Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy novel Chapter 292

Chapter 292: Chapter 294 Whipping Ancestor, Spear Master (5/7)

"Cui Chong, do you own an estate in Yang City?" After a moment of contemplation, Wu Tian looked at Cui Chong.

Cui Chong smiled, already knowing what Wu Tian was about to ask. "It would be my honor, Mr. Wu Tian. I happen to have a house in Yang City that is perfect for recuperation."

Wu Tian nodded.

Being able to serve Wu Tian filled Cui Chong with genuine joy. Xiao Liang, on the other hand, just snorted, clearly jealous. Cui Chong shot Xiao Liang a provocative glance, his eyes seeming to ask: *So what? I get to serve Mr. Wu Tian, and you don’t. Jealous?*

Xiao Liang simply rolled his eyes, not bothering to engage with the old man.

Zhou Weimou watched this scene unfold, so shocked he was at a loss for words.

Xiao Liang and Cui Chong hailed from the Xiao Family of Lanling and the Cui Family of Qinghe, respectively. Countless people envied their lofty status. In the hearts of most, they were untouchable figures. Who would have thought they would ever be seen vying with one another for the chance to serve a single person?

Not even the Sword Emperor or the Monarch would be worthy of such eagerness from these two, right?

Suddenly, a thought struck Zhou Weimou, and his expression changed dramatically. The Monarch had once called him, mentioning that the Sword Emperor had summoned the other Seven Saints of Dragon Country to Yang City to deal with Wu Tian. He had said that when the time came, the Seven Saints would require Zhou Weimou’s cooperation. The Monarch hoped that Zhou Weimou would provide minor assistance but refrain from injuring or killing anyone.

The Monarch sat on the supreme throne of the Four Seas as the ruler of Dragon Country. He was certainly no fool.

After discussing the matter with Ye Tianshi, Zhou Weimou came to suspect that the Sword Emperor harbored treasonous ambitions. Zhou Weimou found it impossible to believe the Monarch was unaware. Yet, the Monarch hadn’t said a single word about it.

Why would that be?

Zhou Weimou couldn’t begin to fathom the minds of those who played the game of politics.

Suddenly, he felt his communicator vibrate in his pocket. This was not a commercially available phone but a military-grade device. Very few people had the means to contact him this way, and the device rarely activated unless there was a matter of great importance.

He stepped aside and answered it. A masculine, middle-aged man’s voice came through. "I am the Gun Sovereign!"

Then another voice, sinister and terrifying, announced, "I am the Whip Ancestor!"

The Gun Sovereign and the Whip Ancestor! Ranked third and fourth among the Seven Saints of Dragon Country.

"Is there something you need my help with?" Zhou Weimou asked, recalling the Monarch’s instructions.

"We are outside Xia Qian’s herbal medicine company," the Whip Ancestor said, his tone as cold as a command. "Deploy soldiers to block off the surrounding streets. We are about to take action that will cause a significant commotion. Make sure no one approaches the area."

The Whip Ancestor was a man of the Jianghu, while Zhou Weimou was one of the Four Great Generals of the military. What right did the Whip Ancestor have to speak to him in such a manner? But at that moment, Zhou Weimou had no time to dwell on such slights, as something far more important seized his thoughts.

Xia Qian? The Gun Sovereign and the Whip Ancestor are targeting Xia Qian instead of confronting Wu Tian directly? What are they planning? Are they trying to capture her to threaten Wu Tian? Or are they after the herbal company’s assets? Or perhaps both?

The Seven Saints established schools to educate poor children, but why were those schools completely sealed off from the public? They were boarding schools, and once students were enrolled, they couldn’t leave until graduation. Consequently, it was said that most of the attendees were orphans. The factories established by the Seven Saints were similarly impenetrable, their inner workings a complete mystery to the outside world.

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