Chapter 892: Complement the Map

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Uh, youre too kind, uncle. Its my honor to give my services to Shangguan clan, ha-ha-ha

Zhuo Fan waved his hands around. He might sound humble but the broad smile betrayed his thoughts.

Shangguan Feixiong chuckled and shook his head. Zhuo Fan looked like was still up to his old habits, unlike their blue bloods cultivators, but he had to admit the kid had done a great merit to him. A feat no other clansman could take from him.

This alone made the details unimportant. Theyd be adressed in the following days anyway. Even if he had the habits of a common man, the true style of a young master would be instilled into him in the coming years, and not shame Shangguan clan.

Shangguan Feixiong found Zhuo Fan all the more pleasing, laughing. The same went for the rest of the people here, all welcoming now.

It was not their fault all of Shangguan clans heroes sucked for the job and only he could do it. The step nephew of the Clan Head had risked life and limb for the clan. It was strange if they didnt welcome him. Using ones life to prove oneself had that effect on people.

The constant looks of disdain in the recent past had now been replaced with approval. Some had yet to even stop clapping.

With a slow step, someone came behind Zhuo Fan and patted his shoulder.

Zhuo Fan looked back at Shangguan Yulin. Only to find not an ounce of hostility in his eyes, even cupping his hands, Brother Gu, congratulations. Your great efforts had given the Shangguan clan stuck in despair a way forward. You have also helped me by covering my mistake.

If not for you entering the manor, I, who has failed, would be condemned by the clan. Who knew how many lives would be lost as we burst into the manor blindly. Brother Gu, has done a great service to the Shangguan clan not seen for thousands of years and saved so many of us. On behalf of myself and all my clansmen part of this attack, you have my deepest thanks, brother Gu!

Shangguan Yulin was tearing up and giving a low bow. His action touching, his respect commendable, earning the approval of all.

Zhuo Fan sneered inside. He wouldve bought his act if not for already knowing this brats twisted character.

[Since you wanna play, lets play!]

Zhuo Fans face split into a grin, blabbering as he helped him up, Cousin, dont say that. Were all in this together. Were all doing it for the Shangguan clan. Theres no difference between us. It wont matter if you die, for theres me. So rest easy, ha-ha-ha

Ugh!

Shangguan Yulins face twitched.

[Did he just wish for me to die?]

Yifan, what nonsense are you talking about? How can he die? Arent you all back safe and sound? Stop speaking ill in these times! Shangguan Feixiong frowned and chided.

Zhuo Fan noticed his blunder and explained, No, uncle, thats not it. What I mean is I finished cousins botched mission

Shangguan Yulins eyes shook, his face twitching.

[How is this better? At least it was a presumption before but now its like Im literally dead since you carried out my mission. He really wants me dead!]

Uh, no, uncle, I mean

Noticing Shangguan Yulins dark face, the others chuckled at Zhuo Fans act, making him nervous, I want to say that if the mission wouldve taken him from us, I wouldve taken it upon myself to finish it and give him peace

Shangguan Yulin was choking in rage, his chest rising with every breath, but he couldnt throttle him, not with so many witnesses.

[This punk is fumbling and ranting nonsense. Why did I even bother talking to him, to make myself look worse?]

[I cant touch him now, not when he has everyones approval for finis.h.i.+ng the mission.]

[Thought the punk looks like hes spewing stuff in panic, but every time he doesnt realize he always comes back to wanting me dead.]

[Have I done anything to him to deserve this slander?]

Zhuo Fan was growing fl.u.s.tered by the minute while Shangguan Yulin held his head. Shangguan Feixiong didnt want this play to continue and said, Alright, alright, you dont need to say it. Ill speak in your stead. What you mean is that youre of the same heart with Yulin, that you both gave your all for the clan, right?

Yes, thats exactly it.

Zhuo Fan slapped his leg and beamed, I wanted to say that cousin deserves some of the credit, ha-ha-ha

Brother Gu, youre too kind. Shangguan Yulin was bashful.

Shangguan Feixiong laughed, Youve always been so sharp tongued, kid, but now youre quite vague. How can you be such a downer when youre that excited? Now I know why Yaner has been so crude lately. Shes been hanging out with you and you ruined her!

Please forgive me, uncle, for ruining cousin! Like a child in the wrong, Zhuo Fan immediately played the victim card.

Shangguan Feixiong ignored it, Its fine. As long as the heart is true, the details dont matter. Also, Yifan..

Shangguan Feixiong grabbed Zhuo Fans shoulder, I used to think taking you as my nephew was my greatest regret. I didnt think youd help Shangguan clan so much so soon. I was right to take you in.

Zhuo Fans eyes were filled with emotion looking at his uncle.

Feixiong, were also caught by surprise with the kids character, smarts and determination. It was the right choice in sending him on this task, ha-ha-ha

The three venerables threw in their two cents, laughing.

The two rolled their eyes. These coots wouldnt have placed him as sub or put a watch on him if that was true.

With Shangguan Feixiong and the venerables approval, the rest of the clansmen were more open with Zhuo Fan.

Shangguan Yulins darkness only grew as he observed their joy

After the happy moment was gone, Shangguan Feixiong turned grave, Yifan, what have you found out while being a guest in the Flying Cloud manor?

Uncle, I wanted to explore the place, but I was accosted by Dragon Cleaving Sword King for a long time. Thats why

Dragon Cleaving Sword King is here as well? Shangguan Yulin turned to Shangguan Yulin with a shocked look.

Shangguan Yulin bowed, Uncle, I havent seen a shadow of Dragon Cleaving Sword King in the manor. I did not know of this.

Shangguan Feiyun nodded and sighed, Shangguan Feiyun was bad enough, now another Sword King came as well as Prime Minister Baili Jingwei. This mission is becoming more dangerous by the second. If we cant get an idea of the area, rus.h.i.+ng head on will incur heavy losses, even more than last time.

Everyone gave a hard nod.

Dont worry, uncle, Ill be sure to scout it perfectly! Zhuo Fans eyes shone as he declared. He didnt want the Shangguan clans attack to fail, since itd ruin his own operation.

Shangguan Feixiong was vexed, Yulin said Baili Jingwei will take the selected alchemists to imperial capital in five days. Do you have enough time to scout a manor so large?

Yes!

Someone else responded this time.

Everyone turned to Shangguan Qingyan rus.h.i.+ng inside.

Shangguan Feixiong asked, Yaner, you didnt even come to greet us when you came but run here now? What are you up to?

Up to this!

Shangguan Qingyans brow twitched and Shangguan Qingyan giggled, spreading a sketch on the table for all to see. Shangguan Feixiong gasped, Thats

The map of the manor!

With a smug grin, Shangguan Qingyan continued, While Dragon Cleaving Sword King had been bothering brother Gu, I used his token to wander the premises and a.s.sess the situation. But everything looked mostly normal, with some few places not allowing me entry even with the token. These are five in total, which makes me believe what we want is in one of these places.

Shangguan Feixiong looked at the map and nodded, That means

My task is to complement the map! Zhuo Fans eyes shone