Chapter 2379: Dad, Don't Be Stubborn and Ignorant

As the middle-aged man let out a joyful shout, Xú Shīxiōng and the other disciples were all excited and nodded in agreement.

The next second they all leapt down, blocking the two entrances/exits of the mountain valley below.

As for Tie Dan, he was completely bewildered, still dazed.

What? Is he really here? That old geezer is actually here?

Before Tie Dan could come to his senses, the middle-aged man beside him turned his head, a smile appearing on his face for the first time, his attitude much gentler, and he spoke.

"Well done, rest assured—I won't go back on what I promised you; I will certainly give you a position as an Outer Door Disciple. Go now, persuade your father to hand over that batch of grain voluntarily, and I guarantee safety for you and your father. In the future you'll join the Sect as a disciple and enjoy riches and comfort."

I………………

Although the middle-aged man's promise was truly tempting, Tie Dan really wanted to eat it.

But the problem is, he can't stomach it.

Now, by a stroke of luck, they've actually found that old geezer's whereabouts, but asking Tie Dan to persuade him to hand over the grain is nothing short of a pipe dream.

The reason is simply that the two aren't actually father and son—why would he hand it over?

Yet under the middle-aged man's piercing gaze, Tie Dan finally didn't dare say no, could only grit his teeth and nod in agreement, then walked down the immortal vessel as if facing death.

If they could obtain the grain without bloodshed, that would naturally be the best outcome; otherwise, if Tianxing Lao Ren had hidden the grain in advance,

Even killing him would be meaningless.

You must know that all these people came to blockade Tianxing Lao Ren not to kill him, but for that batch of grain.

Without obtaining that batch of grain, killing even more people would be pointless.

Conversely, if they could obtain the grain, how Tianxing Lao Ren fares is actually irrelevant; the various powers wouldn't care at all.

Under the middle-aged man's somewhat expectant gaze, Tie Dan slowly walked into the valley.

Throughout, the middle-aged man's divine sense remained locked on him.

Naturally there couldn't be a lack of monitoring; on the contrary, the middle-aged man's surveillance of Tie Dan was taken to the extreme.

Aside from not knowing what this kid was thinking, even his breathing every minute was clear to the middle-aged man.

Tie Dan naturally guessed this as well, so he had no thought of fleeing; even if he wanted to run, he couldn't escape.

Things having come to this, he could only take things one step at a time.

As soon as Tie Dan entered the valley, the next second he was surrounded by Tianxing Lao Ren and his group.

At this moment, besides Tianxing Lao Ren, there were seventeen people following him.

Moreover, these people were the strongest experts and core figures among their original group, belonging to the batch with the highest cultivation and combat strength.

It seems that in Tianxing Lao Ren's mind, these people are his confidants, while others are expendable at any moment.

At this moment, surrounded by everyone, Tianxing Lao Ren also stepped out from the woods, his eyes filled with killing intent as he stared at Tie Dan, and he asked in an icy tone.

"Did you bring them here? You traitor."

Tie Dan and the people of the Thousand Lakes Sect appearing here together—anyone could tell with their buttocks that this little beast had betrayed them.

The only thing Tianxing Lao Ren couldn't figure out was how this kid knew their location.

The next second, without waiting for Tie Dan to reply, Tianxing Lao Ren also couldn't help but ask.

"How do you know we're here?"

He definitely never told this kid his whereabouts; after looting the Canteen and drawing the pursuit of all the major powers, Tianxing Lao Ren had planned this from the start.

Each of his subordinates was nothing but cannon fodder; their lives or deaths didn't matter to him at all.

Even if he himself could escape alive, even if they all died, Tianxing Lao Ren wouldn't bat an eyelid.

"If a fellow Daoist dies, what's it to me?"

So he was very puzzled as to how Tie Dan knew he was here.

As for this, Tie Dan also didn't know how to answer; he couldn't just say he was dazed.

Moreover, the Elder of the Thousand Lakes Sect's divine sense is still locked onto him; saying this would practically be suicide.

Therefore, facing Tianxing Lao Ren's words, Tie Dan, without further ado, immediately spoke with a sorrowful expression.

"Father, call it off—how could we possibly stand against the Immortal Sect?"

"Huh???"

Just as those words left his mouth, Tianxing Lao Ren didn't even hear what came after, his whole person going dumbfounded.

What did this kid call me?

Staring dumbfounded at the dog egg before him, the next second he snapped back to reality and angrily cursed.

"You little beast, what are you yelling about—who are you……………………"

He certainly doesn't remember ever having a son this big—this is definitely not something he can acknowledge.

Being a father isn't like this, especially under these circumstances.

But Tie Dan naturally didn't dare let Tianxing Lao Ren finish his words; if he spoke them out, would he still have a life?

In short, for Tie Dan today, it's just one sentence: this father—Tianxing Lao Ren must be a father whether he likes it or not; he has no choice.

Today, his son is set to be his son, and no one can stop it.

So, without waiting for Tianxing Lao Ren to finish speaking, Tie Dan immediately interrupted loudly, his voice full of sorrowful despair and a hint of helplessness.

All that could be heard was Tie Dan, under Tianxing Lao Ren's strange gaze, shouting with feeling.

"Father, I know you hate me; you can scold me or hit me as you wish—even if you don't acknowledge me as your son, I still acknowledge you."

"Huh???"

Hearing this, Tianxing Lao Ren went numb—what is this little beast saying? What nonsense.

But Tie Dan didn't care what Tianxing Lao Ren thought, and he kept shouting loudly without pause.

"But Father, you should know, I'm doing all this for the two of us."

"The Immortal Sect's senior has already said that as long as you, Father, hand over that grain, the two of us can join the Immortal Sect; someday I'll become a disciple of the Immortal Sect and be able to support you, so we'll no longer have to endure those homeless, wandering days."

"Father, son is doing this all for your own good."

"You............"

Hearing this, Tianxing Lao Ren could no longer hold back; he opened his mouth to retort, but Tie Dan's speed was faster.

Old bastard, want to interject? We've come this far; I could let you ruin things?

Today I'll let the Qianhu Sect see what fatherly kindness and filial piety are.

Just as Tianxing Lao Ren opened his mouth to say the word 'you', the next second Tie Dan's volume suddenly surged, and he shouted in utter despair.

"Father, don't force me; quickly hand over those dry rations, the immortal master will surely guarantee you lifelong glory; if you continue to be obstinate, then don't blame me, the son, for forgetting father-son affection."

His words were sincere and earnest, his expression fierce and conflicted; his performance was flawless, perfect to the extreme.