“Lead the way.”
The officer, upon seeing this, immediately took to the air and increased speed.
Li Tian Gang followed him at full speed to the city center, where there was an open area that seemed to be the lord’s mansion.
The surrounding buildings were all neat and imposing, but in contrast, that open area was a humble fenced courtyard, which looked extremely simple, yet the presence of patrolling officers lent it a certain majesty.
“Is that where he lives?”
Li Tian Gang frowned, “They have the time to build civilian homes, how come they don’t build a more decent lord’s mansion.”
“Replying to the Marshal, General Haotian said that his old friend likes this little yard, so he kept it as is,” the officer responded.
Li Tian Gang slightly raised his eyebrows, thinking of the child’s capricious nature, he secretly sighed; surely even here at the Frontier Pass, that nature hadn’t changed.
It is said that if a youth is not disciplined, they are unlikely to change for life. He knew that the other party’s character was probably already set and afraid it could no longer be changed.
However, thinking of Li Hao’s current reputation, as well as all that he had done in Liangzhou, he felt there was no point dwelling on this issue anymore.
Soon, both of them landed in front of the fenced courtyard.
“Who is this?”
The two guards at the gate, both from the Haotian Army, were formed from the warriors and grandmasters from various states, only familiar with some military rules, but their grasp of other military affairs was rather shallow.
Therefore, when they saw Li Tian Gang’s attire, although they found it impressive, they did not immediately recognize him.
“This is the Great Public of Punitive Military, Marshal of Punitive Military!”
The leading officer immediately said.
Li Tian Gang frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased. He had just thought that it was unnecessary to delve into Li Hao’s loose disposition, but now it seemed that this disposition had also spread to the soldiers under his command.
Not even recognizing his own identity, if he encountered another Divine General Mansion, he might inadvertently offend.
And who knows what such disorganized soldiers would be like on the battlefield.
Although he knew Li Hao was very strong in himself, he surely couldn’t expect to handle everything alone, especially if he was to inherit the mantle of True Dragon.
If everything depended on the True Dragon, then ten lives wouldn’t be enough.
The two guards jumped in fright upon the introduction.
Even though they had not recognized Li Tian Gang, the great name of the Marshal of Punitive Military had been famous in Northern Yan for over a decade. They instantly knew that the middle-aged man before them was Li Hao’s father.
The pair quickly paid their respects, and their appearance made Li Tian Gang’s brows furrow even deeper. Glowering, he said:
“Hasn’t he trained you at all? You have no discipline. If you all went to battle like this, what kind of discipline would you have? A rabble!”
The two lowered their heads nervously, and one of them muttered:
“General Haotian said that with him around, we wouldn’t need to go to battle, and that we have undergone strict training. Usually, we won’t make mistakes unless it’s an accident…”
Li Tian Gang couldn’t help but scoff, “What a grand tone, if he handles everything, then what’s the use of you? Who does he think he is? How many lives does he have?”
Seeing the two shivering with their heads down, he didn’t bother to scold them further, and said, “Open the gate.”
“Marshal, please wait a moment, I’ll go inform General Haotian…”
One of the guards said in desperation, turning and running into the yard.
Li Tian Gang’s expression changed slightly.
The other guard hurriedly explained to Li Tian Gang, “Please calm your anger, Marshal. Our general told us to report to him no matter who comes, otherwise it would spoil his mood.”
A stern light flickered in Li Tian Gang’s eyes as he said, “Mood? What mood?”
This guard was also a grandmaster who had been famous for many years, surely able to tell that the Marshal was already angry, so he quickly tried to offer an apologetic smile:
“General Haotian usually likes to take a nap during the day, or play chess, paint; if he is rudely disturbed…”
Li Tian Gang’s expression turned sour; he hadn’t expected Li Hao to still be indulging in such leisure activities without restraint at the Frontier Pass!
He had thought that Li Hao’s startling cultivational progress and strength were due to his own inspiration, culled from rigorous cultivation at Heavenly Gate Pass.
Yet, he seemed to be enjoying himself just as always.
He hadn’t changed, not at all!
Li Tian Gang took a deep breath, thinking of the previous defense line and the battle achievements of Li Hao, as well as the current state of Liangzhou, he felt the anger rising in his heart slowly dissipate.
He sighed inwardly. Although the other party hadn’t changed, his talent was indeed extraordinary. Even amidst comfort and enjoyment, he still possessed that astonishing combat power and had also saved countless lives in Liangzhou.
With such distinguished merits, he found it hard to rebuke.
And he knew that the kid was stubborn, and he had come here this time to try and ease the father-son relationship.
At this moment, the courtyard gate opened again, and the guard came out, appearing nervous and uneasy.
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He glanced at Li Tian Gang, and as Li Tian Gang noticed his expression, his own face turned stormy.
“Um…”
The guard said nervously: “General Haotian said he does not wish to receive guests, asking you to go back.”
“Insolent child!”
Li Tian Gang was enraged. As a father who had personally come to visit, he had already lowered himself to Li Hao, and to be turned away?
Where was the slightest respect for the father?
“Did he personally say that? Tell him to come out and see me himself!”
Li Tian Gang’s face chilled, considering that it might be Li Hao’s clone, which might not retain much of the main body’s consciousness, he held back his anger.
“General Haotian is painting.”
“Painting what, for goodness’ sake? As a general, does he think he can create a world-renowned masterpiece?!”
Li Tian Gang had no patience for further words and pushed past the guard in front of him. The guard attempted to block him, but Li Tian Gang glared with both eyes, emitting the aura of the Four Stands Realm.
The awe-inspiring deterrence made the two guards horrified, leaving them stiff and immobile.