The Demon Lords

Chapter 846 187: Son (Part 2)

"That's indeed a loyal dog."

Upon hearing this, Jin Shuke immediately responded:

"I am precisely the loyal hound of the Lord!"

After saying that,

Jin Shuke drew his sword,

pointing it towards Liang Cheng and A Ming,

and shouted:

"I must meet the Lord at once! All sins afterward, I will bear alone!"

On one hand, it was thanks to the ongoing deification movement by the Mo Kings using Zheng Fan as a model,

on the other hand, Zheng Fan's own legendary experiences,

made Zheng Fan's prestige among the military and civilians exceptionally high.

In fact, this cannot be entirely credited to the Mo Kings, for Zheng Fan also made significant contributions, and no other person could navigate so skillfully among Tian Wujing, Yan Emperor, Earl of North Border, and the likes of Li Fusheng.

Liang Cheng refrained from issuing another forceful command because he realized, in the eyes of this barbarian general, he was already nearing the image of a treasonous rebel.

"Follow me." Liang Cheng stated.

"I obey the command!" Jin Shuke immediately agreed.

Liang Cheng and A Ming turned to walk towards the house, with A Ming slightly nudging Liang Cheng's shoulder, whispering:

"Is this the soldier you trained?"

The tone was heavily sarcastic.

The troops you personally trained, most of whom you commanded in battles, in the end, you couldn't command.

Of course, this is merely a tease. To the Mo Kings, playing with military rights was an extremely boring affair.

Liang Cheng and A Ming entered the house, followed closely by Jin Shuke.

Zheng Fan was still seated at the head.

Jin Shuke knelt down:

"This subordinate greets the Lord!"

If Zheng Fan showed any sign now, Jin Shuke would immediately lead his armored warriors in for protection.

But upon entering, he already sensed it was not as he imagined.

All the 'teachers' of the Shengle lineage were present here; even if someone intended to rebel, it wouldn't be possible for all these teachers to collectively betray, right?

"Stand down."

Zheng Fan spoke.

"Yes, I obey the command!"

Jin Shuke stood up, saluted Liang Cheng and all the 'teachers' present before leaving.

The armored warriors outside the house were also ordered away by Jin Shuke.

The military coup Sword Saint feared did not occur.

Because neither Zheng Fan, the lord, nor his Mo King subordinates, intended to use external forces to resolve internal conflicts. Their relationships were too intricate and peculiar for outsiders to intervene.

Of course, in these relationships, Zheng Fan was naturally in a superior position.

Sword Saint is now wasted, but in the backyard, Shatuo Queshi is still there; most of the military remains loyal to him, Lord Pingye.

Taking a serious step back, even if Zheng Fan fled to Tian Wujing, he would be under Tian Wujing's protection.

And if the Mo Kings left Zheng Fan, firstly, their paths for advancement would be blocked.

Most importantly, the Mo Kings themselves were not united.

Each Mo King had their preferences, thoughts, and even positions.

Like Mo Wan,

why was Xue Three kneeling here, beaten up so badly?

Because in internal strife, Mo Wan did not hesitate to stand by the lord's side to help beat other Mo Kings.

Then there's Siniang, her relationship with the lord differs from the other Mo Kings.

There's also a dumb one, already upgraded.

So, the situation is indeed clear.

On one side, standing invincible; on the other, divided and unable to form a true resistance.

This is truly the essence of their relationship, but previously, when Zheng Fan just awoke, neither his power nor his mind were sufficiently strong to show it.

Everyone was present now.

Zheng Fan glanced around at everyone present,

The atmosphere in the front hall began to grow more oppressive.

Because Zheng Fan hadn't spoken, no one dared to lead the mood, and it wasn't suitable to lighten things up either.

Finally,

Zheng Fan spoke:

"Today, I feel a bit unwell."

He said,

pointing to his own chest:

"It's in my heart."

Xue Three buried his head even lower.

Unluckily, he indeed was the culprit behind this event and the current turmoil.

Zheng Fan slightly opened his mouth,

paused for a moment,

his eyes slightly reddened,

and said:

"I say I treat you all like family, you might not believe it, I don't really believe it either, but speaking from the heart, since we've all ended up in this world,

No,

sorry,

I can't use the term 'ended up'.

For me, I gained a new life, because in my previous life I had a terminal illness and didn't have long to live; my last years were just waiting for death.

For you, you achieved yourselves, you also became beings with flesh and blood.

Actually,

this world,

this land,

whether it's in turmoil, whether its rulers are equally ruthless and unkind,

to us, to all of us,

it's a new beginning, a brand-new start.

Like the song sings, thank the wind, thank the rain, also thank fate.

You've all called me 'lord' for several years now, but I've never truly regarded myself as your lord, your master.

Because I feel, I'm unworthy!

Since back then in the inn at Hutou City,