77: Chapter 76 Zhukun Escapes

Zhu Kun: "Zi Yan, good son-in-law, yesterday was my fault. I am truly delighted that you were able to return."

After yesterday's lesson, his attitude toward Ling Yuan had changed drastically, and his previous arrogance was nowhere to be found.

Zi Yan: "Hmph, if it weren't for Ling Yuan, I wouldn't have wanted to come at all!"

Although Zi Yan had agreed to release Zhu Kun, she was still reluctant to speak much to him.

Hearing this, Zhu Kun looked at Ling Yuan with eyes full of gratitude.

What a good man!

Despite how he had treated him yesterday, he actually disregarded past grievances and helped persuade Zi Yan for him.

Zhu Kun would remember this kindness.

"Senior Zhu Kun, I have already tried to persuade Zi Yan for you, but as you know, she has suffered a lot of grievances over the years. The hurdle in her heart isn't that easy to overcome, and she certainly won't forgive you easily. Whether or not you can obtain her forgiveness next depends on your performance."

"I understand, I understand!"

Zhu Kun nodded repeatedly, his face full of sincerity, and he did not forget to thank Ling Yuan.

Then, remembering he was still imprisoned, Zhu Kun rubbed his hands together:

"Worthy son-in-law, Zi Yan, look, if it's possible, could you help me collect the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade and let me out? Only if I can get out will I be able to properly compensate her and do some things for you."

He still wanted to get out.

Trapped here for countless ages, Zhu Kun had long since had enough of these days without freedom.

Ling Yuan shook his head: "I'm afraid we can't do that. Right now, the strength of the Ling Clan and the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan is too weak; we simply don't have the ability to contend with those Dou Di Clanss that possess the ancient jade."

As he spoke, Ling Yuan briefly explained the current situation of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan and the factions that possessed the eight pieces of ancient jade to Zhu Kun.

The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan had experienced a great war with the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix, and their strength had been greatly reduced, while top factions like the Hun Clan and Gu Clan were too powerful.

With their current strength, it was impossible to gather them all.

Zhu Kun also hadn't expected that his departure would cause such a great upheaval for the Ancient Void Dragons.

A war between the Ancient Void Dragons and the Ancient Heavenly Phoenixes, huh.

Zhu Kun commented: "Did they fight that old fellow Huang Xuan to the death? They aren't complete trash then; at least they didn't disgrace the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan!"

Regarding the decline of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, although Zhu Kun felt it was a pity, he was not overly pessimistic.

As long as the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan wasn't wiped out, there was hope for everything.

The Ancient Void Dragons' powerful treasure-hunting and survival abilities destined that this clan would not remain in decline for long.

They only needed a little time to return to their Peak.

Of course, this time to "return to the Peak" probably wouldn't be short; it might be measured in units of a thousand years, or even longer.

Just as Zhu Kun was feeling disappointed, Ling Yuan began to pivot:

"Although I can't help you gather the eight pieces of ancient jade, I have a way to release you from this Seal."

Zhu Kun had already been disappointed, but Ling Yuan gave him a glimmer of hope again.

"Truly?"

"By a stroke of luck, I obtained a special ability that can remove all Seals. No matter what kind of Seal it is, it can be broken."

Ling Yuan was making things up on the spot.

Zhu Kun didn't quite believe it, because what held him was a Seal at the Dou Di level.

"Son-in-law, I appreciate your kind intentions, but this Seal was left by a Dou Di. I'm afraid you won't be able to break it."

It wasn't surprising that Zhu Kun didn't believe him; Ling Yuan was only at the Dou Zun Realm, which was simply too weak.

Ling Yuan didn't argue with him either, merely smiling faintly: "Whether it works or not, we'll know after a try."

With the groundwork laid, Ling Yuan said no more and prepared to release him.

With a thought, 'Release the Seal binding Zhu Kun'!

As the thought fell, a faint light instantly flashed across his body—a sign that the ability to remove the Seal had taken effect.

And after it took effect this time, he could no longer feel the command to remove the Restriction.

Ling Yuan said to Zhu Kun: "Senior Zhu Kun, give it a try. See if you can come out now."

Zhu Kun felt nothing, but holding a sliver of hope, he tentatively moved forward a few steps.

According to the previous situation, this was the limit of where he could move; one more step forward and he would be pulled back by the power of the Seal.

But this time, he moved forward several steps, and not only was he not pulled back, he could actually continue walking forward without the slightest obstruction on his body!

Wild joy filled Zhu Kun's heart.

Did this kid really remove his Seal!?

He couldn't believe it and continued to tentatively walk forward a few more steps—one step, two steps, three steps... he still wasn't pulled back. The binding of the Seal had truly vanished!

Zhu Kun was completely certain: he was free!

Zhu Kun was ecstatic, wishing he could soar into the sky to vent the frustration in his heart.

However, there seemed to be something he wanted to do even more right now.

He quickly arrived in front of Zi Yan.

"Zi Yan, your father is now free. As long as you can forgive me, I'm willing to do whatever you ask!"

In terms of coaxing a daughter, Zhu Kun had no experience.

"I don't lack anything."

Zi Yan only left behind that one sentence before pulling Ling Yuan away.

Although Zhu Kun was a bit embarrassed, he still hurriedly followed them.

Since Zi Yan wouldn't talk to him, Zhu Kun went to talk to Ling Yuan.

"How old is my worthy son-in-law now? How did you and Zi Yan meet? How long have you been together?"

To be honest, Zhu Kun's attitude was truly quite good, even a bit humble.

To go to such lengths for his daughter's forgiveness, his attitude could be said to be extremely proper.

After all, he was his father-in-law, plus he would need him to hold down the fort in the future.

Ling Yuan was also happy to answer his questions.

Zhu Kun gained a basic understanding of Ling Yuan's situation.

A twenty-two-year-old Six-star Dou Zun—this talent was indeed top-tier.

Moreover, he had helped the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan with several big favors: bringing Zi Yan back to the Dragon Island, helping unify the split Dragon Island, and even helping find the dragon phoenix origin fruit, allowing Zi Yan's Bloodline to evolve and her strength to increase greatly.

This caused Zhu Kun's favorable impression of Ling Yuan to surge.

No wonder his daughter liked Ling Yuan; any one of these matters was enough for a woman to pledge her life to him.

Zhu Kun would occasionally ask Zi Yan questions too, but unfortunately, her answers were all very brief.

She still hadn't been able to accept the sudden fact of having a father for the time being.

This left Zhu Kun very hurt.

Finally, seeing him like this, Ling Yuan couldn't bear it: "In a few days, Zi Yan and I will be getting married. If Senior Zhu Kun is willing, you can come to attend our wedding."

Zi Yan: "If you're willing, then come. If not, then forget it!"

Zhu Kun was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor and looked delighted: "I'll come, I'll definitely come!"

"When the time comes, I'll definitely show off my strength properly. They absolutely won't dare to bully you in the future!"

Zi Yan frowned and emphasized: "Ling Yuan and the others all treat me very well!"

"Pah, pah, pah, I misspoke. When the time comes, I will definitely give you both a grand gift, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

Watching from the side, Ling Yuan became even more convinced that abducting Zi Yan to be his wife was his most correct choice.

Look at Zhu Kun—where did he look like a Nine-Star Dou Sheng powerhouse now?

He was a textbook daughter-slave.