Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 371 - 365 Interrogation

Chapter 371: Chapter 365 Interrogation

When Zhao Shuo saw Yan Rufeng, his face was full of shock. He exclaimed, "Yan Rufeng, Emperor Yan!"

"This... How is this possible? Ten years ago, wasn’t Emperor Yan killed in a great battle? Why is he here..." Zhao Shuo’s face was filled with confusion.

However, in just an instant, Zhao Shuo denied that Yan Rufeng was Emperor Yan. He thought, "Emperor Yan is already dead. This man before me, he can’t possibly be Emperor Yan, just looks very much like him."

Standing in the grand hall, Yan Rufeng smiled slightly when he saw that Zhao Shuo was silent for a long time.

"Zhao Shuo, it’s only been a hundred years, and you don’t recognize me?"

Upon hearing Yan Rufeng’s voice, Zhao Shuo was suddenly startled, breaking out in a cold sweat.

"This is bad. This voice, I couldn’t be more familiar with it. This is undeniably the voice of Emperor Yan, Yan Rufeng. Could it be he’s not dead? But what about the rumors..."

Yan Rufeng had self-destructed back then, and Zhao Shuo was not present. The reason he knew of Yan Rufeng’s demise was merely hearsay.

The next moment, Zhao Shuo quickly ran to Yan Rufeng, fell to his knees with a thud, and kowtowed like pounding garlic.

"I was unaware of Emperor Yan’s visit to my humble abode. I failed to greet you from afar. Please, Emperor Yan, do not blame me."

In the Immortal World, a cultivation reaching the realm of Immortal Emperor can be called an Emperor.

Zhao Shuo called Yan Rufeng "Emperor Yan" because Yan Rufeng, when he helped him seize control of Feng City, had not yet been honored as Immortal Venerable.

And presently, the faces of all the Zhao Family members were full of shock and confusion. A young man with a True Immortal Realm cultivation who had just ascended to the Immortal World, how could he possibly be the Immortal Emperor admired by millions...

In the grand hall, all the Zhao Family members had expressions of disbelief. They never expected that their always imposing clan leader would actually kneel to this unremarkable young man.

The Zhao Family members could not understand why Zhao Shuo was so afraid of Yan Rufeng. At this moment, none of them dared to ask or say anything; they all stood still, focusing on the unfolding situation.

Yan Rufeng, with his hands behind his back, looked down at Zhao Shuo kneeling on the ground and said indifferently, "Zhao Shuo, I’ve heard that over the years, your life on Qiming Star has been quite enjoyable."

When Yan Rufeng said this, Zhao Shuo’s heart sank, and he thought, "This is bad. Listening to Emperor Yan’s tone, my Zhao Family is in big trouble today."

Ask anyone present who wasn’t a thousand-year-old monster, Yan Rufeng’s words clearly indicated he came to cause trouble for the Zhao Family. Although they didn’t know Yan Rufeng, they could tell from their clan leader Zhao Shuo’s reaction that not only was Yan Rufeng’s identity extraordinary, but also that he was someone the Zhao Family members couldn’t afford to offend.

Kneeling on the ground, Zhao Shuo, trembling with fear, immediately replied, "Thanks to Emperor Yan’s favor, I have today’s glory. Over these past centuries, my Zhao Family members have had no worries about food and clothing and have received infinite cultivation resources. The overall strength of the family has grown stronger day by day. The Zhao Family owes everything to Emperor Yan, our true Blessing God."

"Ha! Blessing God of the Zhao Family?"

Yan Rufeng laughed and said, "Zhao Shuo, you think too highly of me, Yan Rufeng. A Blessing God for the Zhao Family, I’m not worthy of that."

Hearing this, Zhao Shuo felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his spine chilling.

Zhao Shuo nervously said, "Emperor Yan, I think you must have heard some rumors deliberately tarnishing my Zhao Family’s name since your arrival here on Qiming Star. Please, Emperor Yan, do not easily believe those outside lies."

Yan Rufeng smiled faintly.

"Zhao Shuo, I, Yan Rufeng, have always spoken based on facts. As for what others say about your Zhao Family, it’s none of my business, nor do I want to hear it."

Zhao Shuo quickly said, "Emperor Yan, since I took over Feng City, I have always taken it upon myself to rid the strong and support the weak, slay demons and eradicate evil. For more than five hundred years, there has never been a single war on Qiming Star, not even any major disputes. Everywhere flourishes with prosperity, and all immortals coexist harmoniously. No need for me to say, you can see it yourself."

"Heh."

Yan Rufeng snorted coldly.

"Zhao Shuo, are you seeking credit from me?"

Zhao Shuo quickly said, "I wouldn’t dare."

Then, Yan Rufeng said indifferently, "Zhao Shuo, you speak so highly of yourself, then tell me, what about your son?"

"Qing’er?"

Zhao Shuo’s heart suddenly tightened. He thought, "Oh no."

"Sigh!"

Zhao Shuo sighed in his heart, "Qing’er has caused trouble after all. It seems that his actions are already known to Emperor Yan. Otherwise, Emperor Yan wouldn’t treat me like this."

Seeing Zhao Shuo’s long silence, Yan Rufeng pressed, "Zhao Shuo, I’m asking you a question. Why aren’t you answering?"

Only then did Zhao Shuo quickly respond, "Emperor Yan, my son Zhao Qing, is straightforward and careless in his actions. So far, I haven’t seen him do anything outrageous."

"Hehe."

Yan Rufeng said coldly, "Zhao Shuo, today I see that you continually protect your son. No wonder he dares to commit acts of bullying men and dominating women, acts against human ethics."

Zhao Shuo quickly said, "Emperor Yan, I am often busy with clan affairs and have been neglectful in educating my son. Besides having many wives and concubines, my son could not possibly do such things as bullying men and dominating women, enraging both gods and men."

"Oh."

Yan Rufeng smiled and said, "Zhao Shuo, you mentioned your son has many wives and concubines. Do you know if those women were willing?"

At this, Zhao Shuo was silent. He deeply understood Yan Rufeng’s methods and dared not deceive him. In his heart, he sighed, "If I harbor any hope of protecting my son, not only will Qing’er suffer greatly, but the Zhao Family will also be utterly ruined."

Zhao Shuo lowered himself further and replied, "Since you ask, Emperor Yan, I truly do not know what my son’s many wives think. I’ll have them all summoned and questioned one by one."

"Heh."

Yan Rufeng smiled and said, "Zhao Shuo, you may rise."

Zhao Shuo, trembling with fear and gratitude, knelt and thanked him.

"Thank you, Emperor Yan, for your mercy."

Yan Rufeng waved his hand, motioning Zhao Shuo to get up, and then said, "Zhao Shuo, now give the order to call all your son’s wives and concubines here and question them."

After getting up, Zhao Shuo instructed a clan member to bring all of Zhao Qing’s wives and concubines to the grand hall.

Then, Zhao Shuo bowed to Yan Rufeng and said, "Emperor Yan, a century has passed, and the matter concerning my son has embarrassed you."

Yan Rufeng said indifferently, "Zhao Shuo, you should understand that a thousand miles’ dike can be destroyed by an ant hole. If you continue to indulge your son Zhao Qing, it won’t be long, it won’t be long before you follow in the footsteps of the former City Lord."

Zhao Shuo quickly affirmed.

Suddenly, Zhao Shuo became serious.

"Emperor Yan, please rest assured. After thoroughly investigating the matter, I will severely punish that unfilial son."

Yan Rufeng nodded in satisfaction and said indifferently, "Very well."

As he spoke, a fragrance drifted into the grand hall, followed by a group of lovely women with tense expressions and somewhat abnormal steps...