The Ultimate Fire Master of Avatar

Chapter 22 An Unpleasant Ending

However, no matter how they guessed, they could never have imagined the truth, or rather, they didn't dare to think in that direction at all.

Unlike Zukor, who dared to oppose Azura, the two who had spent a lot of time with Azura knew how terrifying she was better than Zukor and Kahn. That's why they couldn't imagine what normal side Azura might have.

If Kahn knew this, he would definitely sigh and say, "Azura, how annoying are you?"

In Mei's view, the person who could change Azura was probably more terrifying than Azura herself, otherwise why would Azura have submitted? So she decided in her heart that she must not provoke this person.

Terri looked at Kahn with even more admiration. She wanted to be as brave as Kahn, unafraid of Azura's threats, and free from the influence of others, living a life of freedom.

It has to be said that the girl's imagination went a bit too far.

Kahn and Zuko continued their conversation.

"You're learning fire control from Uncle Ailo now? That's great. I wish I could learn from Uncle Ailo too."

After learning about Kahn's recent situation, Zuko said enviously.

Kahn said:

"If you want to, you can just talk to him. I don't think he'll refuse you."

Zu Kou nodded, then shook his head and said:

"But my father won't agree; he doesn't like Uncle Airo very much."

"I see."

Kahn understood, after all, Aozai and Ailo had just fought for the throne, and they really didn't seem like they could get along.

In fact, if he could, Ao Zai wouldn't even want Zu Kou to have any contact with Ai Luo. He didn't just dislike Ai Luo, he just had no choice.

Although Airo now appears to have lost all power and become a useless prince, his prestige in the Fire Blaze Kingdom's army, his influence among the people of the Fire Blaze Kingdom, and his own strength, which have served as the crown prince for so many years, all make him a figure to be carefully considered.

It can be said that as long as Ai Luo does not openly rebel, even Ao Zai can't do anything about him.

That's why Airo can still freely enter and leave the palace, and even bring Kahn in to play.

Speaking of fire control, Kahn had previously agreed with Zuko that Zuko would teach him fire control in return for his own unique technique, "Dust Wind."

But now that Airo has personally taught him the art of fire control, he no longer needs to come to Zuko to learn it secretly. However, Zuko will still teach him the "Smoke of Destruction" that was promised before, and he is looking forward to it.

Perhaps because Zu Kou was defeated by "Xie Feng", he always felt that this move was very powerful.

Kahn hoped that Zuko wouldn't have too high expectations, otherwise he would be very disappointed. After all, the strength of "Scum Wind" was not in his techniques, but in his bug-like physical talent.

At this moment, Azura, along with Mei and Terry, also came over.

Seeing this, Kahn asked, "Why did you guys stop playing?"

"It's boring."

Azura placed her hands behind her head, looking bored.

Really? I saw you having a lot of fun just now.

However, Kahn glanced at Terry, who was still lingering behind her, and knew roughly what was going on.

This little girl can't afford to play this game.

He didn't expose him, but simply asked:

"So what do we do now?"

"have no idea."

Azura simply lay down next to Kahn and rested with her eyes closed on the lawn.

Terry sat a distance away from Azura and Kahn, her eyes darting around as if she were observing something, while May sat down quietly next to Zuko.

A gentle breeze blows, the drooping green grass and the rippling lake in the distance are pleasing to the eye, and this moment of tranquility is quite pleasant.

However, after a short while, Zu Kou couldn't resist the urge to suggest:

"Why don't you continue with the story you told before, Kahn?"

Azura, unusually, did not object: "This is good."

Kahn thought for a moment and agreed, "Okay, that works too."

"story?"

Terri and May were confused. "What story?"

"One... It's a bit complicated to explain, but you'll understand once you hear it."

Kahn then asked, "Um, where did we leave off last time?"

Zu Kou immediately replied, "It's about Sun Wukong going to heaven and becoming a god!"

"Oh, right. Last time we talked about how after Sun Wukong went to heaven, the Jade Emperor appointed him as the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses."

As Kahn narrated, even May and Terry, who had only listened to half of it, quickly became engrossed in it.

At this moment, the five people who had come together for various reasons seemed unusually harmonious.

However, fate never lets things go smoothly; instead, it always finds ways to make the story more complicated.

"Oh? We have guests?"

Suddenly, a solemnly dressed man appeared in the courtyard and came into the five people's view.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Zu Kou's joy froze instantly. Before he could make a sound, he simply stood up, bowed slightly, and called out:

"Father."

Zuko's father, Kahn, along with May and Terry, exchanged a glance, then stood up and respectfully called out:

"Your Majesty the Emperor!"

Meanwhile, Kahn began to recall information about His Majesty the Emperor. Judging from Zuko's behavior and the descriptions given by Elo and Azura, the Emperor of the Fire Nation did not seem like a good person.

Especially the night Azura mentioned, the struggle for the throne, even though the part about Aozai stabbing his own father to death was fabricated by her, the image still lingered in his mind.

Because he always associates Arthas, Itachi Uchiha, Eren, and a series of other famous "filial sons".

stop!

Kahn quickly stopped his imagination and tried to keep a calm expression.

"Father!"

Unlike Zuko, Azura ran happily to Aozai's side, "Why are you back?"

Although Ershu's incident caused some rifts in Azura's image of Aozai, it was precisely because of this that Azura had to be Aozai's "good daughter" even more.

At least we have to make Ao-jae think that way.

"I still had things to finish, and I just happened to be passing by when I heard that there were guests at my house, so I came over to check on them."

Aozai patted Azura's head kindly and casually glanced at the three people who did not belong to the palace.

He was no stranger to May and Tari; their fathers had been his subordinates before he became emperor, which is why the two were Azura's playmates.

His gaze then swept steadily over the two men and landed on Kahn, whose eyes met his.

Unlike May and Terry's awe of him, although Kahn's actions and manners were very respectful, his gaze was very calm, without the slightest fear.

This is the child.

Aozai was no stranger to Kahn. In fact, long before Kahn and Zuko knew each other, he had learned that Ailo had adopted a commoner orphan and had even mocked him for it.

Now it seems no wonder Airo adopted him, because the child was just as repulsive as he was!

A flicker of displeasure flashed in Ao Zai's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. Then, a sudden thought struck him:

What kind of expression would Airo make if this child suddenly died?

It's interesting just thinking about it.

Of course, this idea can only be considered as a thought for now.

It's not worth testing Airo's bottom line or even turning him against you just for your own amusement, at least not while you're not yet firmly in control of your position as emperor.

Ah, what a pity.

Ao Zai's gaze sent a chill down Kahn's spine; he had no idea he had just brushed with death.

Despite the turmoil of evil thoughts churning within him, Ao Zai did not show any emotion on the surface. In the end, he simply gave Azura a few instructions before turning and leaving.

He was indeed just passing by by chance, and he wasn't lying about that, at least not on that point.

Aside from the initial scrutiny that made Kahn feel somewhat uneasy, there were no further actions taken against him.

After Aozai left, he breathed a long sigh of relief. Although Aozai didn't say anything to him, he still felt a lot of pressure.

He truly deserves to be called a major villain.

As Azura watched Aozawa disappear completely from sight, the smile in her eyes vanished, and she silently spat.

Because of Aozai's appearance, the group immediately lost their interest in playing and parted on bad terms.

Back home, Kahn kept thinking about Aozai and the secrets Azura had told him, and that night he had a nightmare, which was unusual for him.

He dreamt that Aurza learned of his pact with Azura, then killed Azura, Elo, and Zul'Gurub, and tortured him to death.

He woke up with a start, covered in a cold sweat, and cursed viciously:

"Old man!"

(End of this chapter)