Tang Hao and Tang San had yet to return to the sect. There were things they could not conveniently do themselves, or lacked the manpower to accomplish. With the Strength Clan's help, the father and son's future circumstances could improve considerably.
Having made up his mind, Tang Xiao used Sound Transmission to tell Flender and the other two, "Bring Tai Tan to the reception room. I'll meet him personally."
As for Tai Tan, Tang Xiao deliberately stepped into his line of sight and beckoned to him.
Tai Tan was immediately puzzled. The Clear Sky Sect Master? What was he doing here?
For a moment, Tai Tan could not make heads or tails of it, but recalling the three men's earlier reactions, he began to piece things together.
Although Blue Tyrant Academy had changed its name, it was unquestionably a property of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Though the Clear Sky Sect had secluded itself, it had maintained some contact with the outside world. Tang Xiao's presence here might mean he was discussing official business with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's higher-ups, or negotiating some sort of deal.
The terrain around the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's compound was indeed treacherous, but plenty of spies from various factions lurked nearby. For confidential negotiations, those factions would privately choose secure locations rather than meet directly within a sect's grounds.
Since Tang Xiao happened to be here, Tai Tan also wanted to ask where the Strength Clan's master had gone.
"Senior Tai Tan, would you care to come inside for a talk?" Flender gestured invitingly.
Tai Tan's attitude changed, and he nodded. "Very well. I'm not an unreasonable man. As long as Headmaster Flender gives me a reasonable explanation, I won't pursue the matter."
Beside him, Tai Long was rather bewildered.