Chapter 174 – The Eldest Senior of the Ye Family (1/2)
Chapter 174 – The Eldest Senior of the Ye Family
It was early morning, the bustles and hustles in Grey City had already begun, either on the busy streets or on the narrow lanes. Everyone was in full spirit, striving for a better life. Perhaps, in the near future, they would make some breakthrough in their cultivation…
As the sun rose up, the warm, shining light casted all over Grey City, as well as the Flaming Dragon Continent.
-Swoosh! -
The rustles in the southwest sky grabbed the attention of the citizens in Grey City. Those morning-tea drinkers put down their cups of tea, the pedestrians stopped in the middle of their hasty footsteps, and the peddlers and their customers halted in the middle of their bargaining… Everyone shot their glance at the sky in the southwest.
Grey City, a place under direct governance of the Ye Family, had enjoyed stability for a long, long time. Because of the Ye Family, who protected their peaceful life, seldom did anyone dare to stir up any trouble here, unless he was intending to challenge the Ye Family. But now, a fuzzy figure was flying in the sky in full swing. Could this man be an intruder?
“Who’s that up in the sky?”
Another black figure bounced up from the crowded street, as he yelled out. This was actually the leader of Grey City, trying to figure out who this rude visitor up in the sky was. But, he was somehow able to refrain himself from using any impolite words in his language.
“Get out of my way!”
The neutralized statement of Grey City’s leader was met with an impertinent snarl from the man in the southwest sky. As that man quickly approached, they saw his yellow robe and his face… He was flying directly towards the Ye Castle, north of Grey City.
“S-Sorry, Respectful leader! Please punish me for my rudeness!” When Grey City’s leader was about to curse at the approaching man, it turned out that this ‘intruder’ was actually Ye Tianlong! In a hurry, he made a courteous bow and replied, in case Ye Tianlong was offended.
However, Ye Tianlong quickly disappeared into the Ye Castle, completely disregarding the crowd, who were waiting for his response.
“Eh?” Grey City’s leader confusingly stroked his beard, while his face turned ghastly pale. He couldn’t understand why Ye Tianlong had treated him so coldly, although he was notoriously for his stereotype mind. Or was it possible that there had happened some big event in the Ye Family?
People began to discuss about the abnormal behavior of Ye Tianlong, who was revered and idolized by many. But today, the impression he had left on these people was his indifference and rudeness. Therefore, rumors started to spread that something big had happened in the Ye family.
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As soon as Ye Tianlong arrived at the Ye Castle, all the members from the Elder Clan had voluntarily gathered together, with proper clothing and neat hair, to show their respect for the leader.
“Respectful leader!”
Looking at the surly-faced Ye Tianlong, everyone’s heart tightened, so they collectively bowed to him with full respect, waiting for his further instructions if there were any.
“Go and guard every gate of the Ye Castle, and prevent anyone from coming in. No one is allowed to tell any outsider what will happen in the following minutes! Now, dismiss!” Hastily, Ye Tianlong flew to the back hill of the castle after these words.
“Yes, Your Majesty!” Although Ye Tianlong’s order was met with a unanimous yes, everyone was left in confusion. It was just because of Ye Tianlong’s solemn face, that prevented them from asking the reasons behind it. Nevertheless, bewildered as they were, they quickly dispersed and blocked the whole Ye Castle.
“Respectful leader! What’s going on?” Ye Baihu came out to welcome Ye Tianlong. He realized something bad must’ve occurred, otherwise Ye Tianlong wouldn’t come back all alone.