Chapter 326 (1/2)

Ling Jian had also turned red from the effort not to laugh, and glaring at Ling Chi, he hollered, ”Scram!” As though he had obtained amnesty, Ling Chi disappeared in a whoosh, and from outside loud peals of laughter could be heard.

Ling Tian glared furiously at Ling Jian, then looked back and turned his attention toward the other hooded man, smiling as he greeted, ”May I know who you are?”

Just how astute was Ling Tian? He had long seen through the fact that although Han TieXuan had turned up, the person in charge of the discussion today wasn't him! This could be seen from the fear in his eyes whenever he glanced at the person beside him. Could it be that the Western Han was not led by Han TieXuan after all?

Who was this person then?!

He should be someone that Ling Tian had to keep tabs on!

That person only laughed a little before taking off his hood. In a clear voice, he spoke, ”Young n.o.ble Ling is indeed extraordinary, but I'm merely a n.o.body that doesn't deserve young n.o.ble Ling's attention.”

When his mantle was taken off, a middle-aged person with a scholarly look on his face appeared. His penetrating gaze immediately gave Ling Tian the impression that he had never met him prior to this, but surprisingly also gave him a feeling as though he had met someone similar. The eyes stared at him with hints of admiration and respect, and while Ling Tian was not aware of what made him think that way, his tone also grew more friendly as he spoke, ”Mister and General Han, please take a seat first. Men, bring some tea!”

The tea had just been served and the fan-like hands of Han TieXuan immediately darted forward, grabbing it up and sending it toward his mouth. Obviously, the journey here had made him extremely thirsty. However, he was interrupted by a rather breathless voice, which sounded like a broken bell still being continuously hammered. ”Wahaha, I actually heard that my dear G.o.dson is coming over to surrender. Huehuehuehue, what a filial kid, this old man has no choice then but to come out and show my face as thanks… hmm wait, are you guys actually lying to me?” At the last part, the speaker voiced his suspicions as well.

Han TieXuan's face immediately turned into a fascinating shade of violet as he slammed the teacup he had just brought to his mouth onto the floor. He abruptly stood up, his arms akimbo as he hollered, ”Li XiangDong, you swine! Your daddy Han is already here, but why don't I see your b.a.s.t.a.r.d face?”

An exclamation was heard, as though the original speaker was surprised, followed by the hastening of footsteps, and two soldiers appeared carrying a stretcher. Li XiangDong was wrapped up like a mummy, lying on the stretcher as though he was half dead. While his eyes were closed shut, his mouth certainly wasn't the same. ”This old man seemed to have really heard my grandson paying his respects to me; don't tell me that unfilial piece of sh*t really came? Since when was his courage so huge, whose influence is he depending on?”

Han TieXuan walked up scathingly before the stretcher, his spittle flying everywhere as he raved, ”Open your dog eyes, Li XiangDong, your daddy Han is standing in front of you! Huh? Look at you, wrapped up like a mummy, such a small war and you're already terrified? Pui!”

Li XiangDong slowly opened his eyes. ”Ahha, it's really you. My dear son, where's the gift you promised this G.o.dfather of yours the last time we met?”

Hearing him sprout even more gibberish, Han TieXuan was on the verge of exploding and sent a punch toward him. If that punch were to connect, most likely Li XiangDong would have to return home in a coffin!

”Will General Han please calm down. Ling Tian has seen your sincerity, and I believe that we can talk business now!” Ling Tian grabbed onto the offending arm while laughing, and turned to stare at the two soldiers in charge of carrying Li XiangDong, snapping, ”What are you guys still waiting for? You know that General Li isn't feeling well, but you still carry him everywhere? Can't you see that I'm entertaining an important guest here? Hurry and take him back to the district office! Are you guys asking to be court-martialed?”

Both soldiers started sweating profusely, thinking to themselves, You were obviously the one who ordered us to bring him in, but now you scold us and demand him to be carried out. Are you playing with us? However, in front of Ling Tian, they obviously didn't dare to utter a single word. The temporary leader of the guards, Ling Twenty, seemed to have turned into a yes-man, nodding his head repeatedly and waving for the two of them to take Li XiangDong away. As he was taken away, Li XiangDong was still shouting out, ”Twenty, look, that's your big brother TieXuan, why don't you say hi, we're practically like family! Next time, I'll bring you to over to your big brother's place, and get him to properly cook a few dishes for us, so we can all indulge in good food and wine…” His voice got more distant, leaving only a furious Han TieXuan with all the veins on his forehead bulging.

”Haha, while I've seen the sincerity of General Han, I have yet to discern what General Han actually wants. Why don't you explain the matter to me?” Since Ling Tian had already affirmed the ident.i.ty of Han TieXuan, he diverted the topic back while gesturing for Han TieXuan to take a seat. While he was not sure of the reasons why Han TieXuan would suggest an alliance, he had at least been convinced by his sincerity, and Li XiangDong's speech of ”Since when was his courage so huge, whose influence is he depending on” gave Ling Tian an idea. Could there actually be someone behind Han TieXuan pulling the strings?

Thinking about this point, he couldn't help but glance at the other person seated silently by the side. To his shock, he found out that the person's eyebrows actually resembled Yu BingYan's, and the shape of his face was actually the same as Yu ManTian's, it was just that he had a much more scholarly look! Ling Tian's heart skipped a beat as he thought, Could Han TieXuan's backer actually be him? However, his face remained pa.s.sive, save for a small smile that hung on the corners of his lips.

If his backer was really as he thought, then the alliance between him and Han TieXuan would be as good as settled!