Another dozen or so burly men carrying long halberds strode over at the same time.
Every one of them stood over two meters tall, their muscles knotted all over their bodies, their skin gleaming with a metallic sheen. Clearly, their physical strength was extraordinary. The auras they gave off were all above mid-stage demigod level. Though they looked only a little over thirty, the air they carried in every gesture revealed that their true ages were anything but young.
At the very least, when faced with Lin Qi and Donkey's "provocation," they showed none of the rage and impulsiveness unique to young men. Their gazes remained calm and steady, even carrying the mature air of those weathered by countless storms.
"Fourth, this is your first time on duty here this month. How many conflicts have you already had with the clansmen?" One of the burly men walked over to the man who had been kicked flying and asked in a low voice, frowning.
The man who had been kicked away lowered his head and remained silent for a long while. The burly man shook his head, then carefully examined Lin Qi a few times before saying in a deep voice, "I am Lin Zhengxiong, responsible for the daily defense of Tiger Mouth Pass. Which branch and household of the clan are you from?"
Lin Qi still tossed over his summons decree. Lin Zhengxiong caught it and carefully inspected the information on it, as well as the enormous tiger-head seal, before nodding. "External Affairs Elder Lin Qi? Since you were specially summoned by the main family, just report directly to the main family's Elders' Hall. Given your status, only the Council of Elders is qualified to arrange your movements."
Having retrieved his summons decree, Lin Qi was about to ask where