Just like pitch-black rain, they all landed like a downpour behind Luo Yunhai. He came before Zhuo Fan in excitement, âBrother Zhuo, itâs been ages. How have you been?â
âAlright.â
Zhuo Fan grinned and patted his shoulder, âIâm relieved youâve now grown into your role as clan head. You must be skilled now in leading the Luo clan.â
Luo Yunhai shook his head, âItâs all because brother Zhuo set the stage. With the three stewards minding everything, even as a Clan Head, I didnât have much worry.â
âHa-ha-ha, a clan headâs greatest ability is to manage his people. If youâd micromanage everything in the clan, then you wouldnât be a Clan Head.â
A smile was splayed on Zhuo Fanâs face, âThose three are called the wisest three in Tianyu. Itâs clearly not for nothing. With them by your side, I had no worries.â
Luo Yunhai was worried though, âBut big brother Zhuo, I always hoped youâd come back. Iâve always kept the Grand Steward spot empty for you. Even Steward Zhuge wonât touch it. As for the other two, you got their positions set. When will you be coming back?â
âIâll be a steward again when I return?â Zhuo Fan grinned at him, âIâm currently soaring through the ranks, yet to come back downâŠâ
Startled, Luo Yunhai blinked at Zhuo Fan, âHe-he-he, thereâs another empty seat as well, my sisâ husband. You could alwaysâŠâ
âUhm, forget it. Itâs better to be a steward.â Zhuo Fan shook his head, âI already have a wife. I sent a jade slip over to call for help just to save her then go back to the Luo clan.â
âTruly?â
Luo Yunhai was overjoyed. Just then, a rough voice sounded from behind, âSteward Zhuo, youâre coming back at last? Weâve waited ages for this.â
Zhuo Fan looked up to see a very familiar face, his number one aid, Li Jingtian.
He was already in the 6th layer of Ethereal Stage, bursting with power and might. His grand aura even forced the weaker cultivators back.
Next to him was Qiu Yanhai, Xue Qingjian, the two sages and tens of others in the Ethereal Stage. While foreign to him, they all held Zhuo Fan in high regard.
âElder Li, everyone, long time no see. Iâm indebted to you for this.â Zhuo Fan cupped his hand before them.
Returning the gesture, they said, âSteward Zhuo, itâs our duty!â
âThank you all. Letâs rush to Mystical Heaven Sect!â Zhuo Fan cupped his hands again and shouted.
The Luo clan bowed and took to the skies, âTill the end!â
The Demon Scheming Sectâs crowd was in shock at such display. These guys only had around forty Ethereal Stage experts, yet Zhuo Fan only told them to fight and they obeyed, no questions asked; not caring about their safety.
The Demon Scheming Sect had many reservations in this battle, yet theyâŠ
They looked at Zhuo Fanâs serious face with a lost look then sighed.
[They are Steward Zhuoâs clansmen, of course they trust him. They didnât even ask for a reason to fight, only for Zhuo Fan to tell them to.]
It went to show just how highly he was seen among them.
A childish voice came from the skies once more. The people looked up to see a red glow flash before them, taking the shape of a seven-year-old.
Only this kid could fly and from the faint aura he gave, he was definitely in the Ethereal Stage. All of Demon Scheming Sect was shocked.
[How did this kid train? This is ludicrous.]
Only Zhuo Fan and Luo clan knew that he was Tianyuâs number one freak, Invincible Scamp Gu Santong. No matter how freaky and tough Zhuo Fan was, he fell in second place.
Not that it mattered when they were practically related.
âDad!â
Gu Santong landed right in Zhuo Fanâs arms, cheering. Zhuo Fan smiled, âKid, you came at last. I thought the old guy wouldnât let you.â
âAs if. Even if uncle said no, Iâd just sneak out to help my old man, he-he-heâŠâ Gu Santong was so glad he was holding Zhuo Fan in a tight and long hug.
Zhuo Fan was also happy to see him.
However, the Demon Scheming Sect was dumbstruck.
[A freak like Zhuo Fan had a seven-year-old in the Ethereal Stage?]
[His entire family is made of freaks!]
They could only sigh and shake their heads.
âEh?â
Gu Santong pointed at the two sages, âWhy arenât you two dead yet? Last time you had me trapped real tight. Now you dare show your faces again before me? Let me just send you off then, permanently!â
Gu Santong was about to jump out of Zhuo Fanâs arms and straight at the two. The sages tensed and fell back.
âYoung Sanzi, theyâre with me. I also helped you by teaching them a lesson. Itâs all in the past now.â Zhuo Fan grabbed Gu Santong and explained.
Startled, Gu Santong turned to him and only after a while did he nod, âHow smart of you. Youâre only alive for being on dadâs side, humphâŠâ
Snickering, Gu Santong raised his tiny fist at the two and the sages sighed.
[Young lord, itâs you who always messed with us. Youâre just as unreasonable as your old man.]
[Scratch that, youâre worse!]
The sages felt helpless before the duo bearing the same insufferable attitude.
âThatâs enough catching up. Letâs see how weâre going to attack Mystical Heaven Sect.â
After pleasantries, Zhuo Fan turned serious, âYunhai, how many did you bring?â
Luo Yunhai cupped his hands, âThe Four Tigers of Tianyu are defending the border, Elder Yan is handling alchemy, while the stewards handle the internal affairs. Except for them, Luo Allianceâs entire power is now present. We have fifty Ethereal Stage experts, five thousand in the Radiant Stage and a hundred thousand large Flying Tiger Army!â
Demon Scheming Sectâs oldies clicked their tongues.
[For a mere clan to gather such force sure is a rarity. As our agent in Tianyu, he really is amazing.
âThen we will make up for each sideâs gaps. Next will be crushing their home advantage.â
Zhuo Fanâs eyes flashed and waved at the two armies to come and hear his plan. They all lit up and looked at him in stunned silence.
Two months later, in a dark room in Mystical Heaven Sect, the sound of the door unlocking was heard as the heavy iron door creaked open.
A savage face was revealed, yet he wore the lavish clothes of a gentleman, Xuan Shaoyu.
In this dark place sat three girls, Chu Qingcheng, Shui Ruohua and a woman in her thirties, of soft skin and black eyebrows. Despite being pale, she kept her grace.
âSenior sister Qianying, is this really necessary?â Xuan Shaoyu bore a twisted smile as he mocked, âYour confinement will soon end. Twenty years have passed, yet you still cling to this. Youâre unmarried so I donât need you. Why must you cause such a scene?â
Glancing at him with a cold look, she spoke, âShaoyu, Iâve watched you grow and thought youâd be different from your father. I was wrong. Your demons are worse than your fatherâs. Your father loves his son dearly. Which is yours?â
âMy father, the Sect Leader is your master, no? The way you talk is like you donât see him like that anymore.â
Xuan Shaoyu huffed and turned to Chu Qingchengâs flawless beauty with intoxication, âEverything I do is for love. Junior sister Qingcheng, half a year is almost up and he still hasnât showed up. You better hold your end. Donât worry I wonât suck you dry, I know restraint. I wish to grow old with you.â
Chu Qingchengâs brow rose and she spoke flatly, âHe will come. Since he said heâll be here in six months, then he will be here. If he wonât show, itâs because you stopped him. I will always hold on until he comes before me.â
âHumph, a demonic cultivator entering a righteous sect?â
âDemon? Ha-ha-ha, who is the real demon here, I wonder?â Han Qianying mocked.
Xuan Shaoyu was furious and clenched his fists. But he controlled himself. Then, a frantic disciple rushed over to report, âYoung master, thereâs someone outside the sect asking for you. He said heâs Zhuo Fan from Demon Scheming Sect.â