Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy novel Chapter 646

Chapter 646: Chapter 649: Astonishing as the Stone Breaks the Sky [4th update, please subscribe]

Master Li the Fortune Teller couldn’t be bothered with the Empress of Tianlong Country or anyone else. Whether Xiao Shimin was about to be cuckolded was none of his business. Gazing at Wu Tian, he said, "Mr. Wu Tian, allow me to follow by your side. I wish to learn Physiognomy."

Yang Ziwei was taken aback. What? Does Wu Tian not only have expertise in Formations but also considerable skill in the art of Physiognomy? How can such a person exist? Many people spend their entire lives studying just one path and still find they don’t have enough time. Could someone actually be proficient in two? Little did he know, Wu Tian’s skills were not limited to just these.

They sat to Wu Tian’s right, with Qin Yuhan on his left and the little one in his arms. Yang Ziwei and Master Li the Fortune Teller couldn’t wait to ask Wu Tian questions. Wu Tian answered with an indifferent expression, while the two men vied with one another for his attention, their eyes practically shooting fire. Those who witnessed this scene were even more astonished, at a loss for words.

This day was supposed to be for the evaluation of the powers’ star levels, but it seemed as if everyone had forgotten about that. Today’s protagonist appeared to be Wu Tian.

Xiao Shimin really couldn’t stand it anymore and immediately announced, "The evaluation will now officially begin! Is there anyone dissatisfied with their power’s current star level? Step forward."

A king immediately stepped out. "I am the Monarch of the one-star Jade Orchid Country," he declared. "I do not accept the one-star assessment and wish to become a two-star power."

Xiao Shimin smiled. "Good. Call up your chosen champion. If he can withstand ten punches from our side, your nation may become a two-star power." Behind him, a cloaked figure appeared at some point, shrouded so thoroughly that no one knew who it was.

"Lin Dongtian, you’re up," the Monarch of Jade Orchid Country called out.

The youth slowly stepped forward. His birth name was Lin Dong, but feeling this name wouldn’t lead to great achievements, he had followed the example of Heavenly Emperor Xiao and War God Ye and changed it. Now, he was called Lin Dongtian. He wore an expression of solemn determination as he walked into the arena.

Seeing this, Xiao Shimin stepped to one side, leaving the open space for Lin Dongtian and the cloaked figure. "You two," Xiao Shimin announced, "today is the evaluation day established by the Divine Emperor to fairly and justly determine the strength of the powers. Therefore, you must not intentionally cause injury. Pull your punches."

"Yes," Lin Dongtian and the cloaked figure said in unison.

Then, the two of them began to fight, their shadows overlapping as fists collided. The cloaked figure seemed to be hiding his true strength, never using his real skills.

Wu Tian watched for a moment, thinking to himself, How boring. His gaze then shifted to the high platform, where the monarchs of the various kingdoms had gathered. One rotund king was saying, "This year will be like all the others. We can’t come here for nothing. Allow me to start the betting. Today, let’s bet on whether Jade Orchid Country will remain a one-star nation, advance to two-star, or lose its star altogether. The losers will each contribute 10,000 gold coins, and the winners will divide the pot."

Such occurrences had happened in previous years, so Xiao Shimin didn’t say much.

One of the monarchs said, "I think Jade Orchid Country will remain one-star. That Lin Dongtian is considered a talent, after all. Even if he can’t withstand ten punches, he should be able to take at least five."

"One star."

"I also bet that Jade Orchid Country will remain one-star this year."

Xiao Shimin had an idea and called over his illegitimate son, the young minister Xiao Jingrong, whispering a few words to him. Xiao Jingrong’s brow furrowed slightly, but he still chose to do as he was told. He summoned a few wealthy merchants from Tianlong Country to join the betting. As it turned out, these merchants had all been cultivated by Xiao Shimin himself. Whenever a new wealthy person emerged in the country, he would simply seize their industries and have his own men take over the business. Xiao Shimin was confident that his cloaked figure was invincible and could defeat any enemy with as few moves as he wished. In this way, the one to profit would be none other than himself.

"I bet that Jade Orchid Country can withstand ten moves and become a two-star power this year!" The wealthy merchants entered the fray, betting against the other monarchs.

Wu Tian’s Spiritual Sense observed this entire exchange with crystal clarity. He summoned Si’er and said with a smile, "What do you think of Xiuyuan Country’s finances?"

The monarchs looked at Si’er with a single thought. Is this girl a fool?

The cloaked figure was also stunned, unsure why Lin Dongtian would suddenly meet such a fate. But the other monarchs exchanged glances, having already come up with a reason. Performance-enhancing drugs! Certain forbidden substances could greatly enhance one’s strength, but if handled improperly, they could cause the user’s body to explode. Using such substances was strictly forbidden.

"No!" the Monarch of Jade Orchid Country cried out. He had never imagined things would turn out like this. Did Lin Dongtian really take a performance-enhancing drug? He had no idea. He was utterly dejected.

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