Chapter 1047: Father, Youre So Wise!

Xiong Zhong was so startled that he almost blurted out loud, nearly ruining everything.

Fortunately, Xiong Fen was quick to cover his son's mouth and press him to the ground!

"Heaven... mmmph!"

Even though he had already covered his son's mouth, Xiong Fen's face turned pale with fear.

Crouching beside the alchemy furnace, he glared and whispered sternly, "Are you trying to get us killed? Keep it down, keep it down!"

Only then did Xiong Zhong snap back to reality, nodding frantically with a look of shock on his face.

When he spoke again, his voice was as faint as a mosquito's hum.

"Dad... you, really, found..."

Before he could finish his question, he was slapped hard across the face!

"Smack!"

"Are you using your vocal cords to refine pills? Can't you speak louder?"

His head ringing from the slap, Xiong Zhong looked aggrieved and muttered softly, "I get scolded for speaking too loud, and beaten for speaking too soft..."

Seeing his son's pitiful expression, Xiong Fen temporarily put away his imposing demeanor.

His son, though talented and good-looking, was naturally timid. Years of doting had turned him into a delicate flower in a greenhouse, unable to withstand any hardship. He would never amount to much in the future.

This had always been a thorn in Xiong Fen's heart.

But the appearance of the Heavenly Weapon might be an opportunity for change.

Xiong Fen's tone softened slightly as he whispered the truth.

"Ahem, son."

"Let me tell you the truth. Your father has indeed found out about a Heavenly Weapon. Once we get our hands on it, people will definitely look at us in a new light!"

Xiong Zhong's eyes lit up, his face glowing with hope.

But in an instant, his expression dimmed again, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"But... but you said the same thing when you made me learn alchemy."

Xiong Fen's face flushed red, and he interrupted sternly, "This time is different!"

"This is a Heavenly Weapon! Once we have it, do you think we'll still be living like this?"

As he spoke, Xiong Fen grew more and more excited.

His son might be weak and unlikely to achieve much, but wasn't he the same?

Though he held the title of an elder, in reality, he was relegated to menial tasks, the most useless of elders, constantly looked down upon.

"Listen, once we get the Heavenly Weapon, your father's status will rise, and we won't have to put up with anyone's disdain in the Moon God Pavilion. If we play our cards right and cultivate some loyal followers..."

"By then, even the Moon God Pavilion Master will have to show me some respect. You'll have power and influence, and becoming a Saint wouldn't be out of the question."

"Haven't you always had your eye on Qing Yin Xianyun? Once your status changes, winning her over will be as easy as pie."

His grand vision painted a rosy picture, striking a chord deep within Xiong Zhong.

Looking up again, Xiong Zhong's eyes sparkled with hope.

"Really?"

But his innate timidity made it hard for the hesitation to fade from his face.

"But... but Heavenly Weapons are treasures. How can we get our hands on one so easily? Dad, aren't you being too optimistic? What if something goes wrong? With just the two of us, what if we run into danger?"

"Maybe we should just forget it. Even though we're not well-regarded now, at least we have a place to stand. This is too risky."

Xiong Fen chuckled deeply, confidence shining in his eyes.

"Haha."

"Who do you think your father is? I've already done my research. That Heavenly Weapon is a divine blade, currently in the hands of a man named Yi Feng from Yunxing. And his cultivation level is at most Heavenly Rank."

"Yunxing is a backwater place where Saints are considered the pinnacle. With the two of us going there, we'll be unstoppable. This trip is foolproof, and we might even get our hands on all the treasures of Yunxing!"

"Are you really willing to let this fat piece of meat slip through your fingers? Don't you want to marry Qing Yin Xianyun?"

Xiong Zhong was both shocked and delighted, his eyes shining even brighter.

"Dad, is this information reliable? Is this really happening?"

Xiong Fen stroked his beard, looking completely in control.

"Absolutely reliable!"

"I heard it with my own ears. Even the Pavilion Master wants to recruit that kid as an elder. If you hesitate any longer, the Heavenly Weapon will fall into the hands of the Moon God Pavilion, and Qing Yin Xianyun will be even more valued. Think carefully about what you stand to lose!"

Hearing this, Xiong Zhong gritted his teeth fiercely.

"Alright! Let's do it, Dad. We'll pull off this heist!"

With their agreement sealed, the father and son changed into inconspicuous clothes, abandoned all their sect duties, and quietly slipped out of the immortal island.

Using their formidable high-level Saint cultivation, they instantly passed through the Ancient Corridor.

Setting foot on Yunxing, breathing in the different air, everything felt fresh. The two of them, long suppressed, finally showed confident smiles.

Standing atop the clouds, they looked down at the land below.

Xiong Fen's eyes were filled with pride as he chuckled lightly, hands behind his back.

"In this desolate place, the two of us are like gods!"

Xiong Zhong imitated his father, nodding repeatedly with one hand behind his back.

"Yes, yes, Dad is absolutely right!"

"The spiritual energy here is thin, and the space is full of cracks. It's nothing compared to our Lanxing. This isolated planet definitely doesn't have any powerful experts."

"Hehe, who would have thought that a place like this could have a Heavenly Weapon? We're really lucky, all thanks to Dad's wisdom. We wouldn't have this opportunity otherwise!"

Listening to his son's flattery, Xiong Fen's smile was full of confidence.

"Hahaha, of course."

"From today onward, there will be no one in our way!"

A never-before-seen aura of dominance erupted as the father and son, filled with ambition, laughed heartily. Their confidence and joy were palpable, as if the entire world beneath their feet were mere ants.

Everything would bow before them!

After indulging in their fantasies for a while, the father and son vented years of pent-up frustration, gradually shedding their former timid selves. Confidence surged through them like a tidal wave.

After gazing down for a long time, they saw no Saints, not even many Dao Realm cultivators. Their confidence was almost bursting at the seams, their backs straighter than pine trees.

Exchanging quiet glances, their eyes were filled with confidence, even a hint of arrogance beginning to spread, as if they were already the powerful figures they dreamed of becoming.

Xiong Zhong, filled with emotion, could hardly wait.

"Dad! Let's hurry and find the Heavenly Weapon. We can't let the Moon God Pavilion get there first. I never want to go back to how things were before!"

Xiong Fen nodded with a smile, a hint of calm in his eyes.

"Don't rush."

"The Moon God Pavilion would never expect that we've already arrived in Yunxing ahead of them."

"On Yunxing, Yi Feng is considered a top-tier expert, so he must have some reputation. Let's first find a few slightly stronger locals to gather information, and maybe pick up some treasures along the way."

"Killing two birds with one stone—that's the best strategy!"

With such a meticulous and steady plan, Xiong Zhong's admiration for his father grew even stronger.

"Father, you're so wise!"

Once their plan was set, the two of them tore through the void and headed into the distance.

Unfortunately, the overall cultivation level on Yunxing was too low, and they hardly encountered anyone noteworthy along the way. The father and son couldn't be bothered to pay much attention.

To them, everyone they saw was an ant. They rarely even saw Saints in their daily lives, so how could they possibly know about Yi Feng, the strongest on Yunxing? Let alone have any knowledge of valuable treasure locations.

It wasn't until about an incense stick's worth of time later that the father and son finally spotted a slightly different group of ants.

On the ground, a group of people was busy cleaning up and collecting the remains of a massive creature, their movements drawing attention.

The father and son spread out their divine senses to investigate. The giant bones emitted an extraordinary aura of killing intent, suggesting that they belonged to demons in life. Their interest was piqued.

Hovering in mid-air, Xiong Zhong spoke up in confusion.

"These people can actually collect demon remains. They must have some cultivation."

Demons often reached the Saint Realm, and even if they weren't high-level, they were still far beyond ordinary humans. The sight of collecting demon remains wasn't uncommon, but on Yunxing, it was strange and surprising.

Xiong Fen, however, simply chuckled lightly, his eyes filled with the wisdom of someone who had seen it all.

"Haha, there's no way these locals could have killed so many demons. Without a doubt, these demons must have been killed by Qing Yin Xianyun. These people are just picking up the scraps."

Xiong Zhong nodded in agreement.

The father and son stood calmly in mid-air, their eyes filled with the confidence of those who had seen through everything.

They looked down at the ground with disdain.

A man in white robes, Xiao Zhan, was waving his arms and shouting instructions.

"Brothers, work harder! We can't waste any of these waterproof materials! Clean them all up and transport them back. Then we'll head deeper to search for more!"

Waterproof materials?

Xiong Fen and Xiong Zhong were utterly confused.

After watching for a few moments, they still couldn't figure out what these people were doing. But when they noticed the dagger in Xiao Zhan's hand, Xiong Fen's eyes lit up with interest.

"That dagger in his hand is extraordinary. It seems to be a remarkable weapon!"

Xiong Zhong also nodded in agreement, his big eyes filled with greed.

"Dad, you're absolutely right."

"I can't tell the grade of that dagger, but if it can cut through demon bones, it must be at least a top-tier Saint artifact. Our luck is really turning around! I never thought we'd find something so quickly. This trip is already worth it!"

The father and son exchanged quiet glances, their hearts itching with desire.

On Yunxing, they were invincible. All treasures were already considered theirs, and their greed was fully unleashed.

Tearing through the void, the two of them descended onto the barren land.

They looked down at the group of ignorant ants with cold indifference, their confidence almost bursting at the seams!

Xiong Zhong stepped forward with his hands behind his back, his head held high as he spoke with a faint smile.

"Ants, hand over your weapons immediately, or face the wrath of this venerable one. You won't be able to withstand it!"

His domineering words echoed, and Xiong Zhong's eyes were filled with confidence.

But the group of people didn't react much. They just looked at each other in confusion, standing still with wide eyes, showing no fear whatsoever. It was as if they didn't even regard the father and son as a threat.

The saying "the ignorant are fearless" couldn't be more true.

Xiong Zhong wasn't angered. Instead, his smile grew wider as he glanced at the group, as if looking at a bunch of ignorant ants. In his eyes, there was already a hint of pity, the kind a strong person might feel for the weak.

With his hands behind his back, Xiong Zhong exuded an overwhelming aura of power!

"Have you ever experienced the taste of death?"