Meeting Niu Gao

And as soon as they saw Tai Tan coming down from the carriage, two robust men were already running out from the great gate.

Compared to the Strength Clan clansmen, they seemed a bit shorter, but gave people an even more massive impression.

One robust man hastily saluted deferentially.

"Hello, respected clan chief Tai Tan, the Strength Clan is welcome to our clan."

"No need to be polite. Isn't the old rhino at the clan?"

Tai Tan waved his hand, laughing out loud.

The two Defense Clan big guys responsible for greeting smiled wryly at each other, secretly thinking, 'perhaps nobody other than you dares nickname our clan chief 'old rhino'.'

Even though they silently cursed in their hearts, they didn't dare to show it on their faces. 

"The clan chief is inside, just waiting for you to arrive. We have already sent someone to report as soon as we saw the Strength Clan's carriages."

One of them took lead and said politely. 

But before he had even finished, a deep voice echoed from within the Defense Clan's mansion,

"You old orangutan. I could hear that loud voice of yours without even leaving the house. You actually dare to call me names, haha."

Hearing this voice, Tai Tan immediately laughed heartily without restraint.

"Dissatisfied, huh? If you've got the courage, we can compare our strength. As long as you beat me, I will stop calling you old rhino. How about it?"

Between the wide open gates, an old man half a head shorter than Tai Tan walked out. This person's face was like a heavy date, steel needle like short grizzled hair, his face ruddy, a pair of bell sized eyes bright and full of expression, extremely broad shoulders.

Even though the robes he wore were very loose, his solid body filled with incomparable power and grandeur was still visible in his movements.

If Tai Tan was like a towering mountain, then he was like a wide and solid fortress.

When the two old men saw each other, they spread their arms practically simultaneously, their solid chests firmly knocking together, issuing a loud thump. 

Tai Long silently moved over to stand next to Hansen and said in a low voice:

"It's a custom. Among the four single attribute clans, us and the Defense Clan have the best relationship. Grandpa and grandpa Niu are best friends, they grew up together. They're like this every time they meet."

Sure enough, after their violent collision, the two men tightly embraced each other, laughing loudly simultaneously. And judging by the bulging veins on the terrifying muscles of Tai Tan's arms, they didn't seem to just be hugging. 

"You old orangutan, you've grown a bit stronger again. Unfortunately, so have I. And even if I'm not stronger than you, don't even think about breaking my defense."

"Who doesn't know how thick your skin is? But you may be surprised this time ."

Tai Tan said mysteriously. 

"Huh? "

Niu Gao looked slightly confused but Tai Tan didn't want to say anything about Hansen in front of outsiders and changed the topic. 

"Tai Long, come here. Greet your grandpa Niu Gao."

Tai Tan said with me wide smile. 

Tai Long hurriedly strode forward, deferentially saluting the Defense Clan chief,

"Hello, grandpa Niu."

"What greetings, we're all one family, why so many customs? En, Tai Long, you're quite robust, you have the bearing of your grandpa back then. Last time it was your dad and grandpa who came. I think that your future accomplishments will surpass your father's. Tai Tan that kid is still a bit petite."

Niu Gao grabbed Tai Long's arm to check his strength. 

After seeing that while Tai Tan didn't introduce Hansen, but still arranged a separate carriage for him, Niu Gao also guessed his identity and tacitly didn't ask either. 

As for why Tai Tan didn't introduce Hansen to Niu Gao, this was by Hansen's own request.

"Let's go. We still haven't gone inside. Don't tell me you are going to keep us standing here?"

Tai Tan said sarcastically. 

" Hahaha, I almost forgot it in the excitement of seeing you after the long time. Let's go, come inside. I've prepared you the liquor you like best, tonight us brothers won't return without getting drunk."

Niu Gao said with a smile. 

Subsequently everyone entered the clan land and Hansen also followed silently. 

Through observation, Hansen discovered that this Defense Clan chief Niu Gao really had a very good relationship with Tai Tan. If he was approached through this relationship, it should be a bit easier to rope him in and he can easily skip the difficulties he had to face to subdue Tai Tan. 

If everything went according to the plan, he will get another powerful force as his subordinate. 

As he looked around, Hansen discovered that the Defense Clan's architecture was almost exactly the same as the Strength Clan, giving a familiar feeling on entering. But then again, they were both made by the Defense clan, so it's only natural. 

The old brothers Tai Tan and Niu Gao walked arm in arm, their cheerful laughter almost never stopping.

Only when they reached a wide hall did they separate as host and guest.

Subsequently Niu Gao sent the relevant personnel out of the Hall, leaving behind only Tai Tan, Hansen and himself. 

"So is he the one you wanted me to meet? He doesn't look very intimidating. And judging by his age, he shouldn't be very strong either. I just don't understand what made you follow him, old orangutan. "

Niu Gao opened his mouth as he observed Hansen from top to bottom. 

But instead of Tai Tan, it was Hansen who answered him. Since there were no longer any outsiders, he didn't need to hold back anymore. 

"Greetings Defense clan chief Niu Gao. Let me introduce myself, Hansen, the leader of the Dark Order. "

"Why does the name of your sect sound like the name of some evil organization? "

Niu Gao asked curiously. 

But just this sentence of his broke the mental defense of the usually calm Hansen. This was the first time someone raised this question in front of him. But the problem was that he couldn't refute it either. 

Seeing the awkwardness, Tai Tan hurriedly intervened in the situation to smooth things out. 

"There is a reason behind this old rhino. You see, because of the possible threat from Spirit Hall and other forces on the continent, our sect is still hidden from the eyes of the outside world. We don't want to expose ourselves before we are strong enough to face any threat thrown at our face. That's why we have named our organization the Dark Order, those who emerged from darkness/ hidden. "

"Oh, so it's like this. "

Niu Gao nodded understandingly. 

Meanwhile Hansen knew full well that all this was just nonsense. He chose this name back then simply because it sounded cool. But still, it was a reasonable nonsense and could save him from embarassment. 

"Yes, that's the reason. "

Hansen nodded in agreement with a straight face. 

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