177: Qin Tianchuan, who was naturally suspicious

The two traveled in silence until they arrived inside the main hall.

Qin Yi knelt down and said, “Greetings, Imperial Father!”

The middle-aged man turned around. Instead of telling Qin Yi to rise, he asked directly, “Have you met those people?”

“I have met them,” Qin Yi replied while still kneeling on the ground.

“Did they explain to you what their ultimate goal is?”

“Reporting to Imperial Father, Lin Chuan wishes to borrow the Imperial City square to place a Projection Stone and broadcast a competition being held in his Secret Realm!” Qin Yi said.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man fell silent.

After a long while, the middle-aged man spoke, “Eunuch Wei, is this true?”

Eunuch Wei quickly replied, “Your Majesty, Lin Chuan asked all of us to leave and spoke with the Third Prince alone, so I do not know.”

Seeing that his ‘good father’ still needed confirmation from a eunuch regarding his words, a flicker of anger flashed in Qin Yi’s eyes.

“With such a small request, what exactly is their purpose? Should I agree to it?” the middle-aged man muttered to himself.

“Heh heh, Imperial Father doesn't need to consider it anymore. I have already agreed to this matter!” Qin Yi said, standing up as he spoke.

The middle-aged man immediately widened his eyes upon hearing this. Staring at Qin Yi, who had stood up without his permission, he roared, “Impudent! Did I tell you to rise? What right do you have to agree?”

Qin Yi smiled contemptuously and said, “From now on, whether I kneel or stand, you will no longer be able to control me!”

“How dare you! To disrespect His Majesty!” Eunuch Wei also shouted.

Qin Yi acted as if he hadn't heard him and said, “Qin Tianchuan, stop putting on airs for me. Don't you know how you've treated me all these years?”

Qin Tianchuan looked at Qin Yi and sneered, “My useless son is acting tough today, but I think you're truly seeking death!”

Qin Yi pulled the piece of paper from his chest, threw it onto the ground, and said, “Qin Tianchuan, see for yourself!”

Qin Tianchuan reached out, and the paper was instantly drawn into his palm.

He picked it up and read it. Qin Tianchuan's face turned ashen. He said, “Is this the confidence you, a piece of trash, have to oppose me?”

Qin Yi shook his head and laughed, “How could that be? This is just a drop in the ocean of what I possess.”

“Rebellious son!” Qin Tianchuan roared in fury.

“Enough! Stop with your hypocritical act. I have endured for so many years. Since I've confessed to you this time, I never intended to leave myself a retreat!” Qin Yi said.

“What exactly do you want?” Qin Tianchuan suddenly couldn't figure out the methods of the son he had always regarded as trash.

“It's simple: two things!” Qin Yi said.

“First, since I agreed to Lin Chuan's request, I must help him carry it out. Set up a platform in the Imperial City Square and place the Projection Stone there until the competition ends.” Qin Yi said, holding up a finger.

Qin Tianchuan thought for a moment and said, “Fine, I agree to this point!”

“Second, I want to leave the Imperial City and go to the Southern Territory. You must not stop me. Once I arrive at the South Border Spirit Realm Sect, I will hand over the remaining evidence to you.” Qin Yi said.

“Yi'er, I admit that I have been negligent toward you over the years. It is my father's fault. Why must you act like this?” Qin Tianchuan said.

“Heh heh, Qin Tianchuan, stop with that routine. Don't you find it disgusting yourself?” Qin Yi laughed.

Seeing that Qin Yi wouldn't fall for it, Qin Tianchuan instantly changed his expression, his face turning dark. He said, “Fine, I agree to this too. I will have Eunuch Wei go to the Spirit Realm Sect ahead of time to wait. When you arrive, hand over those things!”

“Qin Tianchuan, he is just a dog. Can you trust him? Why don't you go to the Southern Territory yourself? I can hand it to you personally then, and you'll feel more secure?” Qin Yi said, his eyes flickering.

When Qin Tianchuan heard Qin Yi say this, he narrowed his eyes and, after a long moment, said, “Very well, I will go personally then!”

Qin Yi immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Qin Tianchuan say this. He knew Qin Tianchuan too well. If he hadn't said that, Qin Tianchuan might actually have gone himself, but given his suspicious nature now, he definitely wouldn't go to the Southern Territory personally.

“Good. Since that's settled, I will inform them and let them prepare.” Qin Yi finished speaking and walked straight out, a slight smile curving his lips, his face full of mockery.

As soon as Qin Yi left the main hall, he immediately heard Qin Tianchuan's furious roars and the sound of smashing things inside, feeling a sense of satisfaction he had never experienced before.

Eunuch Wei shrank his neck and waited for Qin Tianchuan to finish venting before saying, “Your Majesty, why not apprehend him now?”

Qin Tianchuan snorted coldly, “Hmph, you think I don't want to? Who knows if that rebellious son has a backup plan? Before I see that evidence, no one is allowed to touch him!”

Eunuch Wei had no choice but to lower his head and comply.

Qin Yi returned directly to the Myriad Flower Pavilion and found Lin Chuan.

First, he informed Lin Chuan that the matter had been settled and received the Projection Stone from Lin Chuan.

Then, under Lin Chuan's surprised gaze, Qin Yi knelt on the ground and said, “I implore you, Sir, to accept me as your disciple and take me back to the Southern Territory to participate in the Secret Realm!”

Lin Chuan looked utterly bewildered. What was this? He immediately wanted to become a disciple.

Lin Chuan asked, “What is going on with you?”

Qin Yi was honest, explaining the whole story from beginning to end, and began kowtowing on the ground.

Lin Chuan hadn't expected that his trip to Central State would indirectly break up a father and son. This Third Prince was truly a ruthless person, enduring for so many years and daring to stake everything the moment he saw an opportunity. If this were a novel, wouldn't he be the protagonist template?

However, Lin Chuan did not agree to take him as a disciple. Instead, he said, “Taking you as a disciple is unnecessary, but you can go to the Southern Territory and participate in the Secret Realm.”

Qin Yi said, “If Sir does not take me, I fear it will be difficult for me to arrive alive.”

Lin Chuan thought for a moment and said, “Since you've gone to such lengths for my matter, I can take you, but I still have to go to the Northern Territory, and that...”

Li Rufeng also said, “Child, the Northern Territory is a place of bitter cold. With your Mortal body, you will suffer greatly if you follow us!”

Qin Yi said, “I am not afraid. Please, both Sirs, take me with you!”

Lin Chuan and Li Rufeng exchanged glances. “Since you want to follow us, we will take you, but let's be clear, I haven't accepted you as a disciple!”

Qin Yi kowtowed and said, “Thank you, Sir. Since you are unwilling to accept me, then accompanying you will suffice.”

Lin Chuan nodded and said, “Then go and make the arrangements now. Once that is complete, we will immediately depart for the Northern Territory.”

Qin Yi nodded and walked out.

At this moment, inside the Tianquan Peak Secret Realm, Jian Wuxie and Quan Wudi looked utterly resigned as they stared at the Capsule Sherlock handed them.

“Brother Quan? How many times has this been for us?” Jian Wuxie asked numbly.

“I can't remember, I just know that the two million Gold Coins I had are all gone!” Quan Wudi said.

“How about we just ask my Senior Sister to open it for us! I can't take it anymore!” Jian Wuxie said.

“Hmph, I refuse to believe it. Are we really that unlucky? A fifty percent chance, and we haven't hit it once? I won't accept this!” Quan Wudi said, staring intently at the Compressed Capsule in his hand, a look of defiance on his face.