411 The Matter Is Something like This (1/2)
”This Old Man is calling you his kin. So, he's obviously referring to you. Who else would it be in this case? Anyway, how many others in this Tian Xiang City do you think are capable of being my kin?” Jun Zhan Tian looked bewildered. In fact, it seemed as if his expressions were saying, ”Are you an idiot?”
”Bah! When have I made you my kin by marriage? Don't spit your bile and take a piss wherever you want! Your Jun Family has only you, one son, and one grandson. Your son is a cripple, and your grandson is a debauchee. So, your family's seed has basically withered. Do you still think that I would look for a relation with your family? You're delusional!” Dugu Zong Heng's facial muscles twitched. Moreover, there was an ominous light in his eyes, and it seemed that he would flip out any moment.
Old Man Jun would've become very angry if he had heard his counterpart say, ”Your son is a cripple,” on any other day. In fact, he may even have launched an attack on Old Man Dugu over such a remark…
However, at that moment…
Jun Zhan Tian unexpectedly didn't get angry. He instead started to smile as he spoke-up, ”You are my relative, but… It doesn't matter now… even if you don't want to… come… come… Listen to me carefully. The matter that I've brought up is quite simple in reality. In short… the 'un-mendable act' has been done! The rice has been cooked! Do you understand what I mean? I'll give you the details. Wu Di, you also listen to this. After all, your offspring happens to be my most direct relative…”
Dugu Zong Heng's face became green when he heard the term ”un-mendable act.” However, it then became purple when he heard his granddaughter's reference in this regard.
”Uh… I just remembered that the officers were looking for me over something important in the barracks. I need to go and deal with it. Otherwise, the military's plans will be severely affected. And, that would be a felony by law. Human life is very important. I can't miss out on this… I just can't…”
Dugu Wu Di realized that things weren't looking good. So, he figured that the best strategy would be to lay low. And, he had given a good reason as well. After all, human life was invaluable…
”You will stay here with me, you brat!” the already-purple Dugu Zong Heng stared wide-eyed, and issued a sky shaking roar, ”I will break your legs if you try to leave before the proper explanation of this entire matter is given out! In fact, I will break your legs if I hear another sound from your mouth!”
Dugu Wu Di had turned around a moment ago, but he now stood still. He didn't even dare to utter a single word. In fact, he even maintained the posture he had while he was attempting to leave. So, one of his legs was in front of the other at this time. Moreover, the reddened man had started to drench in his sweat. In fact, he had begun to resemble someone who had stomach problems, but had no option other than waiting outside a toilet since he couldn't go in.
”Please, Jun Zhan Tian!” Dugu Zong Heng's eyes were narrowed, while his head was tilted as he looked at Old Man Jun. His hands were raised in a gesture that indicated, 'Let's not talk about this matter here. Let's do it inside… behind closed doors.'
”You brats wait here. Don't let anyone inside. Kill anyone who's rash-enough to approach in an attempt to eavesdrop on these secret military talks!” Jun Zhan Tian turned and gave the order.
Dugu Zong Heng felt that the issue was something unusual when he heard Jun Zhan Tian give such an order. So, he followed suit, and ordered his own family's guard to join forces for standing guard. The two sets of guards replied their understanding in an orderly manner, and quickly scattered to critical points.
Then, Old Man Jun started to walk inside as Old Man Dugu took the lead once they had set everything in order.
Dugu Wu Di followed slowly at their heels. However, his thoughts had started to become increasingly clearer. [The Un-mendable act…? It can't be, right? Good Gods! My maiden daughter… has my daughter has been pushed over that fiery pit?!]
”You Jun bastard, speak whatever you wish to! Let that fart out! And, don't speak in riddles!” Dugu Zong Heng's complexion had turned black. He seemed impatient, and was becoming increasingly ill-tempered after looking at his son's expression.
Dugu Wu Di usually had the aura of a general about him. However, he sat restrained in a corner at this juncture. It seemed like he was a 'bullied' young mistress. His tall and sturdy body seemed to have caved in… and gone underground thereafter. He kept wiping his sweat. It was early winter in Tian Xiang at this time. However, it seemed that General Dugu was living in a mid-summer territory.
”Your daughter Xiao Yi… ha haha… is a very good girl… this time in the Southern Heaven City, she…” Jun Zhan Tian didn't mince any words as he started to speak. However, he was suddenly interrupted by Dugu Zong Heng at the very beginning.
”Stop!” Dugu Zong Heng raised his hand, and turned to look at Dugu Wu Di. He then asked in a very fierce manner, ”Didn't you say… that Xiao Yi is at the Imperial Palace with the Princess? So, how is she in the Southern Heavenly City? Is this scoundrel lying to me?”
Dugu Zong Heng was a man of many years of experience. So, he had understood Jun Zhan Tian's words very clearly by now. But, he still had some hope inside his heart. After all, Old Man Jun talking about the 'un-mendable act' was a bit too shocking.