Chapter 2407: You Father and Son Are Responsible for the Reception

As expected, not long after, the Heavenly Family's old ancestor also rushed over, and he brought Ye Zhangqing quite a few protective treasures.

"Ye Zhangqing, if you get the chance, don't hold back—just kill An Sheng Xin."

The Heavenly Family old ancestor's instruction, same as Huang Lao's, is that as soon as you find an opportunity, you must directly behead An Sheng Xin.

Ye Zhangqing nodded at that, and instead of refusing those treasures, he simply accepted them.

Afterwards, that very night, Ye Zhangqing set out together with Huang Lao and the Heavenly Family's people, heading for the Thousand Lakes Sect.

Also joining them were Tao Qian and Kui Xing, the two canteen devils.

Bai Hua Xianzi and the other maidens were busy with canteen affairs; since no one remained in Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng, they naturally couldn't travel together.

They merely contacted Ye Zhangqing one after another via the Voice Transmission Formation Disk, urging him to stay safe.

It's best to obtain a Fairy Artifact; if that's impossible, don't take risks that endanger your life.

In Bai Hua Xianzi and the maidens' hearts, no treasure in the world compares to Ye Zhangqing's safety—that is certain.

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing smiled and nodded, chatted a bit, then reluctantly hung up the Formation Disk.

First they went through the Teleportation Array, then boarded a Fairy Vessel; the distance from Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng to the Thousand Lakes Sect is great.

Even at full speed, it takes two days.

Meanwhile, inside the Thousand Lakes Sect, preparations naturally began for the arrival of many powerful figures.

According to Tong Ji's idea, if they can't stop them, they might as well not try; they only ask that when people clash in competition, they show some consideration for the Thousand Lakes Sect.

Hence they made friendly gestures, doing their best to provide convenience for all major forces.

At that moment, inside a certain Dong Fu of the Thousand Lakes Sect, Tie Dan and Tianxing Lao Ren resided there.

After entering the Thousand Lakes Sect, Tie Dan became an Outer Door Disciple, and Tianxing Lao Ren even gained favor, leaping to the position of Outer Door Steward.

To outsiders, Tie Dan truly had good luck—not only did he go from a lone cultivator to a Sect disciple, he had the Sect's backing and its protection.

Moreover, he even had a father who was an Outer Door Steward.

This meant that as a newcomer disciple, he instantly had a powerful backer.

Don't think an Outer Door Steward is low-ranking in the Sect; at least he's stronger than an Outer Door Disciple.

Moreover, among the Outer Door, stewards basically hold real power; with such a father, no one in the Outer Door dares to bully Tie Dan.

Outsiders think that way, but only Tie Dan knows the hardships involved.

This isn't some kind of biological father—he's practically a living King of Hell.

Since entering the Thousand Lakes Sect, Tianxing Lao Ren has been tormenting Tie Dan in every conceivable way.

He follows one principle: if he can't kill you, he'll torture you to death.

To stay alive, Tie Dan also pulls out all stops, hoping merely to survive in the hands of that living King of Hell.

Each day he lives as if in fire and water, yet when facing outsiders he must still put on an act of a kind father and filial son.

In Tie Dan's heart, this life is worse than being a mere lone cultivator.

That day, Tie Dan had been properly practicing Xiūliàn in his Dong Fu, but Tianxing Lao Ren returned noticeably earlier than usual.

As soon as he entered the Dong Fu, he directly dragged Tie Dan out of the secret chamber.

"Son, stop cultivating for now; I have something to tell you."

"Senior, please speak."

"Huh? What do you call me?"

Hearing Tie Dan's words, Tianxing Lao Ren frowned and immediately spoke in a hostile tone.

Upon hearing that, Tie Dan's heart tightened and he hastily corrected himself.

"Father."

"That's right. Remember, I am your biological father, you are my son—we are father and son."

Tianxing Lao Ren spoke with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, having decided that this good eldest son would never let this brat escape in this lifetime.

But today he received a somewhat dangerous mission, so Tianxing Lao Ren rushed back in haste.

For such a perilous task, how could he not have his good eldest son charge forward for his old father?

So, shortly after, Tianxing Lao Ren got down to business, looking solemnly at Tie Dan and said:

"You know about the emergence of the Fairy Artifact; the Sect's meaning is to retreat and seek preservation, so it won't bar the major forces' people from entering the Sect, but it has also demarcated a region for them to operate in."

"And you and I, father and son, have happened to take on this reception duty—we are responsible for receiving and daily caring for these powerful figures, fulfilling any requests as much as possible and trying not to provoke them."

Upon hearing Tianxing Lao Ren's words, Tie Dan's brows knitted tightly.

"This isn't just being cannon fodder, is it?"

"Those who receive the major forces—if things go even slightly wrong, they might be slain on the spot."

"Moreover, given the Sect's current attitude, even if they were beaten to death, there's an eighty percent chance it would be a meaningless death."

"The Sect will absolutely not stand up for you; it only hopes you can get through this incident safely."

"As for saying a few disciples die, that's hardly anything at all."

"Killing a few people to keep the Sect safe—even a fool knows which choice to make."

"So this mission is absolutely a nine-deaths-one-life situation, etc………………………"

In the midst of his speechlessness, Tie Dan suddenly seemed to recall something, giving Tianxing Lao Ren on the main seat a doubtful look and asked, full of suspicion:

"Senior……………"

"Huh??? "

But just as Tie Dan opened his mouth, Tianxing Lao Ren frowned and gave a cold snort; seeing this, Tie Dan hastily corrected himself.

"Father."

"Hmm, go ahead—what do you want to ask?"

"When did I take on this mission?"

Yeah, Tie Dan didn't even remember taking this mission; he's not an idiot, he clearly knows it's to be cannon fodder, with a constant risk of being beaten to death—how could he possibly take it again?

You tired of living?

However, Tianxing Lao Ren's reply left Tie Dan stunned on the spot, his whole body shaking with anger he couldn't hold back.

"Oh, the Sect assigned me to handle this, and then pick a disciple to cooperate. As your father, I thought, as the saying goes, 'Brothers in fighting tigers, father and son in battle.' For such a dangerous mission, I lack confidence doing it alone, so I signed you up. We father and son are of one mind; I think we should be able to get through this safely."

"You don't fail to understand your father's good intentions, do you?"

"You fucking……"

Hearing Tianxing Lao Ren's words, Tie Dan was truly numb.

Put simply, the Sect assigned him; that old thing has no right to refuse, but the cooperating disciple can be chosen by himself, after all, that old thing is the one in charge of outer sect missions.

But that old thing didn't even wait for a disciple to sign up; he went ahead and signed him up.

He wants to die, and still wants to drag him along?

Seeing Tianxing Lao Ren's smug smile, Tie Dan ground his teeth, bullying too far, bullying too far.

That old thing doesn't treat him as a person at all—if he's going to die, he wants to drag him along; no, he wants him to die up front while he hides in the back.

Thinking of this, Tie Dan's killing intent surged; that old thing really deserves to die.