95 The stench of betrayal 3 (2/2)

”Master.” He said, but Tie Nse kept his eyes trained at those from the Ku clan. His eyes scanned them, till they landed at Ku Nam. Realisation flashed in his eyes.

”So, that's it.” he said, ”it is understandable that you be cautious.” Tie Nse said.

”Because of Jian, we hold no grudge.” the Ku clan chief said.

”Jian?” Tie Nse raised a brow, ”That little girl? ah...” Tie Nse finally understood. The moment he saw Elder Hu just before he vanished he thought him familiar. He remembered that it was him who led him to the valley to get Ed. Even though he had recognized Tie Nse and told his clan chief who his disciple was, Tie Nse did not understand why they would still e cautious. Knowing who his disciple is, most would have tried to use this against him.

When his eyes landed at Ku Nam's form, he recognized the boy that had been taken from the south side city by the Ku clan elders before his disciple turned the place to a ghost city. As his disciple was in the astral roots the same time this boy, he must have met him. These two things, the Ku clan chief must have put the two together. He probably figured that his disciple had something to do with the south side city matter.

Jian; that girl that insisted to follow his disciple everywhere. They must have thought that they could use this relation someday.

”Relax. I don't find your caution cowardice. You have been in the Baju valley before. It is natural that you remember how scary it is. As long as you don't move, he will do nothing.” Tie Nse's words caused the Ku clan chief to let out a sigh of relief. Tie Nse was right. He truly remembered how horrific the Baju valley is. He had stayed there for thirty minutes, the longest anyone ever has, before Tie Nse's disciple appeared out of no where. People say that the leaders of the nine powers can not survive there for more than a day, but this was even an exaggeration.

Seeing Tie Nse ignore her, Protector A'miem's eyes burned with fury as she glared at Tie Nse's form.

”since you do not wish to listen, this old woman will take up the responsibility of the elder and teach you a lesson! Guest, be patient, since this is a house issue, we will settle it ourselves. As the Head Protector's representative, I will extract the location of that boy for you myself!” she bellowed and dashed towards Tie Nse.

Many were shocked stiff. She was taking the initiative to attack the patriarch? Was she rebelling?

Tie Nse did not bother with this loud woman. He saw that no one stepped up to defend him. He glanced at the elders who were looking away and the two protectors standing aside and sighed. He flipped through hand signs swiftly and a large hand appeared, blocking Protector A'miem's attack.

”It matters not, I am stepping down as patriarch and leaving the Heaven alliance.” Tie Nse had not spoken loudly, yet everyone heard him.