Soul Emperor Awakening

In the blink of an eye, he had killed the three villainous bandits. The villagers all stared at the corpses in disbelief. Just moments before, these men had been so arrogant, oppressing them to the point of utter helplessness.

Then, a young man had suddenly appeared and effortlessly killed them, becoming their savior!

"You... you bastards! You finally got what you deserved! Give me back my son! Give me back my son!" An old woman rushed forward, picked up a hoe, and began to smash it wildly onto the corpses. Tears streamed down her face as she vented all her pent-up anger and resentment.

"Give me back my daughter! Give me back my daughter!"

Once one person led, others followed. They had never dared to resist before, but now they could finally vent their fury. For a moment, tears flew everywhere. Some, after striking the bodies a few times, collapsed into pained embraces, as if finally liberated.

Watching this scene, Lin Xuan was filled with emotion. ’This world is one where the strong prey on the weak. But because of that, it creates far too many of these Cultivators who use their meager Cultivation to oppress ordinary people. Stealing food from commoners is the very definition of cowardice!’

’When I encounter people like this, I’ll kill every last one of them!’

"B-Benefactor, are you really Yue’Er’s daddy?" Liu Xin looked at Lin Xuan timidly. A moment ago, he had been brimming with such Killing Intent that she hadn’t dared to meet his gaze, but the thought that he might be Liu Yue’Er’s father gave her the courage to ask.

"Well..." Lin Xuan didn’t know how to explain.

Just as he was about to say no, Liu Yue’Er threw her arms around him and said affectionately, "He is my daddy! Someone so amazing has to be Yue’Er’s daddy!"

Looking at the adorable little girl, Lin Xuan’s heart softened. ’The Golden Dragon King has been gone for a long time, and his daughter has grown so big. Being her godfather wouldn’t be a bad choice. Besides, if I had found her when she was still a Dragon Egg, she would have certainly accepted me as her father then, so there’s really no difference.’

’She just doesn’t look like a dragon at all—not a single Dragon Scale on her body, though she is unusually strong. However,’ he could sense a powerful Elemental Power within Liu Yue’Er’s body, one that would grow stronger as she aged.

’The greatest talent of the Dragon Race is that their Cultivation can increase even while they sleep. Their minds are already imprinted with various Martial Arts, which they gradually master as they grow. That is a true inheritance, a truly heaven-sent gift!’

’To put it more bluntly, Liu Yue’Er was already practicing Cultivation and understood many things while she was still in the Dragon Egg.’

"That’s right, I am her daddy." Lin Xuan scooped her up. Her rosy cheeks were incredibly endearing to him. Having a daughter was actually quite nice.

"If you’re Yue’Er’s father, then why did you abandon her?!" Liu Xin’s demeanor flipped in an instant. She snatched Liu Yue’Er back and glared at Lin Xuan, saying, "What kind of irresponsible father are you, abandoning Yue’Er in the mountain forest!"

Lin Xuan was taken aback. ’This young woman, who doesn’t seem that much younger than me, is certainly fierce. I am her savior, after all. How could she turn on me so quickly?’

However, he didn’t feel the slightest bit of anger. The fact that she treated him this way only proved how much she cared for Liu Yue’Er. When the bandits came, she had told Liu Yue’Er to hide in the house. When Liu Yue’Er was captured, she had been willing to become the Lady of the Stronghold. Lin Xuan found her selfless spirit deeply moving.

Liu Yue’Er, however, didn’t seem to have such thoughts. Perhaps in her memory, being left outside to practice her Cultivation was simply how it was supposed to be.

"Liu Xin, how can you speak to our benefactor like that!" The old man from before rushed over. He was the village chief, Liu Sheng. After scolding her, he turned to Lin Xuan apologetically and said, "My apologies, Benefactor. She is young and doesn’t know any better, so please forgive her..."

’Are you kidding me?’ He wouldn’t dare provoke Lin Xuan, especially after that display of power. Who would dare to anger him now? If Lin Xuan became enraged, they would all be dead.

"It’s alright... To be honest, I’m not her biological father. You could call me her godfather. I came here this time specifically to find her," Lin Xuan said, a bit awkwardly.

"Godfather?" Liu Xin’s anger subsided slightly. "Then, does that mean you’re going to take Yue’Er away?"

"Yes, I must take her with me," Lin Xuan said without the slightest hesitation.

’Liu Yue’Er isn’t an ordinary person; she has to leave. I won’t fuss over her name. She can just keep using it, especially since they’ve raised her for this long.’

’If she were to suddenly transform into a Giant Dragon one day, it would scare them to death. On top of that, the Golden Dragon King seemed to have enemies. If those enemies were to find her, not only would the people of this village die, but Liu Yue’Er would die as well!’

’The crucial point is, if someone recognized that Liu Yue’Er is from the Dragon Race and captured her, it would be a huge problem. Who could protect her then?’

Lin Xuan had no official duty to protect her, but since he had absorbed the Golden Dragon King’s soul, he wanted to help. And having this little girl in front of him call him ’daddy’ was quite nice, too.

"Daddy, isn’t Sister coming with us?" Liu Yue’Er asked casually.

Lin Xuan paused and looked toward Liu Xin. He didn’t know what her talent was like, but she was already at an age where starting Cultivation, while not impossible, would be relatively difficult.

Just as he was about to say something, the villagers who had just finished venting their grief came before Lin Xuan, fell to their knees with a THUD, and cried out, "Thank you for saving us, Benefactor! But we beg you, please save my son!"

"We beg you, Benefactor, please save my daughter and help us get revenge!"

"If you bring my daughter back, I’ll be your servant for the rest of my life!"

...

The villagers were like drowning people clutching at straws, kneeling before Lin Xuan and kowtowing repeatedly, as if they wouldn’t get up unless he agreed.

"Everyone, rest assured. Even if you hadn’t asked, I was going to do it anyway!" A cold glint flashed in Lin Xuan’s eyes. The so-called Three Mo Brothers... he had only eliminated one. There were still two more to kill.

’If I don’t wipe them out completely, the surrounding villages will surely continue to be exploited, and a scene like today’s will happen again. More importantly, since the Mo Long they sent out failed, this village will definitely face their wrath. Annihilating the entire village would be a trivial matter for them.’

The villagers lifted their heads and looked at Lin Xuan with joyful surprise. They immediately began kowtowing again to thank him, tears streaming down their faces. For so many years, they had finally found someone to stand up for them. All their struggles over the years had been utterly useless.

"Daddy’s the best!" Liu Yue’Er threw herself into Lin Xuan’s arms, waving her little fists. "We’re going to beat up those bad guys! They always come here to steal our food. Sister always hides me in the house, but today they were going to take Sister away, so Yue’Er couldn’t hold back anymore!"

Liu Xin covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face. She then knelt as well and pleaded, "I beg you, Benefactor, please save my father! As long as you can save my father, I, Liu Xin, will do anything for you for the rest of my life!"

Looking at the crowd of kneeling villagers, Lin Xuan’s eyes reddened slightly. He said in a deep voice, "Everyone, please rise. I will most certainly eradicate this scourge. I’ll set out right now! It’s just... I don’t know the way to their stronghold..."

"I’ll lead the way!" Liu Xin immediately volunteered.

"Liu Xin, what are you doing? The road is dangerous!" Liu Sheng said hurriedly. "I know the way, let me guide him!" He was afraid his granddaughter would run into danger. Lin Xuan was powerful, but his granddaughter was not. He feared she wouldn’t even be able to protect herself.

But Lin Xuan just smiled and pointed at Liu Xin. "Let her lead the way. I promise all of you, I will bring everyone back safely. As for Miss Liu Xin, I guarantee that not a single hair on her head will be harmed!"

His tone was firm and decisive. If he said he wouldn’t let Liu Xin get hurt, then she wouldn’t get hurt. He could dispatch Qing Liuyun and Lin Hua; those two alone would be enough to crush anyone in their way.

’Judging from the Cultivation of Mo Long and his men, the so-called Three Mo Brothers are at the Peak of the Spirit Refining Stage at most. With my statues, they’re nothing!’

He was now filled with rage and wanted to exterminate this scourge. There was no time to lose.

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