Chapter 272 Misidentified

nding where she was, still calmly looking at them. The boys held their breaths, no one daring to say a word, much less start a commotion.For over a year, Xie Yujia had always been gentle in everything...Chapter 272: Wrong Person!

The Han boy struggled to get up, his face bearing the shape of a palm-shaped slap and a large bump on his head.

Zhao Guang quietly watched Elder Zeng, with only a hint of sympathy in his expression.

The several senior elders from the East Sea who followed Zhao Guang also showed expressions of compassion.

This is what tragedy means. Not only are high-ranking senior elders and the crown prince being held by the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, but they have also severely beaten the sole disciple of the ancestral master of the dragon clan, Qiu Niu!

The Zhen boy gritted his teeth and did not speak; he merely covered his face with one hand while glaring at Elder Zeng with hatred.

"Humph!" Elder Zeng's anger had not subsided. "A mere child from the East Sea dares to look at me this way! Do you really think your East Sea can overturn the heavens"

“Cough, cough.” Zhao Guang cleared his throat and said, "Senior Zhuo, this boy is not a child of our East Sea."

"If he's not from your East Sea, it's even more justified for me to hit him! How dare you speak to me like that!" Elder Zeng felt there was no need to dwell on such trivial matters. He raised his hand and pointed at Zhao Guang. "Regarding the matter of your East Sea prince consort injuring Cen Yitao, I can forgive it in the past. But today, I demand that you give Cen Yitao back to me."

"Old man, I remember you now!" The Zhen boy rubbed his face and said viciously towards Elder Zeng.

Seeing this brat still acting so arrogantly after receiving a slap, the enraged Elder Zeng raised his hand, intending to give him another severe blow.

Ding!

Liu Senior suddenly stepped forward and blocked the phantom palm Elder Zeng was about to unleash.

Elder Zeng's cultivation was indeed formidable. Liu Senior received this move head-on and took several steps back, visibly staggered. "So this is the level of your East Sea’s senior elders!" Elder Zeng regained some face by retracting his hand.

Ignoring Elder Zeng's taunts, Liu Senior bent down to ask the Zhen boy with a warm expression, "Zhen child, are you injured"

Liu Senior had been Zhao Guang’s right-hand man for many years. Though not the most powerful in terms of cultivation, his status in the Dragon Palace was very high. His concern towards this Taoist-robed child thus seemed peculiar to Elder Zeng.

"I'm fine!" The Zhen boy waved off Liu Senior's concern, still glaring hatefully at Elder Zeng before turning and entering the Dragon Palace.

"Ah, I forgot to introduce you." Seeing Elder Zeng’s bewildered expression, Zhao Guang stepped forward. "The young man just now is a temporary resident of the East Sea Dragon Palace; he's Disciple Zhen from Master Qiu Niu."

Kacha!

Though underwater, it was as if a bolt of lightning struck Elder Zeng’s mind.

Who was Qiu Niu He was the eldest son of the legendary creator dragon and had slain over ten thousand cultivators with just one roar in the Nine Dragons Palace not long ago!

No matter how wealthy the Four Seas Dragon Palaces are, they still have to worship this ancestor!

And he actually slapped his disciple, who was enrolled as a closing door student by Qiu Niu hundreds of years ago, onto the ground!

The old man Zeng trembled all over and even thought about dying.

In the five types of dragon tribes, everyone knew that among the nine patriarchs, only Qiu Niu was currently roaming in the human world. And this patriarch’s temper was not just peculiar!

Moreover, in the world of cultivation, the older one gets, the more they protect their descendants.

If Qiu Niu were to vent his anger on the Western Sea Dragon Palace, the consequences could be imagined,

Looking at Zhen Tongszi leaving angrily, old man Zeng was dumbfounded and unable to speak.

"I have other urgent matters to attend to. If there's nothing else, in three days' time when your son's injuries stabilize, I'll return him to Senior Zeng."

Zhao Guang said this to old man Zeng without caring about his reaction and swept his sleeves as he entered the dragon palace.

The elders followed Zhao Guang back into the inner chambers of the dragon palace while the guards on duty stood left and right, guarding the entrance.

Older generation Senior Elders and Western Sea Crown Prince Zeng Yitao were all under Abandoned Ocean's control. This time around, it was Zhao Guang’s turn to be firm. He simply gave old man Zeng, who had come with great fury, a cold shoulder, not even letting him step into the dragon palace!

Old man Zeng wanted to vent his anger but what could he do

Originally, he had set three days as an agreement for the Eastern Sea. If they did not hand over Hao Ren within these three days, he would lead six Senior Elders and storm into the Eastern Dragon Palace; now, however, the situation was reversed. The Eastern Sea had given him a deadline of three more days before deciding whether or not to return an unharmed Zeng Yitao.

With the life of his son in the hands of the Eastern Sea, old man Zeng could only bow down and submit regardless of how much he wanted to resist!

The only thing he couldn't understand was that when he had instructed the older generation Senior Elders to temporarily take orders from Zeng Yitao and protect his safety, a team composed of six Qian-level experts and several Kun-level ones should have been formidable enough. Why then were they captured so easily by the Eastern Sea

This was something not only old man Zeng couldn't understand but also Zhao Guang.

He had just been commanding the situation at the Dragon Palace, discussing strategies with all the elders when suddenly, the older generation Senior Elders of the Western Sea and Zeng Yitao fell into the sea near the Eastern Dragon Palace like dumplings being dropped into boiling water. It made it easy for the soldiers patrolling in the area to catch them.

After some thought, Zhao Guang could only conclude that a Transcendence Realm cultivator of the city had taken a rare step and given him this big gift. Solving his Eastern Sea’s immediate problem!

But what he couldn't have imagined was that it was actually a present from his daughter-in-law.

At this moment, however, Hao Ren didn’t care how much of a contribution he had made and was in the room, helping his grandmother with her feet soaking.

Hao Ren’s grandmother was old; her legs often hurt. While chatting with her, Hao Ren massaged her leg points and muscles.

"Ah Ren isn’t particularly good at anything but he has a very kind heart," Grandma sat on the rattan chair and looked at Hao Ren affectionately. "It makes me feel so comfortable."

"Grandma, you've worked hard. I should give you a massage as well." Hao Ren helped his grandma change the hot water and then went behind her to rub her back.

Liu L琳琳 and Liu 莉莉 are two nice little girls, Grandma mentioned suddenly when she was looking at Ming Mayang through the gap between her fingers.

"They are indeed very good. Otherwise, you wouldn't have let them stay overnight here," Hao Ren said.

"In the coin district, they live with Grandpa, and their grandpa is quite busy recently and often not at home. They don't have any relatives in this city either, so Grandma treats them like her own grandchildren and treasures them very much. You should also care for them more," his grandma said while rubbing the jade beads in her palm.

"I know, I know," Hao Ren could only nod.

"By the way, how's Little Purple been recently" his grandma asked again.

"She’s doing well. She just has a bit of trouble with her studies lately. I’m helping her catch up. Oh, I have to go shopping with her tomorrow," Hao Ren said while gently massaging his grandmother's shoulders.

"Mm-hmm, Little Purple is still young, so be more lenient with her. With L琳琳 and 莉莉 here keeping you company, there’s no need to worry."

"Alright,"

“By the way, how's Xiaoyu Jia recently" His grandma suddenly asked again.

Hao Ren let out a sigh. He wasn't sure if his grandmother was calling the roll or something else.

But even so, he had to answer promptly. "She’s doing well too. She originally planned to visit this weekend but seems very busy, so I don’t know how she’ll manage it."

"Mm-hmm, Xiaoyu Jia is a good girl, you shouldn't treat her unfairly," his grandma said meaningfully.

She paused and continued, "Actually, Xiaoyu Jia is rather pitiful. She’s alone in Donghai City while both her parents are abroad."

Hao Ren nodded. Indeed, this was the case, especially since Xie Wanjun had already gone to America a few days ago. Her uncles and aunts were busy with small businesses elsewhere; she should feel lonelier than before.

"On weekends, let Xiaoyu Jia come over more often. Treat her like family, don't be so formal," his grandma said while looking at Hao Ren, "Just like L琳琳 and 莉莉, they are very open and get along well with me."

Liu Linlin and Liu Lily have made up their minds that I am the 'master.' How could there still be any distance between us Hao Ren thought to himself.

However, his grandma was right. Xiaoyu Jia probably is quite lonely indeed. She had wanted to go to America to reunite with her parents but was stopped by me.

"Alright, alright. You’ve been massaging my back for more than half an hour now; I feel all relaxed and am preparing to sleep. You should also rest early," his grandma said kindly as she took Hao Ren’s hands away.

"Okay, Grandma you take care of yourself," Hao Ren bent down to pick up the basin and left the room.

In the next room, Liu Linlin and Liu Lily were playing around, their clear voices ringing out like tiny bells through the gap in the door.

What carefree days these were," Hao Ren murmured softly as he emptied the water, returned to his room, washed up, and prepared for bed.

The next day I have to go shopping with Zhao Yanzǐ again; it’s going to be another exhausting day.

Ding-dong!

Lu Līlín and Lu Lìlì suddenly appeared in their peach-colored pajamas.

Hao Ren was momentarily stunned when he saw them. Lu Līlín pulled her sister over to Hao Ren, saying, "How do you like our pajamas, Master Aren’t they beautiful"

Hao Ren’s brain went blank for a moment.

In the middle of the night, wearing pajamas in a guy’s room and asking if the pajamas are beautiful… this… this is just weird.

"I forgot to do something important today," Lu Līlín said as she walked over and took Hao Ren's right hand. "It’s been a while since I tested your Five Elements."

Lu Lìlì stepped lightly beside Hao Ren, gently taking his left hand. The peach-colored pajamas made her face look even redder.

While Lu Līlín was lively and outgoing, Lu Lìlì was bashful and reserved; it wasn’t hard for Hao Ren to tell them apart now, even without their hair tied up. This must be the result of familiarity breeding recognition.

"Metal 7, Wood 58, Water 22, Fire 69, Earth 4."

Lu Līlín thought for a moment before giving him his scores.

"Master’s Five Elements are now almost balanced," Lu Lìlì said softly.

Hao Ren nodded. He knew how much effort had gone into balancing his Five Elements from their chaotic state before. Of course, if it weren’t for the help of the Lu sisters, he would never have been able to achieve this balance.

It was precisely because his body’s Five Elements were becoming more balanced that practicing the Fractioned Sword Shadows Technique had become smoother and easier. After reaching Level 3, he’d achieved Core Formation level cultivation, allowing him to freely maneuver sword light and even form a sword formation. The wonders of the Fractioned Sword Shadows Technique were starting to manifest.

The Fractioned Sword Shadows Technique was easy to learn but difficult to master. However, with Lu Līlín and Lu Lìlì adjusting his attributes for him, making progress step by step wasn’t so hard anymore.

"Lilin, Lily, if you’re not sleepy yet, help me out with something," Hao Ren said as he put down his hands and looked at them.

“What is it” Lu Līlín and Lu Lìlì blinked their big eyes at him, looking innocent and expectant.

"I want to try the Lightning Cultivation Technique. Would you mind watching my back" Hao Ren said.e is nothing else. I will come over again tomorrow,” Hao Ren strode out of the main gate of the East Sea Dragon Palace.Xia Chengxiang watched as Hao Ren quickly departed on Xiao Bai. After a moment's...