Castle of Black Iron

Chapter 1979: The Leader (III)

As Zhang Tie’s son, Zhang Chenglei looked straight into Zhang Tie’s eyes and put it straight. “Dad, after coming back, you killed Taiyi Old Man and Old Man Shenkong and cracked down three major clans with your own power. Additionally, you destroyed three major demon camps, numerous demon corps and killed 4 sage-level demon knights and over 100,000 demon knights. You’ve almost reversed the overall situation of the holy war and curbed the raging waves of domestic and demon forces with your own strength. That’s an unprecedented and earthshaking achievement! Even if Xuanyuan Emperor himself returned, he could barely do that. Additionally, dad, you cultivate the unrivaled emperor-level classic Infinite King Roc Sutra, although there are numerous human and demon powers, none of them could match you!”

“Emperor Xuanyuan once said the emperor should be responsible for the safety of the country and humans; instead of only pursuing for top power. Dad, although you don’t have the authority of emperor, you’ve already taken the responsibility of the emperor. Each of your actions would attract worldwide attention. Dad, if you’re willing to move to Xuanyuan Hill, most of the people in Taixia Country would definitely support you!”

“Really?” Zhang Tie asked calmly without expressing his opinion.

“Dad, although you didn’t receive many guests in late months, many owners of major clans who had cooperation with Jinwu Business Group had contacted my eldest uncle and implied that if you wanted to enter and host Xuanyuan Hill, most of them would definitely stand on your side.”

After hearing his eldest son’s words, Zhang Tie looked calm and composed; however, he felt a bit complex inside. Zhang Tie had long known these things. Actually, not only these major clans, even Heavens Fortune Sect, Demons-Slaughter Valley, Cheng Honglie and Lu Dingzhi had implied that. Those major clans and sects, even provincial governors and ministers didn’t change their attitudes because they favored those in power. In the final analysis, Taixia Country contained too many forces. Commoners, major clans and sects had their own concerns respectively. However, the biggest concern of different classes and communities of interest was same——defeating demons!

Only when the demons were defeated could commoners stay alive, major clans and sects maintain their powers and interests, Hua people and Taixia continue to exist, officials continue to have authorities with high compensations, individual lives and family honor be guaranteed. In other words, defeating demons was tantamount to maintaining the maximal interest of everyone.

In the holy war, anyone who could lead Hua people to defeat demons and maintain the maximal interest of billions of commoners and major clans in Taixia Country would gain most people’s support and enter and host Xuanyuan Hill.

By contrast, the current imperial households of Taixia Country were swaying in the midst of a raging storm. Emperor Xuanyuan had already disappeared before the start of the holy war. In many people’s eyes, Emperor Xuanyuan had not fulfilled his obligation. Many people even felt that Emperor Xuanyuan had already died. After that, the crown prince Changying was assassinated by demons; Xuanyuan Wuji the 3rd prince and Xuanyuan Lie the 8th prince colluded with Imperial Alliance. All the princes who were possible to ascend to the throne of emperor had been killed or abolished. None of the current princes could live up to the expectation of the public and assume such a heavy burden. How could such imperial households compare with Zhang Tie?

“Chenglei, where do you think I should park my airboat?” Zhang Tie asked his son calmly.

This question was very simple for Zhang Tie; however, it was not for Zhang Chenglei; because he knew that his father was testing his abilities. If Zhang Tie became the emperor, Zhang Chenglei, as Zhang Tie’s son would have a new identity in Taixia Country.

After being silent for a few seconds, Zhang Chenglei answered seriously, “Dad, to be honest, when I stayed with my brothers these days, we’ve already discussed this thing privately. Our opinions are consistent. No matter where you’re going to park the airboat, we will support your decision!”

Zhang Tie then replied with a reassured smile, “If so, notice Xuanyuan Hill that we’re going to park at the airport outside Xuanyuan Hill according to the schedule!”

“Yes, dad!” Zhang Chenglei bowed and left.

Bian Heng just squinted at the two people with his small eyes when they talked. Not until Zhang Chenglei left there did he smirk and ask Zhang Tie in a weird tone, “The throne of the emperor is right in front of you, aren’t you moved by that even a bit?”

“Do you know my parents’ biggest hope for me when I was young?” Zhang Tie asked Bian Heng.

“Of course, they hoped you to become outstanding and glorify your ancestors!” Bian Heng answered with a cold harrumph.

“My name contains the word “Tie”, which means that my parents hoped me to live a bit longer instead of dying at a young age. Besides, my parents hoped me to open a grocery store or shop covering 100 square meters in a prime location nearby the railway station or those high-end blocks. If I could make dozens of golden coins annually steadily, they would be reassured!” Zhang Tie said with a smile.

Bian Heng was dumbfounded. He absolutely believed in Zhang Tie’s words; because he had met Zhang Tie’s parents more than once these days. He even wrote some prescriptions to improve his parents’ health. Bian Heng knew that Zhang Tie’s parents didn’t have so many desires.

“What about you? Don’t tell me that you have the same expectations!” Bian Heng asked Zhang Tie with curiosity.

“Of course, I had greater expectations for myself!” Zhang Tie watched Bian Heng seriously as he said, “My expectations were over 10 times greater than that expected by my parents. I determined to make at least hundreds of gold coins a year, marry a lot of wives and give birth to many babies and let my parents move in a villa with a garden…”

Bian Heng asked, astounded, “No more?”

“If it’s not enough, I have one more!”

“Go ahead.”

Zhang Tie heaved a sigh and said, “I’ve already received the leftovers of Dragon Emperor in Motian Realm, how could I receive His Majesty’s posterities too in Taixia Country!”

“What?” Bian Heng almost jumped up as he widely opened his eyes and asked, “You mean the imperial households of Taixia Country are the posterities of Dragon Emperor!”

“Right…”