Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 387: Taking the Initiative

Chapter 387: Chapter 387: Taking the Initiative

Shi Hao was deep in thought.

The Wu Family, lofty and high above, had always held the principle: those who comply will live; those who defy will perish. Therefore, even if Shi Hao was a three-star Pill Master, they would not have any concerns and might even storm into Li Mansion to capture him and subject him to severe torture.

If Shi Hao revealed the truth, he was naturally bound to be brutally executed.

Was Wu Guike plotting against Shi Hao from the beginning?

Sorry, no matter the reason, anyone who dares to target a member of the Wu Family only has one path: death.

So, what if Shi Hao stubbornly refused to yield, leading them to believe they had apprehended the wrong person?

At most, they would simply release him, but would they ever admit the Wu Family was wrong?

This was the tyranny of the Wu Family.

Of course, there were ways to solve this dilemma, such as Shi Hao obtaining recognition as a four-star or even a five-star Pill Master. The Wu Family, mighty as they may be, wouldn’t dare to torture a four-star Pill Master, much less a five-star one.

But this was just passive defense.

Shi Hao’s temper wasn’t that good.

If you want to kill me, then I must think about how to kill you back.

Moreover, there was the Qiao Family as well.

He could be sure that Qiao Junlin was behind this conspiracy, and if he were to kill Qiao Junlin... Wu Guike was not the direct eldest son of the Wu Family; his death would provoke uproar in the Wu Family, let alone someone like Qiao Junlin who was regarded as a prodigy with great expectations by his clan.

"This time, I will take the offensive!"

"If we are to play, let’s play big!"

Shi Hao’s eyes blazed, his face covered with murderous intent.

That very afternoon, Fu Yao’er arrived at Li Mansion. As soon as she saw Shi Hao, she said, "Brother Shi, the Wu Family is after you. You should come home with me. With my grandfather around, I don’t believe anyone dares to forcibly break into the Fu Residence!"

Shi Hao was waiting for her, and said, "Can you arrange a meeting with your grandfather for me?"

Was this a marriage proposal?

Fu Yao’er could not help but blush. Brother Shi really had a way of putting her on the spot without any preparation!

"Of course!" she replied without hesitation, eager to settle the marriage and fend off other temptresses.

Shi Hao and Fu Yao’er left for the Fu Residence.

Seven Elixirs City was vast; the distance between Li Mansion and Fu Residence was considerable. However, an hour later, the two arrived.

This was the Fu Family, the royal family of Seven Elixirs City. Having thrived for thousands of years, it naturally had a profound heritage. The courtyard walls were like those of the Imperial Palace, where even a random brick was made of black gold stone, astonishingly hard to break, even for a mighty figure from the Founding King Court.

Ordinary people passing by would invariably tread lightly, bow their heads, but with Fu Yao’er accompanying him, Shi Hao didn’t need to even notify anyone; he simply followed this little temptress into the residence.

"Come, I’ll take you to meet Grandfather." Fu Yao’er was very excited, seizing the opportunity to grab Shi Hao’s hand.

So lengthy, so strong!

She led Shi Hao along, feeling as if she were treading on clouds, light and breezy.

Fu Ling was in the Medicine Garden, the old man had a habit of personally tending to the medicinal herbs. Some rare ingredients, he did not trust to servants.

"Grandfather!" Fu Yao’er rushed in.

Fu Ling was watering the plants; upon hearing her, he didn’t even lift his head, simply grunting through his nose, which counted as an acknowledgment.

"Grandfather, I’ve brought someone to meet you," Fu Yao’er said.

Hearing this, Fu Ling finally put down the watering can and looked over at Shi Hao.

Hmm?

His gaze immediately became sharp as a sword, fixed on his granddaughter holding Shi Hao’s hand.

Shi Hao smiled and looked at the watering can. "This is Xuan Ming Spring Water, isn’t it?"

Fu Ling was startled. "You can tell that?"

He looked at his granddaughter, wondering if she had revealed it to Shi Hao.

Fu Yao’er spread her hands, indicating she hadn’t disclosed it, which caused her to release Shi Hao’s hand, allowing the old man to finally withdraw his murderous gaze.

Shi Hao smiled and said, "To nurture the Thousand Green Fruit, one must water it only with Xuan Ming Spring Water."

"Hahaha!" Fu Ling laughed heartily and nodded in satisfaction. "Recognizing the Thousand Green Fruit is indeed creditable, young man."

"Grandfather, this is Shi Hao!" Fu Yao’er said proudly.

"Oh?" Fu Ling looked at Shi Hao with a look of surprise on his face.

He had long known about Shi Hao, this genius who became a three-star Pill Master at the young age of eighteen. He had even sent a request to Zhenwu Sect for confirmation, but seeing such a young man standing before him, he was still quite shocked.

"Young man, what brings you to me?" he asked.

Of course, it’s to ask for a marriage, Fu Yao’er thought to herself.

"I would like to ask the Fu Family to help eradicate the Wu Family and the Qiao Family," Shi Hao said slowly, without a hint of anger.

Pff!

Fu Yao’er immediately choked. Although she had assured Shi Hao that once he came to the Fu Residence, the Wu Family wouldn’t dare touch a single hair on him.

But still, your appetite is too big, trying to eradicate the Wu Family?

No no no, there’s also the Qiao Family!

It’s known that both families are part of the royal family. Although Fu Ling holds the position of president now, the other six families serve as vice presidents, and their power is not weaker than the Fu Family’s.

So even one on one, the Fu Family is not certain it can eliminate either the Wu Family or the Qiao Family, let alone face both at the same time.

—More likely, they’d get eradicated by the two families working together.

Fu Ling was also stunned but maintained his composure and asked, "Why should I do this?"

Shi Hao smiled. "First, after thousands of years, I believe many disputes must have accumulated among the seven royal families. An explosion is inevitable. If the seven royal families were reduced to five, the remaining five should surely be pleased."

Fu Ling kept his expression calm. "With just a few words, you want my Fu Family to go to war? Moreover, the strength of the seven royal families is closely matched; even if my Fu Family declared war on them one by one, it would likely lead to our own destruction, gaining no advantages."

Shi Hao shook his head. "Since I mentioned the remaining five royal families, naturally all five must make an effort — why would one family sell their lives while the others reap the benefits?"

"Young man, what makes you think you can command the five great families?" Fu Ling’s gaze sharpened, and instantly, an aura of Founding King Court level surged out.

Although his Founding King Court title was half due to his own strength and half boosted by elixirs, even the weakest Founding King Court is a top contender on the Eastern Fire Continent.

Yet Shi Hao remained unfazed and smiled. "I have here a pill recipe named Lifespan Extension Pill. The required ingredients are not precious, but it can extend one’s lifespan by thirty years. If I were to offer this pill recipe, I wonder if the Fu, Yuan, Tang, Qin, and He families would agree to help?"

"What!" Fu Ling suddenly changed color, completely unable to maintain his composure.

Thirty years of extended life span, that’s astonishing!

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