Chapter 1009 “Breaking into the Celestial Rank (3)”
Releasing a long breath that was in him, Bai Chang Feng knew there’s no better arrangement: “That’s fine, I will go bring the Lan family over now….”
According to his calculations, that household should only have around nine members in total if he included the aunts, uncles and kids. However, there’s also that old dowager of the Liu Huo Kingdom, she’s also highly favored by his granddaughter, that’s why he’s also going to bring that woman here as well. In total, that makes ten spots.
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Right now, the calamity that’s about to befall the mainland was still unknown to most of the populous. In fact, it’s calm like a serene puddle where there’s no ripples on the surface.
“Is what you say true?” Old Lord Lan spurts this after hearing it face first from the Medicine Lord.
Bai Chang Feng didn’t want to beat around the bush so he firmly nodded in confirmation. “I would never use the vast number of lives in this land as a joke. Chief Lan, do come with me to the Holy Land where its safe. I’m sure Yan’er would be very sad if anything happens to you.”
A response didn’t come right away from the old grandpa who’s known to have a bad temper. Instead, he gazed down at the floor as if contemplating something before looking back up with a helpless smile. “I’ve seen many things over the years, whatever turbulent wave and wind, I’ve experienced it all. Take my wife and children away, I’m staying behind.”
“Chief Lan?” Bai Chang Feng frowns, not approving the decision in the least.” What do you mean?”
Showing a bittersweet smile: “Look around my home, it’s not just my family who lives here, there are those who’ve followed me through thick and thin. When my household was at its lowest, they never once thought of abandoning us. Now in front of such great danger, I cannot leave and ignore their lives. I owe it to them for that loyalty.”
At this moment the Medicine Lord felt like a rock just got chugged down into his throat, suffocating him from shame. How could he not turn red after hearing such proud words? He’s the leader of one of the great powers, and what does he do? Leave behind most of the disciples while keeping only the main ones at a safe place. Regardless of the reasoning, it doesn’t change the fact that he’s abandoning them.
Suddenly, the door got pushed open and in came an old lady using a crutch. Behind her were Lan Yu (son) and the rest of the family members, they’re afraid the grandmother would suffer some sort of accident from exploding in rage.
“Old man, what are you planning by driving us away? Don’t think you can stay behind on your own!” The old madam of this household has always been elegant and gentle by nature, for her show such anger was beyond fathom in the eyes of these children. It didn’t help either when she kept smacking the floor board with that clutch and looked like she might tip over from the loss of balance.
“Wife!” Old Lord Lan sounded hoarse and troubled in his voice, “You and the children need to leave with Lord Bai, don’t worry about me. Did you not hear what he said? Me and the rest of the household will head into the Abyss for refuge.”
The old madam huffs a grunt: “Of course I heard what he said, but what makes you so certain those enemies wouldn’t attack the Abyss? I don’t care, wherever you go, I go!”
That statement has left the old stubborn grandfather in a bind. He wants his wife and children to be safe, but he also couldn’t abandon the rest of the household to their own fate. Loyalty versus love for his family, the struggle here felt like its tearing the poor man apart.
“Please listen to me first Chief Lan,” said the increasingly concerned Medicine Lord. Making a cough, “I and the demon beasts living inside the Abyss forest are on somewhat familiar terms. Since you are so adamant about keeping your followers’ safety, I will personally make a request to them, asking the locals to offer shelter to your men and women. They will be safe, that you don’t need to fret.”
“There’s no lie?” Old Lord Lan still sounded skeptical.
Flashing with light in his eyes at the flicker of hope to change this stubborn old guy’s mind, Bai Chang Feng doubles down on the offer: “If you are willing to come with me to the Holy Island then I will keep that promise of course. If you are not willing…. Well, I’m sorry but I will have to take some drastic measures, don’t blame me afterwards.”
His argument sounded great and all, heck, it’s very tempting even for the average gentlemen. Sadly, there are risks involved regardless of how much sugar he added to those words. What if the Spirit Realm invaders decide to ignore the Holy Land and go slaughter the demon beasts in the Abyss for some unknown reason? So, even if he has to drag this stubborn old man along, Bai Chang Feng would do it regardless of the individual’s wish or will.