Although the Black Mountain Cult Leader held no particular standing in the Zhuge Family, he was still a Golden Core Stage cultivator.
Young Master Zhuge might have enjoyed an exalted status, but his cultivation was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm.
This was the Upper Tomb Land. Offending the Black Mountain Cult Leader would do him no good.
The Black Mountain Cult Leader did not actually mind Young Master Zhuge throwing his weight around in front of him. After all, the young master's pedigree spoke for itself. Who could he blame for not having been born into a better family?
But he was also using the matter as a pretext. He could not let Young Master Zhuge notice anything amiss...
Besides, as a Golden Core Stage cultivator, even outside his sect, he would be regarded as a Golden Core Great Cultivator wherever he went.
He therefore stood his ground, lest the little brat take a mile when given an inch...
Still, with a behemoth like the Zhuge Family, avoiding offense was naturally the best course whenever possible.
Sure enough, Young Master Zhuge's expression immediately changed, and he said humbly, "Black Mountain Cult Leader, I was simply too angry and too eager to catch that damned Ye Han and avenge my Fourth Brother. That was why I was so impatient! I'm young and hotheaded. Please be lenient with me and offer me your guidance, Cult Leader!"
Hearing Young Master Zhuge back down, the Black Mountain Cult Leader's expression eased considerably, though inwardly he scoffed. Who was he trying to fool with an excuse like that? Did he take me for a three-year-old?
Young Master Zhuge was still young and hotheaded. Despite his exceptional talent, making something of himself would be no easy feat.
The Black Mountain Cult Leader knew when to