The relationship between the Northwest's foreign tribes and Great Zhou couldn't be called good, but it certainly wasn't bad, either.
Though these clans were all fiercely insular, for now they were at least nominally under Great Zhou's rule. They didn't dare act too brazenly, and while they might not be respectful, they had to show at least a basic measure of regard.
Su Xin had simply arrived at an inopportune time. Tuoba Feng was getting married, and he had recently killed Zhang Zhongye, the Northwest Circuit's Military Governor. With that hanging over them, the Tuoba Clan naturally felt awkward.
Tuoba Feng's face changed dramatically. He clasped Zhang Chuchu's hand tightly, his eyes full of anxiety.
Though he was now riding high, he still lacked experience. Faced with a situation like this, it was only natural for him to feel uneasy.
But when he remembered that he was on Tuoba Clan territory, Tuoba Feng relaxed.
He was now the most outstanding disciple of the Tuoba Clan's younger generation. Whether for his personal value or the clan's reputation, Su Xin absolutely couldn't take him away from the Tuoba Clan.
Tuoba Cangyi frowned, but still walked to the entrance to greet Su Xin personally.
Su Xin entered with Li Huai, Huang Bingcheng, and more than a dozen Spirit Transformation Realm martial artists. Smiling warmly, he said, "Clan Leader Tuoba, I've come without an invitation today. I hope you won't take offense."
Tuoba Cangyi hurriedly cupped his hands. "What are you saying, Lord Su? I'd actually wanted to invite you here, but then I remembered you'd only just arrived in the Northwest Circuit. You must be exhausted from the journey and have plenty of matters to attend to, so I didn't bring it up."
Su Xin nodded. "That's right. There's no shortage of trouble