"Your old servant understands! Your old servant shall obey the young master's decree!"
Tai Tan hastily slammed his head against the ground once more, then rose with extreme obsequiousness. Bowing at the waist like the lowliest of doorkeepers, he gestured toward the residence gate in invitation.
"Young Master, Lord Xue, the wind is strong outside. Please proceed into the hall and allow your old servant to properly receive you both!"
Tang San nodded slightly, but he did not immediately step forward.
Before the astonished eyes of Tai Tan and all the Strength Clan disciples, Tang San respectfully took half a step back, turned sideways, lowered his head slightly, and gestured for Xue Bingchen to proceed. "Master, please go first."
Seeing Tang San's obedient manner, Xue Bingchen's lips curled into a satisfied smile.
He did not stand on ceremony. With his hands behind his back, he crossed the high threshold of the Strength Clan at an unhurried pace.
Only after Xue Bingchen had taken two steps did Tang San straighten up and follow after him, feeling completely at ease.
To him, it was only natural for his master to walk ahead of him!
And in Tai Tan's eyes, this scene was even more astonishing, moving him beyond measure!
"I never expected the young master to be not only exceptionally talented, but also such a good child who respected his teacher, valued loyalty, and cherished affection!
Master, you gave birth to a fine son!"
Tai Tan secretly swore to himself, "From now on, anyone who dares harm so much as a hair on the young master's head will have to step over my corpse first! The Strength Clan is willing to brave fire and water for the young master without hesitation!"
"Dismiss! If anyone dares leak even half a word about what