Chapter 0135 – Will you never fight in a tavern in your life – Absolute Returns

“What brings you here?”

I opened the door and asked, but my father just blandly replied back:

“Passing through, come in and sit down.”

How is this possible? Father knows the whereabouts of the Demon Lords like the back of his hand, he must have heard the news of my gathering with the Four Great Demon Lords before he came.

What’s he doing here? What do you want?

While my relationship with my father has eased up a lot, it’s still far from close enough to pry into his mind at will.

“I’m gathering with the four great demonic fathers for the first time today.”

“How does it feel?”

“If you hadn’t come, I would have gone to you as soon as I left the house to ask you for advice on how to deal with these demonic fathers. Alas, I find myself becoming more and more dependent on you, this can’t go on.”

I was half complaining, half pouting, expecting my father to ignore my whining as usual, but I didn’t expect him to open his mouth today for the first time in his life.

“You’d better wait ten years to worry about such things.”

“You mean you’ll be showing me the ropes for the next ten years?”

“Hmph, do you just realize how much weight you have on your shoulders?”

“I know now.”

“I thought you boys had your chest full and were ready for the big show.”

“If I had known that it would be so difficult, I wouldn’t have said those wild words. These Devil Elders, each and every one of them is a human savant, with one thing in front of them and another behind their back, I simply can’t cope with them.”

I purposely acted like I was exhausted, knowing that the more I did, the happier my father would be.

“You, you’re still a little too young.”

“I’ve improved a lot from before.”

Indeed, ever since I was reborn, I have been working hard all the time, and I have matured a lot more than before, both in terms of my martial arts and my mind.

As he spoke, the fellow brought a table of wine and food.

Father asked for a plate of stir-fried seasonal vegetables and a jug of the strongest wine from Fengliu Residence. I’m sure this dish was made by Zhao Chunpei with his best skills.

“Have a drink with me.”

I picked up my glass and said respectfully, “Yes, Father.”

“This wine is strong enough!”

“You even dared to drink the Drunken Devil’s wine, and you’re still afraid of this district’s spirits?”

“I think Drunken Demon Senior is quite nice.”

“Hmph, you kid has read countless people, but you would be confused by his appearances, you really have lived all these years in vain!”

What kind of person was the Drunken Devil in his father’s eyes?

“What kind of person do you think Elder Drunken Demon is?”

“He’s just an old fox who wears a mask and plays with people’s hearts, you’d better stay away from him.”

“Elder Blood Heavenly Demoness also told me to be careful of Elder Drunken Demon, saying that he’s sinister and cunning, with an extremely deep city.”

“Hmph, and she has the nerve to talk about others?”

My father’s words made me unable to help myself, it seems that the impression of the Blood Heavenly Demoness in my father’s mind was not good either.

I asked as I poured my father a glass of wine:

“Have you and Drunken Demon Elder ever had a drink alone?”

“Drank.”

“And what is he like in your presence?”

“He rarely talks to me.”

“What? He has moments of silence?”

This was unexpected, I thought the Drunken Devil would be more licentious and articulate in front of my father.

“Perhaps he knew he couldn’t fool you, so he didn’t bother wasting his breath?”

“Who knows? People’s hearts are in the wrong place, and who can really see through anyone?”

“You’re right, the prettier it is, the more dangerous it is.”

“So don’t try to guess the heart, look at people on the surface so you can make fewer mistakes.”

“My child honors his father’s teachings.”

My father and I clinked glasses and drank.

“What do you and your brother talk about when you drink?”

“What are you asking for?”

“I’m just curious, you wouldn’t have told my brother about all my weaknesses, would you?”

“Do I need to tell him about your weakness?”

“What is my weakness?”

“Your womanly kindness is your greatest weakness!”

I smiled, unimpressed:

“I rather think that this is rather my strength. Since this path is destined to be full of thorns, why not let myself live a little easier? Instead of hooking up with each other and being deceitful, it’s better to be fastidious and elegant.”

“Do you think the Demon Cult is as simple as you think? A woman’s benevolence will only get you killed!”

My father’s words shook me to the core, yes, the Devil’s Cult has never been a place where good men and women stay, and I must learn to be ruthless if I really want to go down this path.

“I’ll try to get stronger.”

“You must become stronger! Only if you are strong enough can you shock the group and keep the Demon Sect standing!”

I suddenly realized that perhaps the reason why my father was so stern was because he also felt the crisis, the pressure from the righteous and those with bad intentions.

“I’ll try.”

“You’re running out of time, you must grow up as soon as possible, otherwise, everything you’ve done today will be meaningless!”

“Please, Father.”

Since the last time I fought with my father, I have refined my martial arts quite a bit.

Father stood up and walked over to the table.

“Right here?”

“What? You think I’m going to go with you to the martial arts arena?”

“That’s not what I meant, it’s just that there’s so little space here, I’m afraid ……”

“Who told you to fight and kill like a reckless person? Remember, a truly strong person doesn’t destroy anything easily.”

My father’s words struck a chord in my heart. Yes, I had always been used to solving problems with brute force, but I had neglected the importance of skill and wisdom.

As I looked around, the elegant room was much smaller than the hall downstairs and filled with tables and chairs that my father and I couldn’t maneuver.

“Boss Zhao, go to the back kitchen and stay there, don’t come out without my orders!”

“Yes!”

“Remember, whatever happens, don’t panic!”

“The little one has had enough panic today, his heart is beating out of his chest.”

After Zhao Chun Pei finished speaking, he ran into the back kitchen in a huff.

I took a deep breath and stood three steps away from my father.

“You said you were tired?”

“Yes.”

“That’s because you’re not strong enough!”