85: Chapter 85 Your father is still your father

"You're not up to it!"

Luo Yunkai and the City Lord of Dan City spoke almost in unison.

The City Lord of Dan City ignored Luo Yunkai's surprised look, his apologetic gaze fixed firmly on his grandson, Chen Xuanfeng.

"Xuanfeng, your grandfather has already contacted the Blazing Fire Sword Ancestor of the Heavenly Sword Sect. He should already be on his way here."

"It was your grandfather who delayed your Cultivation these years. You, like your mother, are a natural-born Sword Cultivator."

Chen Xuanfeng felt a slight sting in his nose.

"Grandfather..."

The City Lord of Dan City sighed, "Your grandfather used to ignore your wishes, forcing you into Alchemy. That was my selfishness."

Chen Xuanfeng shook his head, "I know, Grandfather, you care for me too."

"Besides, practicing Alchemy hasn't hindered my swordsmanship!"

"Even while dividing my attention between the two, my Sword Dao cultivation among Sword Cultivators my age is still outstanding!"

Xiao Tian found it amusing. Brother Xuanfeng was showing off again.

Luo Yunkai finally understood why the System had given Xuanfeng the 'Manifesting Saint Sword Canon'.

Without a doubt, this was indeed the most suitable Sword Dao Cultivation Technique for Chen Xuanfeng!

Luo Yunkai retrieved a Jade Slip from the system space.

The moment the Jade Slip appeared, Chen Xuanfeng seemed to sense it, his gaze drawn to it.

The Jade Slip seemed to be surrounded by sharp Sword Qi, causing ripples in the surrounding space.

Luo Yunkai sighed helplessly. This Jade Slip perfectly embodied the true essence of 'Manifesting Saint' in the technique's name.

It clearly told everyone of its extraordinary nature.

"This Jade Slip..." The City Lord of Dan City's expression turned grave. "Its aura is quite extraordinary!"

Luo Yunkai had no intention of revealing that the Jade Slip recorded an Immortal-Grade Cultivation Technique.

Even though the City Lord of Dan City was Xuanfeng's grandfather, one couldn't be sure he wouldn't develop greedy thoughts over an Immortal-Grade Cultivation Technique.

"Xuanfeng, this is an Opportunity I obtained by chance in my youth. It contains a Sword Cultivator Cultivation Technique. Take it!"

Chen Xuanfeng didn't hesitate. This Jade Slip was simply too appealing to him.

He respectfully received it with both hands. "Thank you, Father."

After thanking him, he immediately wanted to use his Divine Sense to read it.

Xiao Tian and Su Xin intercepted him simultaneously from left and right.

Both had received Cultivation Techniques from Luo Yunkai before and knew how extraordinary they were.

"Brother Xuanfeng, the surface of this Jade Slip is permeated with Sword Qi. Who knows what's inside? It's better to return to the cultivation chamber, activate the Formation, and then read the Cultivation Technique," Su Xin said very seriously.

Xiao Tian nodded beside him.

Chen Xuanfeng met the earnest gazes of his two younger brothers and, being receptive to advice, stored the Jade Slip in his space ring.

"Alright, then I'll go to the cultivation chamber first to examine this Cultivation Technique."

He was a bit impatient.

The City Lord of Dan City noticed that the two youngsters and their father were hiding something from him, but he didn't mind.

Perhaps it was a Heaven-Grade Cultivation Technique. Being cautious was normal.

"I'll go arrange for someone to try the Thunder Domain at Wind Valley."

The City Lord of Dan City left.

Only the father and his four sons remained.

With only his own people around, Luo Yunkai wasted no words and took out another Jade Slip.

"Xiao Fan, this Jade Slip records a Cultivation Technique suitable for an Alchemist. Take it."

Ye Fan was no longer as reserved as when he first faced Luo Yunkai. He received it with both hands and stored it in his space ring.

"Thank you, Father."

Luo Yunkai waved his hand, then looked seriously at the three of them. "Regarding the trip to Wind Valley, I cannot accompany you."

Xiao Tian said nonchalantly, "Of course you can't go, Father! You're at the Foundation Establishment Stage. If the Thunder Domain in Wind Valley is really as the Market Guard said, you going would just cause trouble!"

Luo Yunkai shook his head. "What I mean is, I need to leave Dan City. I cannot wait for you here in Dan City."

Su Xin lifted his gloomy eyes. The somber aura around him made his expression appear somewhat dark and obscure.

"Where is Father going? Can't you wait until we return from Wind Valley before leaving?"

Xiao Tian and Ye Fan also looked at Luo Yunkai, their eyes filled with reluctance and anxiety at his impending departure.

Especially Xiao Tian!

Luo Yunkai also wasn't comfortable letting go just yet. After all, they were all still only at the Qi Refining Stage.

He subconsciously ignored the fact that Xiao Tian and Su Xin had jointly slain a Golden Core Loose Cultivator.

"Tian'er, do you remember what I said to you when I first met you?"

Xiao Tian nodded. "Of course I remember!"

Luo Yunkai said solemnly, "I've had another premonition!"

Xiao Tian's pupils suddenly contracted. "Has a brother or sister fallen into mortal danger?"

Luo Yunkai nodded gravely. "I must go to save them!"

Su Xin and Ye Fan's eyes were full of confusion and incomprehension.

Xiao Tian explained for Luo Yunkai, "If we encounter mortal danger, Father can sense it. When Father appeared in time to save me, and also you, Brother Xin, it was because of Father's premonition."

Su Xin was surprised. "There's such a thing?"

Although Ye Fan was the youngest, he was the most composed of the three. While his two elder brothers were still discussing Luo Yunkai's ability to sense danger, he spoke calmly.

"Father, the wood life flame isn't urgent. We can all go together to save them first!"

This was exactly what Luo Yunkai feared, which is why he hadn't dared to tell them that the brother in danger was Jin Fugui, and he was the one he needed to save.

Otherwise, given their personalities, they would definitely insist on going together to save him no matter what.

That wouldn't do!

Delays breed complications. Who knows if someone might coincidentally take the wood life flame at this very moment?

With years of experience reading web novels, Luo Yunkai had seen too many plots where the protagonist takes a Heaven And Earth Treasure, and a supporting character arrives right after, discovers it's gone, searches the world for the protagonist who took it, and the conflict between protagonist and supporting character over the treasure could fill two hundred thousand words for the author!

Luo Yunkai did not want his sons to become that supporting character!

"Your cultivation levels are too low. Going would be of no help. It's better for you to go to Wind Valley for some experience."

Xiao Tian immediately widened his eyes. "What's wrong with low cultivation? Brother Xin and I joined forces and killed a Golden Core! Father, your strength isn't even as good as ours!"

Luo Yunkai narrowed his eyes. "Is that what you think?"

Su Xin nodded silently. Ye Fan, however, sensed something was off and chose to remain silent.

Luo Yunkai stroked his beard, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

It was time to let these rebellious sons know: your father is still your father, and the ginger is still spicier when it's old!

"I'm sitting here. If the three of you can make me move even a fraction today, I'll allow you to accompany me to save them."

"Come on!"

Luo Yunkai waved his wide sleeve, placed his hands naturally on the armrests of the chair, and looked leisurely at his three Good Eldest Sons.

Xiao Tian grinned. "That's easy enough!"

He took a step forward, and the blue fusion stone bricks beneath his feet instantly cracked.

With each step, his foot grew heavier. By the time he stood before Luo Yunkai, the blue fusion stone bricks under his feet were sunken a fist's depth.

Xiao Tian raised his large palm and reached for Luo Yunkai's hand.

However, his hand only hovered three inches in front of Luo Yunkai, as if stuck in a viscous swamp. It could neither advance nor retreat.

Xiao Tian stared in astonishment at the five-colored light shield his hand had entered, and, refusing to believe it, increased his strength.

His Innate physical advantages, combined with his Acquired strengthening from frequent heavenly thunder tempering, actually couldn't affect that seemingly soft and unremarkable five-colored shield in the slightest.

Xiao Tian's expression turned serious. "Father, I'm going to get serious!"

Luo Yunkai stroked his beard and smiled. "Come at me!"

*Crackle! Zap!*

Purple-black lightning flickered and swirled on Xiao Tian's arm.

(I've heard that if you update 100k words daily, even if it's nonsense, great scholars will debate it; update 10k daily, and there won't be a single dissenting voice under the book; update 8k daily, and the book reviews will be incredibly harmonious; update 6k daily, and readers will chase the updates every day!

Let's first try updating 6k daily and see if the legend is true.)