Chapter 278.2 - I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory

Someone angrily retorted, “Nonsense, you’re clearly the same person!”

‘Two Empty Hands’ remained serene, “We only look alike, but our principles in life are entirely different! He never learned to behave and enjoys stealing! But I am completely different. I dislike stealing and prefer to stay quietly by myself, which is why I am seldom known in the rivers and lakes. It’s understandable that you’re mistaken!”

True Immortal Taiyi suppressed his anger and sneered, “If you claim to be Two Empty Hands who likes to be alone, why then have you come to serve the Great Xia Emperor? What shady dealings do you two have?”

Empty Hand Master bowed to Lin Beifan, expressing great admiration, “Because His Majesty is wise and valiant, with both talent and virtue, adept at employing the capable, compassionate towards his subordinates, and caring for the people… (omitting 10,000 words of praise)…”

“But my brother does not recognize a wise ruler and has instead chosen darkness, committing many outrageous deeds that even I, his brother, cannot stand to watch! A brother’s debts must be settled by his sibling, so I had no choice but to come out of seclusion to serve His Majesty and to repay the imperial grace!”

Lin Beifan nodded repeatedly, “What this Minister says is very true! I was moved by this Minister’s noble character and loyalty, which is why I took him under my command! He is a man of loyalty and righteousness, and I hope everyone will not associate him with the treacherous and disloyal Empty Hand Master. This person does not deserve it!”

‘Two Empty Hands’s mouth twitched slightly.

The people present were utterly disgusted by this conversation.

The Emperor and his Minister were talking nonsense with their eyes wide open, twisting right and wrong and turning black and white upside down!

Here stood the man himself, yet they concocted another identity for him! Unbelievable!

“What about Empty Hand Master then?” someone asked.

‘Two Empty Hands’ replied with feigned devastation, “He’s dead. He died under that giant palm print, a fitting end indeed! As the saying goes, a light is going out when a person dies. I hope everyone can let him rest in peace!”

Someone became impatient, “I don’t care if you’re Empty Hand Master or Two Empty Hands, just return my family’s treasure!”

‘Two Empty Hands”s expression changed, “You’ve got the wrong person. What Empty Hand Master did has nothing to do with me, Two Empty Hands! If you want to retrieve your treasures, seek him in the underworld! Don’t come to me!”

“You… you are so shameless!!!” The crowd was furious to the point of spitting blood.

“Is this also your will, Your Majesty?” True Immortal Taiyi turned his anger towards Lin Beifan.

Lin Beifan replied with a smile, “Two Empty Hands is right, if you want to settle scores with Empty Hand Master, go find him in the underworld! Empty Hand Master is Empty Hand Master, Two Empty Hands is Two Empty Hands, aside from their blood relation and identical appearance, they have no other connection! Don’t wrongfully accuse the innocent and ignore the villain!”

Everyone was livid!

How could they spout such stupid nonsense!

Empty Hand Master was shameless, but the Great Xia Emperor was even more shameless!

Seeing that there was no justice to be had, True Immortal Taiyi said with suppressed rage, “Your Majesty, those who commit too many injustices will eventually destroy themselves! Today, you disregard the morals of the rivers and lakes and protect Empty Hand Master. Sooner or later you will entangle yourself and lose your empire!”

“That’s what I should be saying to you!”

Lin Beifan replied with a grin, “You support Great Luo against me and repeatedly using underhanded tactics is what truly leads to self-destruction! And without me even trying, Great Luo is already failing! Talking about choosing a wise ruler on behalf of heaven… Is your Taoist Sect really up for it?”

True Immortal Taiyi was hit where it hurt and exploded with anger again. It was indeed a sore point for them.

For their Taoist Sect, the Great Luo Dynasty was an indelible stain!

Other dynasties grew stronger with their help, but Great Luo only became weaker!

Now, it was collapsing into a mess, dragging down the reputation of their Taoist Sect!

If they had a choice, they would really want to get rid of that Emperor!

But if they really did that, the backlash…

It’s absolutely unbearable for them!

The glorious tradition of selecting the heavenly sovereign that they have built over thousands of years will collapse along with it!

“Hmph! Let’s go!” True Immortal Taiyi left with a flick of his sleeves.

After watching everyone leave, Empty Hand Master finally let out a sigh of relief.

“Thank you, Your Majesty! I might have lost my life if it weren’t for your protection!”

Lin Beifan cautioned, “Try to travel less in the future! The outside world can no longer accommodate you. Whether it’s the Buddhist Sect, Taoist Sect, or Green Garment Tower, they all want to settle scores with you! If they catch the opportunity, it will be difficult for you to escape!”

Empty Hand Master shook his head vigorously: “I dare not go anywhere in the future. I’ll just stay in Great Xia!”

The Dragon Boat continued along the river, moving neither fast nor slow.

Two days later, they finally ended their nearly four-month-long northern tour and returned to the capital city of Great Xia.

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