Son, Put Your Father To The Test (FF)

The large monk's eyes widened in shock, and the young monk who had been drinking almost choked, coughing violently.

Qin Zi was also stunned for a moment.

But then, he gradually caught on.

Internally, he was elated, and his face displayed a hint of satisfaction. However, his words were spoken with sincere humility.

"Father, isn't using this for washing feet a bit extravagant? Even though we're not lacking, it still feels a bit wasteful… Perhaps it would be better to use it to water the flowers and plants or even feed some small animals. That would be a better use."

Hearing this, the large monk felt as if something was lodged in his chest, making him want to beat his chest and stomp in frustration!

But he restrained himself.

He took a deep breath, forcing a smile, though the smile seemed strained, almost gritted through clenched teeth.

"Ruo Yu, isn't it a bit cold here by the North Sea? Here, take this—it's the heart of a celestial meteorite, a treasure from the heavens that only appears once in a thousand years. Most people have never even heard of it. Take it to warm yourself."

As he spoke, he pulled out a crimson, diamond-shaped crystal and placed it firmly into the young monk's hand.

"Buzz!"

As soon as the crystal appeared, it emitted a warm, fiery glow, akin to a shower of radiant flames, bright and warming.

"Ding! Congratulations, you've received exclusive system-sponsored face-slapping funds—two basins of celestial meteorite hearts."

Qin Chuan immediately received the notification.

Following the principle of "taking half as a commission," Qin Chuan casually produced one basin of celestial meteorite hearts, setting it down on the ground with a smile. "It is indeed a bit chilly here. Xiao Zi, why don't you squat down and warm yourself by the fire?"

"Sure thing!"

Qin Zi grinned and promptly squatted down.

The fire from the celestial meteorite hearts in the basin flickered like glowing embers, casting a warm, red light over an area several meters wide.

The large monk's expression stiffened.

Quietly, he retrieved the celestial meteorite heart from the young monk's hand, tucking it back into his robes without a word.

He showed no outward reaction.

But his eyes were filled with a glimmer of calculation, as if he were formulating his next move.

Finally, his face broke into a smile once more, though it appeared strained, and his eyes were bloodshot—like a gambler deciding to go all in.

"Ruo Yu, I've never given you many resources before. It's not because I don't care about you but because you were too young, and I worried that too much wealth would be hard for you to manage. But now that you're grown, it's time I provided you with some resources."

With that, he waved his hand.

"Whoosh!"

A large pile of treasures appeared in the sky—spiritual pills, celestial herbs, weapons, crystals—all stacked into a small mountain about ten meters high. The sheer abundance radiated an astonishing amount of spiritual energy, leaving everyone in awe.

Each of these items was worth a fortune, and together, they could rival the wealth accumulated by a royal family over thousands of years!

Even Qin Chuan was slightly taken aback by the display of wealth. He had to admit, this monk was incredibly skilled at hoarding wealth, practically overflowing with riches!

"Ding! Congratulations, you've received system-sponsored face-slapping funds—two treasure rivers."

In the next moment, two treasure rivers, each seven to eight meters wide and a hundred meters long, appeared within his inner world, winding through the sky like dragons.

These treasure rivers contained all sorts of high-grade pills, weapons, and rare materials, each glowing like golden scales, shimmering in the air. Some of these even included emperor-grade weapons!

"Hmm, wealth shouldn't be flaunted too much. As they say, 'a man without guilt will be envied for carrying a treasure.' For Xiao Zi's safety, half a treasure river should suffice…"

Qin Chuan mentally justified his decision.

As if speaking directly to the system, he waved his hand, splitting one of the treasure rivers in half, reducing it to fifty meters. The smaller river then flew out from his inner world.

"Whoosh!"

Though only fifty meters, the sight of the treasure river appearing was still a breathtaking spectacle.

Such a vast array of precious resources flowing together like sand was overwhelming. The display was so lavish that even emperors might feel a pang of envy!

"Impossible!" The large monk gasped, his eyes widening in shock, as he staggered back two steps.

The sheer disparity in wealth extinguished the last bit of his pride, leaving him utterly defeated.

Despite the crushing blow, he still tried to maintain his composure. Forcing a dry laugh, he said, "Amitabha. As a monk, I care little for worldly possessions. Wealth is fleeting. I've lived a life of simplicity and modesty, which is why my pockets are so light. Please forgive me, Qin Huang."

"Not at all, Master. There's no need for self-deprecation. Your skills in amassing wealth are unmatched throughout the Four Great Domains," Qin Chuan responded with a smile.

While the words seemed polite, there was an undertone that felt... off.

"Embarrassing, embarrassing," the monk muttered awkwardly, though there was little else he could do but accept his defeat.

He had lost the battle of wealth.

And as for strength… it seemed unlikely he could best Qin Chuan either. During their earlier race, he had exerted all his energy, while Qin Chuan had remained calm and collected, yet the monk had still lagged behind.

Qin Chuan, on the other hand, was in a good mood.

With the unexpected windfall of 1.5 treasure rivers, his wealth had skyrocketed, making him a veritable emperor among emperors.

The treasure included over a dozen emperor-grade weapons!

Though these items were not of great personal value to him, having wealth was always better than lacking it. After all, even unused riches had their place.

More importantly…

He actually had use for them.

Raising a son like Qin Zi, for instance, was incredibly costly. Whether it was gathering information or spreading rumors, every step required money.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

Soon after, the remaining emperors arrived one by one.

"Greetings, Qin Huang!"

"Greetings, Master Dazhi!"

They greeted Qin Chuan and the large monk with cupped fists before finding their own place atop the white jade pillars.

Every emperor brought with them a young talent. Most of these youths were unknown, likely kept hidden by their respective emperors, but each radiated potential and carried themselves with pride.

"There are so many hidden emperors and talented youths across the Four Great Domains. It's truly unbelievable," Qin Zi remarked in awe.

There were at least a hundred emperors surrounding them, each accompanied by a young talent.

"Don't be surprised. The world is always like this—what you see is just the tip of the iceberg. The depths of this world are far greater than you can imagine. Never let arrogance cloud your mind," Qin Chuan said calmly, offering his son some wise advice.

As his gaze swept over the crowd, he noticed a few familiar faces—Chu Zhongtian, Xuan Tianji, Shui Qingrou, Lin Yi… Lin Yi was standing beside the Sword Emperor, clearly eager to greet Qin Chuan, but with so many emperors present and the atmosphere so solemn, he hesitated.

"Dong! Dong! Dong!"

Suddenly, chimes rang out from the white palace ahead. A group of white-robed youths, with purple clouds embroidered on their sleeves, marched out in unison and lined up on either side of the palace steps.

These youths stood tall, gazing straight ahead, exuding an unmistakable air of arrogance.

This was the confidence of talents from the Main Continent.

"The Ironblood Youth Corps of the Purple Cloud Academy, welcoming the Third Elder!" they shouted in unison, golden light radiating from their bodies.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Sword lights shot into the sky, aligning perfectly to form a path leading from the palace entrance to a white jade pillar.

"Whoosh!"

An elderly figure in a purple robe emerged from the palace and stepped onto the path of sword light, gracefully walking across it before landing on a white jade pillar.

With a sweep of his robes, he cupped his hands toward the gathered emperors and smiled, "I am Yu Linzi. Greetings, everyone."