88 Chapter 88 (1/2)
The group was led by a tall man who wore a dashing cerulean robe on himself. He seemed the toughest of these bunch of old men and was indeed living aptly true to his title.
The boss walked in front and had the craftiest swagger among the lot. His eyes spoke volumes of experience and to add to it all, the air of mystery around him was a tad mightier than the rest.
No one could really embody a boss but the boss himself alone. And how could the boss speak that easily this early in the game.
”Hummmm...” The boss kept mum and let his subordinates continue to spout some drivel.
There were five of them here and each one never doubted that bringing an entire team to finish a single man was a bit overkill.
Alas, this was the wish of King Zhang Jia and it was always a good idea to not get on that horrible man's bad side.
This was why 5 Mortal Shedding Experts at the 8th Stage were here to grant justice unto a fallen noble.
But such a kind and tame description was definitely far from how each of these old men thought truly about the recently departed Prince Zhang Mu.
”That fucker! The princeling finally met a cunt he can't pierce and died without even getting the chance to repent his sins in the past.” another goon spat on the ground with disgust.
”HAHAHA! I would have paid a hundred spirit stones to see the last look on that stupid idiot's face!” a second laughed outrageously loud that garnered the attention of the guards on the city gates.
The Haran soldiers would have definitely scolded if these were any other people but when they saw the emblem of an eagle on the sleeves of these people, the poor city guards could only swallow the shout that was already at their throats.
”Let's finish this soon. We still have many missions to accomplish after this one.” The tall man in the lead finally uttered his first words after they arrived.
”Will do, boss!”
”After we're done, i want to taste the lovely beauties of Haran! You'd allow that, right boss?” This group of old men acted like they were still teenagers that hadn't slept with a maiden just yet.
Still, these were casual banter between good friends that has already seen much of life and death battles. Their comrades lived and died alongside them.
They were forged by blood and pain. And although they were not good men by a wide margin, still, being bad never meant that one can't also be good to a select chosen few.
”If we can end this quickly then there would be a good chance that I'll make an exception this time and let us spend a few nights in here.
So keep that great nose of yours in tip top shape for this quest, Shi Zeng.” The boss threw a carrot to one of his men and led them all into the city of Haran.
The gates opened without warning and collection of dangerous grandpas did not even have to pay a single spirit stone to enter. Everyone knew of this group's notoriety.
”Woah! Is that the revenge party sent by the Zhang Family?”
”So they're the Elders of the Zhang Clan? They're old and unremarkable.”
”How stupid and unlearned could you two be?!”
”Do you see that Skull Tattoo on their arms?”
”That's the unique symbol of the Monster Brigade!”
”THE MONSTER BRIGADE!”
”I hear that they eat people for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!”
”What you heard is outdated already! These men would even go as far as...”
The active whispers rang audibly in place as no one was dumb enough to forget the legendary deeds marked by that particular guild in this part of the world.
The Zhang's most talented prodigies have made a name for themselves inside the Liquid Poison Sect. It could be seen from this fact alone what kind of backing the Zhang Family had in their fold.
”Please state your purpose in visiting, gentlemen.” an old voice stopped the march of the five men. They were already outside the magnificent gates of the Ning Palace.
The guards in here looked both alert and apprehensive all at the same time. It was fortunate that a good seasoned man has spearheaded these lowly assembly of humble cultivators.
”We seek an audience with Princess Ning Xi. Please let her know that a representative of the Zhang Family has come to investigate about the murder of Prince Zhang Mu.” The boss answered softly.
He doubted that they would find even a sniff of the murderer this early in the morning but here was as good a start as any and that was good enough for this old soldier.
”On behalf of the Ning Family, I apologize Master Tian Song. Princess Ning Xi explicitly told us to deny any visitors today.” the old gatekeeper replied.
”You dare say that even after you know who we are?” The boss, Tian Song, raised a brow in amusement.
”I'm afraid that it is as you say.” the old palace guard captain nodded resolutely.
Although he was merely at 5th Stage of Mortal Shedding Realm but he would have to die first before he forgot his duty towards the Clan of Ning.
He was one hundred ninety six years old at the moment and had only four more years to live.