Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 1526 - 509: Clues (Part 4)

"Okay."

Long Ying looked at Su Ming, her eyes twinkling with agreement.

Su Ming then entered the hall through the right side door, walked up to Xia Lan and Vivian, and calmly said.

"Apologies to everyone, Miss Xia Lan was late because of me. We met by chance and decided to hang out for a while. I apologize for making you all wait."

Suddenly, everyone in the hall turned to look at Su Ming.

The guests murmured quietly.

"Who is this guy?"

"Not sure."

...

At this moment, Clan Chief Tai Wen looked at the suddenly emerging Su Ming, whereupon, surprised, he rose from his chair, his face full of disbelief.

Xia Lan was startled too, not expecting Su Ming to come out and support her.

Vivian quickly nudged Xia Lan with her elbow.

Xia Lan immediately responded, saying.

"Yes, I was just getting acquainted with this Mr. Su Ming."

"Xia Lan, you’re still using such tricks, do you think I would believe it?"

Old Clan Chief Tai Falu slammed the table angrily upon hearing this, growing even more enraged.

Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly; this Xia Lan was something else indeed, having someone pretend before.

At this moment, Clan Chief Tai Wen hurriedly explained to Old Clan Chief Tai Falu.

"Father, you’ve misunderstood, it’s not fake this time."

"Shut up, last time you told me the same thing, and when I investigated, that guy turned out to be just an actor!"

Old Clan Chief Tai Falu scolded Tai Wen.

The audience present exhibited expressions of watching a drama, with some even secretly laughing.

Clan Chief Tai Wen had a face full of black lines, thinking the ’wolf coming’ act had played out too often, and now when it’s real, it turned false.

At this moment, Su Ming maintained a composed demeanor and gracefully gave a bow to Old Clan Chief Tai Falu and others, introducing himself steadily.

"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Admiral Su Ming of the Federation Government!"

"Admiral Su Ming?"

"He claims he’s Admiral Su Ming of the Federation?"

"No way?"

...

The numerous guests present were also startled.

Though most of the people here hadn’t seen Su Ming in person, the name Admiral Su Ming was nearly familiar to everyone.

For he was the prodigy rising in the Federation in recent years, with meritorious achievements, having slain many experts from Dark Star and Heavenly Revelation, and at a young age became a Candidacy General.

"Are you truly Admiral Su Ming of the Federation?"

Old Clan Chief Tai Falu frowned immediately, suppressing his inner anger, and carefully observed Su Ming, immediately sensing something amiss; the young person before him had an extraordinarily unique temperament, unlike a fake.

"Yes, Lord Tai Wen can attest, years ago Lord Tai Wen visited the Su Family with Miss Xia Lan, that’s when we met."

Su Ming replied calmly.

Clan Chief Tai Wen hurriedly exclaimed to his father.

"Father, he really is Admiral Su Ming of the Federation."

Upon hearing these words, the guests on site could only exchange glances.

Old Clan Chief Tai Falu also coughed awkwardly before speaking.

"Why are you still standing there? There’s a distinguished guest visiting, quickly bring over a chair."

Butler Aoku promptly brought a chair and respectfully said.

"Mr. Su Ming, please have a seat."

"Thank you."

Su Ming sat down directly.

At this time, Old Clan Chief Tai Falu looked at the other guests present, and said solemnly.

"Apologies to everyone, for making you wait today."

"You overestimate us, Lord Tai Falu."

Addek and others replied promptly.

"You’ve seen it, there’s a distinguished guest today, how about rescheduling our meeting for another day?"

Old Clan Chief Tai Falu said to the crowd.

"Alright, then we’ll take our leave first."

Addek and others sensibly rose to bid farewell.

"Safe travels, I won’t be seeing you off."

Old Clan Chief Tai Falu said with a smile.

"No need to see us off."

Addek and others replied with smiling faces, then left one by one.

Immediately afterward, Old Clan Chief Tai Falu looked toward other clan members and ladies in the hall, as everyone started to leave.

Soon, the entire hall was left with only Tai Wen and his wife, Old Clan Chief Tai Falu, Su Ming, Xia Lan, and Vivian.

Old Clan Chief Tai Falu smiled and asked.

"Mr. Su Ming, how is Su Mulong’s health?"

"Grandpa is in good health."

"I haven’t seen him in years, didn’t expect the old fellow to be so fortunate to have a prodigy like you among his descendants."

"Thank you for your compliments, Lord Tai Falu."

Su Ming replied with a smile.

At this time, Clan Chief Tai Wen also chuckled and asked.

"Su Ming, how come you suddenly came to Saint Joex without notifying us in advance, so we could offer proper hospitality?"

"I am visiting for official duties."

Su Ming did not conceal it.

In fact, though not many people knew about their visit to Saint Joex, it was hardly a secret and would be exposed sooner or later.

Old Clan Chief Tai Falu and Tai Wen shared a glance upon hearing this.

Although Su Ming was only an admiral, his presence was quite significant, especially when just in Tianqi there were three Holy Temple Knights slain at his hands.

This time’s official visit surely indicated something important.

Knowing that recently, Envoys from Heavenly Revelation Divine Country and Dark Star Empire had visited, causing quite the turbulence in Saint Joex, leaving things still unsettled.

"Mr. Su Ming, may I ask if it’s convenient to know what your visit is about? Is there anything you need assistance with?"

Clan Chief Tai Wen asked tactfully.

"Apologies, I’m not aware of the purpose of the visit either; specific details are handled by Lord Long Chen, I am just here for escort protection."

Su Ming replied apologetically.

At this moment, Xia Lan observed Su Ming conversing so composedly with her father and grandfather, showing a look of admiration in her eyes.