Chapter 354 - On the Brink (1/2)

Translator: StarReader

Editor: Elitecoder

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With a steady gait, the Luo clan walked forward.

The first were Luo Yunchang and Luo Yunhai, the leaders of the Luo clan. Right behind them were Captain Pang, Lei Yuting and other important people. And finally Li Jingtian and Lei Yuntian, the elders.

It was clear as day that the Luo clan hardly had any elders, merely two, and their strength was far weaker. Only Li Jingtian’s power stirred the hearts of men.

Yet the way Lei Yuntian, a Profound Heaven expert in the 5th layer stood next to Li Jingtian, it was like an ant marching side by side with an elephant.

Yuwen Yong only had disdain for them, “Humph, weak. Does that look like an 8th house to you? Don’t they barely qualify with just one peak Radiant Stage expert? “

“Second brother, don’t say that. The Luo clan had been a third rate clan recently. But in the last ten years they have grown so much to reach here. What do you say to that?”

Yuwen Cong returned to his brothers, and although downcast, he admired the Luo clan.

Crown Prince frowned a bit, “Third brother, I must say, this is some very rare and hard oddity to come by. But the way they’ve developed seems skewed.”

“Do you guys think the Luo clan only has one Radiant Stage expert? When the day comes that they have to fight other houses and their only defense would go into battle, wouldn’t they be left wide open for attack? Compared to other houses, the Luo clan will be the quickest to fall. This clan truly is a marvel, but far too soon to be called a house.”

Yuwen Yong watched the approaching group and sighed, “This is not our concern but for that kid Zhuo Fan to think about.”

“Zhuo Fan?”

The Crown Prince and the second prince raised an eyebrow. The former was quite excited, “I’ve heard about him. Luo clan has managed to see today all because of him. He is a genius not unlike Zhuge Changfeng and Leng Wuchang!”

Staring at the Luo clan, Yuwen Yong spat, “I’ve heard of him too. Ever since he showed up, he has turned Tianyu upside down and even fought against the seven houses. In the Esoteric Debate, he alone fought against Huangpu Qingtian’s team of four, making a name for himself. The Luo clan can now stand abreast the seven houses all because of its two pillars. The sharp Steward Zhuo and the mighty Li Jingtian!”

“Who is Zhuo Fan anyway?” Yuwen Yong scrutinized the Luo clan in search of his query.

The Crown Prince was also on the lookout.

Only Yuwen Cong who had become a sworn brother with the man said after a glance, “He’s not here.”

“What, on the eve of their award ceremony, their steward still won’t show?” The two cried.

Shrugging, Yuwen Cong said, “That’s just how he is.”

With that last word, he went to Luo Yunchang and cupped his hands.

The two were puzzled and even more curious about Zhuo Fan. But the Crown Prince still went to greet the Luo clan.

Only Yuwen Yong disdained them from afar.

He did not care one bit if the Luo clan was becoming the 8th house. He just knew one fact. Their odd discrepancy in ranks assured that it was only a matter of time before they crumbled.

And he had no intention of making nice with a soon-to-be-dead clan.

The young master in the crowd stuck his head out and scanned the Luo clan’s detail, “Who’s Zhuo Fan? Why does none of them look anything like the rumor? Is he perhaps that guy?”

The youth pointed at Yan Fu.

The child next to him looked in disdain, “Young… master, that guy sure looks fair but nothing alike.”

“How come?

“This… uh, I overheard my clansmen say that Luo clan’s steward is vicious and fiendish, not like that pretty boy. Not to mention that he is the highest person in the Luo clan that even that Radiant Stage expert listens to. While that kid only knows how to bob his head, not speaking a word to the two elders. How is that fiendish? If he were indeed the rumored monster, the Crown Prince wouldn’t dare neglect him.”

The young master was stunned, then nodded, “Y-you’re quite good at deductions. Who knew you had a good head on your shoulders?”

“He-he-he, young master exaggerates.” The child giggled, her cheeks rosy.

“But if he isn’t Zhuo Fan, then who is it? The others don’t look the part either.”

Seeing her young master so focused, the child shrugged, unsure as well…

“Look, Regent Estate is here!”

A shout caught everyone’s attention. Even Crown Prince’s attention, who was chatting with the Luo clan.