Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy-Chapter 251 - 252 Good Man (5/5)

Martial Path?

Martial Skills?

Looking at Wu Tian, Murong Yezi was somewhat perplexed.

Wu Tian stood there quietly with his hands behind his back and declared in a clear voice, "At their highest realm, Martial Skills allow one to injure others by plucking a leaf. Sword Qi can traverse vast distances, and one can train their body to be as tough as steel."

"But the Martial Path is much more than that."

"With the Martial Path, a single finger can pierce the sea, and a single breath can blow away trees and clouds. In the blink of an eye, one can shift the stars themselves, and at the end of one’s life, challenge the very heavens!"

Murong Yezi was stunned. Is Wu Tian recounting a myth? Can such things really be done by a human?

Wu Tian chuckled, then pointed a finger toward the Void. At that moment, a vast and majestic aura emanated from him.

With a light tap of his finger, ripples spread through space.

"This... this..." Murong Yezi was so astonished she became speechless, unable to find the words to express her amazement.

"Mom," Wu Tian said as he withdrew his finger, "for the past four years, I’ve been in a miraculous place and have acquired some legacies. From now on, you will learn the Martial Path from me. Even without the slightest bit of talent, living for several hundred years will be no problem."

"You..." Murong Yezi was still dazed, at a loss for words.

Wu Tian waited for her to come back to her senses.

After about half an hour, Murong Yezi finally let out a breath and looked at Wu Tian solemnly. "Son, we haven’t truly talked in a long time, have we?"

Wu Tian nodded.

Murong Yezi sized up Wu Tian and said earnestly, "Actually... a mother knows her son best. I could always tell you were changing. Everyone has their secrets, so I never tried to expose yours. It’s just... I never imagined the secret you were hiding would be so... unbelievable."

Exhaling, she continued solemnly, "I know you are no longer an ordinary person, so I hope you will act without any misgivings."

"Oh?" Wu Tian’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. What is she trying to say?

Before speaking, Murong Yezi couldn’t help but think back to her childhood. In the Murong Family, she had to begin attending the family school at the tender age of five. It was an exclusive place where only Murong descendants were taught, and it was vastly different from the schools outside. Those courses were fundamentally designed to reshape one’s entire way of thinking.

The Murong Family was also excessively cruel. Descendants from branch families who lacked talent in martial arts or business were driven out. Even Murong Yezi, the Family Head’s own daughter, was no exception. She didn’t believe a family like that had even a shred of hope for revival.

"Your grandfather is the epitome of mediocrity and has a weak character; he won’t do anything to you. But your uncle, my elder brother, is different. He’s very concerned with appearances, but he won’t do anything too extreme. However, Murong Ziqi..." At the mention of Murong Ziqi’s name, Murong Yezi’s brow furrowed, but she continued, "I think he will be the ruin of the Murong Family. He has ability but lacks integrity. A person with talent but no morals is the most terrifying kind. Since you’ve embarrassed him, I’m certain he’ll come looking for trouble."

"Then what do you want me to do?" Wu Tian couldn’t help but ask. "Show mercy?"

"No, no, no." Murong Yezi shook her head, her eyes firm as she looked straight at Wu Tian. "I hope you won’t be soft-hearted. If he commits a ruthless act, then kill him."

Wu Tian was taken aback. He couldn’t believe his kind mother would say such a thing. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"Son, don’t forget, I was once a soldier," Murong Yezi sighed, but her tone remained resolute. "If killing one person can save many others, then that person must be killed. Do you understand?"

"Understood." Wu Tian smiled and nodded.

He now understood why his mother had said this to him. She was afraid he would be too soft-hearted. What she didn’t know, however, was that the number of people who had died by his hand could be counted in the tens of thousands. Soft-hearted? Impossible!

Afterward, Wu Tian talked some more with Murong Yezi, who agreed to learn the Martial Path.

「Late at night.」

The workday was over at a subsidiary of Qin Corporation, but one office remained brightly lit. The head of this subsidiary was Lin Fa. Having been given this opportunity by Qin Corporation, he was determined not to disappoint the company, and especially not the Boss. Every day, he worked until he was completely exhausted. His girlfriend, Hua Lirong, was his secretary, and she was there keeping him company.

Finally, Lin Fa finished reviewing a document and rubbed his eyes. "We can call it a day, Lirong. Let me take you out for a late-night snack."

Hua Lirong nodded.

Hua Lirong wasn’t a world-shaking beauty, but she possessed a delicate charm of her own, not far behind Bing Hong in terms of looks. To most women, a man like Lin Fa had no appealing features, as looks are everything to so many people. In Hua Lirong’s eyes, however, few men were better than him. Lin Fa was kind-hearted, faithful, and amiable. Those three qualities alone put him above ninety percent of men.

After packing up, Lin Fa and Hua Lirong left the office together. Just as they stepped outside, a sinister voice suddenly echoed.

"Hehehe, who would have thought? Someone is still here at this subsidiary so late at night."

Lin Fa and Hua Lirong’s faces turned pale at the sudden voice.

Terrified, Hua Lirong clung to Lin Fa’s arm. Lin Fa was also afraid, but he knew he was a man and had to protect his woman.

Lin Fa mustered his courage and yelled, "Who’s there? Show yourself!"

Immediately after, they saw a figure dressed in black slowly emerge from a darkened, unlit area of the office.

CLACK, CLACK, CLACK.

The figure in black moved very slowly. He didn’t have an overwhelming aura, but his presence alone was enough to terrify Lin Fa and Hua Lirong.

Lin Fa and Hua Lirong were just ordinary city folk; how many people ever encounter a situation like this? Moreover, the subsidiary’s security guards were supposed to be on duty, yet this man in black had managed to reach the top floor. Doesn’t that mean his skills are extraordinary?

The thought made Lin Fa’s legs tremble, but he still shielded Hua Lirong behind him, gritting his teeth. "Who... who are you? What do you want?"

"Relax. I don’t kill people, and I don’t assault women," the man in black said coldly. "I only intended to burn the files here, but since you’re around, a beating will have to do."

The man in black started walking toward them.

"Wait a moment." Lin Fa knew he was no match for this person. He was terrified, but so what? He was a man. In Hua Lirong’s eyes, he was a good man. How could he not protect his woman?

"You have something to say?" the man in black asked coldly. Not killing them is just to avoid trouble. But if this fat man gets too annoying, I might as well kill him.

Lin Fa gritted his teeth, mustering his courage. "Don’t hurt her! Hit me instead. As long as you don’t touch her, you can beat me for as long as you want."