Probing

Only after Danny and Emma finished eating breakfast did John return,

"Grandfather, what happened?" Danny promptly stood up and asked.

"A major event. For the Radd Clan, this is an enormous matter." John said, yet his furrowed brow loosened. "But, it shouldn't have much to do with You."

"An enormous matter? What kind of matter is it?" Danny was even more astonished.

"It's the Radd Sect."

"The Radd Sect?" This time, not only Radd Che, but even Emma raised an eyebrow.

"About half an hour ago, the i received a letter from the Radd Sect. The letter said that the Radd Sect will immediately send a group of people here. Not only that, but the leader of that group is the Radd Sect's current Sect Master Dick Radd's youngest son!" John said slowly.

"…" This news caused Danny to fall quiet for a long while before saying: "If that's true, then something doesn't make sense. While our Radd Clan did come from the Radd Sect one hundred and sixty years ago, the Radd Sect has always treated us with contemptuous disgust. With more than one hundred years of separation, there couldn't be anyone in the Radd Sect that would care about our tiny Radd Clan. Why would they suddenly send people here? But to say that they're plotting something… the Radd Sect's influence covers the sky, why would they need to plot against us? To say that they're granting us a favor, is even more impossible."

John shook his head and said: "Of course there's a reason. Our Radd Clan's founding ancestor, Tommy Radd, was secretly expelled from the Radd Sect because his talent was just too poor, but his father was, at the time, the Radd Sect's Enforcement Hall's elder,Timmy Radd. Not long ago, Timmy Radd died. In the year before he died, his thoughts no longer were of chasing power and fame, but rather that he still had Tommy Radd as a son. After one hundred years without contact, his heart was ashamed. He left behind a dying wish, hoping that the Radd Sect could, after his death, find Tommy Radd's descendants and from their youth select the most talented candidate to take back to the Radd Sect to cultivate. This also serves as an apology for the disregard that he had shown Tommy Radd and the subsequent expulsion."

An ordinary person can't live to be over a hundred. But when one's profound strength reaches a certain point, living for a few hundred years wasn't out of the question. It's said that once one breaks through to the Profound Ki Lord Realm, their life expectancy would span thousands of years. After listening to John's words, Danny first pondered and then felt relieved. No wonder the Radd Sect would suddenly voluntarily send people to visit. Turns out it was this kind of thing. It seemed that the deceased Timmy Radd still had some status among the Radd Sect, so the Radd Sect honored his final wish. He also realized why John said that this had nothing to do with him. "Select the most talented candidate to take back to the Radd Sect to cultivate"… There was no way this most talented candidate any relation with Danny.

However, it was obvious that the inner thoughts of the other elders, after hearing this news, should be surging greatly. To be taken back to the Radd Sect to cultivate? What kind of idea was that? If any of their sons or grandsons were picked and taken back to the Radd Sect, then it would be like an earthworm rising from the mud to become a golden dragon floating between the clouds overnight! All of their relatives would take take flight behind them. They would be able to arrogantly walk without fear of consequence not only among the Radd Clan, but among all of Floating Stone City. Anyone who dares to disagree, if told "Radd Sect" those two words, even the city governor wouldn't dare to talk back.

John's expression looked to be truly peaceful, but the disappointment that was hidden with great effort still couldn't escape Danny's eyes. Within the Radd Clan, there wasn't anyone who didn't have the desire to go to the Radd Sect. Even the him of today was like this. And with the Radd Sect coming there, this was no doubt the best opportunity to get close to them, because now was when they can directly interact with the Radd Sect's people. The other Radd Clan members all possess that sliver of hope. Only John did not even dare to hope, because there's no way that Danny would be the person that the Radd Sect would pick.

Danny opened his mouth to say something to comfort his Grandfather, but after mulling for a long time, he couldn't think of a single word to say. His profound Ki veins' condition was clearly well-known. Even if he said something pleasing to the ears, what was the use?

"Even though this does not have anything to do with us, that can also be a good thing. The Radd Sect is as large as the sky. Even if we did go there, we'd be among the lowest ranked people. How can it compare to freely and peacefully being on top in Floating Stone City?" John easily laughed, sitting at the dining table: "Come, help your grandfather finish breakfast."

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After coming out of John's courtyard, Danny immediately realized that the entire Radd Clan's atmosphere had distinctively changed. Normally at this time, there would be quite a few people doing their morning training. However, now, as far as the eye can see, there were only scattered shadows, most of them moving with hurried footsteps and faces full of excitement.

"It looks like everyone thinks they can climb onto the high branch that is the Radd Sect, but is leaping to the heavens in one step really a good thing? No one is thinking about what would happen if they truly did enter the Radd Sect. I'd guess that they'd just be the lowliest of messengers." Radd Che said cynically.

"Jealous?" Emma expressionlessly asked.

"Definitely not!" As soon as he said that, Danny realized that the Emma by his side was a disciple of the Joyful Flower Palace, and in no way inferior to the Radd Sect. He only curled his lips and said: "You aren't the same as them… Forget it, pretend like I didn't say anything."

Emma no longer minded him and stepped forward. Although it was a really slow step, her body still moved seven or eight body widths away. Another step, and she was even further from Danny, leaving him behind. Danny's footsteps stopped, entirely focusing on this gracefully stepping, phantom-like Emma. He muttered, "Don't tell me this is the legendary Joyful Flower Palace's 'Joyful Flower Dance Steps'? This woman's profound strength was not that simple, it should not merely be at the Profound Ki Disciple Realm's 9th level."

"Yo! If it isn't Brother Danny!"

A voice called from the right. Danny turned his head and saw Yanni walking towards him. This Yanni normally had his nose pointing at the sky in front of him and treated him with complete disdain. For him to voluntarily greet him was definitely an unusual first time.

"Brother Yanni. You're up early." Danny turned towards him and greeted good-naturedly.

"What a coincidence, I was just about to go look for you, but who knew that I'd run into you here." Yanni walked over while laughing.

"Brother Yanni needed to find me for something?" Danny asked, his face full of astonishment.

"Mmhmm," Yanni nodded. "It's actually Big Brother Yates who had me come call you. He said that you're the youngest among us, but the first to get married. As your fellow clan mate, he wanted to hold a little celebration for you, no matter what . Plus, there were too many people at the wedding yesterday, so it was hard to enjoy the wine. It's best to drink a little and eat a little this morning, how about it? Do you have time?"

Inviting him to drink this early in the morning, it turns out that Yates patience was really only just average. Danny's sneered in his heart. He was perfectly aware of the reason why Yanni came to find him. At that moment, his face revealed an overwhelmed expression, and he emotionally replied: "Is it really Brother Yates calling for me? Of course! Of course there's time! Since it's Brother Yates calling for me, how could I not have time? Then… do we go now?"

Danny's expression caused Yanni to secretly sneer in disdain. He nodded: "Of course, let's go."

Yates courtyard was bigger than Danny's by about four or five times. Not only was it overwhelmingly luxurious, but it also had a dedicated serving girl.

Slightly north of the courtyard center sat a square pavilion, the table inside was laden-ed with food and wine. Yates raised a wine cup with a warm smile on his face: "Little Brother Danny, you married our Floating Stone City's number one jewel. Once again, I congratulate you. As your big brother, I'll have to try harder from now on."

"Thank you Brother Yates." Danny also hurried raised his wine cup, his face red from excitement. "Actually… regarding that, my marriage is not a big deal at all. Really, if should be me congratulating Brother Yates."

"Oh?" Yates face revealed his suspicion. He asked with a smile, "Congratulating me? I don't understand."

Danny replied with a serious face, "It can't be that Brother Yates doesn't know about the group coming from the Radd Sect whom will select one the most talented youth to take back with them? In this generation of our Radd Clan, as far as talent, position, looks, and character, who could compare with Brother Yates? So this time, Brother Yates will definitely be the one taken back to the Radd Sect. It's an enormously happy event."

"Right! That's right, Brother Yates will definitely be selected to go to the Radd Sect this time! With big brother here, other people shouldn't even think about it,"Yanni also promptly said. His aptitude within the Radd clan was only middling high. On this matter, knowing his chances, he didn't dare to have any ideas. The person with the best chance in the Radd Clan was none other than Yates. Since he had spent the last few years following Yates around, if Yates enters the Radd Sect, it could only benefit him. He began to feel that these few years spent fawning on Yates was indeed the right decision.

Wearing a modest expression, Yates shook his head: "You guys praise me too much. Our Radd Clan has many outstanding brothers and sisters. While I can be considered the best as far as profound strength goes, when it comes down to my qualification, I can't say for certain. But I will try my best for this. Come, Brother Danny, a toast to yesterday's happiness."

While his words were very carefree, hidden in the depths of Yates's eyes was a glowing fanaticism greater than anyone else's.

After downing a cup of wine, Danny's face flushed. At this time, Yanni drew his face close, and asked with a face full of smiles: "Brother Danny, the woman you married yesterday is truly the most beautiful woman in our Floating Stone City. Your luck with women is the envy of all of us brothers. The taste from the bridal chamber last night… heh heh, must be equally pleasurable right?"

Yates raised his wine cup, a smiling expression on his face but his gaze was dead set on Danny's face and eyes, prepared to see what expression he would reveal. However, as soon as Yanni finished his question, Danny's eyes glowed brightly, his face revealing a wanton smile understandable by all men. He leaned his head closer to Yanni and lowered his voice, smiling: "Absolutely! Heh heh heh heh… Brother Yanni, i am not one to kiss and tell but since its you guys, i will say all women are the same. Emma normally looks like a proud peacock, but in bed, she's an absolute slut. Ah, her moaning, her flavor, definitely was pleasurable! Heh heh heh heh…"

Danny narrowed his eyes as he talked, his entire face red with intoxication.

*Ping*…..

The wine cup in Yates hand was crushed into pieces, scattering all over the table.