Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Nantian Wen's expression suddenly changed.

He hadn't expected Nantian Hou and his son to be so shameless, targeting him for the origin stones after failing to acquire them through their ancestors.

Nantian Yu's eyes burned with fervor as he solemnly said, "Imperial Uncle, the royal family has limited stores of origin stones, which is largely due to the relationship between you and the Sacred Nantian Land deteriorating, causing the tightening on the flow of origin stones over the years. My inability to obtain the rights to use the Reincarnation Realm is also closely linked to you. Can't you consider my position?"

Nantian Hou's tone was sarcastic, "Imperial Brother, surely you aren't reluctant to part with them?"

Faced with the father and son's coordinated act, Nantian Wen was gloomily pondering his response.

Unexpectedly, Nantian Hou turned to Nantian Yan, his face a picture of sorrow as he said, "Great Ancestor, Yu desires to borrow the Reincarnation Realm to strengthen our royal foundation. Moreover, with Yu's talent, once he steps into the Heaven Venerate Realm, his combat power and future potential will surely surpass Nantian Ao. Please, Great Ancestor, make a decision for Yu and have Nantian Wen hand over the origin stones!"

"Please make a decision, Great Ancestor!"

Nantian Yu knelt on the ground with a pitiful look.

This caused Nantian Yan to frown.

By the order of seniority,

Nantian Yu was his great-grandson, and indeed, in Nantian Yan's view, Nantian Yu's potential was far superior to Nantian Ao, advancing to the Heaven Venerate Realm would be more beneficial for the royal family.

With this thought,

Nantian Yan looked at the silent Nantian Wen and commanded, "Your Imperial Brother is right. Xiaoyu's potential indeed surpasses Nantian Ao, hand over the origin stones to him! And as for Nantian Ao, just explain the situation to him, he will understand!"

Nantian Hou and Nantian Yu showed ecstatic expressions.

Both turned their gazes towards Nantian Wen.noveldrama

Nantian Wen sighed softly, and with a bitter smile said, "Great Ancestor, these origin stones were not meant for Nantian Ao…"

"Not for Nantian Ao?"

"Besides him, who else in our royal family needs to use the Reincarnation Realm?" The listeners were all taken aback.

Nantian Hou coldly sneered, his eyes bloodshot as he gritted his teeth, "Nantian Wen, are you willing to lose face just to prevent my son from breaking through to the Heaven Venerate Realm? Alright, you say the origin stones are not for Nantian Ao, then tell us, who are they for?"

Nantian Wen bitterly smiled, "They are prepared for Xiao Yi!"

Hisss!

Everyone sharply inhaled in shock.

Even Nantian Yan looked at him in disbelief.

Nantian Hou completely lost it, his hair standing on end like an enraged lion, "Nantian Wen, are you still the emperor of our Nantian Dynasty? You're willing to spend hundreds of precious origin stones for a stranger, but not give this chance to your nephew?"

"Ha ha ha…"

Nantian Yu, with a face of grief, "So in Imperial Uncle's eyes, I'm even less than a stranger?"

Nantian Yun slightly furrowed her brows, reluctant to get involved, but now couldn't help but speak up, "Imperial Brother, if that's the case, you've indeed gone too far!"

"What exactly is happening?" Nantian Yan's face darkened as he asked.

Anticipating everyone's reaction, Nantian Wen knew he could no longer hide the truth and confessed, "This is what happened..."

He recounted his battle with Xiao Yi at the Xumi Pagoda, where Xiao Yi forced him to use both hands and he lost the wager.

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Nantian Wen further revealed, "As I have said, these hundred origin stones were provided by Xiao Yi himself. Great Ancestor, the origin stones of our royal family have always been under the control of the clan elders. Even I need the elders' approval to take any single stone. Do you think I could have taken out a hundred stones by myself? Or do you think, in the vast Nantian Dynasty, anyone else could possess so many origin stones?"

Everyone fell silent.

Just as Nantian Wen had stated, aside from the royal family's clan elders' treasury, no one else or any other power in the entire Nantian Dynasty could possess a hundred origin stones.

Nantian Yan's white eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Since that is the case..."

Before he could finish speaking,

Beside him, Nantian Yu spoke up, "Ancestor, regardless of how Xiao Yi obtained these hundred source stones, even if they truly belonged to him, can they not be utilized by me? Xiao Yi isn't a member of our royal family, his success or failure in becoming a Heaven Venerate has no bearing on us. However, if your grandson can make a breakthrough, it would greatly strengthen our royal family!"

"You are correct, Yu!"

Nantian Hou spoke righteously, "Xiao Yi's Daqian Dynasty is in competition with us. Now, while he is not yet a Heaven Venerate, he already stands as an equal to our dynasty. If he enters the Heaven Venerate Realm, wouldn't that be aiding our competitor?"

Arms crossed in front of his chest, Nantian Yan pondered for a moment and then commanded, "They are right, these one hundred source stones should be used by Xiaoyu."

"Ancestor, this absolutely cannot be done, these source stones are all Xiao Yi's..." Nantian Wen anxiously said.

"Enough!"

Nantian Yan said displeased, "Since you are the emperor, you should prioritize the interests of our Nantian Dynasty above all else. As for Xiao Yi, he is just a lucky youngster. Just appease him by granting him the title of a first-class duke of the Nantian Dynasty. Now, give me the source stones immediately!"

Nantian Hou quickly praised, "Ancestor is wise!"

Nantian Yu also bowed respectfully, "Ancestor is sagacious!"

"Ancestor, this..." Nantian Wen looked exceedingly distressed, is swapping a first-class duke for one hundred source stones merely trifling with a beggar?

Those one hundred source stones, not to mention exchanging for a duke title, even fetching the title of Comrade King wouldn't be nearly the value of the tip of those stones.

Is this an exchange?

It's simply robbery!

"Shut up!"

Nantian Yan, with a somber expression, rebuked, "Having become the emperor, do you no longer regard this old man? Could it be that such a trivial matter requires disturbing the first and second elders for a decision?"

Nantian Hou sarcastically said, "Some people, after being emperor for a few years, think they're fully fledged!"

Nantian Yu put on a bitter and helpless smile, "Well then, in someone's eyes, I, the true heir of the royal lineage, am insignificant, not as important as an outsider. Ancestor, since His Majesty is unwilling, then let it be!"

These words made Nantian Yan's face change.

His gloomy eyes fixed on Nantian Wen, he extended his hand, and roared, "Aren't you handing it over? Do you really want me to invite the two elders?"

The scolding rendered Nantian Wen's face pale.

His hands clenched tightly, making cracking noises.

But he was helpless...

After all, this was the old ancestor.

Even as the emperor, he dared not defy.

Nantian Wen's eyes struggled, and thoughts of all the intelligence he had gathered about Xiao Yi flashed through his mind. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Ancestor, this matter should not be decided by us alone. I propose that Xiao Yi be summoned here, the ancestor can ask him face-to-face!"

Upon hearing this,

Everyone was stunned.

Nantian Yan slightly furrowed his eyebrows.

Beside him, Nantian Hou's eyes shifted, secretly transmitting his voice, "Ancestor, since Xiao Yi was able to produce one hundred source stones, perhaps he has even more on him…"

"Hm?"

Nantian Yan was startled, cast an approving glance at Nantian Hou, a trace of greed flickering in his eyes, and he said solemnly, "Well, since you insist, let's invite Xiao Yi over then!"

PS: There are still five more updates tonight, Xiao Tian continues to write!