LEGEND OF THE DEMON KING.
480. Zhuge Changfeng's
“Steward Tan We Hong, you must be wondering why I'm looking for you.” Zhuge Changfeng's beard trembled.
Tan We Hong nodded, but the only answer was a fixed gaze.
Zhuge Changfeng admired him greatly.
In fact, just by answering, Tan We Hong would fall into his trap. Regardless of the content,
tan We Hong's reply would give him the right to lead the conversation and, in the end, Tan We Hong in plain sight.
But Tan We Hong remained silent, thus maintaining his right to speak.
This might only be a few small details, but to a leader as tall as Zhuge Changfeng, it was extremely important.
The right to speak translates into power. If a person's right to speak is revoked, then that person is in a disadvantageous position.
In this aspect, Zhuge Changfeng was an expert, and he greatly admired Tan We Hong's response, though,
“Steward Tan We Hong, your rumors are unfair to you. I was amazed after meeting you!”
“Prime Minister Zhuge exaggerates. Your illustrious name makes me much more surprised!” Tan We Hong laughed.
Zhuge Changfeng sighed, “The sage spoke clearly. Let's throw away the trick. Or we will do it for three days and still not finished.”
“Ha-ha-ha, Prime Minister Zhuge is quite open so I will do the same!” Tan We Hong nodded cheerfully.
Zhuge Changfeng got straight to the point, “Steward Tan We Hong, I'm afraid someone might have instigated the Tan clan's participation in the Esoteric Debate.”
“Oh, what makes you say that?” Tan We Hong raised an eyebrow.
Zhuge Changfeng replied, “The two of us are men who see everything from all points of view.
I'm sure that with you as his servant, the rise of the Tan clan beyond the seven houses is only a matter of time.
But your appearance in the open is too fast. With Steward Tan We Hong's cunning, I'm sure you're not the one looking for short-term gain.
I'm guessing that you've been forced, or perhaps, enamored at a choice you can't resist!”
Tan We Hong was impressed.
Zhuge Changfeng was amazing, able to understand everything.
Indeed, the Tan clan jumped into the Esoteric Debate and started the fight with the seven houses too quickly.
Previously he was quite happy with the strength of the Tan clan, but even he did not dare to declare that this fight must have won!
He chose this situation so that he would not lose the support of the imperial family, or worse, offend them.
To say that he is hooked is accurate. Forced? Also true. Both assumptions are correct.
Above all, the power of the Luo clan that had appeared in the open at this moment allowed Zhuge Changfeng, who was a powerful man,
perhaps the only person in the empire, to suspect that the Tan clan would one day surpass seven houses.
This guess cannot be called brash, but a catastrophe!
And Tan We Hong hoped to see the day when the Tan clan would reach such a level.
But now, no one out there would believe him, except Zhuge Changfeng.
Even Tan We Hong had to admire his foresight. If it was anywhere else, even he would not have made such an unreasonable guess!
“Head of the Four Pillars, Prime Minister Zhuge is really wise. I admire you!” Tan We Hong's flattery was sincere.
Zhuge Changfeng chuckled, “Officer Tan We Hong is too good. This old bone bag had been soaked in this world for many years,
so get some thoughts about the revolution. I really lack the wisdom of young Steward Tan We Hong.
Carrying on your shoulders, the honor of the entire clan, you have earned my respect, ha-ha-ha.”.
Then Prime Minister Zhuge said
“To keep your back!” Zhuge Changfeng's eyes shone, his voice serious.
Raising an eyebrow, Tan We Hong looked a little confused.
Clearly knowing his heart, Zhuge Changfeng chuckled, “I can tell what Steward Tan We Hong is thinking.
Yes, my words are full of suspicion. Who on earth is so selfless, so concerned for others?
And yes, I have a reason. But rest assured, Servant Tan We Hong, you are not my enemy. In fact, he might as well be yours!”
“Oh, want to explain?” Tan We Hong started.
Zhuge Changfeng twirled his white mustache, his eyes shining, “I'm sure Steward Tan We Hong is more than familiar with the saying,
when two fight, the third wins. So, will you be among the first two, or the third?”
Zhuge Changfeng shook his head, “I am sure the wise Steward Tan We Hong has caught my point now!”
Scratching his nose, Tan We Hong looked into his eyes and showed a wide smile.
Zhuge Changfeng read his intentions, and only smiled in response.
The two shared smiles full of countless implications, and nodded.
“Ha-ha-ha, talking to smart people is so refreshing and easy! Steward Tan We Hong, I have said my part and I will leave.
Tan We Hong smiled, “I don't understand why not.”
“I am the Prime Minister of the Empire, Leng Wuchang is the servant of the Regent Estate, and you are the servant of the Tan clan.
This made the three of us cut from the same cloth, with each of us scheming and commanding people.
Me and Leng Wuchang are both selfish, and fortunately our interest is the same for now, and not on a collision course.
But given your talent, why did you choose the Tan Clan?
I can say that Master did not do this out of sympathy, or any feeling. It... escaped my ability to understand!”
Tan We Hong's eyes trembled and he took a deep breath, before showing a sly smile and emphasizing every word, “Because my ambition is much greater than your ambition!”
The head of the Four Pillars, for the first time, trembled and his fists clenched.
The Yin Yang elders saw this and for the first time looked at Tan We Hong with shock and ill intent.
The thick bloodlust that they exuded could not be hidden.
But Tan We Hong was still calm, only his right eye was shining golden.
“Wait!”
On the brink of war, Zhuge Changfeng stopped the hostilities. The elders calmed down and Tan We Hong relaxed.
But Zhuge Changfeng was puzzled and said to Tan We Hong, “I may not know the extent of Master's ambition, sir,
but I keep looking forward to the day, and hope everything will not collapse instead.”
Zhuge Changfeng gestured to the two elders and left.
Not far from the store, an elder snorted, “Prime Minister, why did you stop us? His words are too harsh!”
“No, I don't think it's just bragging!” Zhuge Changfeng furrowed his brows, “However, what is his purpose? With his abilities, it was only a matter of time before he became a ruler.
But he instead chose to be trapped by that burden, the Tan clan. To the end of What? Huh, this kid is the first one I can't see!”
The Yin Yang elders shared a glance but did not say anything, afraid of disturbing him.
But for some reason, Zhuge Changfeng constantly frowned, leaving the elders confused.
When were the rash words of some puppy ever worth it?
In another part of Dragon Cloud City, at the largest battle stage, a standing ovation resounded!
On the stage, the tall figure of Tan Yunchang gasped for breath. His figure is lithe and polite,
tightly wrapped in clothes, paint a good picture. Every man there drooled in his curves!
Moreover when those sweat grains worked to emphasize his alluring body line!
But the 5th layer of his final Bone Tempering cultivation cut their desires wrong .
Just now, the young lady had sent flying four 4th layer Bone Tempering experts, while she herself remained unharmed.
Next to him stood a cold young man around sixteen years old and in the 3rd layer of the Bone Tempering Stage. Despite his young age, he was famous throughout the empire.
Fifth godson Marshal Dugu, youngest of the Five Tigers of Tianyu, Dragon Tiger of Swooping, Tan Yunhai.
Everyone and their uncles had heard of him. Being at Dugu Zhantian's side and fighting at the side
his four brothers for over two years, he has proven himself in the battle to be a true brave man.
Surrounding them were ten people of Tan Yunhai's age, but their eyes stared much more firmly.
They released a constant dark energy and their wrought iron bodies shone.
They had the same cultivation, but in an actual life or death fight, it was,
they could make a peak Bone Tempering expert severely injured, if not instantly dead.
They were the guards of the Tan clan
Tan We Hong entrusted training to Captain Pang.
This was just the tip of the iceberg and even the guards were enough to frighten many people.
Imagining seeing these monsters mature makes goosebumps.
And in order to avoid the people acting in fear and jealousy, the Tan clan chose to only bring these ten young men.
If others knew that the Tan clan would raise so many strange people and still hide their cards, they would have long since finished him in the cradle.
Regardless of what if, the Tan clan still caused widespread shock to everyone who bore witness to this obscure clan.
Just now, these 12 people of the Tan clan were fighting with hundreds of famous second-rate clans.
Yet none of them were seriously injured even when the opposition had a peak Bone Tempering expert among them.
This forced people to look at the Tan clan in a different and frightening way.
Not to mention the strongest Tan clan had yet to take the stage. That rumored Soaring Demon Dragon, how outrageous was he?