Chapter 976: Father And Son In Full Bloom

Seeing Yi Feng's smiling face, Xu Xianzhi felt a bit more at ease. Everything was going as he had anticipated. The sudden gentleness in this person's demeanor must be due to fear of the White Emperor's name. Even a half-saint could not compare to a true saint. Fortunately, he was clever enough to invoke the White Emperor's name. Otherwise, he might not have escaped death today! This level of wit was honed over many years. Without keen insight and experience, how could he have come up with such a brilliant plan so effortlessly? Without these qualities, how could he have risen to his current position? Cultivation wasn't just about fighting and killing—it was about human relationships and social maneuvering. Heh.

Xu Xianzhi's face broke into a smile as he prepared to deliver a few harsh words to salvage his dignity. But before he could even raise his hand in greeting, Yi Feng had already pulled out a rope and tied him up in a neat bundle! It happened so fast—smooth and practiced. Before Xu Xianzhi could react, he had been trussed up like a human dumpling, complete with an exquisitely tied bow at the front.

What... what was going on? Xu Xianzhi was utterly bewildered. He shot a glance at Yi Feng, his eyes flickering with confusion and suspicion. This couldn't be! Everything had been going so smoothly. His acting had been flawless! Who would have thought that someone at the Dao-realization level would dare to deceive a half-saint? In terms of courage and cunning, Xu Xianzhi believed he had performed perfectly. There was no reason for his ruse to be exposed! But why had this person tied him up without even saying a word? It made no sense... Could it be that his lie had been seen through? Was this person really that sharp?

A chill crept up from the depths of his heart. Xu Xianzhi's expression grew more serious, but he continued to maintain his perfect act. "You! How dare you treat me with such disrespect?! I am a relative of the White Emperor! How could this be false? If you don't believe me, you're courting disaster! I advise you not to make a mistake!"

His words sounded righteous and stern, but inwardly, he was panicking. Standing tall and staring intently, Xu Xianzhi's heart was pounding in his throat. But after his flawless performance, Yi Feng showed no fear. In fact, a smile began to spread across his face.

Oh... so he was a relative of the saint. No wonder someone like Xu Kaihan, a complete fool, could become the saint's lover. So there was this layer of connection. That made sense... Since they were relatives and childhood sweethearts who eventually became lovers, the White Emperor must hold them in high regard. Yi Feng felt as though he had discovered a new hope. His smile grew even brighter, his teeth gleaming with confidence.

"That's right! I tied up the White Emperor's relative!"

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Xu Xianzhi's eyes widened in shock! His face turned red with frustration. The lines he had prepared were stuck in his throat, and his mind went completely blank. What the hell was going on?! He had thought the other party doubted his story, which was why they had suddenly turned hostile. But instead, not only did they not doubt him, they seemed to fully believe him—and were targeting the White Emperor! Damn it... had he walked right into a trap? Outsmarted by his own cleverness?!

He stared wide-eyed for a long time, unable to utter a single word. This wasn't how the script was supposed to go... He couldn't keep up with this act. He was completely lost! Xu Xianzhi stood there in a daze, not even noticing when his son was dragged over. The father and son were tied back-to-back, each with a bow on either side. It was a scene that was both absurd and cringe-worthy.

By the time Yi Feng seemed to disappear, Xu Xianzhi finally came to his senses, but he couldn't break free. His confusion deepened as he looked down and noticed the rope binding him. His face turned pale with terror. This... this aura! This was a saintly artifact! A rope casually used to tie someone up was actually a saintly artifact?! This half-saint had such profound resources? The background of such a person was truly terrifying! Someone with such a background wouldn't speak carelessly. Could it be that he really intended to cause trouble for the White Emperor...?

The moment this thought crossed his mind, Xu Xianzhi's face alternated between green and red in shock. He couldn't care about anything else and urgently asked, "What's going on?! How did you offend someone like this?!"

Behind him, his son, Xu Kaihan, was already terrified out of his wits. Only when his father shouted did he snap out of it. Unfortunately, he was just as clueless, trembling and crying, "I... I don't know either! He just heard that I was the White Emperor's lover and suddenly attacked, tying me up! Who... who would have thought he'd do the same to you, Dad... What are we going to do?!"

What were they going to do? Who the hell knew what to do?! Hearing his son's words, Xu Xianzhi trembled with rage. If he hadn't been tied up, he would have slapped this idiot to death on the spot!

"You're such a fool! When someone hears you're the White Emperor's lover and not only shows no fear but immediately takes action, it's clear they have a grudge against the White Emperor! The conflicts and karma between saints are not something ordinary people dare to get involved in! And you! You actually called me here?! You've doomed us both! If I had known this would happen, I should have left you on the wall...!"

Xu Xianzhi was so angry that spit flew everywhere. His son was trembling, his face deathly pale. But no matter how much he cursed, it was too late. Now, both father and son were tied up. Thinking back, the other party's confidence made sense... If he hadn't been so blinded by anger, if he had paid even a little attention or asked a few more questions, he might have noticed this person's cultivation level and avoided this situation. Facing an enemy of the White Emperor, he had claimed to be the White Emperor's relative—what a gift! His son was an idiot, and he, the father, had shot himself in the foot. Now, they were truly done for.

Amidst the cursing, Xu Xianzhi pieced everything together. The thought that all was lost filled his heart. His mouth went dry, and he stopped speaking. He looked up at the sky, filled with regret, feeling utterly unlucky. A tear silently slid down his cheek, tracing a 45-degree arc of sorrow. How had they ended up encountering such a ruthless person? Heaven! What a disaster!

The father and son finally fell silent, sinking into despair. Not far away, Yi Feng returned, satisfied. "That pee was really killing me..."

As he approached, seeing the two human dumplings, his resentment eased a bit. Although they were fake saints, they were still relatives of the White Emperor! With a little effort, he could force the real White Emperor to show up. A true saint—this was his chance to find death! Truly, when one door closes, another opens. Reflecting on his own brilliance, Yi Feng pulled out a forty-meter-long blade, a gentle smile on his face as he began his well-meaning persuasion.

"Swish! Swish!" The blade whistled through the air, and his lines flowed smoothly. "Hey, you two, I suggest you be smart and notify the White Emperor to come ransom you! Otherwise, hmph! I'll have to kill you!!!"

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. This time, Yi Feng delivered his lines flawlessly, and his movements were perfectly coordinated. He had the air of a gangster boss from a Hong Kong movie. As the blade's energy swept out, terrifying waves of power rippled in all directions, even splitting the clouds in the sky. Xu Xianzhi was completely numb. A saintly artifact?! Yet another saintly artifact!!! And that smile... it seemed harmless, but to Xu Xianzhi, it was the grin of a demon from hell. Someone who casually wielded saintly artifacts and had no fear of the White Emperor—this was no ordinary person. Such a ruthless individual wouldn't just make empty threats. If pushed, they would really kill!

Tears streamed down Xu Xianzhi's face as he choked out, "S-sir! Sir! I'm not really the White Emperor's relative, and my son doesn't know the White Emperor either! You... you must have made a mistake! We were just talking nonsense earlier! Please, have mercy and let us go!!!"

Behind him, Xu Kaihan also wailed, "Yes, yes! Sir, we were just talking nonsense! Please, have mercy! Waaah..."

Yi Feng was momentarily stunned. Then, a knowing smile spread across his face.