Published: March 9, 2025
“Us three genuinely wish to pledge our allegiance to the manor master... Why must young master Chu reject us so harshly?” Thunder Mad Blade said, “Master Chu need not worry. Since we have come to seek refuge, there’s no need to treat us as elders. Wherever you need our help, just voice it. We will not interfere with any matters within the Chu Family Courtyard... Everything will be at the command of the manor master... Just arrange it as you see fit, master Chu.”
“Hmm...?” Chu Yang fell into deep thought.
The three understood Chu Yang’s hesitation well. Suddenly, three saint level experts came to seek refuge with someone they considered an ant, speaking with such earnestness and displaying such humility. Anyone with a bit of cunning would hesitate and doubt the motives behind these three's arrival. If one were to accept them without a single doubt, that would be unreasonable!
The three felt anxious, fearing that Chu Yang might doubt their intentions and be unwilling or afraid to take them in. They hurriedly explained, insisting that they held no grudges and would not bring any trouble to Chu Yang. In short, accepting them would bear no disadvantages. However, they did not realize that after this series of explanations, they had completely lost the initiative...
It was truly the case of being the knife on the cutting board while they were the fish on it; in the end, they had lost even the qualification to propose conditions.
Ultimately, Chu Yang hesitated but reluctantly agreed—accepting the three great Blade Saints to protect the Chu Family Courtyard, solely responsible for security work, and to accept orders from only him, manor master Chu Yang.
In his absence, they would follow the orders of the Heavenly Weapon Pavilion supervisor and the commands of the manor master, Tie Butian.
Aside from that, they would have complete freedom.
Regarding the mysterious head of the Heavenly Weapon Pavilion, Chu Yang only vaguely stated that he was a mysterious elder master, often seen yet never fully visible...
The three, who couldn't even qualify as "offerings," naturally thought that this mysterious elder was an expert arranged by the previous mysterious elder, and it was even likely that this elder was none other than the one they had encountered... With this thought, they suddenly understood in their hearts.
They had no displeasure with such arrangements; instead, they felt a hint of excitement!
Thus, both sides reached a happy consensus!
Watching from the side, Cat Nini was completely petrified.
What on earth is going on? Since when did Blade Saints become so worthless? Not only begging to be taken in, but also being subjected to conditions from Chu Yang, and those conditions were extremely harsh, yet they were still able to accept with joy...
Could it be that these people have gone mad? Have they lost their minds? Or are they simply confused?
“Uh... you all continue chatting...” Cat Nini covered her forehead and stood up. What was going on in the minds of Lightning Serpent and the others was temporarily unknown. Anyway, it seemed like her own mind had directly short-circuited, and she completely couldn't accept what was happening. Dazed, she walked out while mumbling, “What is going on? What on earth is happening? Heaven... this world is going crazy, and the mouse tribe is going to marry the cat tribe as a bride…”
It wasn't just Cat Nini who couldn't understand; even a wise person like Tie Butian was equally baffled. The reality was just too bizarre—so bizarre that it was hard to describe.
That night.
“I still feel that today’s events are a bit strange…” Tie Butian said quietly.
“Not strange, not strange.” Chu Yang, calm and composed, replied, “You just need to know that these three genuinely seek refuge... and can be completely trusted. That’s it.”
Tie Butian's bright eyes turned: “Hmm? Could it be that you’re behind this again?”
Why must it always be me behind this?
Chu Yang didn’t say much more, only smiled mischievously, his hands wandering freely over Tie Butian's body, murmuring, “Your majesty, let’s not worry about these state affairs for now; they’re rather distant. For now, let me see where you’re the most slippery...”