"Elders Tian, Di, and Yun!"
The Purple Moon Chieftain's legs went weak, and he immediately knelt down with a thud, his eyes filled with terror.
Within the Heavenly Cloud Hall, besides the Hall Master, the strongest were the three elders: Tian, Di, and Yun. No one in the entire Hundred Thousand Mountains was not terrified of these three.
The other members of the Purple Moon tribe also knelt down, their eyes filled with dread. These three elders were exceptionally skilled, and in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, they had long been deified.
Aside from the mysterious Hall Master, these three old men were the ones they feared the most.
"If I'm not mistaken, this must be Lord Lu from Jiangnan!"
Elder Tian cupped his fists, a smile on his face. "As expected, you are accomplished at such a young age!"
"I had heard of the Heavenly Cloud Hall before I came!" Lu Fan said with a faint smile. "I just didn't expect that some of the elders of the Heavenly Cloud Hall would be at the War King realm! It is truly astonishing." Su Dan Novel Network
The three elders exchanged glances, looking at Lu Fan with even greater surprise. Being able to easily discern their realms, Lu Fan was likely not beneath them.
"No wonder the Hall Master instructed us to treat you with courtesy," Elder Yun spoke. "To have reached the War King realm at such a young age, you will likely achieve even greater things in time!"
"The people of the Northern Pole tribe were all killed by members of the Azure Cloud Sect. If you elders wish to pursue this, then please act directly!"
Lu Fan was quite direct. Having trespassed onto their territory, there was nothing more to say; they could only settle it through combat.
"My lord, absolutely not!" the Purple Moon Chieftain warned. "If you sincerely request forgiveness, there might still be a sliver of hope."
"In the Azure Cloud Sect, we never beg on our knees!" Lu Fan's expression was cold. "Chieftain Purple Moon, you are now considered a member of the Azure Cloud Sect, so do not disgrace the sect's name!"
The Purple Moon Chieftain trembled, his body shaking even more. With Lu Fan's words, he could only stand up, but the fear in his heart was difficult to dispel. Perhaps this was the result of long-term suppression.
"Lord Lu, has there been a misunderstanding?" Elder Tian smiled. "We have come to the Northern Pole tribe specifically to visit Lord Lu, not to make a move against you!"
Lu Fan raised an eyebrow, even more surprised. The Purple Moon Chieftain looked incredulous; in all these years, he had never seen the three elders act this way.
Especially towards outsiders, they were usually quite stern, but in front of Lu Fan, they were quite obsequious, even afraid of offending him.
"I have never met any of you before!" Lu Fan glanced at them. "It seems unreasonable for you to come specifically to see me!"
"The Hall Master has spoken, and we dare not disobey!" Elder Tian smiled and produced a ginseng root. "This is a thousand-year-old spiritual herb from the Hundred Thousand Mountains, very nourishing. I hope Lord Lu will not find it too humble."
"A thousand-year ginseng!"
The Purple Moon Chieftain was even more shocked. This item, even in the Heavenly Cloud Hall, was likely a treasure, yet the elders had brought it out, seemingly intending to gift it to Lu Fan.
"I'm afraid I cannot accept such a precious item!" Lu Fan shook his head. "I have no dealings with the Heavenly Cloud Hall, and your actions leave me quite perplexed!"
"We had no dealings before, but now we do!" Elder Yun smiled. "From now on, the Hundred Thousand Mountains will be your home, Lord Lu. You can come and go from the Heavenly Cloud Hall as you please; we will never obstruct you!"
Seeing the three elders' furtive glances, Lu Fan's face grew even more awkward. He had been prepared for a great battle, but now he didn't know how to proceed. They had come specifically to offer a gift, and as the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face; he understood this well.
"Your demeanor suggests you have some ulterior motive, doesn't it?" Han Qiushui spoke up. "With your strength, you wouldn't need to act like this!"
"More friends mean more paths; the Heavenly Cloud Hall understands this principle," Elder Tian smiled. "Besides, a thousand-year ginseng is not worth much. The Hundred Thousand Mountains are vast, and any rare treasures are insignificant!"
"Since that is the case, I will not be polite!"
Lu Fan shrugged and accepted the ginseng. It was a good item and not to be easily refused, especially when it was delivered to him. Refusing it would be a waste.
At this moment, Long Aotian and the others were also stunned. They had prepared for battle, even ready to face death, but the scene before them left them bewildered.
"What is going on?" Han Bing asked in surprise. "The Heavenly Cloud Hall doesn't even give face to the Dragon Kingdom, yet they are so respectful to Lord Lu."
"This is too unbelievable!" Jian Ying said incredulously. "Could it be that Lord Lu has some powerful figure behind him?"
"We will observe the situation. As long as Lord Lu is safe, the Dragon Group will not need to intervene!"
Long Aotian reminded them. The Dragon Group's mission this time was to protect Lu Fan, and other matters were of no consequence. However, he found the Heavenly Cloud Hall elders' behavior quite peculiar.
After accepting the ginseng, Lu Fan cupped his fists and said, "The elders are so generous, I truly don't know how to express my gratitude."
"You have traveled a long way to be our guest!" Elder Tian smiled. "Since you are a guest, you must be treated well. Why bother with thanks?"
"Cough, cough... that's well said!" Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly. "As it happens, the Northern Pole tribe has fine wine and delicacies. Since the elders have traveled far, why not have a good drink together?"
"Thank you, Lord Lu!" The three elders did not refuse and immediately sat down.
Lu Fan also sat with them, and everyone brought forth wine and food, not daring to show any negligence.
The Purple Moon Chieftain's body trembled; he still hadn't recovered. Looking at Lu Fan chatting and laughing with such ease, he couldn't help but feel envious.
Being able to converse so casually with such powerful individuals was not something ordinary people could achieve. However, the Purple Moon Chieftain did not know that if a fight were to break out, Lu Fan would be no less capable than any of them.
"Chieftain, isn't this too incredible?" a Grandmaster spoke. "Even the three elders Tian, Di, and Yun are so polite to him. What kind of status does one need to warrant such treatment?"
"These are not matters for us to discuss!" the Purple Moon Chieftain said sternly. "Hurry and prepare the wine and food; there must be no delay!"
On the other side, Jian Ying was gnawing on an apple, looking displeased. "We've had a tough time these past few days. They're eating and drinking well, while we endure hunger and cold!"
"I'm a girl and I haven't complained, what are you grumbling about!" Han Bing glared. "As a member of the Dragon Group, if you can't even endure this little hardship, how will you fare in the future!"
"Just a casual complaint!" Jian Ying shrugged. "You're taking it too seriously!"
However, just then, Lu Fan stood up and looked towards a nearby area. "I think you should stop hiding and come down to eat something! It hasn't been easy for you these past few days. The Heavenly Cloud Hall has no ill intentions, so you don't need to worry!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Han Bing and the others were instantly petrified. Their hiding places were extremely well-concealed, and even a War King realm expert might not easily discover them. Lu Fan's words, however, clearly pointed towards them.
"Qiushui, prepare a feast for them as well!" Lu Fan chuckled.