Chapter 1128: Malcontent

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Yueer looked around curiously, Yeah, where is she? I dont see her gophers either.

Who are you calling a gopher, Yueer?

A tall middle-aged man walked over with a smile, Ha-ha-ha, that brat has been taken by your charming daughter for years now, always after her like a lost puppy. You just cant drive him off either, just like a shadow. Why not just seal the deal already?

Yueers face twitched and huffed.

[You wis.h.!.+ Hows your son fit for my daughter?]

Luo Yunhai laughed, Brother Xingyun, Sifan and Jianshan are still young. Lets give them a couple more years.

How are they young? Long Xingyun chuckled, looking hopeful, Brother Yunhai, our friends.h.i.+p began since Tianyu. We built the Luo Alliance together. The two grew up together, childhood sweethearts that only have eyes for each other. Why not make it official? Ha-ha-ha

[What eyeing each other? My daughter barely even looks at him.]

Yueer gave him a dark look while Luo Yunhai chuckled.

Long Xingyun, after all this time, I see youre as rotten as ever. The whole alliance knows of your sons incompetence. How can he be a match for the Luo clans pride and joy? Someone shouted in the distance.

Who said that? Who insulted my son? Long Xingyun snapped back, only to snort at the speaker, Well, well, whats it to you? Youre not part of the Luo Alliance anyway, so dont b.u.t.t in!

Thump~

A cold-faced middle-aged man stepped closer, with a split mustache and flickering eyes. His stare pierced hearts. He was the Head Venerable of Sword G.o.d Sect, one of the seven founding elders of Luo Alliance, Xie Xiaofengs eldest son, Xie Tianshang.

He began with a gesture of respect to Luo Yunhai, offered his gifts, then turned to Long Xingyun, I may not be, but my dad is. My son grew up in the alliance as well. You can say anything else, but when it comes to the juniors marriage, I have to speak my mind.

What the h.e.l.l does that have to do with you?

Everything. My son thinks the world of the Luo clans daughter. Xie Tianshang cupped his hands again, Brother Yunhai, Ive always been fascinated by swords and failed to guide him. Thank you for always looking after him. Now that hes all grown up, I wish to fulfill my duty as a father. Seeing his honest intentions for your daughter, I would like to make the humble request for her hand.

Luo Yunhai and Yueer lowered their heads in awkward silence.

[And another showed up for marriage.]

Then I wont impose and make it hard on the Luo Alliance Leader. Long Xingyun sneered, saluting Luo Yunhai again, Brother Yunhai, that settles it then. Lets discuss the details later

Curses, how is that settled? Get lost! Xie Tianshang shoved Long Xingyun aside and took his place to offer his sincerity to the two.

Long Xingyun replied with a kick, You left Tianyu, yet you meddle into Tianyus matters still?

The two old friends started bickering like biddies. Though never resorting to violence, the scene they made wasnt any smaller.

Luo Yunhai shook his head, helpless.

Sword G.o.d Sects Sect Leader has arrived!

The herald shouted and Wen Tao smiled as he saluted, taken back at the display, Uh, Venerable Xie, why

Senior brother!

Xie Tianshangs face twitched, stopping the quarrel. Wen Tao looked at the two and cracked up, Ha-ha-ha, how lively. Venerable Xie, youre so relaxed now that youre home, unlike your stern att.i.tude in the sect.

Xie Tianshang rolled his eyes, yet he had a smile on his face.

Sect Leader Wen, its been ages! Luo Yunhai cupped his hands.

Wen Tao waved off the excessive courtesy, Please, were all brothers here. Theres no need for that. I remember like yesterday how the Luo clan kept me safe on the frontlines of the five lands war.

Its only natural. The Luo clan has joined the nine sects before all due to Sect Leader Wens support

We had all done it for brother Zhuo, while you saved my life. They cant compare. Anyway, we became family from that moment on. Brother Luo, congratulations! Wen Tao cupped his hands again.

Luo Yunhai returned the gesture with the same joy and sincerity.

h.e.l.lion Flame Sect Leader Yan Mo and Ultimate Clarity Sect Leader Wu Qingqiu have arrived!

The two stepped lightly to the bustle, with Wu Qingqiu laughing, Brothers, youre all here. I see that were late. Ill drink to make up for it. Yunhai, congratulations. I wouldve held my own grand birthday, but were all Sects Leaders, and no longer part of the secular world. At the very least, ic get to meet with my sworn brothers, ha-ha-ha

Yan Mo smiled and nodded, offering his respects alongside Wu Qingqiu.

Sect Leader Wu, dont joke. How can the mundane worlds customs be of notice to the secluded sects? Luo Yunhai joked.

Wen Tao asked, What of Ye Lin? You still havent found him after all these years? With Zhuo Fan gone, hes at the top of western lands.

Wen Tao gave a thumbs up.

Dont remind me. Ever since the war, little junior brother vanished mere days after returning and I havent heard from him since.

Wen Tao sighed, Many seniors have been missing since the war as well. Its as if they all went into seclusion after, no longer concerning themselves with fame and riches.

The men shared a look and sank into silence. The four lands had lost most of their forces and only grew further apart from the central areas level.

Please, sit. As its my grand birthday, lets not talk about sad matters. Why not join me in drinking our fill? Knowing their worries, Luo Yunhai smiled and proposed to pull them out of their sorrow.

The men laughed, Lets!

The guests kept pouring in well into dusk. Zhuge Changfeng and Leng Wuchang looked over the gift list and shared a frown.

Stewards, whats wrong?

The two bowed, Young miss!

Luo Yunchang took the list and smiled, 9th grade pills, 10th grade spiritual weapons, 11th grade ingredients. The gifts have only been increasing over the decades. Yunhai is starting to get their attention, ha-ha-ha

Yes, but its too soon to tell if its for good or worse. Zhuge Changfeng sighed.

Luo Yunchang was puzzled.

Zhuge Changfeng bowed, Young miss, weve antic.i.p.ated this outcome ever since Clan Head decided on moving up the ladder at all costs.

What outcome?

Double Dragon Manor is malcontent by the year.

Zhuge Changfeng sighed, The Luo Alliance has enjoyed a swift growth over the century, winning many hearts. With the western lands having a bleak future, Double Dragon Manor couldnt be happy. The first half of the century, Clan Heads birthday parties all had an envoy from the Double Dragon Manor, offering encouraging gifts. Later on, as our alliance gained clout and the western lands followed us more and more, Double Dragon Manor gave us the cold shoulder over the next two decades and lessened their gifts.

The last thirty years there hasnt been any, the period marking the peak of our influence. It came so that when discussions of defenses were held, the Double Dragon Manor was bypa.s.sed and the nine sects discussed it only with us. It is no different from going over an emperors authority in his court and getting killed in the process.

Luo Yunchangs brow shook, You mean Double Dragon Manor wants Yunhai

No no no, it has yet to come to that.

Zhuge Changfeng refuted, The Luo Alliance is vital to western lands. Be it from reasons, or excuses, Double Dragon Manor would never move against us, unless they want to lose their status in western lands. The world of pract.i.tioners has its own rules. Without a good reason for war, they would earn everyones disgust and hatred. Double Dragon Manor wants to rule western lands and wont violate this. Alas

They have their eyes on us to find our weakness. The minute we do anything out of line, theyll capitalize on it. So the fiercer things get, the more collected we must be and avoid any trouble.

Luo Yunchang nodded and sighed, This is Yunhais choice and has to bear its burden along with its dangers. Zhuo Fan had told him so before he left and must be ready for it.

Clan Head is indeed ready to reach the top. Its very similar to Steward Zhuo.

True, his guide has been Zhuo Fan all along! Luo Yunchang looked at the sky with a radiant smile