Wu Tian furrowed his brows. He didn’t believe a word Dao Feng said.
His daughter? What kind of person is she? How could she possibly be kidnapped? First of all, the little one is a genius. Some might say it’s abnormal for such a young child to be so smart, but a genius is always different from an ordinary child. How can one view a genius through the same lens as an ordinary one? Second, she’s cultivating the Wind and Cloud Overbearing Scripture. I believe the Empress is fine, and with her protection, who could possibly harm the little one?
But Wu Tian knew he still had to go see for himself. As he was about to leave with Dao Feng, Si’er suddenly had something to discuss with him.
"Sect Leader, Big Brother," she began, hesitating for a moment, "it seems you have something you need to attend to. I want to remind you of one thing: you’ve been attracting too much attention lately. I fear the Law Enforcers might come knocking."
Law Enforcers? Wu Tian didn’t understand what they were. That profession hadn’t existed ten thousand years ago.
Si’er carefully explained that the Law Enforcers were a department established by the Divine Emperor. The Divine Emperor, now one of the five Immortal Emperors, had created the Star Level system for various powers. This system was acknowledged by the Heavenly Dao, granting him the mandate to become an Immortal Emperor.
Friction always arose between nations and between various powers. An occasional fight was one thing, but constant conflict was not a blessing for the common people. Thus, the Divine Emperor assembled the Law Enforcers. They also varied in strength and were distributed across the major domains of the world. If a power committed excessive slaughter, the Law Enforcers would step in to restrain them, even going so far as to imprison them.
"I understand," Wu Tian nodded, his expression unchanging.
Si’er nodded as well. Reassured by his demeanor, she felt she could go handle the memorials to the throne.
Si’er’s words served as a reminder to Wu Tian. Law Enforcers? They’ll definitely be a stumbling block for me in the future. With my decisive and ruthless methods, they could never turn a blind eye. But so what? Wu Tian wasn’t overly worried. If worse came to worst, he would just kill them too.
Coming back to his senses, Wu Tian proceeded with Dao Feng to the Domain of Myriad Demons, to the Golden Monkey Kingdom. The cuisine there was different from that of the Human Clan. Meat was eaten raw! Only the fruit was somewhat normal. The one thing worthy of praise was the monkey wine.
Monkey wine was created when mountain monkeys gathered a hundred types of fruit in a tree hollow for winter storage. If they didn’t lack food for the season, the monkeys might forget about the stash, which would then gradually ferment into a wine of a hundred fruits. Such a wild brew was a product of pure chance, and true monkey wine was priceless. The hollow trees the monkeys chose for storing fruit had to be capable of preventing spoilage all winter. How many such trees were there? They also had to be hollow and well-sealed...
Based on this, real monkey wine was an elusive treasure. The so-called monkey wine sold today is just a fruit wine made by mashing several fruits and fermenting them artificially—a far cry from the real thing. True monkey wine only lasts for a single season. As time passes, the liquid diminishes, making it increasingly difficult to obtain!
The Human Clan simply lacked the ability to brew such an exquisite wine. But the Golden Monkey Kingdom was different. Here, monkeys ruled! On a single street, there were at least three shops selling monkey wine.
After tasting it, both Wu Tian and Dao Feng nodded in appreciation. Dao Feng, in particular, was not physically drunk, but his spirit was intoxicated. "This wine is too exquisite, too beautiful. I couldn’t live without it."
Wu Tian shook his head. "Then you might as well die."
"No." At that, Dao Feng started to cry. He was just saying it. Actually die? He would never agree to that.
After drinking the monkey wine, Wu Tian felt nothing significant, but Dao Feng felt his energy circulation become much smoother.
Thus, the two of them arrived at the General’s Mansion in the Golden Monkey Kingdom.
"Sect Leader."
Knowing Wu Tian had arrived, Lan Niang, Hong Ji, and the little one immediately went out to greet him. As the host, the Divine Monkey Great General should have been there as well, but he had only managed to return by feigning illness. He could only lie in bed, but he still sent the Old White Ape to greet them in his stead.
Wu Tian walked over, picked up the little one, and said to Lan Niang and Hong Ji, "Congratulations on finding your home."
"Indeed," Dao Feng added as he walked up, his voice full of envy. "I never would have thought your father was the famous Divine Monkey Great General. In the surrounding domains, he’s said to be the second-strongest expert, second only to the Great Heavenly King of Dogs."
Lan Niang smiled. "I also never imagined he held such a status. It’s truly a case of hardship giving way to happiness."
Hardship giving way to happiness? Wu Tian looked at her face and couldn’t help but shake his head.
"Mr. Wu Tian, welcome," the Old White Ape hurried over, clasping his hands in greeting.
Wu Tian gave him a faint nod. Seeing this attitude, the Old White Ape was inwardly displeased. So what if you’re famous now? It’s all because of the Great Heavenly King of Dogs, not your own strength. What gives you the right to be so arrogant? After all, I am the Divine Monkey Great General’s most trusted strategist!
With this in mind, the Old White Ape couldn’t resist stepping forward. "Mr. Wu Tian, did you come here because you were worried about your daughter?"
"That’s one reason," Wu Tian replied.
"So there are other reasons?" The Old White Ape frowned slightly, eager to learn about Wu Tian’s background. "This old servant is quite curious about you, Mr. Wu Tian. Might I ask what your relationship is with the Great Heavenly King of Dogs? Are your parents very powerful?"
"My parents are not powerful. As for my relationship with the Great Heavenly King of Dogs? It is simply a matter of gratitude," Wu Tian stated truthfully.
"Is that so?" The Old White Ape stared intently at Wu Tian’s expression, convinced he was telling the truth. He hadn’t become a strategist because of his intellect, but because of his eyes. His eyes were special. They could distinguish truth from lies. Hearing Wu Tian’s words, the Old White Ape grunted, and his gaze toward Wu Tian instantly grew much colder.
So, I finally understand his background. Wu Tian’s parents are ordinary people who once saved the Great Heavenly King of Dogs, hence the debt of gratitude. That’s why the Great Heavenly King of Dogs helps him. And why can no one trace his origins? Because the Great Heavenly King of Dogs used his influence to cover everything up. And the supreme treasures Lan Niang and Hong Ji have? They weren’t from Wu Tian himself. They were gifts from the Great Heavenly King of Dogs. Thinking this through, everything is suddenly clear. Why would someone from a higher-tier domain stay in this remote place for so long?
The Old White Ape chuckled to himself.
What he didn’t know was that Wu Tian had seen his every change in expression. From initial enthusiasm to indifference, and finally to coldness and disdain... Wu Tian took it all in and sneered inwardly.
"Steward, why are you asking so many questions?" Lan Niang and Hong Ji complained. "Exactly."
"Just asking casually," the Old White Ape replied. He felt he must go and report this to the Divine Monkey Great General.