đź“– Chapter 1215 - Three Questions!
“Interesting.” A smile appeared on Wang Baole’s lips. His clone disappeared from its spot and reappeared in the area where he had originally met Little Fifth.
The asteroid that was previously here… no longer existed.
Moreover, it was as if it had never existed in the first place. Even when Wang Baole unleashed his Dao aura, he couldn’t find any hints of its existence. There were only extremely faint traces of time.
These traces were so faint that even a Divine Emperor might fail to detect them. Only Wang Baole, who had cultivated the complete Dao of Time of the outside world, could sense anything.
“Even more interesting.” Wang Baole’s clone disappeared once and for all. Meanwhile, his true body in the solar system raised his head, smiling at the Flame Patriarch in front of him and picking up a teapot. After pouring tea for his master and himself, Wang Baole took a sip and looked at Little Fifth.
At the same time, Little Fifth also raised his head and looked at Wang Baole. As soon as their gazes met, Little Fifth’s eyes instantly darted to the side as if he had been struck by lightning. But a moment later, wearing a smile so ugly that it looked like he was crying, he forced himself to look at Wang Baole again and spoke quietly.
“Daddy…”
The moment Little Fifth spoke, Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya’s eyes went wide. This was the first time they heard Little Fifth addressing Wang Baole in such a way. Eyes full of bewilderment, they first looked at Little Fifth and then at Wang Baole.
Even though Wang Baole’s cultivation base had reached an unfathomable level, he still almost choked on his tea at this moment. However, he had experienced many things already, so he was able to quickly calm himself down. Gently placing his cup on the table, he spoke in a neutral tone.
“You are of the Black Earth Empire’s imperial bloodline. This Wang is unworthy of being addressed in such a manner.”
With Wang Baole’s words, Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya’s expressions softened. What they had been suspecting him of was obviously impossible, but the suddenness of the situation still threw their hearts into turmoil. Thankfully, Wang Baole’s swift response allowed them to calm down.
However, new doubts had arisen in their minds from Wang Baole’s words. They both looked at Little Fifth, obviously curious about the meaning of the “Black Earth Empire” mentioned by Wang Baole.
At the same time, First Senior Sister’s pupils contracted, and the old ox’s eyes flickered imperceptibly. Sitting in front of Wang Baole, the Flame Patriarch’s eyes also narrowed.
As for Little Donkey, it took the opportunity to scramble away from its tormentors. After making its escape, it looked back at the group with lingering fear, as if it had just avoided a catastrophe.
Under everyone’s gazes, Little Fifth’s body trembled wildly, and his eyes were tearing up.
“Daddy, do you not want your Little Fifth anymore? Did I do something wrong? Please tell me, I’ll change! Don’t throw me away!”
“Little Fifth, answer three questions for me.” Wang Baole said. Glancing at Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya, he felt more and more certain about his guess.
According to his master, those with insufficient cultivation bases would be unable to remember anything about the Black Earth Empire even if they were told. But looking at the two women’s current expressions, they obviously hadn’t forgotten anything.
This was something that the Flame Patriarch also noticed. As the master and disciple exchanged glances and the trembling Little Fifth nodded in fear, Wang Baole slowly spoke.
“Little Fifth, you don’t have to put such a scared expression on your face. Whether you answer me or not, I don’t intend to do anything to you. After all, Little Donkey’s current situation is all thanks to you.
“I still remember that time in the Divine Eye Galaxy when the Violet Gold Civilization captured you three – you, Little Donkey, and Zhao Yameng – and tried to threaten me. Back then, you almost exposed yourself in order to protect me. You only held yourself back after realizing that I could handle things.”
In response to Wang Baole’s words, Little Fifth stopped trembling, instead lowering his head and falling silent.
“So, you can decide on your own whether or not to answer my questions.” Wang Baole’s voice was soft. He was telling the truth; even if Little Fifth decided to keep his mouth shut, Wang Baole wouldn’t do anything to harm him. Instead, he would even try his best to help, and allow everyone to part on amiable terms.
“First question – Little Fifth, who are you?
“Second question – Why did you choose me?
“And third question – What are you trying to do?”
Wang Baole’s three questions may have seemed unassuming, but each one… held profound meaning behind it. The first question could be taken to refer to name, identity, origin, background, and many more. Its answer was dependent entirely on Little Fifth’s intentions.
The second question was to hint that Wang Baole was already aware of certain matters.
The third question asked about Little Fifth’s end goal. There were various answers and interpretations that all depended on Little Fifth’s own thoughts.
Little Fifth fell silent for a moment, then looked up at Wang Baole with a complicated expression. His mouth twisted into a wry smile as he sighed, bowing deeply toward Wang Baole.
“Daddy is indeed my daddy. Little Fifth has nothing but admiration for you. Each of your questions seems simple, but my answer will represent my attitude. What you want isn’t the answers, but the attitude behind them.”
Smiling, Wang Baole nodded.
Little Fifth chuckled bitterly and walked over to Wang Baole and the Flame Patriarch. After bowing to both, he sat down on the floor and sighed.
“Daddy, my name really is Ji Wuzi, and I really do come from the Black Earth Empire. However, it’s not the one from the present day. To be exact, I come from the Black Earth Empire of the past. I was sent away as the empire was being destroyed.
“As for the reason I chose you… actually, as soon as I heard your question, I realized that know quite a bit.
“After I woke up in the present era, I spent a long time searching. When I sensed your aura, I somehow felt a sense of intimacy, as if you were the one I was waiting for all along. But I don’t know why I felt this way.
“And what I’m trying to do… Daddy, you actually asked me this before, and I didn’t lie to you back then. I don’t have any ill intentions. I just want to go home… Daddy, please help me get home.”
“The Black Earth Empire has fallen.” The Flame Patriarch suddenly spoke up, eyes flickering as he looked at Little Fifth.
“Grandmaster Flame Patriarch…” Little Fifth quickly cupped his fists and spoke softly.
“Grandmaster, I’m not sure how to explain this, but let me tell you a few things. First of all, my hometown is indeed called the Never-Ending Dao Domain, but the Never-Ending Dao Domain where I come from has no Underworld Sect in its history…
“In my hometown, the Black Earth Empire was destroyed by the Never-Ending Clan because it tried to go independent. The one who destroyed it was known as… the Emperor of the Never-Ending Dao Domain.
“At the same time… even though the Black Earth Empire has fallen… I can still sense my father, the Black Earth Emperor. He’s waiting for me to return…
“When I first woke up, I thought this was my hometown, but I gradually discovered that it… isn’t. I don’t know why I appeared here…” Little Fifth’s voice was quiet as he spoke.
These words caused the Flame Patriarch to jump to his feet with disbelief on his face. Wang Baole’s pupils contracted as well, and he took a deep look at Little Fifth. He couldn’t help but recall the words Little Missy’s father had spoken during the past life trial.
"This is not the real Never-Ending Dao Domain..."