Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor-Chapter 1022 - 1021: Nan Qing’s Brother?

"Between you and me, there’s no need for these formalities, please get up." Nangong Duanchen said with a smile.

Su Han nodded, then stood up straight.

By rights, he was also the sect master of the Phoenix Sect, and the two were on equal footing. However, the One Blade Palace and Phoenix Sect were not on the same level, and Nangong Duanchen was Su Han’s benefactor, with a strength far surpassing Su Han’s, so it was appropriate for Su Han to show respect.

"There’s no need to introduce those beside me, you should already know them."

Nangong Duanchen smiled and said, "These protectors, elders, and so on, don’t require individual introductions, too tedious. You’ll naturally come to know their identities later. But these two people, I must introduce to you. This person is called Zhou Yu, my direct disciple, ranked first among all disciples in One Blade Palace."

Upon hearing this, Su Han looked at the man in purple with the word "First" embroidered on him, and nodded slightly.

The latter cupped his fists with a smile and said, "I’ve long heard of Sect Master Su’s great name, but never had the chance to meet until today, and you live up to your reputation."

Su Han smiled without speaking; he wouldn’t take these words to heart as they were merely courteous phrases.

"This one is also a direct disciple of my sect, named Nan Hong, ranked second among all disciples." Nangong Duanchen introduced another person.

This person happened to resemble Nan Qing!

When he heard his name, Su Han instantly understood his relationship with Nan Qing, greatly reducing his impression.

"Sect Master Su."

Nan Hong rose, cupped his fists at Su Han, then sat back down with a cold expression, waiting for Su Han to speak.

For this, Nangong Chenfeng slightly furrowed his brows, while Nangong Duanchen merely smiled and said, "That’s just how Hong’er is, Su Han, don’t think too much; he means nothing by it."

"I understand." Su Han replied calmly.

Is that so?

Indeed, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

It appears Nan Hong learned of Su Han’s experience in the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal from Nan Qing. However, Nan Qing must have exaggerated something; otherwise, Nan Hong wouldn’t have such an attitude.

Even if Nan Qing did speak, Nan Hong, as a pinnacle disciple of Nangong Duanchen, wouldn’t be a fool; he should be able to distinguish right from wrong.

This merely indicates that Nan Hong excessively dotes on Nan Qing; whether Nan Qing is right or wrong, Nangong will side with him.

From Nan Hong’s position, his actions aren’t wrong, but from Su Han’s position, the situation is quite different.

"Come, sit over here with me first." Nangong Duanchen beckoned.

The first seat beside him was empty, clearly reserved for Su Han. Opposite this empty seat sat an elder of One Blade Palace.

The elder’s aura was that of the Dragon Emperor Realm, with no concealment, evidently signifying to Su Han that in Nangong Duanchen’s heart, Su Han’s status was comparable to the Dragon Emperor Realm.

Su Han didn’t decline, stepping forward slowly to sit in the empty seat.

"Wasn’t Yu’er headed your way? Did you not meet her?" After Su Han sat, Nangong Duanchen started chatting casually.

Su Han smiled wryly, "I did see her, but after just one meeting, she left the Phoenix Sect, saying she was returning to One Blade Palace."

"What?"

Before Nangong Duanchen could speak, Nan Hong interjected, "After just one meeting, without even resting, she left the Phoenix Sect. Is this how you treat guests? And since Yu’er left the Phoenix Sect first, why did you arrive before her?"

Su Han frowned slightly and calmly said, "She insisted on leaving; I couldn’t keep her. As for why I arrived first, it’s merely a matter of different methods."

"Hmph, Yu’er left One Blade Palace over half a year ago, directly heading to the Phoenix Sect. Given this timeline, she must have traveled without resting, otherwise, it would’ve been impossible to reach the Eastern Heaven Realm from the Central Domain within half a year. Yet, you didn’t even let her rest, wasting her dedication to you!" Nan Hong snorted coldly again.

Though Su Han’s brow didn’t furrow again, he still didn’t get angry and replied, "I said, she didn’t want to stay, and I couldn’t keep her."

"Couldn’t keep her?"

Nan Hong sneered, "Isn’t that just an excuse? Yu’er has sacrificed so much for you, and our One Blade Palace has done so much for you. Even disregarding Yu’er’s consideration, you should consider the Palace Master’s. The journey was fraught with dangers; if something had happened to Yu’er, could you bear that responsibility?"

"Palace Master, is this how you teach your disciples?" Su Han suddenly raised his head, looking at Nangong Duanchen.

After the third instance of sarcasm, Su Han finally stopped holding back.

For the first two occasions, out of respect for Nangong Duanchen, Su Han didn’t mind, but Nan Hong didn’t know how to be grateful and repeatedly provoked Su Han. Given Su Han’s character, not slapping him outright was already very courteous.

"Enough!"

Nangong Duanchen saw Su Han’s gaze and felt something was indeed inappropriate, immediately furrowing his brow and admonishing Nan Hong, "Yu’er had her reasons for doing so. You should know her personality, so stubborn; once she decides, how could Su Han have stopped her? As for her safety, there’s no need to worry. As Nangong Duanchen’s daughter, no one dares to touch her."

"Understood."

Nan Hong complied, but still glanced at Su Han and snorted, showing his discontent.

He fell silent, but Su Han asked, "What’s your relationship with Nan Qing?"

"He’s my brother, what’s it to you?" Nan Hong retorted with a sneer.

"No wonder."

Su Han shook his head, "Birds of a feather do flock together. What kind of disciples you follow, what kind of brother you have."

"Outrageous!"

Nan Hong immediately slapped his chair and stood up, shouting angrily, "Su Baliu, what do you mean by that? Not only did you injure my brother in the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal, now you’re falsely accusing him, thinking we’re easily bullied? Who are you calling birds of a feather? My brother and I are both disciples of One Blade Palace. Are you suggesting that One Blade Palace itself is birds of a feather?"

Seeing Nan Hong drag One Blade Palace into his tirade, Su Han’s eyes narrowed slightly and he said slowly, "Nan Hong, I’m warning you, be careful with your words."

"Do you think I’m afraid of you?"

Nan Hong showed no fear, "Su Baliu, others call you ’Su Zun,’ others fear you, but I do not! You’re merely at the Dragon God Realm, so what if you have the Phoenix Sect? Without One Blade Palace’s help back then, you’d have long been dead at the hands of the Five Great Sects. And now, instead of gratitude, you dare speak so disrespectfully; do you think you’re invincible?"

Su Han’s eyes narrowed again, almost turning into slits.

He was silent for a moment, then ultimately took a deep breath and said calmly, "This is One Blade Palace; I’ll pretend I didn’t hear your words, but just this once!"