Chapter 1504: Imperial Dualchild
The old man stood there staring at Li Qiye. His bright eyes made everyone feel a sense of dread.
âAn Emperor Assailant!â The old monarch became stunned to see the pair of world-destroying eyes. After regaining his wits, fear overwhelmed him and he almost kneeled on the ground.
Everyone else in this place was frightened as well. This old man ahead was very ordinary in both appearance and aura compared to Zhentianâs group who had incredible visual phenomena accompanying them.
âA real one!â The wise characters from the previous generation were aghast and took several thumping steps back, not daring to look into his eyes.
The majority of cultivators here lowered their head, averting their gaze from his own. This gaze was too terrible and all-destroying. Anyone who looked at them for a long time would find their soul departing the body and die instantly.
Emperor Assailant, an existence that deters the very soul. Everyone became timid with a tingling sensation on their scalp.
âAn Emperor Assailant has finally shown up.â Someone murmured while stealing glance at the old man.
This was a terrible existence worthy of admiration. Characters of this level wouldnât easily come into being. The appearance of every single one was always a big deal.
There was no doubt that he was here for the medicine of immortality in Li Qiyeâs possession.
In a short time, the crowd was excited again to see how Li Qiye would act towards this Emperor Assailant.
The old manâs fixated gaze on Li Qiye seemed to have taken physical form. Anyone would feel trepidation being stared at by this powerful existence. Some would even directly fall to the ground.
However, Li Qiye was completely fine. He leisurely glanced at the old man and said: âAnd here I thought it was someone else. Itâs you, old Imperial Dualchild.â
The old man was a bit surprised to be recognized: âI have lived in seclusion for a long time. Canât believe someone actually remembers me.â
The old experts havenât heard of this top character. Nevertheless, no one showed any sign of slight before him.
âImperial Dualchild.â A big shot sealed for many eras gasped after hearing this: âRumor has it that he is the son of an Immortal Emperor and a treemother! He, he is still in this world.â [1]
The insightful crowd recalled an old legend in unison after hearing this. According to the stories, an emperor has gotten together with a treemother and they gave birth to a child.
Even though the two didnât formally marry each other, this old man was indeed their son. Because of this, others called him Imperial Dualchild.
This fella was famous in that generation even throughout the entire nine worlds. However, after that generation, he also disappeared.
After so many years, people didnât expect him to still be alive. Nevertheless, they werenât surprised to see him in this place. A character like him must have lived for a long time and sealed for many eras. Despite being the child of two great existences, he still couldnât bear the torture of time and needed the immortal medicine to prolong his life.
Dualchild stared at Li Qiye and slowly said: âYoung friend, how about we make a deal?â
Li Qiye smiled back: âYou want the item in my possession?â He naturally knew what Dualchild wanted.
âYes.â Dualchild nodded: âYou know your stuff so you can understand that the Reincarnation Nine-Leaves arenât that useful for you since you are still young. If you trade it to me, just say whatever wishes you have.â
Everyone was slightly moved after hearing this. The words of an Emperor Assailant were too tempting. A successful trade with one would grant a lifetime of benefits.
âWhat can you give me?â Li Qiye chuckled: âI know you are the descendant of an Immortal Emperor and a treemother so you have many treasures. However, Iâm not interested at all in imperial weapons or treefathersâ secret techniques. If I wanted these treasures, I could casually pick up a dozen easily.â
The listeners became speechless. He made it sound as if these priceless treasures werenât different from cabbages at all.
âSo, what will you give me for the Reincarnation Nine-Leaves?â He amusingly stared at Dualchild.
People here finally learned the name of the immortal medicine, Reincarnation Nine-Leaves.
Only someone as knowledgeable as Dualchild would know this type of grass.
Dualchild narrowed his eyes and said: âHow about I become your dao protector? Give the grass to me and Iâll protect you until you become an Immortal Emperor.â
Many talentsâ heart started thumping faster. To have an Emperor Assailant as a dao protector was an irresistible temptation for anyone who wanted to become emperor.
In a short time, all wanted to see how Li Qiye would respond.
He smiled and shook his head: âTo tell the truth, no one will become emperor in this generation but me. Having dao protectors or not will still yield the same result.â
Countless took a deep breath after hearing this. The final battle for the Heavenâs Will has yet to begin. Who else in this world would dare to claim such a thing? Nevertheless, Li Qiye defied logic.
Of course, after pondering a bit, people would find that these words were quite rational. He could even cultivate thirteen palaces, what else couldnât he do?
âThere are many uncertainties in this world.â Dualchild slowly said: âDonât be so confident, many geniuses have died in history.â
âThatâs others, I am Li Qiye. Nothing is impossible for me.â Li Qiye smiled freely in response.
He took breath away with this overbearing response. For many people, they wouldnât have the courage to speak to an Emperor Assailant, let alone negotiating with one.
Li Qiye, on the other hand, remained calm and nonchalant. Just this type of decisiveness alone was worthy of admiration.
âThen what do you want before trading the nine leaves over to me, young friend?â Dualchild stared at Li Qiye.
Li Qiye met his gaze and said: âIâm afraid the full grass is not on the menu but if you want one leaf, I can give it to you for the simple exchange for your labor.â
Everyone was shocked to hear this. An invincible existence like an Emperor Assailant was only worth one leaf?! This was too unbelievable. If this was the case, wouldnât Li Qiye have enough to have nine Emperor Assailants under him?!
Dualchildâs eyes slightly shifted. After a long time, he said: âYoung friend, you should know that this is impossible. Hand me the full thing and Iâll accept your condition.â
Li Qiye shook his head: âIf you maintain that stance, we have nothing else to say.â
He naturally understood why Dualchild wanted all nine leaves. The guy wanted to gamble with all nine in order to live a new life again, an incredible profit!
âIâm afraid you donât understand the whole picture, young friend.â Dualchild continued: âIf I become your dao protector, everything will be different. You wonât just gain an enforcer paving your path.â
âI know.â Li Qiye smiled back: âYou think your worth is far above that. As a child from an emperor and a treemother, you do indeed have other advantages unlike others. For example, your connections and resources. These things do add some considerable values.â
1. Yikes, had to use treemother here. Usually, titles are gender neutral but in this case, leaving it as treefather sounds too weird.