Chapter 348 - I Want to Use the Qilin Leg (1/2)

“Ah! It’s that little monster, he just won’t leave us alone!” The Four Scheming Demons hugged their heads and rolled on the ground in fear.

And everyone went speechless.

This was a first for all, seeing Mad Dipper frantic and the four fearless pygmies scurrying around like headless chickens.

Then again, the power this kid showed was almost out of this world…

“Uh, Elder Li, you know this child?” Luo Yunchang asked with a trembling lip.

Li Jingtian looked oddly at her, “C-child? Young miss, he may be a child to you, but to us, he is the oldest monster. Just three hundred years ago, he threw Tianyu into chaos and defeated everyone. And now he is the strongest Divine Dragon of the imperial family, Invincible Scamp Gu Santong. We won’t even be able to scratch him with all of us working together.”

What a shocker! All eyes on Gu Santong were now full of fear.

Who could’ve seen that coming? Certainly not them! That a sweet, sweet child could be such an abomination.

Qiu Yanhai was the most bitter. Glancing at the adorable Gu Santong, he felt like crying. If he had known the kid was a centuries old freak, he wouldn’t even get near him.

Everyone was now trying to make sense of what this force of nature was doing coming to the Luo clan.

“But… isn’t he Zhuo Fan’s son? How can he be three hundred years old?” Luo Yunchang was skeptical.

Li Jingtian looked puzzled as well, “Who told you that?”

“He did!” And the crowd had spoken, pointing at Gu Santong.

Now it is Li Jingtian’s turn to be floored. He looked at Gu Santong’s genial face, filled with doubt. All the renowned experts cared about the world’s view of them and Gu Santong was no different. [What possible reason would this almighty expert have to lower himself and say he was some guy’s son?]

The non committal Gu Santong had clearly admitted it to be the truth, leaving Li Jingtian even more confused.

“Where’s dad? Take me to him!” Gu Santong said.

Li Jingtian hesitated but nodded in the end, “Wait a moment while I inform him.”

It wasn’t long before he was back, but this time with an even odder look for Gu Santong, “Uh, Steward Zhuo asked everyone and… the child to come inside.”

Those words were enough for everyone to see that Zhuo Fan was indeed Gu Santong’s dad. There would be no point for Elder Li to call him child otherwise.

Yet nobody had a clue about how a worldly expert, Tianyu’s strongest Divine Dragon, ended up as his son.

One thing was certain though, they saw Zhuo Fan’s handiwork in a whole new light. Only he could make this possible.

Walking in a single file, they all marched into the Luo clan’s main hall. Zhuo Fan was already seated with a bright smile, “Young Sanzi, it’s been ages!”

“Dad!”

Gu Santong skipped cheerfully in Zhuo Fan’s arms. He didn’t look like a three hundred year old monster to anyone, just a sweet child.

But the instant he saw Zhuo Fan’s empty right sleeve, his eyes snapped, “Dad, your right hand! Who did this to you? I’ll kill them all!”

“No need, I’ve already handled it.”

Zhuo Fan shook his head. With Tianyu’s factions in a delicate balance, he didn’t want Gu Santong to be the spark that blew everything sky high and affected his plan.

“And what are you doing here? It can’t be that you’re here just to see little old me.” Zhuo Fan switched topics with a smile.

Gu Santong nodded, “I came to give the Luo clan a decree. For the Luo clan’s exemplary performance in Esoteric Debate, three months from now, the emperor will bestow upon it the title of 8th noble house in the imperial capital, in front of the clans of Tianyu. All heads of the clans and houses will be there to celebrate.”

[What?!]

Everyone was stunned.

Who would’ve thought the imperial family would hold up their word so fast? But it also worried them. Zhuo Fan had the Dragon Vein Soul, and the emperor’s attitude would definitely change towards them.

But by giving them a title in such a grand style while also inviting every clan, was there a hidden agenda that might affect the Luo clan?

Zhuo Fan squinted, but smiled in the end, “Ha-ha-ha, I see. Now I know that you’ve come to give me this information. Thanks young Sanzi. And how have they been treating you in the Imperial Palace, do they feed you well?”

Gu Santong’s glee was replaced with heartache, “Don’t remind me. Those stingy creeps only know to give me 1st and 2nd grade ingredients. Ever since I ate dad’s high grade ingredients, those low ones seem stale.”

“Ha-ha-ha, then why don’t you stay here for a little while and live it up like a young master?”

Laughing, Zhuo Fan presented an ingredient rich in spiritual energy. Gu Santong perked up on the spot, “8th grade ingredient! F-for me?”