The Romance Of The Thousand Loves
CH. 8. FELLOWSHIP

The Golden Bamboo Sect

Currently the Golden Bamboo sect that belonged to one of the great sects of the white stream was in an uproar. The Patriarch of the Sect, Han Shan, who was doing closed-door meditation, had returned after a day of Tang Xiao's departure. Long before meditation, Hang Shan was at the gem level, now had been at the Earth God level. An incredible rate surge. Although only rely on deep energy, it does not mean there is no progress. Earth Gods were a rare level of cultivation in this continent. Cultivation methods with Qi were already almost non-existent on this continent. Only the imperial family alone still used the Qi cultivation method. That is why this continent is the weakest continent in the world.

After Han Shan returned, he immediately looked for his adopted son. When he found the letter in his room, he was so angry. His confidants were immediately gathered asking for an explanation.

"Quickly answer, why did you guys let my son go" Han Shan snapped as he let out his Earth God aura pressing down on the air around.

"Please a moment Patriarch. It's not that we don't ban. But.... " One of the five confidants of Han Shan replied in a stammer. He did not continue his conversation.

" But why? Answer!!" Han Shan increased the air pressure around him. Making the five people in front of him have difficulty breathing.

"Sorry Patriarch.. .... " Then the person also told of the incident that Tang Xiao had been experiencing Han Shan's adopted son. Started a few years ago. To make Tang Xiao leave the sect because he did not feel at home always disturbed. They said, if anyone reports to the Patriarch, then that person's family will be instantly destroyed by the Lin Noble Family which includes the 4 main families of the imperial pillars.

Han Shan who heard that gave off his Earth God aura even greater. The room where they were shaking violently, not just the room, some of the rooms nearby were slightly shaking. Several disciples and elders ran out to find out what was happening. Outside they found nothing. Yet a shout from within the Patriarch's room shocked them

"Call Vice Chairman Lin Hei and his son over here right now." The shout was mixed with a dense killing intent, making the people goosebumps in fear and run around looking for the whereabouts of the child and father. After a while, the person they were looking for never met. One of his trusted elders spoke in a hurry

"The Patriarch's representative is going with some disciples to the forest in search of stealth gems and open training in nature." Tell that guy.

Han Shan pulled his aura back. Make the people around feel a little relieved. They only realized that Han Shan had already reached the cultivation level of Earth God in just an instant. Make the five people happy.

"Happy Patriarch. You have managed to break through to an awesome level. Now our sect can be juxtaposed with the royal sect" they said as they ducked. The royal sect there was a sect devoted to the royal family itself including the main family of the four pillars of the Empire. The royal sect was the largest sect of the white stream. The Patriarch of the Imperial Sect was at the level of a late stage Earth God.

Han Shan sighed then nodded his head. "I'm sorry for my attitude. I should have been more patient and calmer.

"No problem Patriarch. We are also not at home with their arrogant attitude. Although it was only a branch family, but they were so arrogant. We're tired of them. Even some Elders wanted to revolt" The five people replied in turn. They know their Patriarch. Someone who is always calm. But it would be very angry when it comes to his son. The patriarch himself had no wife or children. So that she loved Tang Xiao so much as a child of her own. Han Shan had always been trying to find a cure so that his son could have internal energy. Even he had asked Emperor Yan for help who had been his best friend all along.

Yes, the Yan Emperor who commanded the current Yan Empire was two friendly people in the past. They ventured to different regions of the continent. Back then Emperor Yan as the Crown Prince did not feel high up on his standing. He was always close to the people. Even then the people dubbed him as the Son of the Crowned People. Emperor Yan was also a genius Cultivator like his ancestor back then who unified this Continent. Whereas Han Shan back then who was still the youngest elder in the Golden Bamboo Sect often took missions outside the sect. They meet unexpectedly and are instantly familiar as if they were long-time companions who have been separated. At that time they also immediately ventured. Emperor Yan a Cultivator Qi user did not feel arrogant towards Han Shan a warrior user of inner power. Emperor Yan had often offered Cultivators techniques to Han Shan but had always rejected them. 'I don't deserve Yan. I am not the Emperor's family. If I receive a technique from you, it means that I have betrayed my teachers and sect. So sorry I can't take it'. Refuse the delicate Han Shan. Because of his nature, Emperor Yan was very happy to befriend Han Shan who did not use others for personal gain. As time went on, the two friends lived each other's lives. Emperor Yan succeeded his father and ascended the throne. In Emperor Yan's leadership, he had managed to cooperate with several kingdoms from several continents to destroy the black-flow alliance with the Demon Worshiping Sect. Successes that his predecessors had never done. Meanwhile Han Shan was also crowned the Patriarch of the Golden Bamboo Sect at the age of 30. Just as Emperor Yan was crowned. The relationship between these two friends continues to be established until now. Tang Xiao had met Emperor Yan once when he came to the Golden Bamboo Sect. But at that time the Emperor disguised himself as a commoner until there was no uproar. Emperor Yan aimed to treat Tang Xiao just like Han Shan had requested. But when he learned of Tang Xiao's condition, Emperor Yan was unable to do anything about it. But Emperor Yan's visit was very imprinted in Tang Xiao's heart until the moment.

Right now Han Shan was thinking about how his son's fate was out there. But he had a feeling that his son was all right. However, he still ordered some of his trusted elders to go find the whereabouts of his son. These five elders were friends since Han Shan to the sect, and the closest friends to him. Those five elders were the five main elders who stood at the top 5th level after the vice Patriarch. The five Elders held important roles in the Sect. One of them is the financial sect. The two Patriarchs went to look for Tang Xiao's whereabouts. While others discussed about the matter of the Sect and the thing that had happened in the martial world during Han Shan's meditation. The conversation continued until someone entered their room.

"Reporteur Patriarch, there is a Palace envoy outside carrying a letter from Emperor Yan." A disciple came in and knelt on one leg.

Several uniformed soldiers wearing armor stood firm. As soon as Han Shan came out they immediately knelt down. Someone advanced while carrying a golden scroll and handed it to Han Shan.

"Patriak Han, this is a letter from the Emperor he couldn't come here because he got some trouble in the Palace. He hopes you have some free time. The details are in the letter."

"Ah General San, there is no need to be formal. I received this letter and will read it soon. But you guys need to enter the sect first and rest. Pity your soldiers on fatigue. Let the General come in first." Han Shan brought the envoy into the hall. There's a banquet there. Indeed before Han Shan met the soldier, he had asked some people to prepare a banquet.

"Let you please enjoy this feast. Don't worry. I'll go first read His Majesty the Emperor's letter." Han Shan hurried back to his room. He could not wait to read his best friend's letter.

Slowly Han Shan opened the golden scroll in his hand. A neatly written inscription on the scroll. Han Shan memorized very well that it was the writing of his best friend.

My best friend Han Shan.... Peace is always there. We have not met or shared greetings for a long time. You know my duties as Emperor leave me with no free time even for my own family. What else am I suffering now. My only son and heir to this kingdom is in critical condition. The healers have come from all over the place. But none of them were able to treat my son, not even diagnose my son's disease they couldn't. Some healers say my son is able to breathe for only a few months. This situation frustrates me. I have conducted a competition throughout the plosok, but so far there has been no sign of anyone who knows my son's illness. One more strange thing, everyone who tried to heal, they would scream like a madman who was starving for a year. They'll stop yelling when they get out of my son's room.

My best friend, as a father, I feel like I failed to take care of my son. As a husband I feel like I failed to make my wife happy. And as an Emperor, I feel like I failed to hold out for the sake of my people.

My friend, if there is free time come here. At least I want you to attend later at Zhou'er's funeral which you consider to be your own nephew.

My dear friend, I always look forward to your arrival to the Palace. The palace will always be open for you.

My friend, peace and well-being are always for you.

^^^Your friends^^^

Yan Shan.^^^

Han Shan's hand trembled reading the letter. He breathed quite a long breath. There was a clear silence in the letter. But he can understand that. 'Your destiny is heavy enough my friend'. He murmured in his heart. Without a second thought he prepared some clothes. He thought it would be quite a while in the palace. He also thought that he could all look for Tang Xiao in the city. Or ask some soldiers to help him find his son.

Finished getting ready, Han Shan rushed to the hall where the soldiers and generals had been waiting.

"How about the Patriarch, did you directly follow us to the Palace or not?" General San asked in a slightly pleading tone.

"I'll follow you right away. We'd better get going now." Then Han Shan paid his respects to everyone there. He entrusted the affairs of the sect to his three confidants. They immediately went to the palace.