Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

"You!"

Du Tianlin’s eyes widened: "What do you mean by this? Are you trying to threaten me? Do you think that since the Ancestor Emperor of Silver Sea was forced by you to cut off his own legs, I would do the same?"

"I am merely stating the facts."

Su Han said calmly, "The Emperor has always regarded the Phoenix Sect as inferior and beneath your notice. I will let you know just whether the Phoenix Sect is truly as weak as you think."

Du Tianlin furrowed his brows, his expression slightly darkening.

After a moment, he said, "I know that you have the Seven-Colored Saint of Law and the Destruction Empress backing you, but that should not be your true reliance; in this world of survival of the fittest, you ultimately have to rely on yourself."

"I am aware of that, there’s no need for the Emperor to teach me." Su Han replied.

Seeing Su Han’s neither warm nor cold demeanor, the anger in Du Tianlin’s heart flared up again.

"I originally thought today would be a cordial meeting, but it turned out to be rather disappointing!" Du Tianlin snorted coldly.

"In the Emperor’s eyes, you probably believed that your visit would leave me flattered and make me pattern my words and deeds after you?"

Su Han shook his head with a smile: "If that were truly the case, then I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed."

"I didn’t come here to argue with you but to discuss how to handle the matter of Du Xi and Su Qing!" Du Tianlin gritted his teeth.

"Qing’er’s affairs, I won’t interfere."

Su Han replied, "Whether they can be together or not is entirely up to you."

"But with your attitude, how can I safely entrust Xi’er to Su Qing, to the Phoenix Sect?" Du Tianlin glared.

"What’s wrong with me? Do I look ugly?" Su Han shrugged.

"You!"

Du Tianlin abruptly stood up: "Su Han, I’ve already lowered my stance, don’t go too far!"

"Alright, why get so angry? You are a Heavenly Emperor Realm; you should have the state of mind of a Heavenly Emperor!"

Su Han waved his hand and poured Du Tianlin another cup of tea.

However, his words made Du Tianlin even more furious.

If it weren’t for Du Xi’s insistence on marrying Su Qing, Du Tianlin would never have accepted such an in-law!

It’s simply...

Infuriating!!!

The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive, with the two sitting opposite each other, occasionally sipping tea.

At the start, Su Han poured tea for Du Tianlin, but later, they each poured for themselves and nearly contested over the teapot.

Until at a certain moment, Su Han suddenly spoke: "If the Emperor has no further matters, then I shall return to my cultivation."

"We haven’t finished discussing Xi’er and Su Qing yet!" Du Tianlin’s face flushed with anger.

"To be honest."

Su Han pondered briefly and said: "Once, I too liked a girl, but her family was so strong that they vehemently opposed us, leading us to escape together, constantly hunted down."

"Later, as my cultivation base grew, I surpassed her family’s status."

"Her family no longer opposed, but she... ultimately perished in a certain unique space, enduring constant torment."

At this point, Su Han looked at Du Tianlin: "One of my wives once told me—"

"Love is neither destiny nor opportunity."

"Destiny and opportunity, if lost, can be sought again in the future."

"But if a person is gone, they’re truly gone forever."

Du Tianlin’s tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

He recalled his past, his youthful arrogance, and the hardships he endured to marry Deng Qian.

"Emperor Lord Tianlin."

Su Han looked deeply at Du Tianlin and continued: "Our Phoenix Sect may seem weak to the Divine Dream Sect now, but I tell you, the future Phoenix Sect will not merely be as it appears."

"Xi’er and Qing’er are already adults; matters of the younger generation do not require us to interfere further."

"Even if one day they regret their choice, they will never doubt their decision!"

Upon hearing these words, Du Tianlin looked up suddenly.

"Then promise me, Xi’er will not suffer even the slightest grievance in the Phoenix Sect."

"Alright."

Su Han nodded directly: "As Su Qing’s father, I promise you, this should indeed be a commitment."

"Alright then..."

Du Tianlin stood up, and despite his Heavenly Emperor Realm frame, he appeared somewhat stooped at this moment.

"I, Du Tianlin, have only one daughter, Xi’er, in this life..."

"She is my precious treasure, afraid to dissolve if held in the mouth, afraid to freeze if held in hand."

"I oppose her marrying Su Qing not because the Phoenix Sect is too weak, but because... the current situation is too dire!"

"With the Extraterritorial Demon’s invasion, if the Phoenix Sect can’t even protect itself, how can it protect her?"

"Su Han, today I set aside my Heavenly Emperor’s stature to request that you ensure Xi’er’s well-being, definitely!"

Su Han did not say much, but nodded heavily.

He could see how important Du Xi was in Du Tianlin’s heart.

Just like how Su Qing and Su Yao hold a place in his own heart.

As parents, how could they ever want their children to suffer any grievance?

He could empathize with Du Tianlin, and any past grievances were alleviated at this moment.

"If that’s the case, I won’t disturb you anymore..."

Du Tianlin drank the last sip of tea, and when turning, his steps were somewhat unsteady.

"Wait."

Su Han watched his back and suddenly said: "If a thousand years hence, the Third Section of Destruction truly comes, then my Phoenix Sect will always have a safe zone prepared for the Divine Dream Sect... without charging a single Spirit Crystal!"

"Thank you..."

Du Tianlin did not seem very enthusiastic.

Clearly, the entire Divine Dream Sect combined did not weigh more in his heart than Du Xi alone.

"This person is really quite something."

Su Han murmured, sighing: "Ultimately, it’s all for the children!"

...

Even though the dialogue between Du Tianlin and Su Han wasn’t particularly pleasant, the outcome was what both of them hoped for.

Du Tianlin did it for his child, and Su Han too, for his child.

If not, why would he prepare a safe zone for the Divine Dream Sect, asking nothing in return?

How much loss would this bring to the Phoenix Sect?

But if he charged them, how would Su Qing feel? How would Du Xi feel? And how would others see it?

Would they say Du Tianlin’s son-in-law is heartless, showing no consideration?

Would they say Du Xi’s father-in-law didn’t value her at all, only craved wealth?

Or would they say Su Qing’s father valued only the Phoenix Sect and not him?