Tuoba Sanzhi felt a massive influx of information flooding into his mind, all of it knowledge about crafting puppets…

With the endless transmission of puppet knowledge, Granny Saint Puppet's body grew weaker and weaker, becoming increasingly stiff and lifeless, resembling a wooden doll...

After Granny Saint Puppet transferred her last power to Tuoba San, she also completely lost her breath. Under the corrosive influence of the black water, even her body rapidly dissipated, leaving no trace...

"Mother-in-law..."

Liu Lingxian could no longer hold back and burst into tears. The Holy Puppet Granny had been with her throughout almost her entire childhood. Although they were not related by blood, their bond was deeper than that of any blood relatives.

How could he possibly accept the loss of such a loved one?

"Xian'er..."

Just then, a very refined-looking middle-aged man appeared in mid-air…

Hearing that familiar voice, Liu Lingxian looked up with teary eyes, only then realizing that she wasn't hallucinating; it really was her father...

"Father, sob sob sob..."

Liu Lingxian threw herself into her father's arms and burst into tears...

"Alright, Xian'er, don't cry anymore..."

Hearing her father's lukewarm words of comfort, Liu Lingxian felt even more heartbroken...

"Father, Grandma...Grandma..."

Liu Lingxian's voice choked with sobs; the words she wanted to say just wouldn't come out, as if the next words weighed a ton...

"Xian'er, I understand. You don't need to be too sad. Granny Saint Puppet's body couldn't hold on much longer. Being able to die to save you was probably the happiest thing for her. You should be happy for her..."

Liu Changqing offered a different perspective on the matter, hoping that Liu Lingxian could find peace...

"I don't want my mother-in-law to leave. Can you find a way to bring her back?"

Liu Lingxian looked at her father almost pleadingly and asked…

"Xian'er, life and death are predestined. Granny Saint Puppet left in the way she most desired, you should be happy for her. Moreover, she left behind her legacy, which is the best continuation..."

Hearing her father's words, Liu Lingxian's emotions stabilized slightly. She looked at Tuoba San, who was still meditating, a complex, unspoken emotion flickering in her eyes. Had her grandmother ultimately passed the inheritance to him? He truly was the man she had chosen…

"Xian'er, this must be Tuoba San, right?"

Liu Changqing knew who this person was just by looking at his daughter's eyes; Granny Saint Puppet had already told him many things…

Liu Lingxian lowered her head and replied shyly.

"Um…"

The sound was barely audible, which annoyed Liu Changqing, the father. "They haven't even taken a liking to you, so why are you being shy?"

"Is he willing to join my Divine Puppet Sect?"

Liu Changqing continued to press for answers…

This question baffled Liu Lingxian, because she had never asked it before, and how could she know whether Tuoba San would join the Divine Puppet Sect…

Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, looked at me, and then said to Liu Changqing.

“Father, we can ask Third Brother’s father. If he agrees, Third Brother will definitely join the Divine Puppet Sect…”

Liu Changqing looked at me, and feeling his gaze, I looked back at him…

When our eyes met, I felt like they could see right through me…

However, with the system around, I'm not worried about exposing my secrets. I just don't know what level the other party is at, and it gives me a feeling that my life and death are out of my control...

I looked Liu Changqing up and down; he seemed completely nonexistent, even though he was clearly standing right there…

I now possess the Heavenly Soul, yet I still can't see through Liu Changqing. Just what is his strength?

"How should I address you, sir?"

"Tuoba Wudi..."

I responded calmly, but I was already prepared. As soon as they made a move, I would buy a few shields and deploy them to ensure I wouldn't get killed...

"Mr. Tuoba, I wonder if you would be interested..."

"No…"

I interrupted Liu Changqing directly. Who am I? The father of the Chosen One, isn't I just a sect leader? Just retort. Anyway, it's my own eldest son who's taking the brunt of the retribution; it's a good thing for him, giving him more experience…

Liu Changqing's refined expression froze on the spot. He had never been rejected so readily in his life, and he hadn't even finished speaking...

Originally heartbroken, Liu Lingxian couldn't help but burst out laughing when she saw her usually aloof father being humiliated...

However, he quickly realized something was wrong and hurriedly stopped smiling, his expression a complex mix of wanting to cry and wanting to laugh...

"I haven't even said what happened yet..."

"Nothing will work..."

I retorted without giving them any face whatsoever…

Liu Changqing was very annoyed, feeling that I was very impolite, always interrupting others...

How do you know it won't work if you don't listen?

"I know it won't work without even hearing it..."

Hearing my decisive answer, Liu Changqing felt that I was just arguing for the sake of arguing.

Do you know who I am?

"I know..."

I replied in a tone that suggested I knew everything, which surprised Liu Changqing. After calming himself down, he asked...

"Then who am I?"

"Xian'er's father..."

I replied matter-of-factly, which made Liu Changqing pause for a moment. He thought to himself that there was nothing wrong with the answer, but that was not the identity I was asking about. Anyone with eyes could see that I was Xian'er's father at this moment. Did I need you to repeat it?

"Besides being Xian'er's father, do you know who I am?"

"Your wife's husband..."

Without thinking, I replied…

Liu Changqing opened his mouth, but couldn't find a way to refute it. The seemingly flawless answer was full of loopholes, and most importantly, there was no way to refute it. He could only sigh and say, "That nonsense makes perfect sense..."

"That's not what I'm asking. I'm asking about my status within the Divine Puppet Sect..."

Liu Changqing thought to himself, "Wasn't my hint obvious enough?"

"Oh...you should have said so earlier..."

A hint of joy appeared on Liu Changqing's face; he thought to himself, "You finally got it..."

"You are your disciple's master..."

Upon hearing my answer, Liu Changqing's smile froze on his face, and a dangerous glint appeared in his eyes as he looked at me. If he didn't feel it was unnecessary to attack a mere mortal with no cultivation, he would have killed me right now...

"I am the sect leader of the Divine Puppet Sect..."

Liu Changqing said somewhat angrily, his voice unconsciously rising a little...

"So what if he's a sect leader? What's the big deal? Why are you talking so loudly? My son has killed several sect leaders already..."

Hearing my words, Liu Changqing felt a pain in his chest and thought to himself, "How can the sect leader you killed be compared to me, the sect leader?"

All the sects in the Western Continent combined couldn't even compare to him, let alone him. He was the sect leader of the Divine Puppet Sect, one of the nine great sects of the Central Continent…