Chapter 816 - 819: Imperial Uncle Cao, Jade Tablet

Lin Xiu looked at the place where Lin Ke had disappeared, sobbing uncontrollably.

He didn’t know how to explain to his elderly mother. He feared she couldn’t bear it and might end up dying from the shock.

"He deserved death!"

"People like him ought to die."

After a moment of silence, the common people erupted in frenzied joy. Their voices brimmed with such intensity that even the soldiers trembled!

At this moment, the people’s fists were clenched tight, and even the humiliated women trembled with happiness. Everyone looked at the Ancestor of Blood Refinement with eyes filled with admiration and awe.

"What about nobility!"

The Ancestor of Blood Refinement roared towards the sea of people that had amassed before him.

"You must remember one thing now."

The Ancestor of Blood Refinement’s aura burst forth like a roar,

immediately, he suppressed everything, and the common folk couldn’t help but prostrate themselves on the ground!

Right next!

Whoosh!

The army also completely fell prostrate on the ground!

Spectacular!

Except for the little guy,

everything in front of Wu Tian was prostrate on the ground!

They seemed to be worshipping their true king,

so devout, overflowing with fervor!

Seeing this scene, the corners of Wu Tian’s mouth beneath his bronze mask finally revealed a playful smile!

"And that sentence is..."

"Kings and nobles, are they born to such status?"

The hardships of the common people becoming noble have gradually transformed into a shared voice of the era, but among the crowd who surrender to the status quo, there are those who stand up,

Resolute individuals refuse to remain inferior!

If cast adrift without help, if dwelling in darkness, they must possess the courage to sacrifice boldly,

The humble can indeed produce nobility!

"The path is far and dark. Yet, do not fear. Only those who are unafraid will find a way ahead."

Once Wu Tian spoke, the hearts of the people became excited and bubbling, rejoicing and cheering loudly.

"Yes."

"I understand."

"No matter how dark the road ahead, I will strive forward."

"What are nobles? One day, I will trample them beneath my feet."

The people felt their blood boil, Wu Tian slightly nodded, looking at Yuwen Nuo,

"I’ll leave this to you."

"Rest assured." Yuwen Nuo nodded, he wasn’t Wu Tian’s disciple but was considered akin to one.

Wu Tian imparted the Divine Fire Avatar to him, an act of gratitude and emotion that cannot be forgotten.

Wu Tian waved his hand, holding the little guy, preparing to leave.

Yuwen Nuo remained to handle affairs here,

"Wait... wait a minute."

Suddenly, Lin Xiu spoke, stopping Wu Tian.

"Is there something you need?"

Wu Tian looked at Lin Xiu.

The little guy in his arms thought for a moment and laughed: "You want revenge? Come on, let’s have a match."

The little guy felt it was an unsatisfying fight, and Lin Xiu coming forward at this time made the little guy’s eyes sparkle.

"No, no, no." Lin Xiu shook his head: "I don’t mean that."

"Don’t hide it, you want revenge." The little guy knew Lin Xiu didn’t want revenge, but now he had to say: "Don’t deceive this child; your brother is dead, and you want revenge."

"No." Lin Xiu panicked and shook his head.

"Don’t deceive yourself, your heart harbors hate, you seek vengeance." The little guy chuckled, encouraging him: "Now is the best opportunity, I’m the weakest here, you can bully me as much as you want, come on."

"But... but I honestly haven’t thought about it that way." Lin Xiu was panicked and anxious,

The little guy didn’t follow conventions,

making Lin Xiu somewhat flustered,

"Come on, hurry up," the little guy beckoned with his finger from Wu Tian’s embrace: "Come fight me, come seek revenge."

Lin Xiu didn’t know what to do, confused, and vaguely feeling bullied by a child.

"Alright, sweetheart, don’t bully him anymore." Wu Tian chuckled, then walked forward,

"Do you have anything to ask of me?"

"I..." Lin Xiu was hesitant but eventually asked: "What should I do next?"

"For such matters, haven’t you felt as though it’s not the first time? You should know what to do."

When Wu Tian said this,

Lin Xiu was taken aback.

Yuwen Nuo also gave a start: "Sir, have you misunderstood something? He... he only has one brother."

"Really?"

The corners of Wu Tian’s mouth beneath his bronze mask smiled.

"I..."

Lin Xiu vaguely recalled something, as if he had another brother in the past who caused trouble,

Wu Tian quietly watched this unfolding scene,

This Lin Xiu,

isn’t simple.

Just when Wu Tian saw him, a disturbance appeared on the Investiture of the Gods,

Name: Lin Xiu,

Cultivation: None,

Suitable inheritance: Imperial Uncle,

Character history: "At nineteen, became the top scorer of the Green France, at twenty-one, Minister of Revenue, at twenty-two, his second sister became Empress, he became Imperial Uncle..."

This fellow is akin to the Imperial Uncle’s bloom,

In the mythical world, it’s rumored that the Imperial Uncle is the great uncle of the Emperor of Song. At the time, the scholar Yuan Wenzheng, accompanied by his wife Zhang on the way to the capital for the imperial examination. The second Imperial Uncle lusted after Zhang’s beauty, causing Yuan Sheng’s death, forcing Zhang to become his concubine, Zhang resisted, and was confined in a deep chamber.

Yuan Sheng’s ghostly grievance was presented to Judge Bao, who rigorously pursued justice.

When Empress Cao and the Emperor of Song learned of this, they personally came to persuade release, but Judge Bao refused, and immediately sentenced the second Imperial Uncle to execution.

The Emperor of Song then issued a decree pardoning all criminals, and Judge Bao begrudgingly released the great Imperial Uncle.

The great Imperial Uncle, having narrowly escaped death, achieved enlightenment, and subsequently retreated to the mountains for cultivation.

Lin Xiu experienced severe headaches with Wu Tian’s reminder,

"I... I seem to understand something."

Lin Xiu looked at the Ancestor of Blood Refinement, knelt down, Wu Tian nodded, and stepped forward, with a flip of his palm, a jade tablet appeared,

which was precisely the Imperial Uncle’s Magical Treasure.

The Eight Immortals’ Treasures may seem unimpressive, some even without proper names, but they aren’t simple,

Iron Crutch Li: Gourd. It’s popularly related that it can refine elixirs and benefit all beings.

Zhong Liquan: Fan. Can revive the dead.

Imperial Uncle: Jade board, also known as a clapper or Yin-Yang board. The celestial board commands silence within the eternal song.

He Xiangu: Lotus. Emerges unstained from the mud, beneficial for cultivation and character.

Lv Dongbin: Pure Yang Sword. Can subdue demons.

Han Xiangzi: Flute. Its enchanting tunes give life to all beings.

Lan Caihe: Flower basket. Contained within are divine fruits and exotic flowers, fostering spiritual resonance.

Zhang Guo: Fishing drum. Can forecast stars, manifesting destiny.

Now, what Wu Tian gave Lin Xiu was the jade board.

Lin Xiu received the jade board,

Wu Tian further imparted the method of cultivation to him,

"Your brother committed many wrongs."

"You should also make amends to those people."

"Understand?"

Wu Tian’s words were very simple and straightforward.

Lin Xiu took a deep breath, bowed, and said: "Student, understands."

"Good."

Wu Tian nodded: "You may go."

"Yes."

Lin Xiu departed,

approaching those women whose eyes still held a glimmer of suicidal intent, Lin Ke’s errors to be compensated by him.

This is the responsibility that Lin Xiu must now take on.

Not only because Lin Xiu is the elder brother of Lin Ke, but also because Lin Xiu knew of Lin Ke’s faults, yet never addressed them legally, which resulted in more and more tragedies.