Chapter 208: Father's Return

Night.

Qin Yu returned home, preparing to cultivate tonight.

The events of today left him feeling desperate; if he hadn't met Doctor Yan Shenyi and obtained the new Blood Qi Pill.

With the high-ranking martial artists mobilized by the families today and the various charges, he could not escape disaster.

Strength…… without enough strength, everything is in vain.

"Creak—"

Just then, a faint smell of blood permeated the room, and footsteps sounded in the living room.

Qin Yu felt alert, mobilizing all the spiritual qi stored in his body.

He slowly walked out of the room.

A gaunt figure, clad in black ancient armor engraved with countless intricate patterns, exuded extraordinariness.

But…… the armor was tattered, his whole body stained with blood.

Qin Yu said in a trembling voice: "Dad?"

Qin Shangwu's resolute expression showed a hint of tenderness, but his tone was indifferent: "It's fine as long as you're safe..."

He had escaped from the depths of the underground cellar, already harboring immense fury, while several students were deeply trapped in the beast tide.

Upon leaving the cellar, he immediately heard that the West River Three Great Families, targeting his son, had rushed over at once.

He had not even been treated.

He intended to carry out slaughter.

He had stayed in the research institute for too long.

Some people have already forgotten who they once were.

After arriving, everything was already over; Qin Shangwu had wanted to secretly see his son, confirm his safety, then rush straight back to the Great Xia Imperial Capital.

After all…… he had not been by his side since childhood, and he felt he owed him much.

Although his tone was cold, his love for his son in his heart remained fervent.

This is the paternal love unique to the people of Great Xia.

Many things reside in the heart.

Qin Yu could feel that, because his father's wounds had basically gone untreated, the armor was soaked in blood and left in ruins.

It was obvious he had rushed back posthaste, covered in dust from the journey.

"Are you alright?"

He wanted to go support him.

But Qin Shangwu straightened his back, and even though his rear wounds were tugged, he lightly waved his hand.

"It's fine, just a minor injury."

He wanted to ruffle Qin Yu's hair, but discovered…… he was already half a head taller than him.

He felt somewhat dazed.

Time, how fast.

His son has also grown up.

Qin Yu gave a bitter smile; his mental strength was strong, allowing him to sense his father's present weakness.

They were already home, yet his old man was still pretending to be strong.

He despised this way of interacting, for he had fought tooth and nail for himself, endured near-death trials, and overcome countless dangers.

Yet upon returning home, all he got was a light, offhand "It's fine."

Immediately, he directly supported Qin Shangwu and sat him on the sofa: "Dad, I have some antiques here that should help your wounds."

Qin Shangwu revealed a profound expression: "Tonight I must return to the capital; keep those antiques for your own use."

"You needn't worry about the families; I'll take care of it."

"From now on, just focus on going to school peacefully."

Just as before, he remained stubborn.

Qin Yu rolled his eyes; even though it had injured his five viscera and six bowels, he still said it was fine?

Immediately, he directly took out the azure-green wood from his Qiankun Bag.

"Hum!"

A faint humming sound rang out, and azure divine radiance showered down onto the black living room.

A piece of azure wood, covered in countless ancient patterns, revealed extraordinariness, exuding a rich vital essence.

Seeing this, Qin Shangwu froze abruptly.

This azure wood…… is even more terrifying than the azure-flower divine lotus he had previously obtained in the cellar.

Inside seemed to contain a faint Dao essence, and the life force it emitted flowed over the scabbed wounds, directly causing them to begin healing, a tingling sensation spreading from the flesh.

Qin Shangwu waved his hand, directly shielding the room so that the external guarding grandmasters would not detect it.

A shocked voice sounded low and deep.

"Little Yu, where did you get this?"

"Do not expose this object; otherwise…… it will invite boundless calamity!"

"This is of a higher grade than the azure-flower divine lotus; keep it stored, and use it only when facing a life‑or‑death crisis!"

Qin Yu revealed a bitter smile; this old man is too stubborn.

This is obviously meant for you to use.

As a result, the old man's thoughts were still on himself.

He directly pushed the piece of azure ancient wood into his old man's hand, which was covered in old calluses.

Don't worry, I have plenty of this stuff.

Just take it and use it.

Besides, if you don't recover from your injuries and leave hidden wounds, how will you protect me in the future?

When the time comes, those aristocratic clans will cut down your son in the street, and you won't be able to do anything—what then?

At least you're a Grand Master; only when your injuries heal can you guarantee our family's safety, right?

Qin Shangwu heard this, his eyes widened instantly, and he shouted angrily: "They dare!"

A bunch of woodworms, yet they dare to lay hands on my son?

Cough cough...

Being overly excited, he inadvertently moved his five viscera and six bowels, coughing up fresh blood.

Then I'll use just a small portion; my cultivation path has already peaked, leaving this divine medicine for me would be of little use.

You have already broken through to second-rank martial artist; in the future you have hope of reaching the Martial Saint Realm...

But saying this, Qin Shangwu's eyes dimmed.

Because even if one reaches the Martial Saint Realm... it would be useless.

This time he went into the depths of the Abyss and felt an aura stronger than that of a Martial Saint...

Perhaps he is too weak to draw its attention.

Qin Shangwu returned this time feeling extremely heavy-hearted, unable to see the future, because the number of ninth-rank ferocious beasts in the Abyss is greater than they imagined.

Great Xia's future is pitch black.

He only hopes to protect his own son and family.

Give this divine medicine to himself.

It's merely a waste.

Reaching the Martial Saint Realm at least can protect one's own safety.

So, he is reluctant.

Immediately, he used his qi and blood power to separate a piece of azure wood the size of a fingertip, then stuffed the remainder into Qin Yu's hand.

Buzz!

Qi and blood power circulated, strands of rich vital essence began to restore his injuries.

Sizzle... sizzle...

The sizzling sound rang out, flesh and blood began to heal; he was shocked, the medicinal effect of this azure wood was astonishing... this is hardly just flesh and bone rebirth, it's practically a divine medicine!

Qin Shangwu's heart could not calm.

In just half an hour, he felt his body lighten, countless pains faded, though internally it still needed some time.

The residual medicinal effect was enough.

He slowly opened his eyes; the faint azure light entwined around his body dissipated.

His aura was razor-sharp, nearly returning to its peak state.

Immediately, he exhaled a mouthful of turbid qi.

Son... hide this medicine well.

Don't tell anyone.

Not even the high-level of Great Xia should be told!

Qin Shangwu's tone was extremely solemn.

Such a medicine is enough to make countless people greedy.

Qin Yu heard this and nodded slightly.

I'm heading back to the research institute first; I heard the Southern Mountain lineage has produced low-cost qi and blood pills this time, costing sixty thousand, capable of producing top-quality qi and blood pills worth two hundred thousand.

If we can make another breakthrough, perhaps there is still hope.

Qin Shangwu's expression was solemn, his heart urgent; he wanted to dive into research immediately.

Now time is too pressing; if something surpassing ninth-rank ferocious beasts emerges from the depths of the Abyss...

The entirety of Great Xia, the entirety of Blue Star, would be destroyed in a single blaze.

Furthermore, he intends to use this momentum to destroy more than half of the capital!

Plot to kill his son?

Not that easily resolved.

Back then, because the Great Xia high-level intervened and the Abyss situation was dire, Qin Shangwu chose to swallow his anger.

But his son is his reverse scale, untouchable!

Qin Yu blinked slightly; it seemed... his father still didn't know this stuff was his own creation.

The Finance Department's blockade is also too tight, huh.

Just as he was about to speak, to say a few words about the qi and blood pill...

Qin Shangwu then strode out, setting off for the imperial capital's research institute, in a hurry.

Qin Yu showed a bitter smile, then immediately went into his room to begin cultivation.

Today, I will assault the half-step third-rank!

Temper all the leg bones!