Great Swordsman
Ch.17 - Patriarch of Huo Village

“If what is written there is true, then there should be nothing wrong.”

Xu Feng nodded slowly as he pointed at the paper.

“You.. Are you serious? The conditions should obviously be the Third Stage and at least master one technique in the basic realm. You're not kidding, are you?”

Officers confirmed back. He spoke slowly and emphasized every word, afraid that Xu Feng would not hear him clearly.

Xu Feng sighed a little helplessly before nodding his head and saying that he met all those conditions.

“This.”

The officer's expression was empty. He didn't believe it, but he didn't want to refuse. It would be a big deal for him if what the youngster said in front of him was true.

And also, only people who wanted to die tried to lie in this place. He almost a hundred percent believed what Xu Feng said.

He hurriedly regained his senses and immediately called out to a female servant. He whispered and asked her to take Xu Feng to the VIP room before running hastily away from the Announcement Hall after asking for permission from Xu Feng. This matter was already big, he needed to report it to the Patriarch.

“Master, please follow me.”

The female servant lowered her head respectfully and accompanied Xu Feng towards a single room. He served tea and snacks while standing beside Xu Feng's seat to serve him if he needed anything.

He acted very carefully and did not make a single mistake. He knew that the young man in front of him was as great as the patriarch of his village. He is definitely an important figure!

Xu Feng could only smile awkwardly at the way they treated him. To ease her mood, she immediately tasted black tea and sometimes asked random questions.

Moments later, a loud noise was heard from outside.

Pritts..

The door creaked and opened as several old men entered accompanied by the previous attendant. They wore clean white robes and walked quietly.

Their gazes were all fixed on Xu Feng. The front man, with a smooth face and a long beard immediately approached Xu Feng and clasped his hands.

“Sorry for my negligence for not receiving you properly when entering the village.”

“I am the Patriarch of the Huo Clan, Huo Teng! It is an honor for Huo Village because of the arrival of guests like you.”

He looked at Xu Feng so seriously. There was no bias in his voice despite the age difference. Immediately when he entered the room, he had already sensed the aura of the Third Stage that Xu Feng emitted even though it was only a little. Of course, Xu Feng deliberately leaked his aura in order to save time.

As someone who was at the Third Stage, his sensitivity to aura was of course higher than the elders who were behind him. Therefore he immediately treated Xu Feng .

“Can I know what your name is??”

“I Xu Feng.”

Xu Feng gave a simple greeting back. He had not expected not only the Patriarch but the Elders of the village to come greet him as well. It seemed like Xu Feng himself was still underestimating the influence of his strength.

“Senior Xu's.. I am the First Elder of Huo Village, Huo Tin.”

One of the middle-aged men stepped forward and cupped his hands respectfully. He was shocked when he saw his Patriarch treating the young man before him equally. The information that the officer said seemed to be correct since the Patriarch had already confirmed it himself.

He inevitably glanced at Xu Feng and compared him to his son. They seemed to be almost the same age yet his son had just stepped on the Second Stage and was already considered a rare genius throughout the history of Huo Village. Even so, he had not even mastered a single technique.

Not many young people could set foot in the Second Stage at the age of 18, even in the Lotus Sect itself. This talent is very rare.

“Senior Xu.” The other elders immediately advanced and introduced themselves to each one. They were the Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Elders. All the elders were in the Second Stage.

Xu Feng returned their greetings one by one. He would not take these elders for granted. With their lifespan, one or two techniques would have already been in their combat pockets. Their strength should not be calculated based solely on cultivation auras!

“Hahaha it is not good to entertain our important guests in a place like this.” Patriarch Huo Teng laughed kindly and waved his hand. He invited Xu Feng to come to the Huo Clan Pavilion and mentioned that the person giving the mission was not in Huo Village.

He promised to send someone to tell the person who gave the mission to come as soon as possible.

“I look like I'll trouble the Patriarch.”

Xu Feng clasped his hands and thanked him. Huo Teng smiled widely when he saw his good intentions had been acknowledged by Xu Feng. He would naturally not let go of the talented young man in front of him so easily. He has to make a good impression and establish a relationship.

Xu Feng was not a fool and understood the meaning of Huo Teng's actions. He naturally would not mind and occasionally praised Huo Teng and his clan, causing the old man to laugh happily.

“Please brother Xu.”

The way he called Xu Feng changed. He was impressed by Xu Feng's intelligence and personality. Rarely found a young man like him. Most would definitely become arrogant with such strength.

“Good.”

Xu Feng nodded and walked following the entourage towards the Clan Pavilion. In the middle of the road he briefly mentioned about Gao Gao who was in the inn, he naturally would not let his brother miss this useful opportunity.

Huo Teng did not disappoint. He understood and immediately called out to someone and asked him to look for and guide Gao Gao towards the Pavilion. He even insisted on treating her well.

“Consolation brother Huo really opened his eyes.”

Xu Feng laughed looking at all that while Huo Teng grinned broadly hearing Xu Feng calling him brother as well. The meaning of the call carries a deep meaning.

Xu Feng on the other hand did not mention Gao Gao's name carelessly. There is a purpose behind everything.

He wanted Gao Gao to show his face and be recognized by the higher-ups of Huo Village. Relying on Xu Feng's influence, the boy could establish a good relationship with them and expand his network.

He will never forget his brother's dream. And in order to achieve it, a broad connection is indispensable. Only then will Gao Gao's future path of becoming a merchant be smoother.

“He's a lucky guy with a brother like you.”.

Huo Teng sighed in admiration. He was an old fox, he vaguely understood the meaning of Xu Feng's actions.

“This is just a small thing.”

Xu Feng waved his hand and responded. He did not refuse or approve.

“Who is that young man?”

Every resident who was on the road noticed the existence of the group. Their curiosity towards Xu Feng was naturally high. It was rare to see the Patriarch and the Elders come out welcoming guests in person.

Such treatment was too conspicuous!

Soon various spies of various powers also realized Xu Feng's whereabouts and contacted their higher-ups. What happened in the Announcement Hall naturally could no longer be hidden.

Third Stage Controllers and at least master one technique!

Xu Feng's name immediately spread across every undercurrent of Huo Village. The various higher-ups immediately contacted their men and asked him to stop their actions for a while.

They did not want to cause unexpected things that might offend a Third Stage controller.