Magic Emperors
Episode 46's
The whistling sound was clearly heard by everyone, but no one was able to relax their vigilance. Instead, each felt their heart in the throat.
A Radiant Stage expert was capable of killing with heavenly intent alone. This was an enemy that Zhuo Fan would not be able to defeat even with the Blood Infant and Savage Moon.
An ice-cold tremor spread across his back as Zhuo Fan became more and more serious.
Whooshing sound!
The whistle stopped suddenly and a pair of steps echoed. Zhuo Fan and the other two forgot to breathe. Their eyes were fixed on the location of the sound.
But when the man came out into the open, the fat man was stunned for a moment before shouting, “Teacher, why are you here?”
Long Kui cried in joy, “Senior Fang, what brings you here?”
Zhuo Fan saw the two recognize the newcomer and began to judge him.
The man had a beard and looked like he was in his sixties. He was wearing a blue robe and a sword was tied on his back. All this time he smiled as a green jade flute swirled in his hand.
The jade flute shocked Zhuo Fan. He remembered something and asked, “Are you one of the five heavenly Dragons, the guardian of the imperial family, the Heavenly Flute Jade Sword, Fang Qiubai?”
Zhuo Fan heard Long Jiu mention that even if the imperial family could no longer control the seven houses, they could still survive, all thanks to the five heavenly Dragons. Each of them were peak Radiant Stage experts who would not dare to be bothered by the seven houses.
Among them, there was a man known as the First Divine Sword, and he was Fang Qiubai, the Jade Flute Divine Sword.
He boasted himself had fused the sword and flute into one, that his sword followed the voice and turned it into sword intent. Once, he single-handedly defeated five Radiant Stage experts with a sword attack, forcing the seven houses to forgo testing him while also spreading his name to the four corners of the world.
The man raised an eyebrow and watched Zhuo Fan with a deep look before nodding.
With a laugh, Long Jiu appeared before everyone, “Am I not right? This kid has sharp eyes. I only mentioned you once and she already recognized you.”
“Jiu Park!”
Long Kui was overjoyed as he ran towards her, “When did you and Senior Fang arrive? Why didn't you leave early?”
“Ha-ha-ha, we've been here since the duel of Brother Zhuo and the 3rd Prince.”
Long Jiu turned to Zhuo Fan, “Brother Zhuo, you are tough enough to fight a dozen Bone Tempering experts. When I was your age, I definitely did not have the courage that you showed today. I really admire you!”
Long Kui pouted as he glanced sideways at Zhuo Fan.
Seeing Zhuo Fan in action convinced him, but admitting it was no problem.
“Master, with you two seniors here, why don't you act? You almost made your students worry to death. ” Fatty patted his fat chest, “It doesn't matter what happens to me, but what if Sister Kui gets hurt?”
“Ha-ha-ha, and missed a good show?”
Fang Qiubai laughed, looked at the calm and collected Zhuo Fan, “In addition, I have never seen such an incredible display of genius before.”
“Senior, you're too good!”
Zhuo Fan cupped his hands together, but his face was as cold as a rock, “I just want to know, why did senior kill the latter? What is it..”.
Fang Qiubai narrowed his eyes and his smile turned fake as he spoke in a cold tone, “Young man, you are very sharp, but your strength might turn this advantage into a flaw.”
Raising an eyebrow, Zhuo Fan laughed and cupped his hands, “Thank you junior for his senior lesson. Junior has forgotten this meeting.”
Zhuo Fan caught Fang Qiubai's warning. He did not use enough force to poke his nose in their conflict. The man had silenced the killer to protect him.
Fang Qiubai looked at him once more and his admiration grew, “You are not only smart but also know when to retreat; how rare. It's shocking to find someone like you in the mortal world outside of seven houses. If you are not a Demon Cultivator, something I am not a match for, I want to teach you for two years and make your future limitless. ”
Long Kui and fat were shocked.
The outsider might not know who Fang Qiubai was, but the seven houses were very clear of his character. Who among the heads of the seven houses did not want to have children under his watch?
But this old man was stubborn like a mule, not giving them any attention.
Even if the Emperor asked for it on behalf of his sons, he would not have acted differently. He had been teaching the fatty for three years because Fang Qiubai valued his strong will, yet the fatty barely learned a few moves. But it was not enough to accept him as a disciple.
However the first time she saw Zhuo Fan, Fang Qiubai took the initiative to invite her over. If the two of them walked on the same cultivation path, Zhuo Fan would become the first disciple of the Heavenly Sword.
Wherever he went, if any of the disciples of the seven houses saw him, they would have to bow down to him.
Long Jiu looked at the shock of the two children and guessed their thoughts by shaking her head. [These kids haven't reached our level yet. So they don't know the meaning of rare discoveries.]
With Zhuo Fan's talent, any expert who saw him would definitely want to take him in as a disciple. Even if one was unrivalled in the world, in order to pass down his robe, he needed to find the best disciple suitable for his legacy.
The greater the power of an expert, the higher the expectations!
But Zhuo Fan shook his head and even sneered.
Forget about Fang Qiubai not accepting it because of the difference in cultivation paths, even if he was acceptable, he still refused. As a Demon Emperor, the only one he was worthy of calling a Master was an Emperor Stage expert.
Fang Qiubai was reluctant to let Zhuo Fan pass him but, in the end, he picked up the fatty and left, “Long Jiu, the 3rd Prince still has a task to complete, so I took him with me.”
Fang Qiubai and the fatty disappeared as soon as he finished.
“Wait..” Fatty still wants to say something to Long Kui and Zhuo Fan, but it's too late. One second his anxious face was there, and the next second was gone.
“Very fast!”
Zhuo Fan was startled, then hardened his resolve. He had to reach the Radiant Stage as soon as possible to guarantee his safety on his journey across the continent.
Long Jiu walked over to Zhuo Fan with a serious face, “Close with me to the Covert Dragon Pavilion, there is something I have for you.”
Smiling wryly, Zhuo Fan nodded. He anticipated this.
Fifteen minutes later, Zhuo Fan and Long Jiu were in the meeting room of the Covert Dragon Pavilion and Long Jiu encouraged the reluctant Long Kui to guard the door outside. Long Jiu took out a branded sheepskin with four dragon marks.
The first words Zhuo Fan acknowledged were the alliance agreement.
Flipping through it, a pleasant smile appeared on his face.
This was what he had aimed for from the very beginning, the alliance between the Covert Dragon Pavilion and the Luo clan. The Shrouded Dragon Pavilion would not only be a support for the Luo clan but would also provide resources unconditionally of any kind.
If the agreement were to take effect, he would be free from outside attacks and would have time to develop the Luo clan into a great power.
Long Jiu was a bit surprised, “Why do I feel you know this is coming?”
Zhuo Fan smiled.
It has nothing to do with predicting, but planning.
Once he decided to have the Shrouded Dragon Pavilion as an ally, he used the ancient array diagram to lure Long Jiu, then made use of the Shrouded Dragon Pavilion in sticking out his neck for him.
But it was not an alliance, it was only the Luo clan that sought refuge. When facing great danger, the Shrouded Dragon Pavilion would chase them away.
In order to avoid the worst result, he and the Shrouded Dragon Pavilion fought side by side and even killed two Profound Heaven elders. He took the risk of offending the Valley of Hell to show the potential of the Luo clan.
The goal is an equal alliance agreement.
If he was alone, he would avoid showing off by fighting two Profound Heaven experts and amassing wealth instead.
If the Master of the Shrouded Dragon Pavilion was a person of vision, he would choose an alliance. Because he would know that the alliance offered now was like a fire in winter for the Luo clan. But if offered in the future, it will be more like a decoration, one among many.
Therefore, Zhuo Fan made a bold move. Gamble if the Pavilion Master was an ambitious person who did not care about trivial matters, and was willing to make allies of a fallen clan.
Fortunately, he won.
Of course, if he were to lose, then Zhuo Fan would pass through the Covert Dragon Pavilion from the list of potential allies in the future. Just because their leader lacks courage and ambition.
Zhuo Fan smiled as he rolled up the sheepskin, “Now I will take it to Young Miss to sign.”
“Wait!” Long Jiu gripped her shoulder, “Sign here and now!”
Zhuo Fan smiled, “I am not the Clan Head. Signing it as Steward will make it void.”
With a sly grin, Long Jiu looked Zhuo Fan in the eyes, “Pavillion Master said this agreement is not with the Luo clan, but with Zhuo Fan.”
Frowning, Zhuo Fan stared intently at Long Jiu.
“Wherever Zhuo Fan was, that place was an ally of the Shrouded Dragon Pavilion!” Long Jiu spoke, “This is what Pavilion Master means!”
Zhuo Fan frowned, then smiled as he nodded.
“Master Pavilion is really ambitious, ha-ha-ha ..”
In the middle of the night, Zhuo Fan returned to the small courtyard and looked for Captain Pang, “Old Bang, where miss, I looked for him.”
Sighing, Old Pang muttered, “I'll take you to him.”
Zhuo Fan was surprised but kept following.
The two entered the kitchen and Zhuo Fan looked at Captain Pang in bewilderment as the latter pointed to Luo Yunchang.
Zhuo Fan looked at the chaos inside the kitchen and Luo Yunchang, who was asleep next to the stove. His face even had traces of soot.
“Huh, young lady keeps asking for the cook's guidance from morning until late at night.” Captain Pang sighed, slightly blaming Zhuo Fan.
“Steward Zhuo, I know your skills, and that Young Miss and Young Master did not enter your eyes. But you should know, Young Miss works hard day after day for a whole month to cook for you so that you can have it when you come out of seclusion. But his efforts are not appreciated even he receives your harsh criticism. Any girl will be destroyed after such a response .. ”
Ignoring Captain Pang's harsh words, Zhuo Fan walked next to the stove where some of the dishes Luo Yunchang made were placed. Compared to those during the day, this dish was almost charred.
Zhuo Fan bit and shook his head, “He has no talent whatsoever.”
“Huh, even so, at least show consideration for his work.” Captain Pang reprimanded as he walked next to the plate and tried one, “How difficult is it to swallow?”
He also bit and chewed it once before spitting it back out.
“You are right, Steward Zhuo, Young Miss is not good at cooking. Sorry to blame you.” Captain Pang wiped his mouth and walked out with a red face.
Only
But when he turned around, he saw Zhuo Fan biting one after another, and even enjoyed it.
“Eh, Flight attendant Zhuo, don't push yourself. Ignore what I say. Now that I have also tried Young Miss's cooking, it is indeed.” Captain Pang's mouth clenched tightly and his face twisted.
“I'm just a little hungry.”
Zhuo Fan smiled as he ate everything…
