Son, Put Your Father To The Test (FF)

Father and son had a long conversation by candlelight.

After a long while, Qin Zi staggered out of the room, walking unsteadily like a drunk man, and dazedly returned to his own room.

As for Qin Chuan, he watched his son's dazed back with a satisfied smile on his face.

This round of convincing had been mostly successful.

He didn't expect his son to immediately transform into a trouble-making scoundrel, because Qin Zi had a naturally kind heart and lacked that potential.

But!!

There was still a significant difference between being convinced and not being convinced.

Because the same person, when faced with the same situation, will make completely different choices depending on whether they have confidence or not.

For example, when the boss demands you work overtime without pay.

If you're just an ordinary worker with a family to support, you'll likely swallow your pride and comply, not wanting to lose your job.

But if your father is a big boss!

Unpaid overtime?

To hell with that!!

You'd slap the file on the boss's face, shout, "If you won't have me, I'll go vacation in Paris!"

Then walk away with your head held high.

That's the difference!

And Qin Chuan wanted to subtly instill this confidence in Qin Zi through his words.

He understood.

No matter the world, most people suffer some level of frustration and oppression.

Even the big shots aren't exempt.

Because there's always someone bigger, forcing you to bow your head, making you dare not voice your anger.

But what he wanted was for his son to dare to express that anger, to dare to speak out, to never back down!

If someone dares to act superior, confront them! If someone dares to be unreasonable, confront them! If someone dares to bully the weak, confront them! In short, when faced with injustice, fight back! After all, your father is an invincible powerhouse who can destroy your enemies with ease!!

Of course.

It might take some time for his son to reach the point of being so bold.

But after a few successful experiences and witnessing his father's power, he would naturally start to become more daring…

...

Late at night, all was silent.

In Qin Zi's room.

"Buzz!"

The black ring on his hand emitted a bright light, and a golden beam shot out, transforming into a graceful figure.

It was a beautiful, mature woman, tall and with long golden hair, her red lips as fiery as her presence.

"Master."

Qin Zi greeted respectfully.

"Hehe, Xiao Zi, no need for such formality," the golden-haired woman said with a gentle smile, her attitude completely different from the cold demeanor she had before!

"Master, did my father… did he notice you?"

Qin Zi asked, somewhat uncertain.

The golden-haired woman was silent for a moment, then smiled wryly, "Yes… he saw through me with just one glance."

"I didn't expect that in such a small place like the Jiuyang Kingdom, such a terrifying monster was hiding…"

A monster!! Qin Zi trembled, his voice tinged with fear as he asked, "Master, is my father really that powerful?"

Though he trusted his father.

Years of ingrained perception couldn't just change overnight.

His father had always been a Yuan Dan stage warrior in his eyes, and now, suddenly being told he was an unparalleled expert…

It all felt a bit unreal.

Like a dream.

"Powerful? No, he's downright terrifying…"

The golden-haired woman's eyes flashed with reverence, "I hid myself so well, and yet he saw through me instantly."

"That strong?!"

Qin Zi was shocked, then asked, "How does my father compare to you at your peak?"

"There's no comparison, absolutely no comparison…"

The golden-haired woman shook her head, her voice tinged with self-deprecation, "Although I'm just a remnant soul now, my judgment is still intact."

"Ordinary people, I can see through them with one glance. But your father… he's like a vast ocean, completely unfathomable."

"Your father's strength has surpassed my understanding. Perhaps… he really did transcend the nine realms!"

Qin Zi's eyes sparkled as he asked, "Master, are there really realms beyond the nine?"

"Hmm… It's said that there are, but such beings don't seem to exist in this world."

The golden-haired woman tilted her head thoughtfully as she spoke.

"You mean, besides our world, there are other, higher worlds?!"

Qin Zi's eyes widened.

Tonight, his worldview had been expanded over and over again, far beyond anything he had ever imagined.

"With your current strength, you can't even leave the Jiuyang Kingdom. Why do you need to know so much?"

The golden-haired woman knocked on his head, scolding him, "Focus on your cultivation, and don't aim too high."

"Oh."

Qin Zi rubbed his head, nodding obediently, and then began to meditate.

"Buzz buzz buzz!"

Golden light emanated from his body, forming layers of sacred halos.

The golden-haired woman watched, secretly sighing to herself.

"No wonder this small place led me to a rare divine physique. I didn't expect it to be the bloodline of such a supreme expert…"

...

At the Patriarch's Pavilion.

Inside the training room.

Patriarch Qin Kuang sat cross-legged, while Qin Meng sat respectfully opposite him.

He was somewhat afraid of his father.

"Father, do you really plan to kill that old dog Qin Chuan on the Life and Death Platform? Won't that cause controversy?"

Qin Meng asked in a low voice.

"Hehe, there will certainly be controversy. After all, he's the former patriarch, and many clan members still support him."

Qin Kuang chuckled, then said sinisterly, "But if I don't kill him, I won't be at ease!"

"Especially after seeing that little brat of his recover his talent, I'm even more determined to kill him."

"If his son can recover his cultivation, what if he also gets some opportunity to rise again? So, I have to nip it in the bud!"

Qin Meng nodded in agreement, then asked, "But… what if someone tries to stop you?"

Qin Kuang narrowed his eyes and said, "Hehe, I've already arranged for several elders from our faction to maintain order. No one will be able to interfere!"

"As expected of you, Father, brilliant…"

Qin Meng flattered him.

"Focus on your cultivation. Though I'll take care of that brat Qin Zi, you still have rivals among the younger generation in Xunyang City."

Qin Kuang said in a deep voice.

"Understood."

Qin Meng nodded and began to cultivate.

...

The next day, Xunyang City was abuzz with excitement.

Outside the Qin family estate, a Life and Death Platform had been set up on the street for a deadly duel! And the combatants were the former and current patriarchs of the Qin family! This was a huge draw.

As a result, early in the morning, the streets outside the Qin estate were already packed with people.

The Life and Death Platform, which had been hastily constructed overnight, was now surrounded by a sea of onlookers.

"Tsk tsk tsk, this kind of infighting hasn't happened in Xunyang City for a long time, has it?"

"What do you think, will they both perish?"

"Both perish? How could that be? Haven't you heard? The former patriarch Qin Chuan's Yuan Dan was shattered, and he's lost all his cultivation."

"What… Then how can he even fight? Isn't the current patriarch Qin Kuang clearly intending to kill the former patriarch?"

"Exactly. Shouldn't the higher-ups of the Qin family stop this?"

"Heh, stop what? The Life and Death battle was agreed upon by both parties, mutually consensual. Who can interfere?"

"I don't understand why Qin Chuan would agree to such a suicidal fight. The former patriarch of the Qin family doesn't seem like a foolish man."

"Sigh… I think he was probably threatened by the new patriarch. After all, he still has a son…"

After a while.

A group of people emerged from the Qin family estate, led by Qin Kuang, followed by a procession of Qin family members.

The area around the Life and Death Platform was immediately surrounded by Qin family members, who cleared a path.

"Sorry to keep you all waiting."

Qin Kuang smiled and cupped his hands toward the crowd, then walked up to the Life and Death Platform, looking down on everyone.

At this moment, he was full of vigor.

Today, he would trample Qin Chuan underfoot and humiliate him to death in front of everyone in Xunyang City! But even after waiting for a long time.

Qin Chuan still hadn't appeared.

Qin Kuang looked toward the interior of the Qin estate and sneered loudly, "Qin Chuan, don't tell me you're too scared to come? Don't tell me what you said yesterday was just drunken rambling!"

His voice was loud, echoing like thunder, heard throughout half of Xunyang City.

"What's all the noise about so early in the morning? If you're so eager to die, there's no need to rush."

A calm voice rang out.

Wow! Everyone turned their heads.

They saw Qin Chuan, accompanied by Qin Zi, slowly walking out of the Qin family gates.

He stood tall, his white robes fluttering in the wind, exuding a calm yet graceful aura that made people take notice.