Dragon Martial Sword Supreme

Monarch?

Upon hearing these two words, Zhao Letian's heart suddenly trembled.

He hadn't expected that Murong Shengxiong, the King of Gray Wolf, would guess correctly—his father was indeed the Monarch of Dajin Country, a Monarch Level Expert with overwhelming power.

However, at this moment, he felt no pride in having such a powerful father; instead, he felt even more disappointed.

A sovereign, a Monarch Level Expert, is a ruler of a country, whose commands no one dares disobey.

Yet, for seventeen whole years, this man never sought out him and his mother. Zhao Letian, despite wanting to make excuses for him and willing to believe there was some unspeakable reason, could not find a suitable excuse.

Moreover, his grandfather had personally told him that this man had watched indifferently as he and his mother were expelled from the Royal Capital, which further indicated that they were probably not important in this man's eyes.

It makes sense, after all—a sovereign with numerous Imperial Concubines, many of whom possess powerful familial backgrounds. His mother, Zhao Yixin, was just a person from a remote small city, insignificant compared to those women; why would that man value them?

"Grandfather, could he have had difficulties? Mother mentioned that he was taken away by a mysterious strong figure, not that he left us voluntarily. Mother is willing to believe in him, and I don't want to rush to conclusions about him."

Zhao Letian didn't rush to judge. He didn't want to wrongly accuse anyone and still held a glimmer of hope as he spoke.

"Difficulties? What difficulties could he have had? Although I haven't personally experienced those days, having been undercover in the Royal Capital for so many years, I've almost fully ascertained the situation back then. It's said that he even intended to make your mother the Queen and formally marry her. However, the familial powers behind those concubines strongly opposed it and exerted some pressure on him, which he succumbed to. He not only promptly made another woman the Queen but also let those people expel you and your mother from the Royal Capital. Letian, do you think such a man deserves to be your father?"

Zhao Dahai scornfully said.

"If he is the sovereign of a country, possessing absolute authority, why would he care about the pressure others put on him?"

Zhao Letian asked, puzzled.

His knowledge was too limited; the events of that year still held many mysteries that he had to solve before he could draw final conclusions.

"Back then, he hadn't yet advanced to the Monarch Level and wasn't an invincible existence in Dajin Country. Those familial powers behind the concubines indeed had some influence over him. To secure his own position and forfeit you and your mother is a very reasonable explanation."

Zhao Dahai said, still firmly believing Zhao Letian's father was a heartless man.

"Could he have been coerced by someone? After all, he was forcibly taken away initially—could someone have forced him to abandon us?"

Zhao Letian asked.

"Are you referring to that mysterious strong figure who took him away? I already know that person's identity—it was the former Monarch, your grandfather. That old man, wanting to secure the Ye Family's reign, might indeed have forced your father to abandon you and your mother. However, he has long since passed away, and no one in Dajin Country today can force your father to do anything. Yet, he still hasn't sought you and your mother out, how would you explain that?"

Zhao Dahai counter-asked.

"I don't know."

Zhao Letian shook his head.

This point was what troubled him the most.

To clear up all the doubts, he probably could only confront his father face-to-face.

"Forget it, your grandfather will handle the matter concerning that man. You needn't worry about it. Let's talk about your mother instead. When did Xin'er come to the Royal Capital?"

Zhao Dahai asked with a serious tone.

A Monarch Level Expert, a sovereign of a country, holds a noble status and terrifying power; not just anyone can easily meet such a person. Having been in the Royal Capital for many years, he hadn't been able to meet that heartless man, let alone Zhao Letian, merely a person of the True Martial Realm. This matter, only he could handle; Zhao Letian couldn't intervene.

"About half a year ago."

Zhao Letian responded.

"Half a year ago? It's already been such a long time; haven't you managed to contact her during this period?"

Zhao Dahai said, his heart sinking, frowning.

According to what he knew, those who had driven his daughter away back then would absolutely not allow her to return to the Royal Capital again. Thus, once she was discovered by those people, she was likely in grave danger.

"No, I only arrived in the Royal Capital a month ago and haven't been able to contact her to this day."

Zhao Letian said gravely, aware that the situation was very dire; his mother must have encountered trouble, though he didn't know whether she was dead or alive.

"Alright, I understand. Don't be anxious. If Xin'er is indeed in the Royal Capital, your grandfather will definitely find her. This is my token; take it. Remember, do not contact me unless it's absolutely necessary and crucial."

Zhao Dahai took a deep breath, feigning calm as he spoke, and handed a Token to Zhao Letian.

"Mmm, Grandfather, how have you managed to stay undercover here in the Royal Capital all these years? Have those people really not discovered your identity?"

Zhao Letian nodded, taking the Token, and asked with a serious expression.

"Letian, if you can use a fake identity to infiltrate the Royal Capital, your grandfather naturally has ways to stay undercover. Aren't you curious how your grandfather knows your real identity and appeared just in time to rescue you at a critical moment?"

Zhao Dahai mysteriously smiled.

"Why?"

Zhao Letian asked curiously.

He was indeed eager to know why his grandfather knew his identity and had appeared just in time to save him.

"Because your grandfather is a member of the Ghost Shadow Sect!"

Zhao Dahai said with a smile.

"A member of the Ghost Shadow Sect?"

Zhao Letian was greatly surprised.

"That's right. Your grandfather is not only a member of the Ghost Shadow Sect but also one of its high-ranking members. He rushed here after recently hearing that they were planning to take action against you."

Zhao Dahai explained.

"I see. Grandfather, the Ghost Shadow Sect has targeted me over and over again. Do you know why? Who is behind them?"

Zhao Letian asked.

"Because the Ghost Shadow Sect was established by the family of the current Queen. Your mother had nearly threatened their position back then; they would not let you go. In the previous instances, your grandfather wasn't aware, but this time, the one who ordered it was the Crown Prince of Dajin Country, Ye Zhenxiao."

Zhao Dahai stated with gravity.

"The Queen's family? Ye Zhenxiao? Alright, I understand. Grandfather, could you give me a list?"

Zhao Letian's eyes grew cold.

"What list?"

Zhao Dahai asked, puzzled.

"A list of all those who have troubled my mother back then."

Zhao Letian stated solemnly.