Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 998: Chapter 997 Education

”Stand up.” Su Han said.

”Yes.”

The two stood up, dusted off the dirt on their knees, and bowed their heads, not daring to meet Su Han’s gaze.

”Since you began to remember things, you’ve been cultivating. I’ve personally assessed your talents, which are not low. In fact, they’re quite high. But you—”

Su Han paused for a moment, then said, ”Are simply not diligent!”

Upon hearing this, the two were startled and quickly kneeled on the ground again.

Xiao Yuhui and Xiao Yuran stood worriedly behind them, constantly signaling to Su Qing and Su Yao.

”Yao’er, before I left, you were quite diligent. Yet a few years have passed, and your cultivation base is only at the Dragon Blood Realm Peak, not breaking through to the Dragon Spirit Realm. Logically speaking, you should have broken through by now. Tell me, what is the reason?” Su Han asked sternly.

”It’s... it’s because Yao’er is not diligent.” Su Yao’s delicate face showed fear.

”Not diligent?”

Su Han slammed his hand on the chair: ”What do you mean by not diligent? Tell me, what does not being diligent mean? You’re my daughter, Su Han! I’ve prepared all the resources you need for cultivation without limitation, including the cultivation techniques I’ve given you and numerous spirit stones and other items. Even if someone is not naturally gifted, they shouldn’t be at this current realm!”

”I, I...” Su Yao nervously wrung her small hands, not knowing how to answer.

”Keep your voice down, you’re scaring them...” Xiao Yuhui said behind Su Han.

”Shut up!”

Su Han glared at Xiao Yuhui and, with a cold snort, said, ”Do you think I don’t know why her cultivation speed is so slow? Being her mother, you can love her, but you mustn’t spoil her!”

Xiao Yuhui returned Su Han’s glare, but she chose not to speak anymore.

”Let’s set aside Su Yao for now. She might not be diligent enough, but there’s ample time ahead. However, Su Qing...”

At this, Su Han turned his gaze towards Su Qing, suddenly smiling: ”I’ve heard that you have taken a liking to the Ning family’s daughter in Yuanshan County?”

”Matters of affection, father, it’s true that the Ning family’s daughter is really...”

”Rubbish!”

Su Han suddenly stood up, slamming his chair into pieces.

”At such a young age, what do you know about matters of affection?!”

”Qing’er, apologize to your father!” Xiao Yuhui frowned, she hadn’t expected Su Qing to speak so boldly.

On the Dragon Martial Continent, matters between men and women are understood quite early, but Su Qing is truly too young, barely five or six years old. At that age, in other families, they’re still children.

”Father, Qing’er was wrong...” Seeing Su Han angry, Su Qing was startled and quickly spoke.

”This matter can be set aside; you’re too young, and I’ll consider it child’s play. But were you, at times, going to Yuanshan County to collect protection fees under the name of the Phoenix Sect? Is there such a thing?” Su Han’s eyes widened.

Upon realizing that Su Han even knew about this, Su Qing’s small face turned pale.

Only Xiao Yuran spoke: ”There is no such thing; it’s not that Qing’er collected protection fees. It was that those in Yuanshan County thought Qing’er was young and wanted to use him to draw closer to the Phoenix Sect. Qing’er is only five or six years old and couldn’t resist wanting some things he liked. You can’t blame him for that.”

”You’re still hiding things from me? Do you truly think I know nothing?”

Su Han looked at Xiao Yuran, coldly saying: ”Qing’er is young, but are you all young as well? The people of Yuanshan County have given me, Su Han, significant help. Do you not know this? Back then, when the Phoenix Sect was nearly destroyed, and I needed to resurrect those who had died, the people of Yuanshan County contributed greatly!”

”And now, not only do you forget their kindness, but you also indulge Su Qing in collecting protection fees from them. The people of Yuanshan County dare to be angry but not speak out. Hanging over my head, Su Han’s, are the words of ingratitude!”

Xiao Yuran fell silent; she had indeed spoken in defense of Su Qing just now, as for the collection of protection fees... it was true.

”Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous!”

Su Han pointed at Su Qing, chastising: ”Do you think the Phoenix Sect is already so powerful that we can collect protection fees? This is just a small Yuanshan County; look at the entire Dragon Martial Continent, what does the Phoenix Sect amount to?! What do you, Su Qing, amount to?!”

”Profligate, profligate!”

As Su Han’s anger boiled over, neither Su Qing nor Su Yao, nor even Xiao Yuhui, Xiao Yuran, dared to breathe heavily.

In truth, Xiao Yuhui and Xiao Yuran knew well that Su Han was educating the children. If they indulged Su Qing now, who knew how he might turn out in the future?

The hall was oppressive, with no one daring to speak as Su Han remained silent.

After a prolonged silence, Su Han took a deep breath and said earnestly, ”During this journey to the Central Domain, I was besieged by the Five Great Super Sects, and dozens of Dragon Emperor Realm experts attacked me, ultimately leading to my own destruction.”

”Destroyed, do you know what that means?” Su Han looked at Su Qing and Su Yao.

They naturally knew, but did not dare speak.

”On the Dragon Martial Continent, strength reigns supreme. While you’re young, you have my protection, your mother’s protection, the Phoenix Sect’s protection, but what about in the future?”

”You can’t live forever under our protection. You will have to leave the Phoenix Sect, leave Yuanshan County, and go to bigger, broader places.”

”There, you will find countless strong individuals and geniuses even more powerful than you.”

”There, strategies abound, ruthless methods exist, and dangers that threaten your lives lurk around every corner.”

”You are my children. For your sake, I am willing to give my life, but I fear that even after sacrificing my life, you’ll still be unable to escape those dangers!”

”Father...”

Su Yao softly sobbed, while Su Qing pursed his lips and tightened his small fist.

”This matter is settled here.”

Su Han said, ”Every parent hopes for their child to succeed, to stand out. You may not understand what I’m saying now, but if you don’t change, the day you understand will also be the day you regret.”

As he finished speaking, Su Han stood and walked toward the outside of the hall.

As his figure disappeared, his voice, calm and steady, came again.

”Su Qing, return everything taken from Yuanshan County twice over, and apologize.”

”Once done, you will join your sister in contemplating your actions. You shall not emerge until you reach the Dragon Spirit Realm!”

”Yes, father!”

Though Su Han was out of sight, they responded loudly, not daring to show any disobedience.

In their hearts, Su Han held a very high stature. While Xiao Yuhui spoiled them, Su Han was extremely strict.

As they watched Su Han leave, Xiao Yuhui and Xiao Yuran also breathed a sigh of relief, fearing Su Han might impose excessive punishment on Su Qing and Su Yao in anger.