Chapter 1924: Chapter 1923: Killing Without a Blade

"From now on, you’re my real dad."

Zhao Guotian dropped to his knees with a thud.

"Get up."

Wang Ye smiled faintly, then left with Xia Yurou and the Fengxue War Steed.

Yun Huiru, meanwhile, saw them off at the side, and only turned back once the two had gone far away.

The Fengxue War Steed was worth over six million Wan; every man in Blackwater City knew that.

After all, there isn’t a man who doesn’t love mounts. Even if they can’t afford one, they’re still very clear about the prices.

It’s just that in a place like Blackwater City, the Fengxue mounts aren’t exactly rare.

So Wang Ye and Xia Yurou sitting comfortably together on the mount didn’t attract much attention.

In no time, the two of them had already ridden the mount through the air to Blackwater Mountain.

The Fengxue mount then submerged itself into the Blackwater River, lying in wait for Wang Ye’s summons.

After all, the Fengxue War Steed also needed Spiritual Energy to replenish itself, and since its former body was a blue whale, it naturally needed the Spiritual Energy in water to nourish it.

However, Wang Ye had already signed a contract with the Fengxue War Steed; their minds were linked.

As long as Wang Ye gave a call, the Fengxue War Steed would immediately come to him.

At the same time, Wang Ye had bought lots of beef, fruit, and cooked dishes at the intersection.

With a mount, everything naturally became much more convenient.

The Fengxue War Steed alone could carry dozens of cows.

Back in the wooden hut, the two of them laid the dishes out on the table, ready to share dinner.

There was a hint of confusion in Xia Yurou’s eyes; she didn’t understand why Wang Ye would give a mount to scum like Zhao Guotian.

You had to know, Zhao Guotian was no good person.

A guy like that was basically a wolf you could never feed full.

This time, his needs were satisfied, he got a War Steed, and for the moment he was indeed treating Wang Ye like his real dad.

But if he needed Spirit Jade later and Wang Ye just happened to have none, he’d definitely be the kind of bastard to murder his own "dad."

"Sect Master Xia, tell me your purpose in giving Zhao Guotian that War Steed."

Xia Yurou picked some food for Wang Ye.

A cold, sinister smile appeared at the corner of Wang Ye’s mouth.

"You think I actually recognized that kind of person as my godson?"

Wang Ye gave a slight shake of his head.

Right now, Zhao Daoran had been entrenched in Blackwater City for many years, with a massive power base.

Very clearly, this man counted as a formidable opponent of his.

Xia Yurou’s eyes rolled once, and she instantly understood Wang Ye’s intention.

"Sect Master is wise."

...

Meanwhile, Zhao Guotian was riding his flashy Azure Dragon War Mount, rampaging through Blackwater City.

After all, he was Zhao Daoran’s son.

If he ran someone over and killed them, what could anyone actually do to him?

Blackwater City had certain regulations about mounts. Even if a mount trampled someone to death, you just paid some Spirit Jade and the matter was settled.

So he really wasn’t worried about killing anyone.

The female cultivators by the roadside saw the Azure Dragon War Mount and couldn’t help the light that flashed in their eyes.

"Hey handsome, want to do some Dual Cultivation together?"

"Handsome, I live in Blackwater City, Jinxiu Manor. You’re welcome to come find me for a chat anytime."

"Hero, can we be friends?"

The eyes of the female cultivators on the roadside were full of longing as they all called out to Zhao Guotian from afar.

The Azure Dragon War Mount was standard gear for a dragon among men; women in power didn’t like the person on the mount so much as the kind of strength it took to afford such a mount.

Dual cultivating with someone like that meant a boundless future.

Seeing so many women wanting to Dual Cultivate with him, Zhao Guotian of course grew even more smug.

He immediately picked a few women with good figures and looks out of the crowd and let them mount up, then flew straight toward an inn he’d just bought.

On the way to the Blood Moon Inn, he happened to run into his old man, Zhao Daoran.

Right then, seeing his son riding an Azure Dragon War Mount with several seductively curvy beauties in tow, Zhao Daoran’s face went dark at once.

Now that he was desperate to become Alliance Hierarch of the Blackwater Alliance, he naturally had to build up a good public image.

And his son was being this high-profile.

"Alliance Leader Zuo, isn’t that your esteemed son? Truly a dragon among men."

"Your son’s romantic fortune is not shallow; he really has your bearing from back in the day, Alliance Leader Zuo."

The friends beside him were mocking him in the dark.

Zhao Daoran’s face turned green then black with rage. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Heavens above, is this brat really my own flesh and blood?

How can he be this clueless?

This useless?

What use do I, Zhao Daoran, have for a son like you?

A flash of killing intent passed through the depths of his eyes.

Zhao Guotian’s posture had originally been unspeakably arrogant, the corners of his mouth practically twisted up to the sky.

Even when he saw his old man, the arrogance on his face couldn’t be reined in.

This damned old man, just to get the Alliance Hierarch seat, eats vegetarian every day and lives like some ascetic monk.

This young master has zero intention of suffering along with him.

"Old man, move it, or I’ll run you over too."

Right now, Zhao Guotian didn’t even feel like swerving.

He’d already found himself a new sugar daddy; from now on he’d have plenty of Spirit Jade Flower to burn.

As for that old man, he was done recognizing him today.

The friends beside Zhao Daoran froze for a moment, then the mockery at the corners of their mouths grew even more obvious.

"Heh, truly a tiger father with no dog of a son."

"Alliance Leader Zuo, you can’t even control your own son, and you still have the nerve to be Alliance Hierarch?"

"If we let you be Alliance Hierarch, wouldn’t the whole Blackwater Secret Realm be in utter chaos?"

The mocking looks on everyone’s faces made Zhao Daoran’s old face lose all color.

His expression grew even gloomier.

How did my Zhao family end up with such a beast of a son?

"So now you’ve got money and don’t even recognize your old man? Today I’m going to teach you how to behave."

Zhao Daoran’s tone was incomparably grim.

A feather duster appeared in his hand.

Surging Spiritual Energy spilled out from the feather duster, making the Luoye at his side whirl into the air and the trees surge like waves.

Seeing his old man was serious, the arrogance on Zhao Guotian’s face vanished instantly.

He immediately jumped down from the Azure Dragon Mount.

Then he raised his hand and slapped himself across the face.

"Dad, I was wrong, I’m not even human, just forgive me, okay?"

Zhao Guotian had already dropped to his knees in front of Zhao Daoran.

At this moment, Zhao Daoran was furious to the extreme and brought the feather duster down hard.

Ah~

A scream instantly rang through the sky.

The armor on Zhao Guotian’s body shattered on the spot.

His bare arms were exposed.

In the blink of an eye, his arms were covered with countless marks from the feather duster.

Zhao Guotian hurt so much he rolled around on the ground.

"Alliance Leader Zuo is truly Alliance Leader Zuo."

"Alliance Leader Zuo really knows how to teach his son."

"Indeed, this is the Alliance Leader Zuo worthy of our support."

Hearing this, Zhao Daoran’s originally ashen face eased quite a bit.

But the strength in his hand only grew heavier.

Smack~

With that one strike, Zhao Guotian directly passed out on the ground.

Seeing this, Zhao Daoran finally threw the feather duster to the side.

"Beast, if you don’t straighten up in the future, I’ll beat you to death."

Zhao Daoran cursed angrily.

A streak of Spiritual Energy shot out from his fingertip and landed heavily on Zhao Guotian’s body.

Only then did Zhao Guotian slowly wake up.

Tear tracks covered his face.

Looking at this useless son, Zhao Daoran could only sigh.

Then he ripped his long sleeve apart with a snap.

"From this day forth, the father–son bond between you and me is severed."

With that, Zhao Daoran turned around and strode away in style.