naivete, as if he always had questions for his master to resolve. Bai Yang enjoyed this. A disciple who was too clever was a problem; a foolish one only served to highlight the master’s own brilliance.

Bai Yang now spoke earnestly. "We have two tasks right now. First, we must test Wu Tian’s blood to see how pure it is! If his bloodline has reverted to that of our original ancestor, then we must have his blood. Only his blood can open that door!"

"Second," Bai Yang continued, "we need to check on the situation at Master Lu’s Spring and Autumn. Without Peach Blossom Sauce, they must be as frantic as ants on a hot pan. When the crisis reaches its peak, all you have to do is step forward and announce that you also have Peach Blossom Sauce. At that point, the people of Master Lu’s Spring and Autumn will surely be grateful. You can then seize the opportunity to take control of their financial power, which is not to be underestimated."

"Yes!" Wu Wo replied, cupping his fists and nodding.

Wu Wo had acted like a genius since childhood. By chance, when he was seven, he encountered Bai Yang. Bai Yang had come from the Underground World to see if anyone in the Horizontal School of Ghost Valley possessed a pure bloodline. Legend has it that the first-generation Ghost Valley founder had attained the Dao and become an immortal. He had taught his successors that even without blood ties, their veins would carry the Qi of Ghost Valley. Only this Qi could open a certain gate, and the world behind it was believed to be the Immortal Realm. Bai Yang had already found this gate, but no one in his Vertical School had suitable blood. So he went to the Surface World, using his skills as an Immortal Seeker to covertly take blood samples from many people, but he still found no one who qualified. It was then that he met Wu Wo, took an immediate liking to the boy, and accepted him as his disciple.

The two shared a common goal: to reach the Immortal Realm and achieve true, indestructible immortality. To them, there was no doubt it was possible. For the sake of this goal, Wu Wo would readily abandon his own father, watching him go to his death without a second thought.

"By the way," Bai Yang said, recalling something, his expression turning serious. "The vast Righteous Alliance was destroyed, and rumors say Wu Tian was behind it. You’ve met him at least once. Do you think it’s possible?"

He had already tested the blood of everyone from both schools of Ghost Valley, leaving only Wu Tian and his daughter. The key was Wu Tian. If he was as terrifying as the rumors suggested, possessing the power to annihilate the Righteous Alliance by himself, then trying to take his and his daughter’s blood... wasn’t that just courting death?

Wu Wo, though startled, quickly put on an ingratiating smile. "Wu Tian certainly has some skill, but to say he destroyed the Righteous Alliance all by himself? I refuse to believe it. I’m sure he had help; it couldn’t have been his achievement alone. No matter how exceptionally talented Wu Tian might be, he is nothing compared to you, esteemed Master."

This was like being told that a grade school classmate you always looked down on was now richer than you, complete with photos of him posing with Yun Ma. Would you believe that the classmate you despised had become the richest person in the world? Wu Wo’s answer to this hypothetical was simple: he could believe the classmate was better at making money, but the photo with Yun Ma had to be a fake!

"Nonsense, nonsense, you’re spouting nonsense again," Bai Yang chided, though it was obvious he was pleased by Wu Wo’s words. "There are countless masters in this world. When I came from the Surface World to this underground realm, I only managed to reach the Nascent Soul stage through Cultivation. There are many who are far more powerful than I am. You can’t just say things like that."

He patted Wu Wo’s shoulder, a gesture of increased intimacy. "Come with me. Let’s go see just what Master Lu’s Spring and Autumn plans to do now that they’ve lost their Peach Blossom Sauce!"

"Yes!" Wu Wo nodded.

He understood exactly what Bai Yang liked: praise. In short, as long as the flattery was good, any relationship could be secured.

They hurried toward Master Lu’s Spring and Autumn, located next to Peach Blossom Spring. They were eager to see the establishment in a state of helpless desperation. Then, at the opportune moment, Wu Wo would step forward, claim he also had Peach Blossom Sauce, and begin his scheme to take control of their vast wealth. This was the master and disciple’s plan.

「The next day」

The auction at Master Lu’s Spring and Autumn, eagerly awaited by all the major and minor powers of the Underground World, had finally arrived. The tavern was packed to the rafters, and even the streets outside were overflowing with people, leaving no empty space. It was rumored that representatives from the so-called "One Teaching, Two Alliances, Three Demonic Lineages, Four Families, Five Sword Clans, and Six Schools" had all arrived.

The Righteous Alliance was gone, but its remnants also coveted the Peach Blossom Sauce. They hoped to use it to find the legendary culinary tools, and through them, find the legendary "Immortals." With the power granted by the Immortals, they would have their revenge. Even more surprisingly, the Great Sect, which stood above all other factions, had also sent representatives.

Now, the Sky-tier private rooms of the tavern were all occupied. In one such room were numerous venerable figures—Sect Leaders and Family Heads alike. Yet, all of them stood respectfully behind a young woman. She was dressed flamboyantly in gold and silver, her jewelry so priceless that each piece had its own storied history. Her natural beauty, however, was such that the adornments only complemented her perfectly. Gazing down through the window of the private room, she took in the entire auction hall below. "Tell me," she said, "do you think the rumors about the Peach Blossom Sauce being stolen are true or false?"

The Sect Leaders and Family Heads behind her were taken aback, unable to fathom her thoughts. This young woman was the daughter of the Great Sect’s Sect Hierarch. Unlike Zhao Tianxia, she was even more talented, yet no one knew of any vicious deeds she had committed. For a moment, none of them could discern her intentions.

Finally, the Family Head of the Diviners forced a smile. "If you say it is true, then it is true. If you say it is false, then it is false."

The young woman laughed heartily, clearly pleased with the Diviner’s answer. Thinking of something, she asked, "What was the name of that young man who’s been attracting so much attention lately?"

One of the Sect Leaders immediately smiled and replied, "He is called Wu Tian!"

The young woman nodded. "Have any of you seen him?"

"No!" one replied.

"My disciple attended the birthday feast at Eastern Taizhong Palace, but I myself have never seen the man," another said.

"I hear he is quite handsome," someone else added.

The moment one of them uttered the word "handsome," no one noticed the young woman’s eyes light up. "Find him for me," she commanded. "See if he is willing to follow me. It would be his honor to join my Great Sect!"