Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy-Chapter 273 - 275: The Ferocious Little Guy

The streets before the New Holy Land swarmed with people and vehicles. They were stopped by soldiers a hundred meters away, but they still managed to see the Phoenix and witness the helicopter crash.

Journalists from Yang City snapped photos furiously. Perhaps Yang City—no, the entire Dragon Country—had never seen such a significant news topic.

Phoenix Sings on Mount Qi!

Helicopter Crash!

Either of these could make the front page.

Ye Tianshi sighed and sent someone to check for survivors. Although Xia Wanjuan had displeased him, Ye Tianshi was impartial and just.

Unfortunately, both the pilot and Xia Wanjuan were already lifeless.

Ye Tianshi immediately phoned Zhou Weimou, asking him to relay a message to the leader. Was the New Holy Land truly a sacred place? It was more like a demonic one. Ye Tianshi had a premonition that the New Holy Land was not something they could possess. He suggested they abandon it.

Zhou Weimou sighed and agreed, but he also knew the leader would not consent. If the secret of the New Holy Land's creation could be uncovered, they might be able to engineer artificial ones. By then, Spiritual Energy would flourish anew throughout the Dragon Country. The nation could become the world's leader and might even have a small chance of venturing beyond the Milky Way.

Would the leader relinquish such an opportunity? Even if the leader were willing, the Sword Emperor wouldn't give it up, would he?

Yang City was abuzz. On every street and in every alley, people were talking about the Phoenix. People from nearby cities came to watch the New Holy Land from beyond the military cordon, waiting for the Phoenix to appear once more. Even individuals from other countries and cities arrived, eager to see if the Phoenix truly existed or if it was just a tall tale from the people of Yang City.

They were bound to be disappointed, for the Phoenix had already turned into a little sparrow and returned home with Wu Tian and Qin Yuhan.

The Little Kirin was overjoyed, calling out to the Phoenix affectionately in a series of beastly chirps, as if to say, "I'm your older brother."

The little Phoenix, perched on Wu Tian's shoulder, just snorted. "So what if you're my brother? Don't you dare tell me what to do."

The Little Kirin was heartbroken. It had protected the Phoenix egg when Qin Yuhan and Murong Yezi had mistaken it for an ostrich egg and planned to cook it. But now that it had hatched, the Phoenix acted as if it didn't recognize its protector at all. The Little Kirin sulked off to a corner.

The next morning, as Wu Tian was having breakfast, Murong Yezi was also drawn to the "sparrow" on his shoulder.

"I never thought a sparrow could be so beautiful. Its makeup is very well done."

Wu Tian was speechless.

As they were about to leave, his daughter said, "Dad, Grandma doesn't recognize its value, but I know this is a Phoenix."

Wu Tian nodded with satisfaction.

The little girl held out her palm, and the little Phoenix, perceiving the child's cuteness, landed on it, thinking she had found a gentle soul.

Unfortunately, it was mistaken.

The next moment, the little girl grabbed the Phoenix, spread its legs apart for a look, and said earnestly, "I heard on TV that the word for phoenix in our language is made of two characters: one for the male, and one for the female. So, it's a girl."

The little Phoenix was still in shock. This child is so ruthless! She just checked me down there without a second thought!

Terrified, it struggled out of her grasp and flew back to Wu Tian's shoulder.

This time, the Little Kirin decided to follow Wu Tian out. Seeing what the little girl had done, it squealed with delight. Sister, sister, you really are my big sister! You avenged me just like that! Stupid Phoenix, let's see you try to be mean to me now.

In this day and age, many people dressed up their pet dogs and birds. Thus, while Wu Tian's bird and dog attracted many onlookers, no one was particularly surprised by their appearance.

In the basement level of the Qin Corporation, one hundred and eight people had already gathered. As soon as Wu Tian arrived with the little Phoenix, the Little Kirin, and his daughter, he skipped the pleasantries and got straight to the point.

"Run a loop around the Heavenly River District. My daughter, my bird, and my dog will accompany you." The Heavenly River District was one of Yang City's major areas. It was home to the Tower of Yang City—nicknamed the Slim Waist—which was the tallest tower in the Dragon Country.

Wu Tian wanted each of them to run past the Tower of Yang City, take a photo with it in the background, and then return. He set no time limit, but he did add a condition. "Remember this: the last three to finish will wash everyone's stinking socks."

It was June, and the weather was hot and muggy. The socks would be unbearably smelly. Who would want to wash socks for over a hundred people?

Vicious Dog suddenly spoke up. "Boss, may I ask, if your precious daughter, your dog, and your bird finish last, do they count as the last three?"

"They do," Wu Tian replied with an indifferent expression, nodding slightly.

Vicious Dog and the other one hundred and seven men cheered. Surely we can't lose to them, right? The little girl was strong, but running a lap around the entire district required endurance and intelligence. Why intelligence? Because a little kid couldn't possibly know all the shortcuts.

Wu Tian looked at his daughter and said, "I'm leaving these two numbskulls to you."

The little girl glanced from the little Phoenix to the Little Kirin, her adorable eyes wide. She immediately stood at attention and exclaimed, "YES SIR! I guarantee the mission will be completed!"

At Wu Tian's command, everyone bolted toward the basement exit, while Wu Tian went to attend to his own matters. He called Xiao Tianzan and Cui Chong, telling them to monitor Wu Fa's every move in Yang City. He also asked them to watch out for any of the Seven Saints of Dragon Country who might arrive and to be sure to notify him.

Wu Tian then took the opportunity to find Qin Yuhan, teasing her for a while in the CEO's office. By now, everyone in the corporation knew about their relationship. When Wu Tian entered her office, who would dare to disturb them? If they interrupted the couple doing something "indiscreet," they would surely be in for a world of trouble.

It wasn't until evening that his daughter and the others returned. Naturally, the little girl was the first one back. Her intelligence far exceeded that of an average child. She had run the entire loop around the Heavenly River District, taken photos for both the little Phoenix and the Little Kirin, and even bought them a few things. The two "numbskulls" had already acknowledged her as their big sister.

Another hour or two passed before the one hundred and eight men started trickling back in. As soon as they arrived, they collapsed onto the floor, panting heavily, sweat pouring from their bodies like springs. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Among the last three to finish was Vicious Dog. The other two were his underlings.

Vicious Dog and his crew were, of course, nowhere near the level of the Cui Family's guards or Cui Liang's Wei warriors. The worst of the bunch was Vicious Dog himself. He had been a good student until bullies forced him into the Underworld. Those bullies were vicious, but they lacked talent. Vicious Dog, on the other hand, was talented. Now, those bullies regretted their actions deeply, as Vicious Dog still sent his men to find and teach them a lesson every day. He wanted them to pay for what he had lost. In his heart, Vicious Dog still wished he could be an exemplary student, but because of those bullies, there was no going back. Since his life was ruined, how could he let them get off easy? Damn it! You thought you were the bosses just because you could bully me? Now I'll show you who the real boss is!

Wu Tian looked at the disheveled group of one hundred and eight men, his brow furrowed slightly. "You have all disappointed me."