Son, Put Your Father To The Test (FF)

Clang!

A metallic clash echoed as a figure appeared in front of Qin Zi.

"Father!" Qin Zi called out joyfully.

Qin Chuan looked at Elder Wu, his voice steady as he said, "Elder Wu, as an elder, it's not appropriate to attack disciples of the sect."

"Hmph, as a sect elder, I shouldn't bully the weak, but as a grandfather, it's my duty to avenge my grandson!" Elder Wu coldly stared at Qin Chuan and asked, "Don't give me empty words. If it were your son whose dantian was destroyed, wouldn't you seek revenge?"

Qin Chuan paused, then chuckled quietly. "You're right. This is something no one could accept."

"However... from what I can see, Wu Xiu's injuries aren't beyond recovery. There's no need to escalate this to life and death."

"You have a way to heal him?!"

Elder Wu's eyes lit up with hope, and his attitude softened instantly. "If you can heal my grandson, not only will I let this matter go, but I'll also owe you a favor!"

The joy of regaining something lost often outweighs the pain of losing it.

If someone killed the person you cared about most, you would hate them, but if they brought that person back to life when you were in despair, you would no longer harbor hatred, only immense gratitude.

That's exactly how Elder Wu felt now—he was eagerly hoping that Qin Chuan could heal his grandson.

"Give me three days. I should be able to manage it," Qin Chuan replied.

"Good! I'll be waiting eagerly for good news!" Elder Wu nodded solemnly, then quickly lifted his grandson and left the mission square.

"Everyone, disperse," Qin Chuan waved to the surrounding disciples, who began to slowly leave the scene.

At that moment, a pair of siblings dressed in outer disciple robes hesitated before approaching.

"Elder Qin, Senior Brother Qin Zi, this matter started because of us… we're sorry for the trouble we've caused," the siblings said, their heads bowed in guilt. The younger sister had already started to cry.

Qin Zi remained silent.

If he had been alone, he would have waved off the incident with a magnanimous smile, telling the girl not to worry.

But with his father present, he felt too embarrassed to act casually and pretended not to hear.

"Raise your heads," Qin Chuan said to the siblings.

"Yes, sir."

The siblings trembled slightly, then slowly lifted their heads, looking at Qin Chuan with a mix of fear and respect.

As Qin Chuan saw their faces clearly, he noticed that the brother was unremarkable in appearance, nothing noteworthy. But the sister… was quite unattractive.

It wasn't that her facial features were particularly bad.

It was the large, dark birthmark on her forehead, extending over her right eye, making her look like she had a panda eye.

"This…"

Even with Qin Chuan's habit of mentally preparing himself for various situations, he was still momentarily taken aback.

However, his mental preparation paid off, as he managed to keep his composure without showing much expression.

He scrutinized the young girl closely.

Her facial features were actually quite good, and her eyes were full of life. If it weren't for that birthmark…

She might have been a great beauty!! "Heh…"

He quietly mocked himself, realizing what kind of trope this was. Wasn't this just another variant of the "ugly duckling turned swan" scenario?

The girl is initially unattractive, scorned by others, but the true protagonist steps in and becomes the light in her life.

Later, the "ugly duckling" awakens some rare bloodline or gains a great fortune, transforming into a stunning beauty.

The contrast between the disdain of others and the protagonist's unwavering support makes her utterly devoted to him.

Isn't this just the classic harem setup?!

"Elder Qin, did I… did I scare you?" the girl asked timidly, noticing Qin Chuan's pause, lowering her head in self-consciousness.

"No, not at all."

Qin Chuan shook his head with a smile and asked, "What's your name?"

In a low voice, the girl replied, "My name is Shui Qingrou, and my brother's name is Shui Qinghan."

"Good names."

Qin Chuan praised, then added, "Train hard. If you face any difficulties in the future, you can seek help from Qin Zi."

He then turned to his son, patting his shoulder. "You've crossed paths for a reason. If they encounter any problems, help them if you can."

With that, he soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of golden light that disappeared into the horizon.

"Father, where are you going?" Qin Zi called out in surprise.

"To clean up your mess!" Qin Chuan's amused voice echoed from the sky as his figure vanished into the distance.

"Senior Brother Qin Zi, we'll be going now," the girl said softly, still keeping her head slightly lowered. She tugged at her brother's arm, and they hurried away.

"Goodbye," Qin Zi replied.

He had no particular thoughts about the girl—she was simply too unattractive. His earlier intervention had been purely out of a sense of justice.

If he had known it would cause such a big issue, he wouldn't have intervened in the first place and would have just turned a blind eye…

"But what did Father mean when he told me to look after them? As far as I know, Father isn't the type to be overly kind."

Qin Zi frowned, deep in thought.

He understood his father well.

His father treated him exceptionally well, giving him all his love without reservation.

But objectively speaking…

His father was a cold person, always placing self-interest above all else, never helping others without reason.

So today's behavior…

"I remember now!!"

Suddenly, the voice of the golden-haired woman echoed in his mind, filled with surprise and admiration.

"What is it?" Qin Zi asked in confusion.

"I just recalled that the pattern of that girl's birthmark is very similar to a rare physique mentioned in legends!"

"This physique is known as the Nine Yin Evil Body. Before awakening, the Yin Evil Qi wreaks havoc, leading to disfigurement. But once awakened, the person becomes incredibly beautiful, and their talent for cultivation becomes terrifying."

"Tsk tsk, I didn't realize it earlier, but your father saw it immediately… That's the difference between us…"

She sighed deeply, her admiration for Qin Chuan growing even stronger.

What girl doesn't admire a powerful figure? After all, she was still just a young girl in her prime, despite being over a thousand years old.

"This… Nine Yin Evil Body? How does it compare to my Divine Body?" Qin Zi's first reaction was to compete.

"In normal circumstances, your Divine Body is stronger. After all, you have no weaknesses, and your capabilities are flawless."

The golden-haired woman thought for a moment before saying, "But there are no absolutes. The Nine Yin Evil Body is quite sinister, and if a master with the same physique guides her and fully develops her potential, she could become incredibly formidable."

"I remember that once, a Nine Yin Evil Body slaughtered two Divine Bodies of the same generation, stunning an entire era!"

"Hiss!!"

Qin Zi gasped.

"Don't be surprised. Physique isn't everything. Some people have no special physique, yet they can still defeat those with Divine Bodies. How do you explain that?"

The golden-haired woman chuckled, her gaze burning with fervor as she said, "True strength has never been about the physique, but the person!"

"Look at your father. In his eyes, whether someone has a special physique or not seems irrelevant."

"There are still three Great Emperors with fully developed Divine Bodies in this world, along with other powerful physiques. But back then, after your father restored his past life's cultivation, he didn't even bother with them—he went straight to the Upper Realm. What does that tell you?"

"It means that in his eyes, no matter what Divine or Sacred Body someone might have, if their strength isn't sufficient, they're nothing but mere chickens and dogs!"

Her eyes shone with devout light, a reflection of her worship for true strength and her reverence for power!