Chapter 996 - A Chance To Earn Fortune (2/2)

Shortly after, Singluen and some of his trusted men arrived. When he appeared before Tang Xiu, his expression was particularly intense and bitter. “I’m sorry Mr. Tang.”

“There’s no need to feel sorry about anything, Singluen.” Tang Xiu shook his head and said, “Singkuo is our common enemy. I already asked Kanaja to help find him. We just need to find and then kill them. Also, I suggest that you take on your father as well now.”

Singluen hurried said, “We haven’t yet been able to kill Singkuo, I’m afraid that if we strike my father now…”

“What you’re afraid of is a subject to deal with later.” Tang Xiu sneered and said, “Besides, those Shaman Guardians who are loyal to your father have returned. They must have notified your old man of our deeds. It’s best to take on your father as well. Only then will you be able to be your clan’s patriarch.”

“About this…” Singluen still hesitated.

At the side, a horrified look could be seen plastered on Kanaja’s face as he rapidly interjected, “Singluen, you want to kill Singtuo? But he’s your old man! I know that he truly cares about you two brothers.”

“We didn’t have the intention to kill my father, really.” Singluen shook his head and said, “It’s just that he’s been a Patriarch of my clan for too long. He’s quite spent now due to it. It’s necessary for him to pass the patriarch seat and just enjoy his life to its fullest.”

Kanaja understood at once and sighed, “The Chinese say that every place produces talented people every generation who will replace their predecessors. Now that you’ve literally grown up, your old man should indeed pass his seat. Furthermore, with Mr. Tang supporting you, I believe the Dark Shaman Clan will be more prosperous in the future.”

“It’s no use speaking about that now,” commented Tang Xiu lightly. “So, what’s your decision, Singluen?”

Singluen took a deep breath and made up his mind, stating in a heavy voice, “Mr. Tang, you’ve suggested that it’s time for my father to abdicate. That time is ripened now, so we’re going to take the seat! But please spare his life if he refuses.”

“I’m fine with that.” Tang Xiu nodded and said, “We only have one purpose; to create a new Dark Shaman Clan Patriarch. It’s not a problem to spare him if he doesn’t refuse as long as you sit in that seat.”

“My father will definitely agree.” Singluen gratefully glanced at Tang Xiu and added, “He’s always been a wise man.”

***

The Dark Shaman Clan’s land.

Singtuo silently stood by the window while looking towards the distance. He had been waiting for a long time and felt a bit restless since he hadn’t yet received any news.

Cultivators from China?

He knew how powerful those cultivators were. Their divine abilities and magical powers were simply overwhelming and invincible. He had once fought several cultivators in the past, but he neither lost nor won.

“Are you restless?”

An old voice suddenly came from behind him as an aged face with a frail figure appeared.

“Please don’t ask what you know already, Father,” replied Singtuo with a forced smile after turning back. “I fought my big brother in the past to take over the patriarch seat, and you also knew about that clearly, didn’t you, Father? Weren’t you also worried when we battled each other then?”

“You’re right.” The old man slowly nodded and sighed. “But you must realize that the young will do all right on their own. The world is always for the strong, whereas the weak will sweep the bottom. Singkuo has courage and resourcefulness and is definitely the most suitable candidate as patriarch. While Singluen is helped by Chinese cultivators, he’s likely to not have what it takes to weather the storm. And you… why don’t you ease up a little?”

“You’ve fought with several cultivators, so you also know how powerful they are, Father.” Singtuo shook his head and said, “The cultivators who appear around Singluen are very young, but I’m afraid they are harboring malice.”

“Then send Singshou out if you’re still uneasy,” said the old man after thinking and nodding. “You’re the most powerful expert in our clan on the surface, but the fact is I and Singshou are more powerful than you. I’ve been stuck in my cultivation for years and have been unable to break through, but Singshou already has shown signs to transcend.”

“Singshou’s cultivation has reached to that degree?” Singtuo was shocked.

“He obtained the God of Wizardry canonical scripture half a year ago and learned a powerful wizardry art. He doesn’t deserve to be regarded as the most outstanding cultivation genius of the Dark Shaman Clan for the last several hundred years if he couldn’t achieve his current status.”

Singtuo trembled. It took him a long time before he snapped back and shook his head, muttering while sighing, “It seems like Singshou will be the most powerful expert of our clan then. But what about you, Father? Why don’t you tell our clansmen that you’re still alive then?”

“I keep getting a hunch that a huge incident is going to happen to our clan shortly, so don’t tell anyone that I’m still alive. Not even Singkuo and Singluen,” said the old man vaguely.

Suddenly, the old man gazed out of the window and lightly said, “Well, they are back. But is Singli not with the 13 Shaman Guardians?”