Chapter 202 - aunt (1/2)

Translator: StarReader

Editor: Silavin

A fortnight later, Zhuo Fan was patiently cultivating, taking advantage of the short idle time he rarely could afford.

He had to handle every little matter in the Luo clan these few days. It was his duty as a steward to make sure everything ran smoothly. Adding to that, he had to look after the guards and shadow corp’s cultivation. Thus, his own training suffered.

Since Luo Yunhai was now Dugu Zhantian’s godson, he also had to constantly ferry this young master to Dugu Zhantian’s camp and strengthen their relationship.

Their interactions were rocky at first, with Dugu Zhantian in a bad mood, but the kid was sharp and slowly started to grow on the old guy. Soon, Marshall began treating him like his favorite. Even though he was aware of Luo clan’s intent, he nonetheless agreed to it in a moment of carelessness.

And they got so close that Luo Yunhai was staying at the Dugu Army camp ten miles out for two or three days sometimes. It was such a relief to Zhuo Fan to hear this.

[This pair of godson and godfather finally shows results…]

Suddenly, Zhuo Fan opened his eyes and grinned wickedly, “He-he-he, I was beginning to worry I’d have no excuse to get that old man to march on you. But who’d have thought you’d come instead. It doesn’t get any better than this!”

“Old Pang!”

Zhuo Fan got out and shouted. Captain Pang rushed to him and cupped his hands, “Steward Zhuo, what do you need of me?”

“Go to Dugu Army camp and tell the old man, trouble has come to Luo clan!”

“What, enemy attack? Where? Can I go see?” Captain Pang was growing anxious in his rush outside.

Zhuo Fan flicked his forehead with a smile, “Stop using that excuse. Don’t worry about that and just go ask for help!”

Captain Pang scratched his head, puzzled. But since Zhuo Fan said it, he’d have to follow his order. After all, Zhuo Fan’s every move was meticulously made and surely had a good reason for this. As long as they followed his instructions everything would be all right.

Zhuo Fan smiled as Captain Pang ran like the wind. Then he also flew towards Windgaze City’s gate.

At the same time, people started appearing nearby the entrance of Windgaze City, people from Veiled Dragon Pavilion, Drifting Flowers Edifice, and Sword Marquise Abode.

Chu Bijun looked beyond the gates with worry, “I wonder if the attack already started. I hope we’re not too late.”

“If there ever had been an attack, it had to have happened already with how quiet the city is. However…” Long Yifey muttered, “Windgaze City is forbidden to us from the seven houses. Shouldn’t we scout it first?”

Everyone turned quiet.

They didn’t know how Hell Valley and the rest infiltrated the city, but one thing was certain, they didn’t just waltz in. If they go in and get discovered, adding to that the possibility of Luo clan being laid in ruins, they would be the ones to ultimately take the fall.

With the weakened imperial family, they wouldn’t suffer much, but the Regent Estate wasn’t that benevolent. They’d accuse them of rebelling with this excuse. They’d fall right in their trap.

But they wouldn’t know the situation without going in first, and they also couldn’t just stay here fiddling their thumbs either. It was hard no matter what choice was made!

Sighing, Chu Bijun tapped her golden dragon head cane, “One must do what he has to do! Let’s go!”

She then led Iris and Peony Overseers to the gates. Long Yifey and Xie Xiaofeng nodded, not far behind either.

Grandmother may be known as the Lady of Steel, but these two men were just as bold as her.

They all disregarded the ban and any traps that may be about, going straight through the front gate into Windgaze City.

“Chu Bijun, stop!” A shout came from above and figures block their path. On a closer look, they were clearly people from Hell Valley, Pill King Hall, and Merry Woods.

Chu Bijun squinted, “Valley Lord You, what’s the meaning of this?”

“He-he-he, we all know why we’re here. Too bad, you’re too late!” You Wanshan and Yan Bogong’s group started laughing.

Chu Bijun frowned, “You mean you already…”

“Correct, we knew you’d come to help Luo clan. But no matter how fast you rushed here, could it be faster than the message jade slips? Humph, I will let you in on a little secret. If my calculations are correct, our forces hidden in the Windgaze City had long received our orders and assaulted the Luo clan two weeks ago. By now, the Luo clan should be nothing but a pile of corpses, ha-ha-ha…”

Yan Bogong laughed , soon joined by the rest. Chu Bijun and Long Yifey were unsettled.

It all bore down to imperial family’s response. If they were any more passive, the Regent Estate’s campaign would go unchecked, with these three houses as their very first targets.