Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy

Chapter 588 - 589 Ye Fan and Xiao Yan? [4th update, please subscribe]

"What a joke. Not just anyone can become the leader of a sect," the noble youth beside Yi Ren scoffed.

Wu Tian paid him no mind, his attention captured by a third figure. The little one in his arms couldn’t help but let out a gasp upon seeing her.

The woman’s figure was graceful and lovely. A lock of beautiful dark hair danced in the wind. She had delicate, exquisitely beautiful brows, and her eyes were especially alluring and flirtatious, yet they held not a trace of vulgarity. She had a fine, straight nose, jade-like cheeks faintly tinged with red, and luscious lips that seemed moist and inviting. Her fair complexion was as white as snow and as radiant as jade, a truly rare and stunning beauty. Dressed all in white, her figure was slender and graceful, exuding an otherworldly elegance.

In the little one’s eyes, she was the woman in white he had seen during his Cultivation.

But in Wu Tian’s eyes, this was the Empress.

The Empress? Wu Tian muttered to himself. The Empress in white... During the height of my glory, she was one of the four great Immortal Emperors—the female Immortal Emperor. Her peerless elegance was known to all. But is this really her?

Wu Tian took a closer look. The face was the same, but the aura was different.

The Empress is a Goddess. But this woman before me is merely a mortal woman! She has no Divine Light, no radiant clouds, no emperor’s essence. If she’s not the Empress, then who is she?

"Oh, I know her," Si’er spoke up. "That’s Qingxian, the Princess of the neighboring country. And that man is her brother, the Prince!"

Then, Si’er began to tell Wu Tian all about this Ye Qingxian. According to the rumors, when Qingxian was born, a purple aura stretched across thirty thousand miles from the east. In that moment, the sun and moon shone with equal brilliance. The Immortal Emperor Realm was thrown into turmoil, with no one knowing what great event had occurred. Qingxian was born on that very day. Of course, no one thought the phenomenon was related to her, since countless others were born that day as well. Many men pursued her, but not a single one had ever succeeded.

Afterward, Si’er introduced the young man, Ye War God. His given name had been Ye Fan, but after seeing his half-sister named Ye Qingxian, he decided that a name like ’Ye Fan’ didn’t sound like one belonging to a man destined for greatness. Thus, he adamantly demanded a name change. The king of their country initially disagreed, as the prince’s name had already been announced throughout the nation. In response, the prince threw a massive fit—crying, making a scene, and even threatening to hang himself, utterly convinced the name ’Ye Fan’ was an insult to his very being. Only then did the king finally relent and agree to change his name to Ye War God.

Ye War God noticed Wu Tian’s attention was fixed on Ye Qingxian, not on him, and he began to smolder with anger. It wasn’t that he was particularly protective of his sister; in fact, he didn’t even like her very much. The issue was that this man was completely ignoring him.

"Why are you staring at my sister but not at me?" Ye War God bellowed. As a prince, he was used to saying whatever was on his mind, having neither the skill nor the desire to hide his feelings.

"Because I’m not interested in men," Wu Tian shrugged, stating his thoughts plainly.

"You scoundrel!" Ye War God roared.

"What? You want me to be interested in you? I..." Even Wu Tian was encountering such a situation for the first time. I... I just can’t do it! he thought, exasperated.

Realization dawned on Ye War God, and his face turned blue with rage. He frantically looked at the surrounding crowd and tried to explain himself. "Don’t get the wrong idea! I’m completely normal! I like women! It’s women I like! I absolutely, definitely like women!"

The little one in Wu Tian’s arms giggled. "We know, you don’t have to explain. The more you explain, the more it sounds like a cover-up."

The onlookers could barely contain themselves, desperately trying to stifle their laughter.

This only enraged Ye War God further. He liked women, he really did! Why wouldn’t they believe him? He could see the fear in the eyes of the men around him as they looked his way.

A surge of Killing Intent washed over Ye War God, and he considered murdering the entire group on the spot.

Ye Qingxian sensed this. Her brow furrowed slightly as she said seriously, "Third Brother, stop messing around. You’re no match for him."

Her voice was like a clear spring—crisp, cool, and pleasant to the ear. Any man hearing it would find their thoughts straying. Wu Tian’s eyes widened in shock. He would never mistake that voice. It was the Empress’s voice.

But how could the Empress be like this? Is she... or isn’t she?

"Hmph!" Ye War God snorted. He knew that blatantly killing someone in a foreign country was a bad idea.

After gazing at Wu Tian for a long time, Ye Qingxian simply said, "Don’t worry."

Having come to this country for a tour, Ye Qingxian had naturally familiarized herself with the local situation and was aware of the major events that had recently transpired.

"I never worry," Wu Tian replied with a nod, intrigued by the concern hidden within her curt words.

Ye Qingxian said no more and turned to leave. Yi Ren, acting as their "guide," followed after her, as did Ye War God.

Ye Qingxian walked with an air of indifference, like a fairy traversing the mortal realm, drawing the gazes of everyone around her.

Why did I speak to him? It’s the first time we’ve met, yet I feel like we’ve known each other for a very long time, she wondered.

How strange, Ye War God thought gloomily. This is the first time my sister has ever spoken to a stranger voluntarily. The Ye Qingxian I know is ruthless and says very little! Even though she’s a woman, no one dares to underestimate her. Anyone who did has received their just desserts.

"Qingxian, you should stay away from him in the future. He’s a homicidal maniac," he advised. "As far as I’m concerned, only one man is worthy of you: Xiao Heavenly Emperor!"

Xiao Heavenly Emperor was not, of course, a true Heavenly Emperor. ’Heavenly Emperor’ was his name. He was originally called Xiao Yan, but after seeing Ye Qingxian once, he became utterly infatuated. As the heir to the most powerful of the hundred neighboring nations, he also felt that a name like ’Xiao Yan’ was unworthy of her, so he changed it to Xiao Heavenly Emperor. After the name change, he was plagued by a hundred illnesses, yet he insisted on keeping the name. He believed that only such a name was worthy of Ye Qingxian.

"Sister, did you hear what I said? Don’t associate with that murderer..."

"Shut up!" Ye Qingxian snapped.

Ye War God immediately fell silent, and she walked away alone.

Only after her figure had vanished from sight did he dare to let his anger show again. He redirected all his fury toward Wu Tian.

It’s all his fault. If it weren’t for him, Xiao Heavenly Emperor and my sister would have a chance. If I can matchmake them, then Xiao Heavenly Emperor will help me secure the throne! Wu Tian is a stumbling block. I must find a way to get rid of him!

Meanwhile, Wu Tian and his party headed toward Duke Guang’s Mansion.

Upon arrival, as they gazed at the estate, the gluttonous monk Dao Feng stared in shock. "Sect Leader, it’s not a good idea to live here."

"Why not?" Wu Tian asked.

"I heard about a murderer who killed the Regent King and the Royal Advisor, Dao Zuo! They say he lives in Duke Guang’s Mansion, too. Sect Leader, let’s move! If we stay here, we might all get killed!" Dao Feng rambled.

Apparently, this fellow had no idea who Wu Tian was. He’d call anyone ’daddy’ as long as they gave him wine and meat