"Eldest Brother Ren, whatever it is, couldn't it wait until later? Do you have any idea what sort of occasion this is? You're being terribly rude."
Guard Envoy Liu Mingzhao said coldly. He was the Guard Envoy of the Guard Mansion, second only to the Guard Master.
Just then, shouts came from outside the hall. Liu Mingzhao barked, "Cao Yong, what are you doing guarding the gates? How can just anyone barge in? Get out there and throw them out!"
Cao Yong was the Left Guard General of the Guard Mansion, responsible for guarding its gates.
He was just about to accept the order when Ren Cong drew a deep breath and cupped his fists toward Xu Yi. "I've disturbed the Guard Master. I deserve death. The person outside is a retainer of mine, a household servant who's come to find me in an emergency. I ask to be excused first, and I'll apologize to the Guard Master another day."
Xu Yi waved a hand. "There's no need to apologize. What's happened that has you in such a panic? I've just taken up the post of Guard Master of the Phoenix Power Guard, so let me establish one rule first: as long as you don't break the law or commit a crime, I'll protect you whenever trouble arises. Tower Master Ren, I take it you've run into an emergency?"
He had already sensed enough of the commotion outside to get a general idea. It seemed something had happened at the Flying Fish Tower, where Ren Cong was based.
Ren Cong looked torn. Jiang Dong said gravely, "Eldest Brother Ren, what do you think you can do against the Dan Family by yourself at a time like this? Any real man would be furious over this. Why are you still keeping