Eternal Night

Chapter 636 Lin Daiyu uproots the weeping willow

Wu Pifu is not a serial killer.

Although he was too lazy to explain to others, he could not allow himself to deny his own intentions because of misunderstandings from the outside world.

Although there was an element of manipulation involved, what Wu Pifu said to Lin Daiyu was the truth. He himself thought the same way: to set an unwavering bottom line and then adhere to it in the face of all things in the world. If the bottom line was not crossed, then everything would be fine; if it was crossed, then everything would be over.

So Lin Daiyu came running to persuade Wu Pifu with a heart full of anxiety, but how could Wu Pifu possibly be persuaded by her?
Instead of trying to persuade Wu Pifu, it would be better to advise the emperor to behave properly when dealing with Wu Pifu.

Lin Daiyu was naturally unaware of these matters. She walked with a heart full of trepidation, as did the eunuchs and guards ahead of her. Someone in the palace was filled with trepidation as well... Among the crowd, it seemed that only Wu Pifu was the most composed. He walked naturally, as if he were not going to the palace at all, but simply on a picnic.

Before long, the group arrived outside the palace. The eunuch kept his head down as he walked, staring at the garrison at a gate of the palace. His eyes gradually hardened, and his sinister nature, already a result of his physical disability, was about to erupt. Just as the city gate opened and the garrison checked his identification badge, he was about to shout.

But in that instant, Lin Daiyu, seemingly out of nowhere, stood behind him, her small hands resting on his spine, gently supporting him with one hand. At the same time, a voice reached the eunuch's ears: "My lord, why bother? Isn't living better? Death... is truly too painful."

The voice was soft but deep, and the deathly intent in the tone seemed to be tangible. The eunuch trembled all over. For some reason, he really felt that he would die as soon as he opened his mouth. No matter what happened to Wu Pifu and Lin Daiyu afterward, he would definitely die on the spot. No matter how many or how good the garrison guards were, they could not protect him in the slightest.

The eunuch shut his mouth, then smiled and said to the garrison soldier checking the waist token, "Hurry up, I still need to report to the Emperor."

The garrisoning was just a formality; soon enough, eunuchs and guards led Wu Pifu and Lin Daiyu into the palace.

On the other side, the emperor had finished reviewing the memorials for the day and had also met with some officials. It was now past five in the afternoon, and his work for the day was almost over. At this time, he was slowly dancing in the courtyard outside the imperial study to rest and recuperate.

When Wu Pifu and Lin Daiyu entered, this was the scene they saw. It was quite different from the grand and solemn palace that Lin Daiyu had imagined. The courtyard here was decorated in a warm and cozy way. The emperor was not always wearing his formal ceremonial robes for audiences. At this time, he was wearing casual clothes, which were no different from ordinary people's clothes, except that they had some gold and yellow dragon patterns.

In Lin Daiyu's eyes, he was just an ordinary old man. Although she was intimidated by his status, this scene also made Lin Daiyu feel much more relaxed.

As the two entered the courtyard, the emperor had just finished his dance. An old eunuch handed them towels and other items, and whispered, "Your Majesty, Lin Ruhai's children, Wu Pifu and Lin Daiyu, have arrived."

The emperor gave a soft hum and turned to look at Wu Pifu and Lin Daiyu. He was fine when he saw Lin Daiyu, but when he saw Wu Pifu, he frowned. This frown made the old eunuch beside him feel a chill. Although he didn't know what was going on, the emperor's attitude made him nervous. Even though he didn't know what was happening, he clenched his fists and slowly shifted his toes.

Although his movement was subtle, Wu Pifu and Lin Daiyu noticed it at the same time. However, Wu Pifu did not react at all, while Lin Daiyu's muscles tensed up suddenly. But the next moment, she was startled and then relaxed.

The emperor was naturally unaware of all this. He simply looked at Wu Pifu with a puzzled expression for a long time and said, "How strange, really very strange. Your face... is very strange."

Wu Pifu asked expressionlessly, "What's so strange?"

The old eunuch immediately frowned and shouted, "Young man of the Lin family, how rude! Didn't your master teach you the etiquette of audience with His Majesty? In His Majesty's presence, you..."

The emperor waved his hand and said, "Two children, no need. Come closer."

The old eunuch was about to stop him, but the emperor shook his head and said, "These two children are too weak to even kill a chicken. Do you think they'll assassinate me?"

Unexpectedly, Wu Pifu chuckled softly and said, "It's better to leave it at that. Neither Lin Meimei nor I are exactly 'weak-willed.' To avoid disturbing His Majesty, it's best to talk from a distance."

The emperor and the old eunuch were both taken aback. Then they suddenly remembered why they had summoned the two men. Wasn't it because of the extraordinary story of Wu Pifu carrying a tiger and a bear in the bustling market?
According to this logic, if Wu Pifu could truly tear apart bears and tigers with his bare hands, then he wouldn't be considered weak as a mere chicken. On the contrary, he could be regarded as a mighty general throughout history, and even a mighty general with legendary and mythical qualities, like Li Yuanba in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

The emperor, intrigued, asked curiously, "Did you really carry a bear and a tiger around town so ostentatiously? Wasn't someone behind your back instructing you to do this? Or was it just a ruse?"

Wu Pifu chuckled and said, "Tiger Head and Bear Head are still in my sister's yard. Whether they're true or not, a quick check will tell. What's the point of lying about that?"

The emperor looked at the old eunuch, who nodded hurriedly.

The emperor was greatly surprised. Wu Pi Fu was not coming over, but he was not afraid. He actually took a step and walked towards Wu Pi Fu. The old eunuch was very anxious, but he was a servant. At this time, he could only follow the emperor step by step. However, his eyes immediately became sharp and he stared at Wu Pi Fu's every move.

Wu Pifu, on the contrary, looked on with admiration and said, "What a fierce and courageous emperor, not bad at all." In Wu Pifu's perception, this emperor was indeed an extremely fierce person, and he truly believed in the idea that the emperor guards the country's gates and the monarch dies for the state. Putting aside his feudal ideology limited by the era's understanding, his fierce nature alone puts him far ahead of those stupid emperors of the Song Dynasty. This is exactly what Wu Pifu admires.

After saying this, he slightly clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute to the emperor. This gesture amused the emperor, who said as he walked away, "You're quite an interesting fellow. Aren't you afraid I'll punish you for disrespect?"

Wu Pifu simply smiled and remained silent, while Lin Daiyu was stunned. She immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Please, Your Majesty, forgive my brother! He's just a reckless and lawless man, but he's a good man at heart..."

The emperor laughed and said, "I have embraced this world, how could I not tolerate two children like you? But Lin Ruhai seems so cautious, I never expected his son to be such a bold and unruly devil."

This demon king was not the same as the demon king in the story, but he still terrified Lin Daiyu, leaving her drenched in cold sweat.

Wu Pifu remained standing still. The emperor walked closer, circled him for a while, and asked in surprise, "There's nothing strange about you, but when I saw you, I felt that your face was extremely strange. However, upon closer inspection, I couldn't see what was strange about it. Could it be that you are truly as those plays say, born with extraordinary bones, a celestial being descended to earth, a rare find in a thousand years?"

Wu Pifu carefully sensed the emperor's emotions, and only then did he finally confirm that this emperor seemed to be somewhat special. Although he still couldn't see through the disguise of his mastermind, some kind of essence gave him a slight exemption.

This is truly strange. At least so far, Wu Pifu has never encountered anyone who can see through the mainframe's disguise. This emperor is truly one of a kind.

The emperor was still somewhat skeptical. He looked around and pointed to a strange rock, saying, "Do you see that rock? I remember it took about twenty strong men to slowly move it with a roller, using all their strength, to finally place it in the courtyard. Since you can lift a bear and a tiger with one hand, can you move that rock even half an inch? If you can do it and haven't deceived the emperor, then how about I grant you a noble birth?"

Wu Pifu remained silent, but he caught a glimpse of Lin Daiyu's pleading eyes as she looked up. He also thought about how unfathomable the world was, how the emperor seemed to possess strange abilities, and the extraordinary fluctuations within the palace. He clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, strode over to the strange rock, and raised his hand without any hesitation.

The emperor and the old eunuch thought that Wu Pifu was born with superhuman strength and could at most shake the boulder. But who knew that Wu Pifu didn't even need to exert any strength. With a light lift, he lifted the entire boulder with one hand.

A twelve or thirteen-year-old kid lifted a boulder ten times the size of himself!

The scene was so shocking that the emperor, the old eunuch, Lin Daiyu, and the hidden guards all opened their mouths to the limit, some even drooling without realizing it.

Is that human being! ?

This is even more monstrous than the monsters in the mountains!

Bang.

Wu Pifu put down the rock and grinned at the emperor.

The emperor was so shocked that he involuntarily took a step back, his face turning pale. He could faintly hear the sounds of swords being drawn all around him, but Wu Pifu pretended not to notice.

It took the emperor several seconds to calm himself down. He took several deep breaths and couldn't help but ask repeatedly, "Are you a human or a monster?"

Wu Pifu laughed and said, "Of course I am human, a pure-blooded human! Well, it's just that my Lin family is special. Everyone here is born with superhuman strength. However, my father, Lin Ruhai, is well-versed in poetry and literature and felt that we should not be arrogant about our strength. That's why he instructed my siblings and me to hide ourselves. But I am too unruly to resist such things. I naturally use my strength when I have it, which is why His Majesty the Emperor was able to see me."

The emperor's mouth remained agape, and he asked incredulously, "You mean to say that your father, my beloved minister Lin Ruhai, is also a person born with superhuman strength? Is that true?"

Wu Pifu said earnestly, "Of course it's true. If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, you can test my sister. She is also born with superhuman strength."

The emperor and the old eunuch looked at Lin Daiyu with eyes that seemed to have shattered her worldview. Lin Daiyu's face was already flushed with anger. She gave Wu Pifu a reproachful look, but this was an audience with the emperor, and to lie would be to deceive the emperor.

Seeing the emperor and the old eunuch looking at her with inexplicable expectation, she looked around but couldn't find any small rocks she could move. Finally, she found a weeping willow in the courtyard, walked up to it, stretched out her slender hand, and unleashed her hidden strength. Her blood and qi surged, and even the Human Immortal Martial Arts, which was only at the Skin Refining level, was activated. Although it was an explosion and only lasted for a moment, the power was still frighteningly great.

Then, amidst the emperor and the old eunuch's utter silence and expressions of shattered values...

They witnessed Lin Daiyu uprooting a willow tree...

(End of this chapter)