The guard was surprised to learn that Chen Nan was the Director of the Demon Suppressing Division.
He immediately bowed and said, "Lord Chen, even if you are the Director of the Demon Suppressing Division, you cannot enter this place at will."
"Oh, is there anywhere in Guangling Prefecture I cannot go?" Chen Nan was amused.
He was a sixth-grade Yin Messenger.
And there were only a handful of sixth-grade Yin Messengers in Guangling Prefecture today.
The guard respectfully said, "This hunting ground is the private property of Duke Tao. Lord Chen can naturally enter, but before entering, perhaps you should inform Duke Tao first?"
"Big brother, Duke Tao's influence in Guangling Prefecture is terrifying," Guo Yu whispered in Chen Nan's ear. "I heard that when the Anti-Heaven Cult was rebelling everywhere in the underworld, Duke Tao Hanshan was the first to step forward in Guangling Prefecture."
"After quelling the Anti-Heaven Cult, the new Emperor of Fengdu rewarded meritorious deeds and conferred the title of Duke upon Tao Hanshan."
"Guangling Prefecture is also Duke Tao's fiefdom."
"To put it simply, the Tao family's position in Guangling Prefecture is like the Liu family's position in Tongcheng."
"It's just that the Liu family is a Marquis."
"And the Tao family is a Duke."
He had spent half a day at the Demon Suppressing Division before.
He didn't learn anything else.
Instead, he thoroughly understood the power dynamics of Guangling Prefecture.
"So, it's Duke Tao's property!" Chen Nan suddenly understood and then looked at the guard, saying, "Please inform the Tao family, just say that Chen is here to see a friend and hopes to be allowed in!"
"Lord Chen, please wait a moment!"
The guard turned and entered the hunting ground.
About the time it takes for one stick of incense to burn.
An old man in his fifties came out. He bowed to Chen Nan and said, "I am Tao San, the manager of the hunting ground. I apologize for not welcoming Lord Chen's distinguished arrival. Please forgive me!"
Although he spoke courteously.
Chen Nan could see a hint of disdain in his demeanor.
Chen Nan also understood that they looked down on him.
Although he was a sixth-grade Yin Messenger.
He was the Director of the Demon Suppressing Division.
And the Director of the Demon Suppressing Division was cursed to not live past six months.
Why would they look up to him?
Chen Nan said politely, "I heard that the four Song brothers are here, so I came to visit."
"I hope Manager Tao can facilitate this."
Tao San quickly said, "Lord Chen is too polite. Please come in."
Although he looked down on Chen Nan, a man on his deathbed.
This person did not have the arrogance of a typical official.
This made him quite fond of Chen Nan.
Afterward.
Chen Nan and Guo Yu entered the hunting ground.
From a distance, they saw a group of people gathered together.
Among them were the four Song brothers.
Besides them, there were also some young masters and sons of officials from Guangling Prefecture.
Of course.
There were also several young masters from the Tao family.
Because this gathering was organized by the Tao family today.
"Big Brother, Chen Nan is here!"
Song Feipeng spotted Chen Nan approaching and immediately looked at Song Feiyang.
Song Heng and Song Long also looked nervous.
Even their father could not defeat this person.
They truly respected Chen Nan.
They were afraid of being sold by him and still helping him count the money.
Tao Jun, the eldest grandson of the Tao family, looked at Chen Nan with confusion. "Third Uncle, who is this young man?"
"Did I invite him?"
Tao San quickly replied, "Young Master, this is the new Director of the Demon Suppressing Division, Lord Chen."
"Oh?"
A knowing smile flashed in Tao Jun's eyes. "I've long heard that Lord Chen, despite his young age, is handsome and talented. Seeing him today, he is indeed extraordinary."
"May I ask why Lord Chen has come to my Tao family's hunting ground?"
Chen Nan felt the hostility from Tao Jun.
This was normal.
The Tao family belonged to the conservative faction.
They were people of the King by a different surname.
After he annihilated the Liu family in Tongcheng.
It had infringed upon the interests of these people.
However.
He was not afraid of the so-called Tao family.
As long as the Tao family did not offend him.
He would certainly not trouble the Tao family.
But if the Tao family dared to cause him trouble.
Then it would not matter.
He said, "To answer Young Master Tao, I am here for the Song brothers."
Upon hearing this.
The four Song brothers immediately panicked.
Are we that familiar?
Why are you here looking for us?
Tao Jun said, "Since that's the case, you all chat first!" He then looked at the others. "Brothers, let's go prepare and have a good competition later."
"Let's agree beforehand, no backing out if you lose."
And so.
Tao Jun led the group deeper into the hunting ground.
There were many fierce beasts raised there.
Of course.
There were also powerful demon races.
Although their cultivation was restricted.
Although the Tao family disliked Chen Nan.
None of them thought of doing anything to him.
He was just a man on his deathbed.
Why bother thinking about him?
Even if he had a thousand faults.
He only had half a year of lifespan left.
After everyone left.
Song Long looked at Chen Nan awkwardly. "Brother Chen, is there something you need from us?"
Chen Nan asked back, "What do you think it is?"
"I... I don't know!" Song Long was extremely flustered.
Not just him.
Song Feiyang, Song Feipeng, and Song Heng were all inexplicably nervous.
Seeing the four brothers so nervous around him, Chen Nan gave a wry smile. "No... we were drinking together last night, why are you so afraid of me today?"
"You don't think of me as a tiger, do you? That I would eat you?"
The four brothers sneered inwardly.
Tigers eat people and still spit out bone fragments.
You eat people and don't even spit out the bones!
Chen Nan asked, "Did Uncle Song say anything bad about me?"
The four brothers secretly curled their lips.
Heh!
What do you mean saying bad things about you?
Isn't that the truth?
"I admit, there are indeed some personal grievances between me and Uncle Song," Chen Nan said earnestly. "But those grievances were limited to him and me, and they were settled yesterday. What's past is past."
Wow!
Your skin is so thick!
You clearly tricked our Song family.
How can you have the audacity to say it's settled?
Chen Nan continued, "Even if there are personal grievances between Uncle Song and me, it should not affect our brotherhood!"
"Right!"
"There is a very important link between us."
"That is Ziwei."
"She is your sister."
"And she is also my sister."
"Although there is no blood relation between us, we are closer than family."
"If I had any malicious intent towards you, would Ziwei easily let me go?"
The four brothers secretly nodded.
Indeed.
It made sense.
Seeing that the four brothers had let down their guard, Chen Nan seized the opportunity. "To put it broadly, we are actually one family!"
"You say we are all one family!"
"How could I harm you?"
"I came here to mend the relationship with your Song family."
"I don't want our relationship to be too strained, so that Ziwei has to suffer in the middle!"
"Come, come!"
"These are the pills I refined today."
"Two hundred Yin Gathering Pills, one hundred Soul Gathering Pills."
"Take them first, and I guarantee they will improve your cultivation!"
Looking at the pills Chen Nan took out.
The four brothers were stunned.
Their father said Chen Nan was a cunning and sinister person with deep schemes.
But was that the case?
He was clearly a gentleman who kept his word!