Chapter 343 - The Grand Scheme of Things (1/2)

Translator: StarReader

Editor: Elitecoder

Zhuo Fan returned to the Luo clan in the evening. The whole day had passed yet Grandmother and her other two allies remained, waiting for his return.

Seeing them, Zhuo Fan washed away any dejection he had and cupped his hands, “House lords, I had some matters to tend to. But we can talk now since they are over.”

Everyone looked amazed.

The Zhuo Fan, Chu Qingcheng dragged away with her and the one that had returned were totally different. He was back to his swift and decisive self, without a hint of grief.

[What’s going on? What did Chu Qingcheng do to get him back?]

The Luo clansmen saw him looking thin, but his bright eyes let them know that he had pushed through the haze. They were overjoyed.

Luo Yunchang especially. She didn’t get along with Chu Qingcheng but she was at least grateful the woman got her Zhuo Fan back to his normal self.

“Zhuo Fan, y-you had me worried sick!” Luo Yunchang came to him in tears.

Zhuo Fan smiled, “It’s all in the past.”

Zhuo Fan turned to the three houses, “People, I know what’s on your mind. You fear that our declaration of war was impulsive and would ruin everything. But I will tell you that the faster we dispense with this charade with Regent Estate, the faster we can grow.”

They were all startled.

The seven houses were at peace until now, all because of pretense. But once the war broke out, the dead would pile up just like they did a thousand years ago. Their houses were in danger of annihilation!

How were they going to grow after that?

Zhuo Fan had a cryptic smile in reply to their thoughts, “In fact, the world hasn’t really changed. “War and peace shift places just like yin and yang. War does not mean the absence of peace or suffering. It all moves according to the bigger picture. The situation will change after the Esoteric Debate. You need to consider what happened in the Esoteric Debate, and the changes in our enemies. The best choice right now is to fight Regent Estate.”

They all entered deep thought, mulling over his words.

Then, the three house lords’ eyes brightened and they nodded.

“I see. Steward Zhuo wants to turn it into a three-way confrontation! But… where do we find the power to fight Regent Estate to a draw?” Grandmother asked.

Zhuo Fan smiled, “Do you remember my words? In ten years, you will see a brand new Luo clan. But I no longer need those years as I can show you a powerful ally in the form of the Luo clan already. Don’t worry, we will restrict the Regent Estate without a doubt!”

The house lords found it hard to believe Zhuo Fan’s bold proclamations.

He just said that the Luo clan had the power to challenge Regent Estate, alone! But how? Eight years couldn’t compare to a thousand year’s legacy. It was normal for Zhuo Fan to create miracles, but to grow a clan to such a height so fast was impossible.

But when they looked at Li Jingtian, they fell quiet.

Was there something he couldn’t do after he turned a peak Radiant Stage expert into an elder?

They had now changed their thinking and were looking forward to seeing how big of a shock would the Luo clan give, the next time they appeared along with their entire might.

The three house lords sighed. [Zhuo Fan is truly astonishing.]

“Ha-ha-ha, since Steward Zhuo is certain of success, we will make preparations and move according to your instructions. I have to admit, when I saw Steward Zhuo taken over by rage, I never expected you’d still be capable of deep thinking. I am in awe!” Grandmother praised.

Zhuo Fan returned her gesture, “Grandmother exaggerates!”

The three houses took their leave. Besides the three house lords, everyone else was in the dark about what just happened.

“Father, why didn’t I understand a thing you guys talked about?” Long Xingyun asked.

Long Yifey smiled as he lifted his head in pride, “Boy, this concerns the grand scheme of things. If you could understand it, you’d have been the next house lord by now!”

Long Xingyun was shocked, “It contains such profound topics? That means Zhuo Fan could understand it while we had to be reminded. Won’t that mean…”