Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy

Wu Tian looked at the little girl. The expression on her face was quite subtle; it was clear she wanted to argue with her dad to the bitter end.

Wu Tian chuckled. "My daughter, I hope you learn from Nezha’s fearless spirit."

"Was she ever fearless?" The little girl’s eyes widened, staring at Wu Tian, demanding a clear explanation. Otherwise, she would cry and make a scene.

After a moment of thought, Wu Tian said, "A child who follows Jiang Ziya to fight King Zhou is the definition of fearless."

"No." The little one shook her head. "I don’t believe you."

Wu Tian tried again, "It’s a spirit that cares for the people, defies tyranny, sacrifices for justice, and dares to fight evil."

"Dad, if I beat you up and then tell Mom you hit me first and I only fought back, Mom would also say I have a spirit that cares for the people, defies tyranny, sacrifices for justice, and dares to fight evil."

Wu Tian was speechless.

He had a sudden realization. His treasure was still young, only four years old, but she was a girl. And whenever a girl started to argue, logic went right out the window.

"I was wrong," Wu Tian said.

"Mhm." Seeing him concede, the little girl smiled sweetly. She walked over, patted Wu Tian on the head, and said sagely, "To acknowledge a mistake is the greatest virtue!"

Wu Tian was speechless again.

The little one, hugging the Supreme Treasures, snuggled into her blankets and announced, "Time for sleep."

Wu Tian was exasperated.

"Sweetie, aren’t you afraid you’ll get poked sleeping with the Fire Spear?"

"But you’re here, aren’t you?"

The little girl giggled. "Dad, the capable should do more work. With your Spiritual Sense watching over me, the Fire Spear won’t hurt me."

Wu Tian nodded. What could he possibly say to that?

Arguing with her was a guaranteed loss.

Wu Tian could only say, "Daughter, you make a fair point."

The little girl smiled sweetly and drifted off to sleep.

She didn’t feel like she was "bullying" her dad. In her mind, she was "educating" him!

「That night」

Most people were sound asleep, but a certain group was still on the move. They were Assassins.

Ever since their leader had been killed at the Liquor Tree, the organization had a new one: Rui’er.

Now, following Rui’er’s orders, they continued their killing spree. Everywhere they went, they would write in blood: "The killer is Wu Tian!"

This time, they didn’t just kill princes and princesses; they also targeted wealthy individuals. Even some commoners died at the hands of the Assassins, all to frame Wu Tian.

The situation was a powder keg, needing only a single spark to erupt completely.

The families of the murdered were furious. They wanted to confront Wu Tian, but they didn’t dare.

At this moment, Rui’er knew it was her time to act. She was determined to drive Wu Tian out of this place. That way, she would have a future chance to seize Si’er’s River and Mountains.

"Father, Mother, many princes and princesses from other kingdoms have died. I feel like it’s going to be my turn soon."

With a look of terror, Rui’er sought out her father and mother. With tears streaming down her adorable face, her sobbing was a sight almost no one could bear. One couldn’t help but want to comfort and protect her.

Everyone has a dark door in their heart, to some extent. Rui’er was only eight years old. Ever since she had witnessed the pomp and splendor surrounding Si’er, who was also eight, the dark door in her heart had creaked open.

Rui’er had always been a well-behaved child. Though young, she understood the importance of giving porridge to the poor. But after seeing Si’er’s grandeur, she felt a sense of imbalance. Before, she saw herself as a noble little princess standing high above the rest, which allowed her to pity the impoverished masses. However, when she realized that her own station was just as impoverished compared to Si’er’s, she found it unbearable.

"Father, Mother, near many of the victims, there are words saying Wu Tian was the killer. I think we must go to Xiuyuan Country immediately and demand justice," Rui’er said, her voice choked with sobs that grew more intense as she spoke. She had to play the part of a pitiful victim to convince her parents to take her to Xiuyuan Country.

"But... but that Wu Tian is so powerful," Rui’er’s father stammered, a trace of fear in his eyes. "The families of those he killed don’t dare speak out, afraid they’ll be murdered too."

Like all people, Rui’er’s father and mother feared death. They were ordinary people, and they certainly didn’t want to die.

"Rui’er, this is a truly difficult matter. Forget about Wu Tian; we can’t even handle Queen Si’er. I think we should just let this go," her mother said, trying to console her daughter with a sense of helplessness. In her mother’s opinion, the only safe option was to have Rui’er hide in the Royal Palace’s underground ice cellars.

"No, Father, Mother! I have a way. I can definitely make Wu Tian give us an explanation, and Queen Si’er will only be able to watch," Rui’er said, sensing the time was right.

Wu Tian was undeniably powerful, and his origins were a mystery. Rui’er had expended significant resources but couldn’t find a single clue about his background. Such a person was terrifying. He could even kill the Divine Emperor’s Law Enforcers.

Therefore, to defeat someone like him, Rui’er believed one had to use a "righteous cause"!

What is a "righteous cause"? Consider this: if all the people of a nation demanded their Monarch kill his favorite Concubine, that Monarch would have no choice but to grit his teeth and do it! That is a righteous cause!

With Wu Tian’s influence and strength, Rui’er knew it would be difficult to kill him. So, she only wanted to drive him away.

"You have a way? What is it?" her father and mother asked eagerly.

Since the death of their eldest and second sons, the inheritance of the River and Mountains could only fall to Rui’er. Recently, Rui’er had tried her hand at handling some of the Monarch’s Memorials, and she had done an excellent job. In her parents’ eyes, their daughter was quite capable. Her sharp mind might truly have a brilliant idea.

"We can contact the families of those Wu Tian supposedly killed. They are all royalty and influential figures from various nations. If all of us go to Xiuyuan Country together to force the issue, Wu Tian will have no choice but to leave," Rui’er said through clenched teeth. "Then, peace will return to the Three Realms."

In Rui’er’s mind, why were so many people dying in the Three Realms? It was all Wu Tian’s fault. If it weren’t for him, she never would have ordered the Assassins to kill people she’d never even met. As long as Wu Tian left, she could tell the Assassins to stop. Then, peace would be restored to the Three Realms.

"Can this really work?" Rui’er’s father, indecisive by nature, hesitated.

"Father, please contact them. This plan is sure to succeed," Rui’er said with a firm nod.

"Alright, I understand," her father said after a moment. "I’ll contact them right away, and then we’ll all make a trip to Xiuyuan Country together."

"Thank you, Father! I love you, Father, you’re the best!" Rui’er smiled, knowing her father liked it when she acted spoiled. She began acting coquettishly, making him laugh heartily.

Nestled in her father’s embrace, Rui’er’s parents smiled, thinking how clever and adorable their daughter was. They had no idea that the girl in their arms now had a vicious look in her eyes.

Wu Tian, oh Wu Tian, just leave! Leave as soon as you can! That way, I can slowly build my own power. In ten years, I will challenge Si’er!

Thinking about the grand show of driving Wu Tian away tomorrow, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of exhilaration.