Ninja World:The Heavenly Emperor Returns

"You girl, you're very unruly, with a sharp mouth."

Shen Lian shook his head. He was in a good mood at the moment and didn't care too much.

Xuan Ba, who was standing to the side, was stunned when he saw this scene. His heart jumped.

This... this girl, such boldness!

If this were the Ninja World or the greater cosmos beyond, who would dare to speak like this to the invincible Heavenly Emperor Lian?

In those realms, the entire star domain she lived in would have been wiped clean without mercy.

Countless lives would be buried along with her for daring to be so impudent.

Xuan Ba lowered his head quickly, not daring to watch. This was the private matter of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor. He chose to pretend he saw nothing.

"Little thief, let me tell you, I can ignore the fact that you barged into the Shen family ancestral house—just say you accidentally wandered in—but you absolutely cannot go around talking nonsense about my uncle and grandpa. If you insult our ancestors again, the Shen family will not let you off!"

Shen Qingqing snorted and waved her hand.

"Be glad you met me. If it had been any of the old traditionalists from the Shen family, you'd already be tied up and handed over to the elders."

Shen Lian closed the book in his hand and smiled faintly.

"Little girl, I really am your uncle and grandpa."

"You said what?"

Shen Qingqing glared at Shen Lian but quickly frowned. She looked him up and down and muttered, surprised and uncertain.

"No... But now that I look closer, you really do resemble the uncle and grandpa who disappeared all those years ago."

Then, as if something clicked, Shen Qingqing smacked her own forehead and said in realization:

"I get it! You're a descendant of my uncle and grandpa, right?"

Shen Lian laughed quietly and didn't bother to explain further.

From Shen Qingqing's perspective, who would associate a young-looking man like this with someone who vanished sixty years ago and was already middle-aged back then?

Besides, though Shen Lian's appearance hadn't changed, the immortal aura cultivated through countless years of reigning over the Nine Heavens and commanding the sun and moon had transformed him into someone who no longer resembled the past.

Shen Qingqing had only seen photos, not the real person, so it was normal for her to miss the connection.

"Wait right here! I'm calling Grandma. If she finds out her uncle and grandpa have descendants, she'll be thrilled!"

Shen Qingqing was ecstatic.

Her grandma's greatest wish had always been to find her long-lost uncle and grandpa.

Even if the man himself hadn't reappeared yet, news of a descendant would be enough to stir her heart.

Excited by the idea, Shen Qingqing quickly took out her phone and dialed.

She couldn't wait to share the discovery with Shen Man.

Hello, the number you dialed has been switched off. Please try again later.

Beep... beep... beep...

Hearing the dead tone on the other end, Shen Qingqing patted her head in frustration.

Of course. Grandma must be napping after lunch again.

Putting her phone away, Shen Qingqing had originally intended to bring Shen Lian straight back to the Shen residence, but then she remembered her best friend Qi Sisi was still waiting outside.

She hesitated before asking, "How about... you come with me to the class reunion first? After that, I'll take you back to see Grandma."

Shen Lian smiled and shook his head. "No need. I won't go to your little gathering. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

"Little gathering? Tch, you look about the same age as me! At most, you're three years older!"

Shen Qingqing pouted and muttered, "Acting like some old man. We're all just kids, and you're pretending to be ancient."

Xuan Ba, standing by, nearly burst out laughing.

His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor, the most stunning genius since ancient times, with a cultivation level that shook the heavens and earth—someone no one could surpass!

He was the youngest to ascend to the position of Great Emperor in all the cultivation worlds.

But even so, His Majesty was at least over ten thousand years old!

And this girl just called him a child?

Xuan Ba was blown away. Following Shen Lian this time was truly a treasure trove of experiences!

"No! You're coming with me. What if you run away?"

Without warning, Shen Qingqing grabbed Shen Lian's wrist, her bright eyes fixed on him like she was afraid he'd vanish any second.

Shen Lian was slightly taken aback.

Ever since declaring himself Emperor, no one had dared go against his word.

Even the Holy Masters of the ancient sacred sects or the Dao Lords of immortal lineages would bow before him, never daring to resist.

This little girl's boldness truly caught him off guard.

Originally, he intended to refuse, but then he paused and chuckled softly.

"Fine. I came to Earth this once, and I do owe the Shen family a favor. I'll fulfill your wish."

"Came to Earth? What are you, some alien? Seriously, you're ridiculous."

Shen Qingqing rolled her eyes, but since he agreed, her mood visibly improved.

"Let's go then!"

She pulled Shen Lian by the hand and headed out of the ancestral home.

Xuan Ba followed quickly behind.