Chapter 163

Huang Rong also seemed somewhat nervous; she stole a glance at Brother Ning Chuan beside her, then looked up at her father at the head of the hall, and her small hand involuntarily tightened slightly.

When Brother Ning Chuan's black flood dragon body, over three meters long with a single horn on its head and four claws on its belly, slowly flew into the hall.

Everyone's gaze instantly converged upon him.

Huang Yaoshi looked at the black flood dragon before him, which emitted a faint aura of majesty and mystery, his expression extremely complex.

He fell silent for a moment, then finally spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of indescribable emotion:

"Ning boy, you... are very good."

He had already learned from Huang Rong, Qu Qu Lingfeng, and others about the earth-shattering events that had occurred on Taohuadao during his seclusion.

He also learned that it was Brother Ning Chuan, single-handedly, who suppressed the powerful enemies and saved Taohuadao from crisis.

Brother Ning Chuan, his expression calm, spoke seriously in that already quite mellow male voice:

"Island Master Huang, you flatter me; this junior was merely fortunate and has not failed the senior's trust."

"Now that the senior has fully mastered his divine arts and successfully emerged from seclusion, this junior naturally ought to return the position of acting Island Master of Taohuadao."

He harbored not the slightest thought of coveting power or rank.

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces changed slightly.

Qu Qu Lingfeng and others even showed expressions of anxiety, wanting to speak up.

Huang Yaoshi, however, waved his hand, stopping them.

Looking at Brother Ning Chuan, a smile of relief suddenly appeared on his face, and he laughed heartily:

"Hahaha! Ning boy, the way you speak makes it sound as if this old man is forcing a coup!"

"Since this old man has already entrusted Taohuadao to you, how could there be any reason to take it back?"

"From now on, Taohuadao is completely in your hands!"

"Do whatever you wish to do; this old man will absolutely not interfere!"

He paused, a hint of longing and unconventionality flashing in his eyes, and continued:

"Speaking of which, this old man has been confined to Taohuadao for decades and has long grown weary of these mundane affairs."

"Now, with a powerhouse far superior to me presiding here, this old man can finally put everything aside and wander the world without any worries, visit old friends, and pursue higher martial arts!"

"This vast world still holds many interesting places that this old man has yet to visit!"

His words were truly from the heart.

After witnessing Brother Ning Chuan's heaven-defying comprehension and strength, he had long since grown much more indifferent to power, position, fame, and profit.

Upon hearing this, Qu Qu Lingfeng and others felt a mixture of emotions in their hearts.

They were somewhat reluctant to see Master leave, yet also gratified that Master could let go of his obsessions and pursue his own Dao.

At the same time, they were Full of expectation and awe toward Brother Ning Chuan, the new Island Master whose strength was unfathomable.

They vaguely felt that under Brother Ning Chuan's leadership, the future of Taohuadao might be even more glorious!

Upon hearing this, Brother Ning Chuan also fell silent for a moment.

His original plan was to leave Taohuadao after Huang Yaoshi emerged from seclusion, venture into the Jianghu, establish his own sect, and create a foundation for demon cultivation.

But, through spending time together during this period, he gradually developed some affection for this beautiful island and the people on it.

Huang Rong's cute and lively nature, Qu Qu Lingfeng and others' loyalty and simplicity, and even Old Fool Zhou Botong's innocence and playfulness...

All made him feel a rare warmth in this strange world.

Perhaps making Taohuadao the starting point of his demon cultivation path was not a bad choice.

This would be quite good.

"In that case, this junior will respectfully accept your command."

Brother Ning Chuan spoke solemnly: "I will certainly not fail the senior's trust and will definitely protect Taohuadao completely!"

Huang Yaoshi nodded in satisfaction.

He asked Qu Qu Lingfeng, Huang Rong, and others to leave first, clearly having something to say to Brother Ning Chuan alone.

When only he and Brother Ning Chuan, one man and one flood dragon, remained in the hall.

Huang Yaoshi looked at Brother Ning Chuan, his expression becoming somewhat complex, with a hint of... a father's charge?

He spoke in a deep voice: "Ning boy, in the future... that girl Rong is entrusted to you."

"Although she is usually quirky and mischievous, her mind is simple, and she is easily deceived."

"You... you must treat her well; do not let her suffer any grievance."

"If... if you dare bully her or make her sad and distressed."

"Hmph! Even if this old man... even if this old man cannot defeat you, I will surely fight you to the death!"

As he spoke these words, his eyes were filled with a father's deep love for his child and an unmistakable warning.

Upon hearing this, Brother Ning Chuan was somewhat stunned.

He never expected that this eccentric and unyielding Eastern Heretic would say such words to him.

This was simply... entrusting an orphan, no, entrusting a daughter!

Seeing Brother Ning Chuan's stunned expression, Huang Yaoshi laughed heartily, and the previous Solemn and seriousness vanished completely.

He waved his hand and said unconventionally: "Hahaha! This old man does not care about those worldly moral codes and rituals!"

"What difference is there between humans and demons? As long as we treat each other with sincerity, that is enough!"

"This old man has a premonition that you, boy, will surely be able to truly transform into human form in the future and achieve earth-shattering deeds!"

"On the day of your wedding with that girl Rong, this old man will definitely rush back from the ends of the earth to drink your wedding wine!"

"As for Taohuadao... just let you boy do whatever you want with it! Hahaha!"

Having said this, the Eastern Heretic Huang Yaoshi let out another round of hearty, unrestrained laughter.

He felt that all the knots and worries in his heart had completely vanished at this moment.

His figure swayed, and like green smoke, he drifted out the door.

He was going to wander the four seas to pursue the Great Dao in his heart!

He believed that with Brother Ning Chuan present, Taohuadao would surely be free of worry, and Rong'er would surely be happy.

Brother Ning Chuan watched Huang Yaoshi's dashing, departing back and a faint smile rose in his heart.

This future father-in-law's temperament was indeed dashing and unrestrained, unique and different.

However, what he said... was not wrong after all.