Chapter 501: Continue to Urge Me!

In the Shang Wu residence, Shang Ling, who had been pretending to be in closed-door cultivation, also heard the news that Xu Que was about to leave and immediately "exited seclusion"!

"Wu'er, is Young Friend Zhuge leaving this place? Why is he departing in such a hurry?" Shang Ling appeared in the Main Hall and asked aloud.

Upon seeing Shang Ling, Shang Wu was instantly overjoyed: "Father, you've finally exited seclusion! Quick, quick, call Zhuge Liang back; don't let him leave!"

"Presumptuous! What kind of talk is this? Young Friend Zhuge must have urgent matters to attend to in order to leave in such haste; how could we call him back? Have you not yet realized anything after these past few days?" Shang Ling's face immediately darkened as he scolded angrily.

"What?"

Instantly, Shang Wu froze, then said in astonishment: "Father, what do you mean by that? Do you know I've been bullied by Zhuge Liang all these days?"

"Hmph, of course your father knows; moreover, it was I personally who entrusted Young Friend Zhuge to teach you a lesson!" Shang Ling snorted heavily.

Shang Wu was completely stunned on the spot.

What's going on?

My father hired someone to beat me up?

Holy crap, is this damn guy really my biological father?

"Your father is too soft-hearted to lay a hand on you himself, but Young Friend Zhuge is different; having experience being beaten, he can naturally educate you, this unfilial son, on my behalf! Tell me yourself, just a few days ago you dared to promise me you would cultivate diligently, yet the very next morning you ran off to indulge in wine and women; what kind of behavior is this? Isn't it shameful?" The more Shang Ling spoke, the angrier he became; he had thought that after Xu Que took action, his son would surely change, but now it seemed he hadn't changed at all!

At that moment, Shang Wu finally understood everything; no wonder his father had suddenly entered closed-door cultivation just when he was being beaten.

No wonder that scoundrel Zhuge Liang dared to come beat him up every day; it turned out his own old man had summoned him!

Damn it, Zhuge Liang, you're ruthless; you actually managed to trick my own father!

But today, you absolutely won't be allowed to leave; if you know how to act, do you think I, this General, don't know how?

"Thump!"

Immediately, Shang Wu suddenly dropped to his knees, kneeling heavily before Shang Ling, his eyes instantly welling with moisture.

"Father, it is your unfilial son who is unworthy, having wasted all your painstaking efforts!" he said sobbing, his face filled with an expression of "regret," genuine emotion overflowing!

Actually, those tears were indeed real; every time he recalled the humiliation suffered over the past few days at the hands of Xu Que and Er Gouzi, his eyes would instantly fill with hot tears.

Shang Ling, however, was suddenly stunned, clearly not expecting Shang Wu to behave this way.

Looking at those tears, listening to that tone of voice, it was completely different from before!

Could it be... could it be that this unfilial son has truly repented?

Shang Ling's heart trembled, his eyes also slightly moistened, his hands trembling gently, because this happiness seemed to have come too suddenly!

"Father, your son knows his mistake! Actually, over these past few days, General Zhuge taught your son many great principles, but your son thought he was merely bullying me, so I didn't think much of it, only knowing how to seek revenge! But now that I know the truth, your son has suddenly awakened, achieving complete enlightenment!" Shang Wu continued speaking with tears and sobs, making his argument sound perfectly logical.

After all, he had witnessed Xu Que's shameless performances on the scene several times in a row, so he had long since learned a thing or two.

Shang Ling was thoroughly moved, because he felt his son was different this time; what he said sounded very sincere, as if he had truly repented!

Thank you, General Zhuge; thank you, the F*cking Heaven Sect!

"Good, good, good! Get up first, stop kneeling!" Tears streamed down Shang Ling's old face; even though he was a sect master and an Infant Transformation Stage expert, at this moment he resembled a trembling old man as he helped his own child to his feet.

Anyone witnessing this scene would feel moved and filled with myriad emotions; alas, the hearts of parents throughout the Kingdom are all the same.

However, Shang Wu turned a blind eye to all this, while in his heart he smiled coldly again and again, believing his scheme had succeeded!

With tear stains still hanging on his face, he slowly rose and said: "Father, your son hopes to continue receiving General Zhuge's urging, to keep myself alert and never again stray onto the wrong path! Could we ask him not to leave just yet?"

"This..." Shang Ling immediately hesitated.

"Father, your son has already investigated; General Zhuge is heading to the Imperial City, and nothing urgent has occurred there, so why not let General Zhuge stay one more day? Just one day; I wish to learn from General Zhuge for one final day!" Shang Wu said with firm determination, like a diligent and eager student.

Shang Ling nodded repeatedly, filled with emotion: "Very well; you shall accompany your father to persuade General Zhuge to stay!"

"Excellent!" Shang Wu immediately nodded, still smiling coldly in his heart.

Meanwhile, Xu Que had already arrived with Er Gouzi outside the Teleportation Array in the center of Snow City.

Situ Haitang had originally said she wouldn't come, yet in the end, she still came to see him off.

After all, this might be their last meeting, or perhaps it would be a very long time before they could meet again!

She couldn't help but feel a little reluctant to part; that strange sliver of emotion made her feel very uncomfortable.

"Xu Que, remember my words: do not be too high-profile Overseas; come back alive!" Situ Haitang once again opened her mouth to instruct.

"I know; it's already recorded right here!" Xu Que pointed to the position of his heart and said with a faint smile.

Situ Haitang also smiled, full of heroic spirit, and nodded: "Take care!"

"You take care too; remember, oh, if I don't return after you flee your marriage, you must come find me Overseas!" Xu Que said with a laugh.

Situ Haitang lightly nodded once again without verbally responding; she seemed unwilling to make such a promise to Xu Que, yet her body couldn't help but react!

"Goodbye!"

Xu Que waved his hand, turned around, and stepped onto the Teleportation Array.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

But just at that moment, two Light Streams streaked across the cloudy sky, swiftly sweeping toward this location and landing not far away!

"Young Friend Zhuge, please wait a moment!" Shang Ling rushed over quickly, shouting with an excited face.

Upon seeing this, Xu Que immediately widened his eyes.

Holy crap, is this old man here to seek revenge on me?

"Young Friend Zhuge, this time I am truly infinitely grateful; thanks entirely to your method, my unworthy son has suddenly awakened and returned like a prodigal son!" Shang Ling walked directly forward, expressing immense gratitude, nearly shedding tears from his old eyes once again.

Hearing this, Xu Que was baffled.

What the hell?

Shang Wu has returned like a prodigal son?

Are you kidding me?

That scoundrel was long beyond saving; if he could still turn over a new leaf, then sows could climb trees; only a fool would believe that!

Nevertheless, Xu Que forced a modest smile onto his face and waved his hand, saying: "Where, where; I merely did my best, that's all!"

"Young Friend Zhuge, please do not be so polite; I will certainly keep this favor in mind. If you ever need this old man's help in the future, just speak up! By the way, I heard you are heading to the Imperial City; is there any place where this old man can assist?" Shang Ling asked.

Xu Que shook his head lightly: "Sect Master Shang is too polite; there is actually nothing urgent regarding my trip to the Imperial City; I just want to go back and take a look!"

He did not wish to reveal his plan to go Overseas, after all, he and Shang Ling were not close enough for that.

Upon hearing this, Shang Ling was immediately overjoyed: "That is excellent! Actually, this old man has an impertinent request; just now, my unworthy son mentioned at home that he wishes to learn more from Young Friend Zhuge, even if it is just for one day; I wonder if Young Friend Zhuge could stay a bit longer?"

Shang Wu also hurried forward, his face filled with sincerity, and cupped his hands, saying: "Exactly! General Zhuge, previously it was I who misunderstood you; I hope you can be magnanimous and continue to stay, teaching me a bit more and continuing to spur me on!"