Chapter 6, the Insidious Villain, enraged out of humiliation

Yuer, why have you become so distant with your father? I still remember the time when you were always by my side, sharing everything with me. These years have been consumed by warfare, and I have neglected to care for you. That scoundrel Jiancheng has treated you this way; I will certainly punish him properly when I get the chance

Originally, Shangguan Jinghong had the composure to control his emotions. However, he felt that there was no need to continue pretending in front of a useless person. He truly did not want to see Shangguan Yu again; everything that happened today was utterly humiliating. A disgrace! A profound humiliation!

I know that Xiao Qingcheng is the most formidable; anyone who dares not include you in their activities will be in for a tough time

I see, then thank you, Father! He also felt as if he had returned to the past, when that father who had cared for him so deeply was back. However, the experiences of these years had not led him to immediately forgive Shangguan Jinghong.

Hehe, this is more like it. If Third Brother doesn't come to play with me, I will make you aware of my capabilities!" While saying this, she also tugged at Shangguan Yu's hair with her small hand

Shangguan Yu rubbed his forehead and said, "I ask you, good sister, besides you, who else calls me Third Brother?" He turned around and picked up Shangguan Qingcheng, saying, "Third Brother is just busy with something. I was just about to go find little Qingcheng to play!"

Shangguan Yu was deep in thought, completely unaware of the person approaching from behind. Noticing that Shangguan Yu was oblivious to her presence, the person stealthily made her way over. She suddenly pounced, covering Shangguan Yu's eyes tightly with her small hands

Our little Qingcheng is the most understanding. Third brother and father have matters to attend to. You can go eat delicious food with your uncle, how about that? Next time, third brother will take you to play something even more fun

I have warned Lu Hong repeatedly, but unfortunately, he shows no remorse. A dragon has a reverse scale; touching it leads to death! Who told him to insult my parents?

Shangguan Jinghong sensed the arrival of Shangguan Yu and immediately ceased her cultivation

Shangguan Yu did not notice the change in expression on Shangguan Jinghong's face. He said calmly, "I don't know either; the feeling at that time was so wonderful, yet I cannot describe it. Moreover, I have been remarkably strong since childhood, so it wouldn't be strange to kill Lu Hong, would it?"

Ma Wen did not know when he had run over. As for Ma Wen, Shangguan Yu felt a bit grateful in his heart. Regardless of the reason, at least Ma Wen had never harmed him; on the contrary, he had helped him quite a few times. Therefore, every time he saw Ma Wen, he would politely address him as "Uncle".

Uncle, just tell me where Dad is and I can go by myself. You can take Qingcheng out to have fun.

This ... ... Alright, the master is at the training ground, young master, please hurry!

Shangguan Jinghong truly expresses genuine feelings; in his eyes, Shangguan Yu seems even closer than his own biological son

Miss, shall I take you out to buy something to eat? In Feiyu City, you can have whatever you want. In the entire capital, you can choose anything you like, alright? Faced with this little ancestor, Ma Wen truly has no choice but to do his utmost to satisfy her.

Shangguan Yu knows very well what intentions his quirky younger sister has, but for this whimsical sibling, he can only cherish her with love; how could he possibly care about such matters?

A glimmer of cunning flashed in Shangguan Qingcheng's eyes; she was prepared to sneak a look, after all, Shangguan Yu would not blame her.

What nonsense! How are you speaking to your father? After all these years, have you learned nothing at the Spirit Communication Academy?

Haha... the dragon has a reverse scale; touching it means death. It sounds good, doesn't it? But do you know that debts must be repaid, and a life must be paid for a life?" Although Shangguan Jinghong was laughing, there was no trace of amusement on her face. "You don't know that Lu Hong has accompanied me since childhood, and has been with me through life and death, do you?"

Scoundrel! Lu Hong and I grew up together, and he has accompanied me through life and death. How can you casually kill him? You little brat, I must kill you today! To kill without blinking at such a young age, you will definitely grow up to be a murderous demon! Today, let me act on behalf of heaven and uphold justice!

... ...

Shangguan Yu was initially startled, but upon hearing this voice, he naturally calmed down.

Shangguan Jinghong has watched Shangguan Yu grow up, yet still cannot help but marvel at his wit. If Shangguan Yu truly manages to embark on the path of martial arts, with his abilities, he is bound to achieve greatness in the future

Of course, it is our beloved little Qincheng, who else could be so adorable

Indeed, with such a tease from Shangguan Yu, Shangguan Qingcheng immediately burst into laughter

Shangguan Yu shook his head and took a deep breath. It had been a long time since he had seen Shangguan Jinghong, and he did not know what kind of mindset he should adopt when facing this nominal father.

But can things really develop that way

I do not possess it now, but in the future, I will certainly have that strength! Shangguan Yu did not voice this thought; he understood deeply that the enemy does not care about your age. If the enemy wants to kill you, can you ask them to wait a few years before they come to do so? This thought can only be buried in Shangguan Yu's heart, quietly motivating himself and solidifying his determination to become stronger

Shangguan Yu also felt a bit overwhelmed, wondering how to forget about Xiao Qingcheng. "Qingcheng, can we play together next time? Father asked Uncle to come find me, and we shouldn't make things difficult for him, right?"

Hmm... let me think, how about playing hide and seek? Third Brother will hide and I will seek, I won't peek! If I find you, Third Brother has to take me to buy delicious food

"Yuer, you have arrived. I heard that you killed Lu Hong. Is that true?" Looking at the calm-faced youth before her, Shangguan Jinghong knew that if he did not speak, Shangguan Yu would not say anything either

Hehe, alright, I will listen to Third Brother, but you must keep your word!

"Oh dear, this is not fun at all. How come Third Brother always guesses it's me right away?" Shangguan Qingcheng pouted in dissatisfaction, releasing her small hands.

Just as I was about to agree, "Young Master, Miss, we finally found you! The Master is looking for the Young Master. Let's hurry, so we don't keep the Master waiting."

However, Shangguan Qingcheng immediately became displeased, shaking in Shangguan Yu's arms. "Third Brother, you promised to play hide and seek with Qingcheng, and later you still have to take Qingcheng to buy delicious food!"

Shangguan Yu handed Shangguan Qingcheng, who was hanging on him, over to Ma Wen. Little Qingcheng also understood the situation and had no choice but to reluctantly leave Shangguan Yu's embrace

As for me today, I truly lack the qualifications. Whether to kill or to maim, I leave it to your discretion! He understood in his heart that if Shangguan Jinghong wanted to kill him, she would have acted long ago; why wait until now? Moreover, with Shangguan Jinghong's martial arts cultivation at the King Realm, she could crush him with a single finger. Given this, what meaning is there in resisting?

"Father, I wonder if over the years you have found a way to cure my inability to cultivate?" Shangguan Yu also felt that he might have wronged Shangguan Jinghong, so he spoke more politely. However, he had always been troubled by the matter of martial arts cultivation. Now, cultivating martial arts was the top priority; to become stronger and to search for his parents, he must embark on the path of cultivation

Brother San, can you guess who I am

Shangguan Yu is indeed a bit moved, could it be that he heard wrong back then? Shangguan Jinghong truly cares for him, is it possible to return to the way things were before?

Regarding Shangguan Yu's cultivation situation, he said nothing at all. Having navigated the officialdom for so many years, he is certainly not someone ordinary people can compare to. It must be said that he is a cunning old fox; even Shangguan Yu was deceived by his genuine display of emotions.

Alright, Uncle, I will come over to you right away

"Third brother, you tell father that if he dares to bully you, I will come back and strip his beard off." The tender voice of Shangguan Qingcheng came from a distance, leaving Shangguan Yu both amused and exasperated.

Shangguan Jinghong's voice was like a thunderclap in a clear sky, causing Shangguan Yu's ears to buzz. When she spoke, her tone was both stern and commanding, and as the Left General of the Feiyu Dynasty, she naturally exuded an air of authority

Seeing her pouting with a look of impending tears, Shangguan Yu, even though he understood in his heart that she was pretending, could not help but comfort her

Can you compare with me? I possess that strength, and of course, I can slaughter anyone weaker than me at will! Yet you seem to lack that strength now!

The stern expression on Shangguan Jinghong's face vanished, replaced by kindness and warmth. "Father does not mean it that way; I only want you and Tushuming to understand that before you have strength, you must learn to endure. If you act impulsively all the time, you won't even know how you died in the future. Lu Hong has a good relationship with your father; they are brothers who have been through life and death together. But how can he compare to you, Yu'er? Your father only wants to protect you; I want to secure a bright future for his descendants. This matter has escalated; let us downplay it."

Shangguan Jinghong's mood felt as if it had fallen from heaven to hell, all hope shattered. What followed was a deep anger; how could he have gone to such lengths to please a useless person? Since Shangguan Yu is a waste, why waste any more time? After trying so hard to curry favor with a useless person for so long, he was almost driven to despair.

Even with the profound demeanor of the esteemed official, the smile on his face momentarily faltered. "What? Are you saying that you still cannot cultivate? Then how did you manage to kill Lu Hong with a single punch?"

Hehe, hasn't Father already investigated this long ago? Why bother putting on a show?

If it were an ordinary person, they would likely be compelled by this imposing aura. Unfortunately, Shangguan Yusi remained completely unfazed, as if fear were simply not permitted in his very being

Hmph, do you take me for a three-year-old? In the Tianxuan Continent, the idea of killing someone and paying with your life is truly a joke! If that were the case, even if you had ten thousand lives, it would still not be enough to repay the debt, would it?

Shangguan Qingcheng has been exceptionally intelligent since childhood. Although she is only six years old, she is quite astute. She knows that her father is looking for her third brother for a reason, and it is likely not a good one. In the entire household, it seems that the others do not particularly like her third brother. No matter how hard she thinks, she cannot understand why such a good third brother is not liked by anyone.