Chapter 254: Furious Reprimand – Beating a Peak Dou Sheng, Zhu Kun
The man before Wu Tian exuded an overwhelming regal aura. His golden pupils, filled with absolute authority, locked onto the young intruder before him.
Draped in a majestic purple gold dragon robe, his very presence radiated the dominance of a sovereign ruling over all living beings.
Yet Wu Tian, hands clasped behind his back, his black eyes unwavering, stared back at him without the slightest hint of fear.
What was there to be afraid of?
This was just an old dragon, a pathetic father who abandoned his daughter for his own selfish ambitions.
A bootlicking dragon, at that one whose intimidation factor was precisely zero.
Wu Tian's gaze turned sharp as he suddenly raised a finger and pointed it directly at the so called Dragon Emperor, his tone laced with fury.
"Zhu Kun, you old bastard! Just to satisfy your own greed for Emperor Tuoshe's tomb, you abandoned your own daughter, leaving her to suffer alone outside. She nearly became food for magical beasts! How do you plead for your sins?!"
"Ah???"
The mighty Ancient Void Dragon Emperor a Peak Dou Sheng, a being feared across the Dou Qi Continent was now being scolded like a child.
For a brief moment, Zhu Kun was stunned.
He hadn't been yelled at like this in thousands of years.
But
The instant he heard his daughter's name, his golden eyes, once brimming with imperial might, softened in an instant.
His hands trembled as he grabbed Wu Tian by the shoulders, his expression urgent.
"You You know my daughter? How is she? Is she safe?"
"Did you… Did you save her?!"
Wu Tian shot the desperate father a disdainful look.
"I'm Wu Tian. As for whether Little Zi Yan is doing well… what does that have to do with you?"
Zhu Kun's eyebrow twitched violently.
This this was the first person in his entire life to speak to him in such a tone.
Even Emperor Tuoshe himself had never disrespected him like this!
If it had been anyone else, Zhu Kun would have crushed them to dust without hesitation.
But
This arrogant brat in front of him knew about his daughter.
And from his words, it seemed like he and Zi Yan were very close.
As much as he wanted to lash out, Zhu Kun had to force himself to swallow his pride.
Because deep down, he knew Wu Tian was right.
For so many years, he had never been there for his daughter.
She had been alone.
She had suffered.
And now, someone who had actually been by her side was standing in front of him.
As much as he wanted to deny it, he had no right to argue.
He had failed as a father.
So… if he had to take a verbal beating, then so be it.
Zhu Kun's once commanding expression turned awkward.
The unstoppable Dragon Emperor ruler of an ancient, mighty race was now standing there, sheepishly rubbing his hands.
This sight alone…
If the powerhouses of his era were to witness this, they would die of shock.
Zhu Kun let out an embarrassed chuckle, then threw an arm around Wu Tian's shoulder his immense strength easily bypassing the protective force of Wu Tian's flames.
"Heh heh heh~ Wu Tian, my dear friend! Thank you, thank you for taking care of my daughter!"
"Tell me, how is she? What's she like now? Is she happy?"
"I swear, just name your price I'll give you anything you want!"
Wu Tian glanced at Zhu Kun's tattered state, then curled his lips in disdain.
"Anything I want? Old man, what do you even have left to give me?"
"…屮!"
Zhu Kun, Peak Dou Sheng, Ancient Void Dragon Emperor, the sovereign of the strongest dragon clan
Was now being ridiculed for being broke.
This was beyond humiliation.
He was so mad he almost coughed up blood
But he had no choice but to smile awkwardly.
"H Heh… Well… I have been stuck here for thousands of years, so… yeah, I'm a bit short on treasures."
"But!"
He straightened his back, puffing out his chest.
"My body is still intact! My dragon scales alone are priceless treasures across the continent!"
Wu Tian's eyes flashed.
That's exactly what I was waiting for.
With a smug nod, he held out his hand.
"Fine. Then give me 9,999 dragon scales, and I'll tell you about Zi Yan."
"PUH !"
Zhu Kun nearly spat out a mouthful of air.
"Do you think my dragon scales just fall off like leaves?! 9,999?!"
"Alright, fine. 5,000 then." Wu Tian casually waved five fingers.
Zhu Kun's eyelid twitched uncontrollably.
"At most… nine."
"That's all I've shed over the years!"
Wu Tian let out an exaggerated sigh.
"Fine, fine. Nine it is."
"But you're also giving me your dragon robe."
"…屮!!!"
Zhu Kun's golden pupils dilated in shock.
"You're robbing me of my clothes now?!"
Wu Tian shrugged.
"Up to you. But if you don't, then when I take Zi Yan back to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, don't blame me if she never becomes Dragon Queen."
"..."
For a second, Zhu Kun froze.
Then
He suddenly grinned, pulling off his dragon crown as well.
"Ahahaha~ My dear Wu Tian, forget the robe take the crown too!"
Wu Tian smirked in satisfaction, taking both the dragon robe and crown.
And there stood Zhu Kun, the once mighty Dragon Emperor
Now reduced to a man in a plain white sleep robe.
Pathetic.
Wu Tian snapped his fingers, conjuring two chairs out of thin air.
"Come. Let's sit down and talk properly."
Zhu Kun eagerly followed, his heart racing with anticipation.
Finally… he would learn everything about his precious daughter.
And so
Wu Tian sat comfortably, crossing his legs as he began telling the full story.
From Zi Yan's lonely struggles in the forests…
To the hardships she faced in the Black Corner Region…
And even how she accidentally ate the Transformation Grass, turning into a helpless little girl.
Of course
Wu Tian "conveniently adjusted" certain details.
In his version of the story
It wasn't Su Qian who saved Zi Yan.
It was him.
And that flawless fabrication Zhu Kun ate it up completely.
By the end, Zhu Kun was in tears.
"How could I how could I have let my daughter suffer like this?! I'M A TERRIBLE FATHER!!!"
Wu Tian nodded solemnly.
"You absolutely are."
Then, just as Zhu Kun was wiping his tears
PAH!
Wu Tian smacked him across the head.
Zhu Kun sat there, dazed.
"…W What the hell was that for?!"
Wu Tian scoffed.
"Because you deserved it."
(End of Chapter)
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