Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique
Chapter 401: Seeking Help! (2 more updates)

Chapter 401: Chapter 401: Seeking Help! (2 more updates)

"Ha ha ha..."

Deng Xian stroked his long beard and burst into loud laughter, "In terms of pride, you are almost on par with Old Man Yan, and in terms of intelligence and wisdom, you have truly surpassed your predecessor."

Deng Xian slowly stood up and walked toward Ling Feng, sighing softly, a hint of pleading flashing in his eyes, "Young friend Ling Feng, I won’t hide it from you, I indeed have a favor to ask!"

"Since Elder Deng is an old friend of Elder Yan, if there is anything I can assist you with, just say the word, there’s no need for such a term as ’ask’."

Ling Feng hastily got to his feet, bowed to Deng Xian, and slowly said, "Elder, whatever it is, feel free to speak your mind."

In his heart, he figured that if he could help Deng Xian with his request, then Deng Xian would naturally give him the Demon Mirage Crystal Core.

After all, although the Demon Mirage Crystal Core was a rare treasure, it wasn’t particularly valuable to Deng Xian.

"It’s all about my granddaughter!" Deng Xian sighed lightly, turned around, shook his head with a wry smile, "You know, my granddaughter is unruly and willful; she’s really lacking in discipline."

"Eh..." Ling Feng’s mouth twitched fiercely, wondering if he had truly caught the drift of what those braggarts like Ouyang Jing had said.

Could it be that Deng Xian is looking for a son-in-law!

Seeking me to become a son-in-law of the General Mansion!

"Impossible, utterly impossible!" Ling Feng quickly waved his hands, "Elder Deng, if it’s anything else, I would certainly take responsibility, but Miss Deng sets her sights high; how could she fancy someone like me? Besides, I come from humble beginnings, afraid I am not worthy of Miss Deng!"

Deng Xian turned back to look at Ling Feng and, seeing his apprehensive appearance, couldn’t help but burst into hearty laughter, "Young friend Ling Feng, you have misunderstood my intent!"

"Ah?" Ling Feng’s face turned red as he coughed a few times, inwardly grumbling, This old man’s words were so ambiguous, and he even mentioned discipline; it’s hard for anyone to avoid misunderstanding.

"What I mean is, I hope you can become Shi’s teacher, to guide her on how to be calm and steady, and how to be respectful and modest."

Deng Xian said with a smile, "Look, my granddaughter is quite attractive, isn’t she? But a young talent like you keeps your distance, while those with no real talent or learning, who only know how to flatter, swarm around Shi like flies. As the saying goes, ’you are influenced by those close to you,’ if this goes on, Shi might completely turn into a scum!"

Deng Xian said this and sighed deeply again, "It’s just that I’ve spoiled her since she was young and can’t really be harsh with her. Now, only you can save Shi."

"This..." Ling Feng rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on, and couldn’t help but laugh and cry, "Elder Deng, this might not be appropriate!"

Asking me to "save" Deng Yongshi?

That unruly Miss, whose willfulness and unruliness are even more extreme than Qin Wanwan’s.

Although Qin Wanwan’s temper seems to have subsided quite a bit, it seems I really have some talent in this area...

"Hey, what’s inappropriate about it?" Deng Xian squinted his eyes and smiled, "Your teacher is a friend of mine, so by seniority, you are already Shi’s martial uncle. Now, to be her teacher is only proper."

Ling Feng inwardly groaned, Others may be fine, but Deng Yongshi, that woman harbored deep resentment toward him; to be her teacher?

That must be a joke!

Seeing Ling Feng still reluctant to agree, Deng Xian bit the bullet and said, "Young friend Ling Feng, rest assured. If you are willing to become Shi’s teacher, whatever I can offer you, I will give you anything! If that’s still not enough, I’ll kneel before you, would that not suffice?"

Speaking of which, he actually bent his knees, ready to kneel down.

"Elder Deng, this must not happen!" Ling Feng hurriedly caught Deng Xian, "This would be too much for your junior!"

You know, for someone as powerful as Deng Xian, even an audience with the Emperor could forgo the kneeling ceremony, yet now he was about to kneel before Ling Feng.

"Ah, young friend Ling Feng, you don’t know that Shi lost her mother at a young age, and her father has been guarding the borders all year round. While it seems she has everything, deep down, she has always been very lonely."

Deng Xian’s eyes brimmed with a hint of hot tears, "I hope you can understand a grandfather’s feelings. Ever since I saw you at the Heavenly Alliance, I’ve had no doubt that only you can help Shi."

Seeing Deng Xian’s tearful countenance, Ling Feng couldn’t help but sigh softly, Deng Xian’s grandfatherly love for Deng Yongshi reminded him of his own grandfather, Ling Kun.

Although Ling Kun wasn’t his biological grandfather, the only person who had been around since he was little was Ling Kun. Therefore, he could especially relate to Deng Xian’s feelings, that single-hearted concern for his granddaughter.

"Alright, Elder Deng, I will try my best." Ling Feng nodded slightly, "However, I can’t guarantee whether I can be of any help."

"I’m sure you can." Deng Xian patted Ling Feng’s shoulder heavily, "Look, you’ve outbid Shi for her desired items twice now, that’s the destiny of fate!"

"Hehe..." The corner of Ling Feng’s mouth twitched, a wave of speechlessness in his heart: Can you really justify it like that?

"Elder, truth be told, I’ve actually come seeking assistance myself this time." Ling Feng took a deep breath and said slowly, "Coincidentally, the very item I need is also that Thousand-year-old Demon Mirage Crystal Core."

"Ha ha, that’s why I say it is destined fate."

Deng Xian stroked his beard, "As I said before, the Demon Mirage Crystal Core has indeed been given to Shi as a birthday present, and she keeps it on her person at all times. If you become her teacher and manage to control her well, wouldn’t the Demon Mirage Crystal Core come easily into your hands?"

Deng Xian chuckled, then added, "Rest assured, I have no intention of giving the Demon Mirage Crystal Core to the Fiery Sun Sect, nor will I allow Madam Jinyun or Helian Kuang to come into contact with Shi. As for the rest, it’s all up to you. I’m entrusting Shi to you, and as for the Demon Mirage Crystal Core on her, as long as you don’t steal it, I certainly won’t interfere."

"I..."

Ling Feng’s mouth twitched wildly, Heaven above, Earth below, are you trying to kill me here?

Manage Deng Yongshi well and keep her in line?

Ling Feng felt his prospects were grim and hopeless.

"Young friend Ling Feng, I have faith in you!"

Deng Xian’s expression lit up with excitement, but inwardly he was scheming: It would be best if you could take that girl under your wing, then an old man like me could finally rest easy.

Taking a deep breath, Ling Feng clenched his fist, comforting himself: At least he was now closer to the Demon Mirage Crystal Core. If push came to shove, he could secretly drug Deng Yongshi, knock her unconscious, and steal it away.

Hmm, although that method was somewhat dishonorable, it was the last resort.

He only hoped that Deng Yongshi wouldn’t hold a grudge over the previous incidents and stubbornly refuse to give him the Demon Mirage Crystal Core.

One can only hope...