Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

As Cheng Yunsu quietly explained, a sharp glint flashed in Lu Chao’s eyes...

He had only just learned that Xiao Su’er’s group had also been attacked by Wu Yiyi in what she called an attempt to break them up.

Cheng Yunsu and her two companions had, of course, just returned to the courtyard, climbing in from the back.

After all, they were dragging the unconscious Wu Yiyi with them. The moment they saw the commotion at the front gate, they had hurried over.

Just then, Vice Dean Zhong snapped to his senses and roared, ”Saint Bone Su Family, don’t you forget what that Fake Lu Chao brought upon you—”

A figure of Vice Dean Zhong’s standing had, of course, heard about what Lu Chao had done in Saint Su City.

He intended to use that incident to challenge Su Shangmo.

’Sure, the Fake Lu Chao’s father-in-law is one of your Saint Bones and your future Patriarch, but he also utterly disgraced your Saint Bone Su Family. Can you really still acknowledge him as your son-in-law?’

’Even if you have no choice but to acknowledge him, are you going to openly go against everyone in the Beast Flame Battle for his sake?’

But Su Shangmo cut him off. ”I made myself clear. I am speaking for myself, Su Shangmo, not for the Saint Bone Su Family.”

At these words, even Dean Jiang and Yu Fei looked completely surprised...

They knew the Saint Bone Su Family’s attitude better than anyone. The Su Family couldn’t wait for a disaster to befall Dragon Flame Academy so they could be begged to intervene.

’Now, this Su Shangmo is actually willing to help? Did Cheng Chuming have to compromise on something?’

Of course, Dean Jiang and his companion had no idea...

It was the existence of Cheng Yunsu’s Star Fire Sparrow Bone that had made Su Shangmo completely side with Cheng Chuming and his daughter. ’With both father and daughter possessing Saint Bones, the Saint Bone Su Family would probably have to beg them to join.’

Of course, Su Shangmo had promised to keep this a secret for the time being, which was why he could only speak for himself at the moment.

Instantly, Vice Dean Zhong’s expression soured.

Three experts at the Transformation Realm Peak, plus Cheng Chuming, who was a Saint Bone at the Eighth Layer of the Transformation Realm—he couldn’t handle them alone.

Zhong Qiao immediately noticed her cousin’s grim expression. A thought struck her, and she shouted, ”Wu Caicai, if you dare to not come back with me, believe me when I say your mother will meet with a fatal accident...”

At her words, Wu Caicai whirled around and shrieked, ”You dare?!”

Instantly, Zhong Qiao laughed again. ”What wouldn’t I dare? Your mother is just a lowly little guard. Your father doesn’t care for her in the slightest. If something were to happen to her, who would even be sad?”

As her voice fell, the hearts of the Dragon Flame Academy members sank. The situation had just gotten much more complicated.

But Lu Chao immediately laughed. ”Go back and tell Eldest Master Wu that I want Wu Caicai’s mother to come see me. The debt owed to me must be repaid by Wu Caicai’s mother in person...”

Wu Caicai and Uncle Leng subconsciously glanced at Lu Chao. ’Will that trick still work now?’

As expected, Zhong Qiao laughed coldly. ”Fake Lu Chao, are you still dreaming? Who are you trying to fool with that excuse? A child?”

Lu Chao laughed again...

”Iron Shield, please inform your master...”

”Tell him that Eldest Master Wu’s daughter, Wu Caicai, owes me a martial technique ranked among the top ten in the Great Wu Empire.”

”Have your master inform Eldest Master Wu to bring Wu Caicai’s mother along to repay the debt.”

In response to Lu Chao’s words, Iron Shield showed no reaction and simply nodded in agreement.

Vice Dean Zhong, however, stared at Lu Chao as if he were an idiot. He couldn’t help but say, ”Fake Lu Chao, are you stupid? Claiming Eldest Master Wu owes you a top-ten martial technique of the Great Wu Empire? See if Eldest Master Wu doesn’t kill you for that.”

In response, Lu Chao just kept smiling...

He casually took out something that looked like a secret manual and remarked, ”My mistake. It seems Miss Caicai has already returned it. This is one of the top ten martial techniques in the Great Wu Empire... the Thousand Illusions Cloud-Stepping Leg.”

With that, Lu Chao handed the small, manual-like booklet to Wu Caicai.

Stunned, she took it subconsciously.

However, this was no Thousand Illusions Cloud-Stepping Leg.

It was clearly an unmarked booklet, but when she opened it, she saw incredibly profound Meridian Maps inside.

She had no idea that these were actually various Meridian Maps Lu Chao had drawn during his Cultivation.

Before Wu Caicai could react, Lu Chao spoke again. ”Miss Caicai, you’ve snatched my Thousand Illusions Cloud-Stepping Leg again! Fine, fine... your mother must be the one to return it, or I won’t let you go back.”

As his voice fell, everyone present was completely dumbfounded.

Zhong Qiao couldn’t help but snap, ”Fake Lu Chao, what kind of game are you playing?”

Handing something to Wu Caicai, then claiming she won’t give it back? What was this nonsense?

In the next moment, Cheng Yunsu stepped forward to help explain. ”Didn’t you hear clearly? Miss Caicai has taken the Thousand Illusions Cloud-Stepping Leg. Only when Miss Caicai’s mother comes can she be... taken back.”

”Of course, perhaps they can also take the Thousand Illusions Cloud-Stepping Leg back with them, no return necessary.”

Following Cheng Yunsu’s explanation, the crowd slowly began to understand.

The Fake Lu Chao’s intention was actually...

As long as Wu Caicai’s mother came, Eldest Master Wu of the Witch Family could obtain a copy of the *Thousand Illusions Cloud-Stepping Leg* for free.

To put it more bluntly, the Fake Lu Chao wanted to use the Thousand Illusions Cloud-Stepping Leg to make a deal with Eldest Master Wu.

He was buying... Wu Caicai and her mother’s freedom from harassment and punishment.

And Lu Chao would convey this through Iron Shield to the Third Master, Witch Ying, who would then inform Eldest Master Wu. This would bypass the Second Mistress, Zhong Qiao, preventing her from interfering.

Once she understood, Zhong Qiao’s expression changed drastically...

’A top-ten martial technique of the Great Wu Empire... her husband would be tempted. He might really just let Wu Caicai and her mother join Dragon Flame Academy.’

At the same time, Vice Dean Zhong shouted, ”A top-ten martial technique of the Great Wu Empire? How could a fake like you possibly have one?”

Lu Chao replied indifferently, ”If I don’t have that one, I’ll provide another that is definitely no worse than the Thousand Illusions Cloud-Stepping Leg. It’s not for you to judge its authenticity. Senior Witch Ying will naturally be able to tell.”

Zhong Qiao was suddenly reminded of something. ’Didn’t Witch Ying get the Shadow Form Hundred Marvels Fist from Dragon Flame Academy?’

”Now, you can all get lost,” Lu Chao said dismissively.

GRIND...

Zhong Qiao and Vice Dean Zhong ground their teeth audibly.

They couldn’t win in a fight, and their threat against Wu Caicai’s mother was now useless. Did they really have to just leave in disgrace?

Of course, Vice Dean Zhong could still call for reinforcements.

But if the situation escalated, Marquis Longyin would show up. They could use the excuse that this was a Hundred Flames Trading Company family matter to keep the Marquis from interfering with Wu Caicai’s situation.

However, if they called in too many people, the Order Enforcement Team would be forced to intervene.

Suddenly, a voice came from the crowd of onlookers in the distance. ”It’s Zheng Zhuhe! Young Master Zheng is here!”

At these words, the faces of Vice Dean Zhong and Zhong Qiao lit up with ecstatic joy.

The next moment, Zheng Zhuhe’s tyrannical voice boomed out, ”Everyone, get the hell out of my way!”

The onlookers hastily made way, and Zheng Zhuhe was seen striding toward the Dragon Flame Academy courtyard. Behind him were various experts from the Saint Bone Zheng Family, as well as instructors from the Celestial King Academy.

Zhong Qiao and Vice Dean Zhong hurried forward to greet him, but Zheng Zhuhe just roared, ”Scram. Don’t block my path.”