Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy

Chapter 563 - 564 Cheap Woman [2nd Update]

The Lord of the Four Seas was still on the throne!

Yet these key ministers want to recommend me to become the Lord of the Four Seas! What are they thinking? How did these ministers attain their current status? Wasn’t it entirely due to promotions from the current Lord of the Four Seas? Instead of repaying that kindness, they want to recommend me as the new Lord of the Four Seas just so they can climb even higher?

Wu Tian’s expression turned frosty, but the key ministers hadn’t noticed. One of them stood up, looked at Wu Tian respectfully, and said, "Following ancient precedent, my purview would be the Ministry of Civil Affairs; the middle and high school entrance examinations fall under my responsibility. I propose that this year’s essay topic for both exams be ’The Martial God.’ Furthermore, I will be the first to personally support Mr. Wu Tian in becoming the new Lord of the Four Seas."

At his words, the other key ministers also stood up one by one to express their loyalty.

"You could say I’m with the Ministry of Revenue. I’m in charge of taxation, land, household registration, and so on. We have an obscene amount of money. Mr. Wu Tian, if you ever want to build a new Forbidden City or something similar, just come to me. I wholeheartedly support you as the Lord of the Four Seas."

"My position, if placed in ancient times, would be managing the Ministry of Justice! There’s an old saying that the Son of Heaven is subject to the same laws as the common folk, but that’s actually wrong. Mr. Wu Tian, if you become our Lord, my Ministry of Justice can declare you innocent no matter what you do!"

Their words were pleasant but deceitful. They were hoping to back the winning horse and climb even higher in the hierarchy. Though many already envied their current positions, they were not satisfied.

"All of you, get out." Amidst their cheerful voices of support, Wu Tian’s cold voice cut in, stunning the crowd. "If you don’t leave now, I’ll kill you," he added, gesturing for them to leave.

The position of Lord of the Four Seas? As if I would ever care about that.

Seeing this, the key ministers could only retreat respectfully. Afterward, Wu Tian sent a text message to the Lord of the Four Seas.

Soon, the Lord of the Four Seas replied: "An emperor’s career is marked by surging storms and the smoke of war. His chariot must carve a bloody path forward. His commands are followed by cries that fill the sky. His blade must slice through the mists of conspiracy. The ship he helms is tossed upon turbulent waves, and his great soul cannot escape the torment of good and evil. All of his decisions, choices, advances, retreats, joys, and sorrows are bound to four heavy words: The Realm Is Paramount!"

Wu Tian understood the Lord of the Four Seas’ meaning. Having both loyal and treacherous ministers was a necessity. Sometimes, it was useful for the nation to let a corrupt official grow fat. Take He Shen, for instance. Fatten him up, and when the time is right, one slash of the knife would enrich the nation.

"Why didn’t you agree?" the female general from Iron Wolf Country couldn’t help but ask, her tone puzzled. She had asked so abruptly in an attempt to capture Wu Tian’s attention, confident as she was in her own beauty.

"That’s none of your business," Wu Tian said, casting a cold glance at her. From the way she looked at him, he could see the coquettishness mixed with the softness in her eyes. She’s trying to seduce me. But I’m not a man who is so easily hooked! "Speak. How did you get here?"

"I offered those key ministers some benefits, and they brought me along," the female general admitted. She hadn’t expected Wu Tian to be so difficult to entice. "I came here to abandon the darkness and embrace the light. To demonstrate my sincerity, I have captured Hai’er, the Grand Marshal of the allied forces, and brought him to you."

Hai’er, now in handcuffs, wore a numb expression and seemed unwilling to speak. My heart aches. The woman I love most... actually did this to me. She captured me in exchange for wealth and honor.

Wu Tian glanced at Hai’er with amusement. During the battle, his Spiritual Sense had allowed him to see and hear everything, so he was well aware of Hai’er’s character.

This man is a true commander. He longs for a quiet, peaceful life in the countryside... such men are rare. Wu Tian found himself admiring him. What a pity. Even a hero of his generation can love the wrong person.

"Hai’er, do you regret it now?" Wu Tian suddenly asked.

"I do," Hai’er replied.

The female general’s expression soured. Wu Tian continued to chat with Hai’er, completely ignoring her as if she weren’t even there.

Finally, after they had chatted for a while, Wu Tian smiled. "It would be a terrible waste for your talent not to be used."

"No, no," Hai’er said, shaking his head. "I believe there are people in the countryside far more capable than I am; they simply choose not to step forward, which is the only reason I got my chance. But now... I’m tired."

Wu Tian nodded, then called Xiao Tianzan and asked him to escort Hai’er away. He had no intention of making things difficult for the man. After all, Hai’er had never actually done anything to harm Dragon Country, and Wu Tian was not one to kill the innocent without cause.

After Hai’er left, the female general hesitated for a long time before clenching her teeth and speaking up. "Then... what about me?" I captured Hai’er! I thought Wu Tian would reward me, maybe make me a general in Dragon Country or something. But now it seems I haven’t gotten anything at all!

Wu Tian couldn’t believe the female general hadn’t left yet and still dared to speak in his presence. Shameless woman. "Do you have any idea?" he finally said aloud. "If you had stayed with Hai’er, he never would have let you suffer!"

Before the general could respond, Qin Yuhan interjected, her voice filled with a disgust she reserved for the scum among women, like Ma Rong and this general. "A peaceful life, ’picking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence, gazing leisurely at the southern mountains’—isn’t a life like that good enough?"

"I don’t think I did anything wrong!" The female general’s fiery temper was also provoked. "Why did I like Hai’er? Wasn’t it because he was number one in everything, a genius who could bring me wealth and glory? He promised he’d give me whatever I wanted. Well, now I want wealth, so I captured him. You could even say he’s just fulfilling his promise. I don’t see anything wrong with what I’ve done."

Qin Yuhan looked at the female general with utter disgust. "You are not welcome here. Get out."

The female general was taken aback. As a woman, who would want to lose a fight against another woman? She retorted, "On what grounds? You’re just a woman. The men are the ones who make the decisions here. Mr. Wu Tian hasn’t told me to leave, so how can you say that? Besides, I am a guest, you..."

"Her words are my words." Seeing the female general still daring to argue with his wife, Wu Tian grew enraged and cut her off.

"You..." The female general was stunned.

"GET OUT!"

Wu Tian sent her flying with a single slap. His palm strike was infused with a trace of Spiritual Power, instantly swelling the general’s face into a pig-like mess. And the swelling would not go down; she would remain pig-faced!

Qin Yuhan walked up to Wu Tian. "Thank you."

"Thank me for what?" Wu Tian stood and pulled her into an embrace, his voice full of masculine pride. "You’re my woman. If I don’t dote on you, who will?"

"Mm," Qin Yuhan nodded shyly, but still asked, "When will you begin your conquest of the world?"

"Tomorrow, at the break of dawn!"