Chapter 2025: Chapter 2022: Those Who Wish, Take the Bait
The elder of the Liu Family looked at the Family Head in silence.
Feeling ashamed under the gaze of his own ancestor, the Liu Family Head lowered his head.
The elder suddenly snorted coldly and said, "Has the Liu Family fallen to such a level now?"
The Liu Family Head was slightly apprehensive and hurriedly said, "Ancestor, if it weren’t for the extraordinary situation, this junior wouldn’t dare to bother you."
"But this matter has reached a point of no return."
"You know that once someone becomes an Emperor, many forces will choose sides. Ye Xuan may not care about our Liu Family, but someone among those guys will definitely seize the opportunity to pledge loyalty to him."
"In this case, our Liu Family is in grave danger, facing the threat of extinction!"
The elder slowly closed his eyes and said nothing.
With a bang, the Liu Family Head knelt on the ground: "Please, Ancestor, step out!"
In a calm voice, the elder said, "That kid didn’t receive the Heavenly Destiny Baptism and thus isn’t recognized by it. He can’t become an Emperor."
The Liu Family Head heard this and hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Even so, with that child’s potential, becoming a Quasi-Emperor is inevitable. If he is dissatisfied, wouldn’t he target our Liu Family just the same?"
The elder snorted coldly again: "Stop trying to provoke me!"
The Liu Family Head shivered: "This junior wouldn’t dare."
Silence fell over the air.
A moment later.
"Are you confident you can track this person’s movements?"
The elder asked.
Upon hearing this, the Liu Family Head was overjoyed.
It seemed the ancestor had agreed!
"Rest assured, Ancestor, as soon as he leaves Zhongxuan Mountain, I will immediately send the information to you!"
The Liu Family Head said excitedly.
The elder was displeased with the Liu Family Head’s reaction, frowned at him, and said coldly: "Get out."
The Liu Family Head laughed awkwardly and actively left the straw cottage.
As long as the ancestor agrees, everything will be fine.
After the Liu Family Head left, the elder stepped outside, feeling the fresh nature, and sighed: "Where is there a true paradise in this world..."
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Ye Xuan was accompanying his daughter Ye Sixing in Zhongxuan Mountain.
Time passed slowly.
Half a month later.
Ye Xuan, together with Ye Sixing, headed to Hong State.
Upon stepping out of Zhongxuan Mountain, Ye Xuan knew that someone had their eyes on him.
But he didn’t care.
No one could halt his steps in this world.
Even if those two traitors were to come from the Lower Realm, the result would be the same.
So-called invincibility.
Such is the case.
So, who is watching who, is really uncertain.
Along the way, Ye Xuan and Ye Sixing enjoyed the mountains and waters, completely at ease.
Yet, the sense of surveillance always existed.
But it never intervened.
Until nearly half a month later, Ye Xuan and Ye Sixing arrived in Hong State.
The Liu Family Head immediately sent the news to his own ancestor Liu Qingyuan.
This elder of the Liu Family, reclusive for many years, wore a bamboo hat and carried a fish basket as he emerged from the primitive forest.
This place was the most famous Hong Mountain in Hong State.
Also the highest peak in Hong State.
This place had not been occupied by any force in the Cultivation World.
It was always open to the public.
Legend has it that during ancient times, a strong cultivator underwent Heavenly Tribulation on Hong Mountain, and as it descended, dispersed a majority of its Spiritual Energy.
Precisely because of that, Hong Mountain remained unoccupied.
Among the famous mountains and scenic spots in Hong State, Hong Mountain wasn’t listed.
Gradually it came to be seen as merely a place for recreation.
Ye Xuan, thus, took Ye Sixing to climb Hong Mountain.
While the Liu Family elder waited early at the summit.
For an unknown reason.
The weather had been good.
Yet suddenly changed, bearing signs of dark clouds pressing down.
The oppressive feeling made breathing difficult.
Those originally at the summit enjoying the scenery began to discuss the matter upon sensing the pressure.
Someone said it was an anomaly caused by an extraordinary person passing by.
Someone else suggested a great power from Hong State was preparing for tribulation.
Another said...
It was the world showing its murderous intent.
In any case.
Such circumstances spoiled the mood of many.
Gradually, they all left Hong Mountain.
Not long after, only a few people remained at the summit.
The Liu Family elder sat on a large rock, waiting quietly.
Nearby was a young boy, who occasionally stole glances at the elder but dared not look directly, seemingly afraid of being noticed.
A boy’s curiosity often cannot be hidden.
Soon, the boy couldn’t resist approaching the elder.
Pretending to admire the scenery, his peripheral vision kept scanning the elder.
How could the elder not notice the boy.
He couldn’t help but smile and say, "Little boy, look if you want, why think so heavily."
"I tell you, young ones shouldn’t think too deeply, or you’ll grow white hair easily."
The boy’s thoughts were revealed, feeling a bit embarrassed, yet having youthful stubbornness, such as not admitting it.
The boy pouted, "Who’s watching you, you’re really conceited."
The elder wasn’t upset at all, instead laughed heartily.
This caught the attention of a middle-aged man not far away, who slightly frowned and approached, asking the boy, "What’s the matter?"
The boy quickly stood up and said, "Dad, nothing."
The middle-aged man glanced at the elder, with a slightly heavy gaze, bowed and said, "I have failed in parenting, if there’s any disturbance, I hope the elder forgives."
For some reason, the middle-aged man always felt the elder was unusual.
The elder, however, was very agreeable and waved his hand with a smile, "It’s of no consequence."
The boy felt at ease by now and boldly asked the elder with excitement, "Grandpa, are you a master?"
The middle-aged man glared at the boy, "Don’t be rude!"
The boy shrank his head, yet still gazed curiously at the elder.
The elder chuckled, "Have you ever seen such a short master like me?"
He gestured to the sky as he spoke.
The boy shook his head repeatedly, "Not height, but a master’s mastery."
The elder, smiling, studied the boy, "What then is a master?"
The boy was momentarily stunned, subconsciously saying, "Just a skilled person."
The middle-aged man didn’t interrupt.
In truth, he also wondered if the elder was a master.
Upon hearing, the elder chuckled, "Then I’m not. I’m just a fisherman."
The boy’s eyes widened, "Fisherman, what brings you to Hong Mountain? There’s no fish here."
The elder stretched lazily and spoke unhurriedly, "The Longevity Family Jiang Family’s ancestor Taigong once said, ’Those who wish will take the bait.’
The boy was puzzled.
The middle-aged man faintly sensed a murderous aura and quickly shielded the boy, stepping aside.
After finishing his stretch, the elder rose and loosened his limbs, his gaze directed at the mountain peak’s entrance, smilingly saying, "And here comes the catch."
Both the middle-aged man and boy followed the elder’s eyes.
There, a black-robed youth led a white-clad girl, walking slowly towards them.
The pair appeared similar.
Like siblings.
But actually, father and daughter.
The black-robed youth’s gaze fell on the elder, smiling gently, "Your patience is commendable."
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