Chapter 198 - Welcoming (2/2)

Sighing, Dugu Zhantian turned to the four, “Now that you couldn’t enter, I no longer blame you!”

“Marshal, who said we can’t? If not for big brother stopping me, I would’ve torn down those damn arrays long ago!” Dugu Huo roared.

Dugu Zhantian berated, “You’re a disgrace! How dare you charge into people’s homes without an explicit order? If you had dared charged inside, I would’ve had your damn head for defying orders!”

“Uh, Marshal, I was only venting. Don’t take it seriously…” Dugu Huo ducked his head in shame.

The other three secretly snickered.

Dugu Zhantian cut in, “Marshal, the Luo clan’s steward said he will let us in after you arrived. He must mean for you to personally go inside!”

“Eh?”

Dugu Zhantian burst out laughing, “I have come at the order of the emperor to take a look at this Luo clan as well. But since there’s a mighty figure inside, I would also like to meet him!”

He dismounted and strode towards Blackwind Mountain, “Pass my order. The army is not to disturb the people and are to set camp ten miles Southeast of here!”

“Understood!”

The entire army roared, while the four rushed to follow him.

Dugu Zhantian went next to Dugu Zhantian, “Marshal, that steward is extremely cautious. He will ask a ton of questions and will not hold a polite tone. Please do not get angry when you deal with him.”

“Humph, you think my temper is short like you rascals?” Dugu Zhantian laughed and Dugu Huo grumbled inside, [Your rage is more explosive than mine!]

Dugu Lin slapped his fan, “Third brother, that steward didn’t do it out of caution. He wants to see the Marshal in person. As to why, we shall soon find out soon.”

“Ha-ha-ha, Lin’er is the most cool-headed among you, and can see things differently. He is right, the Luo clan must’ve wanted to see me. Then, I will just have to see for myself what’s so great about this clan, ha-ha-ha…”

Dugu Zhantian walked with his domineering air, soon arriving at Blackwind Mountain.

“Tianyu’s Marshal, Dugu Zhantian greets Luo Clan Head!” Dugu Zhantian bellowed.

Hum~

The Poison Dragon Array’s miasma dissipated and Zhuo Fan came out. But this time he had a look of complete respect.

He bowed, “I am Luo clan’s steward, Zhuo Fan. Welcome, Marshal Dugu, and the four generals!”

“Oh, so you’re that steward? I heard you’re quite cautious, not trusting even my token in the hands of my generals. Why then do you believe who I am at the mere sight of me?” Dugu Zhantian grinned, clearly mocking Zhuo Fan’s earlier attitude.

But Zhuo Fan acted the fool, “Marshal Dugu is the God of War. Who’d dare impersonate you? Even if someone did, none could copy your aura honed after numerous victories, nor the thick killing intent on you for slaughtering countless men.

“Is there any other true man, a man old but holding strong still, in Tianyu? I could feel and hear from afar the might you possess. Only Marshal Dugu is capable of making my energy surge in my veins. My respect to you is like a flood, an unstoppable river, like a never ending sea, a mighty… “

“Fine, fine, I get it!” Dugu Zhantian cut his rambling short.

He wanted to test the kid and see his true intentions, but then, he saw him engage in this foolery, going as far as worshiping the ground he stepped on. It was so enrapturing, that even he felt a chill and had to stop it.

If this went on for any longer, he’d be hurling for days and nights.

The four were dumbstruck. None saw it coming. Zhuo Fan this time was a thorough ass kisser, blowing their wish of questioning out of their minds.

Dugu Zhantian had seen his fair share of fawners like Zhuo Fan, but never wasted time with any. Whenever they spoke, it was always followed by a long endless string of adulation.

Dugu Zhantian took a long look at him, “This backwater town has many experts it seems, even this young steward. I am in awe. Then, little brother, is it possible to see Luo Clan Head?”

“He’s eagerly awaiting!”

Grinning, Zhuo Fan bowed and Dugu Zhantian strode forward.

The Marshal could see this was all arranged by that mighty figure. He could feel getting closer and closer to him. What he didn’t know was that mighty figure was that young steward.

The four generals followed closely, with Dugu Huo jutting his chin and muttering next to Zhuo Fan, “Humph, now do you believe us?”

“Of course, I was too blind to see your greatness. I beg your pardon!” Zhuo Fan smiled.

Dugu Lin looked at him deeply but shook his head in the end.

He was Dugu Army’s strategist and knew something was off about Zhuo Fan. But he just couldn’t dare believe all of this was orchestrated by such a young pup.

Or he would be the second coming of Zhuge Changfeng…