The Whispering Wind Sword

28. Chapter 28's

Everyone's attention now turned to Ding Tao, Ding Tao who felt everyone's gaze on him being misbehaved. He remembered the words of his teacher, on the oath he had made, even though his teacher had cancelled the oath. This young man did not doubt the slightest bit of Tiong Fa's sincerity, even in his heart he was doubting his own ability.

Had Gu Tong Dang not given such advice and orders that night, perhaps at that very moment, the Whispering Wind Sword had already been handed over to Tiong Fa.

Lucky for Ding Tao, his teacher was not a green person, his teacher knew enough people in the Huang family leadership group. So that as a provision for Ding Tao, he had been solemnly advised to the young man to maintain his possession of the sword.

Gu Tong Dang realized he could not resist Ding Tao from meeting the Huang family without bitterly bittering his students and he was wise enough to understand that a teacher or a parent, either, at one point it could no longer continuously protect its child or student.

There was a time when the young eagle had to learn to fly and forage by himself, although for that he could have been injured or even died in the harsh world.

Because of that release Ding Tao went to the wolf den, all the provisions he could give had been given, the rest was on Ding Tao himself and the will of the sky.

Quietly far away, the old teacher prayed fervently, for the safety of the disciple he loved, there was nothing else he could do now.

With a slightly trembling voice Ding Tao replied,

" I'm sorry Elder Tiong, but I can't really give this sword to the Huang family?"

Whispering filled the room, those who had been dissatisfied at Tiong Fa's request, now turned dissatisfied at Ding Tao's reply. But the young man was not a tongue-tinning Tiong Fa, with a crimson face he could only keep silent and strangle the sword before him.

Tiong Fa furrowed his brows, Ding Tao's reply was a little unexpected, but this astute Tiong Fa was completely confident in his ability to judge a person, therefore he did not quickly become nervous or angry.

" Ding's son, did you understand my previous description? What are you looking for with that sword? Do you want fame? Wealth?"

Shaken Ding Tao to hear the question,

" Not Elder Tiong, that's really not what I meant. Actually before I left, teacher, had told me about this sword and the next message was for me to carry out my duty, eliminating Ren Zuocan by using this sword."

For Ding Tao's answer, various reactions emerged. There were some who admired the young man's prowess, moreover they already knew the honesty of Ding Tao and without hesitation believed the sincerity of his words.

But there were also those who became less satisfied and felt the young man was too arrogant or at least had misjudged himself.

Tiong Fa smiled in his heart, hearing Ding Tao's reply, then it was clear to him, there was no mistake in his assessment of the young man. He secretly cursed at Gu Tong Dang's cunning.

Who exactly is the slippery Gu Tong Dang or himself? Of course for Tiong Fa, Gu Tong Dang is slippery and cunning, while he is clever and wise. But he still laughed inwardly, laughing at Gu Tong Dang's stupidity, because now he saw a gap he could enter.

" Ding Tao, I really appreciate your courage and determination, but do you know who Ren Zuocan is? Maybe you think Ren Zuocan's only masterpiece is his science and with that sword in your hand you'll be able to penetrate it."

" Make no mistake son, not only is science invulnerable, but Ren Zuocan is the storehouse of science. He had the science of punch, inner power and spearmanship that was no less slicing him from his famous science of kebal. If not, of course the martial world people are not so afraid of him."

Ding Tao's already red face, was getting redder, of course he knew all those things. Again if not for the message of his teacher, of course, the sword he has handed over now, but ringing in his mind the words of his teacher,

" You are the one who deserves to be the owner of that sword."

" Daughter, you might not be afraid of losing your life in your efforts to fulfill the task that Coach Gu gave you, but don't you imagine, what would happen if you failed? Not only will you lose your life, but the sword will fall into the hands of Ren Zuocan, like a tiger growing its wings. If now we have to go to great lengths to stem his ambition, if the sword falls into his hands, what can we do?"

" Do we all have to give up our lives on him?"

Ding Tao was increasingly pressed by Tiong Fa's argument, until finally with stammering and an almost inaudible voice he said,

" But. but. ah… "

" But according to master, I can do it and. My ability is enough to defend this sword."

After saying so the young man lowered his head, not daring to look left and right. It was not until his heart to say that Gu Tong Dang believed that out of all the martial world figures, he was the one who deserved to have the sword. But his words were already enough to imply that.

The room became filled with low boisterous sounds, those who had sympathized with Ding Tao also felt that the young man had too much to look up to him.

Moreover, those who had been dissatisfied with Ding Tao's attitude, without hesitation they expressed their opinions.

Ding Tao who looked down, looked down even more. I don't know what among readers has ever felt like it, feel like doing something embarrassing in front of many people. Until it feels like the earth is split in two and engulfed we disappear from the surface of the earth.

The one who should feel ashamed did not feel ashamed, even cheered inwardly. Who should not be ashamed is ashamed.

In his all-pervading state, Ding Tao suddenly felt a soft touch on his hand hidden under the table.

Surprised he turned a glance towards Huang Ying Ying and saw her looking at him sympathetically, feeling also how the girl's hand squeezed his hand, as if giving her the zest to endure.

Ding Tao felt a bit of his courage reappear, no longer did he feel as miserable as before. Although he still felt ashamed of the other Huang family members.

Tiong Fa let the fanfare happen, let the situation settle in everyone's feelings.

After he felt enough to infuse the poison in everyone's heart, he raised his hand, saying,

" Please hold on a minute, try to calm down. We must respect Ding Tao's attitude, as one of the elders in the Huang family, I hope that every younger generation in the Huang family takes Ding Tao's attitude towards his teacher's orders as a role model."

This is the greatness of Tiong Fa, with one sentence he managed to present himself as a wise, wise and great barbati. Even winning Ding Tao's true heart had already become the victim of his poisonous tongue.

Waiting for the atmosphere to subside, Tiong Fa once again invited Ding Tao to speak, saying,

" Ding's son, I'm actually embarrassed to make this proposal. One might think of me as the older one suppressing the younger one."

Of course it was actually what he was doing, but after his previous words who in the room thought so?

" But because of my sense of duty to the nation and the state, I inevitably make this proposal. You are determined to defend the sword because your teacher has told you that you have the ability to protect it. If this is true, I would not object. But what if he misjudges you?"