Seeing their confused look he smiled knowingly he cast a speculative glance at the guests who would reach them in less than ten minutes he take in everyone expression most prominent amongst the myriad of emotions was confusion.
"Yes, you heard it correctly after I observe and compare with the knowledge I have about and cross check the result with some other means I came to the conclusion they were newly born races in our world" he then motion them towards the rock demons.
"If I'm not wrong no one bother with them because of their strength this includes you all isn't that why you guys have give up that energy meridian in our region" all of them looked ashamed what could they say that was indeed the case " If we get that meridian on our hands our strength wouldn't be so weak isn't it? we could nurture few more peak qi realm experts"
The sixteen guardians lower their heads in guilty Vaanavan smiled at them and shook his head at them, he continued with his explanation "Don't blame yourself, I know it was decision made by previous generations and a wise one too with that level of strength we couldn't chase them away but think of this in different angle "
The guardians turned to look at him curiously Vaanavan enigmaticly said "Well we lost couple of warriors in their hand and give up the chance to nurture at least dozen warriors with this chance but we got a powerful alley one who doesn't have any knowledge or connection with other races"
Their eyes lighten up but few had already see through the problem in this, to make it happen he has to first communication with the rock demons, which was very hard from the beginning that's why the other races leave them alone Dheeran informed "My lord but they were bit eh-" he stopped seeing the Lord looking at him smilingly as though he seen through this problem.
"Don't worry, it doesn't matter if they willing to talk or not if they boldly come here shouldn't they at least listening to us, I'm confident one way or another I'll make them see things in broad way" he, smiled at them gently "It's our duty to educate the new race who appeared in our region "
His righteous tone and gentle smile didn't put him in a good light as he imagine, on the contrary their hearts started beat like rampaging beast tide, they saw him a cold Ruthless existence steped out of hell with glee, they felt little fearful of his gentle smile now.
"It's a given that, the races aren't going to any nice to us and wouldn't let go of their wariness so we have to make our allies on our own to face the calamity so who is better than such strong and powerful race if we tie them with our race then not only will they help us in the calamity but in the centuries to come they would be our allies and we will obtain heavenly merit doing so"
The sixteen guardians gulped hearing his explanation they didn't understand what is this 'heavenly merit' or some other things from the Lord but they could tell it was something extraordinary from the eager look on his face, few of them shuddered lightly as they recalled their previous plan showing their prowess to the Lord to obtain his recognition.
"Y-yes! we understand everything your grace" the Old Man said, it was clear to him no one going to show off their prowess with lords planning to deepen the new race trust towards them.
" Yes! I know you would understand what I'm talking " Vaanavan said with a knowing smile, the Old Man slightly smiled as well "By the way how are the scaled felines doing " he asked in conversation tone.
The Old Man perked up he tightly grasped the chance to talk about his intent and afraid someone going to disturb hurriedly, he also take notice of the Lord's expression all the time but he couldn't find out anything from his expression so he little disappointment but waited on what he had to say in this matter.
Vaanavan chuckled as he patted the Old Man on his shoulder how a senior would address a junior of his in the doubts " I appreciate your consideration little warrior but I already found a potential battle companion for me" Seeing the Old Man face fell he spoke up " But knowing your thoughtfulness I'll do you a favor and tame the leader for you or perhaps an potential beasts from the dark forest?"
The Old Man didn't expect he would receive such a kindness from the Lord very excited to the point even the tip of his white beard could seen with a tinge of red with from his excitement and hopefulness he was indeed wanted to have his own battle companion if possible he might even pick one if lord select his first pick but he even saying he would help him out was good thing his blessing.
While the Old Man want to thank him for his offer and agreeing with this Balli spoke up "Lord, I don't think you have to trouble with this matter for one he was quite taken with the scaled felines and another things is I noticed him, he was often interacting with them so its quite possible there wouldn't any problems he was going to face, hehehe! "
The Old Man shocked and surprised by what his friend said, 'Since when did he become quite close with them, he was quite busy with attending everything wasn't he also with him?' after a little doubt he got some idea what this fellow up to he was trying to mess things up for him speaking half truths and half lies just so everything could become more convincing 'This scoundrel doing this to make things difficult for me he and his jealousy'
The Old Man cursing him to his heart content while afraid his word might going to bite him in the arse so he remained silent over this matter not wanting to talk anything else at the moment. But nothing like that happened it seems lord was know about this matter as well he sighed in relief.
Vaanavan turned to looked at the slippery fellow and let out an amused chuckle he made a gestured with his hand towards him as if was by magic Balli disappeared and reappears in front of Vaanavan's waiting hand.
It's not a magic but he was dragged here by force in such a speed every one was surprise this includes Vaanavan who didn't checked the capability of his new avatar didn't even use his half a power but surprised and elated by this experiment he was broadly smiled at the glibe tongue nuisance on his hand.
Balli was looking at him like fearsome devil from the hell he stuttered "M-my lord it's my pleasure to meet you " everyone's lips twitched hearing his talk, anyone could tell he was going to get some beating why making it worse by all this nonsense.
"It's very rare for me to meet an interesting fellow like you even in my years of experience I had yet to find someone as slippery and silver tongue like you" Vaanavan stated with the amused expression.
"T-thank you for your c-compliment My lord" Balli shamelessly expressing his gratitude even hearing such a compliment which made his peers speechless by his thick skin and calculative mind he never a person to get into trouble. 'How thick was your skin, does this look like praising'
Vaanavan was also speechless by this but he smiled mischievously at him, he who was seen and experience the shameless of the cunning system, so how could he stumped by just that.
He smile at him gently but his grip on Balli tightened "Could it be that you thought I was complimenting you?" Vaanavan eyes turned in to perfect crescent as his smile become even more gentle.
Balli grimaced by the pressure and pain on his shoulder, from his arm That Hand become numb even his entire body was couldn't move at the least bit cold sweat started to pour on his back because of that but he couldn't even open his mouth to answer anything else.
it was only there and then he realized he might be pushed his luck to the extreme and send straight to hell. "Lord *wince* T-this humble one mis spoke and over step the boundary your grace please punish me"
He hurriedly apologized and dared not to slack afraid his instincts screaming In his head that something really dangerous might happen to him if he didn't escape this his grip.
Vaanavan asked with a furrowed brow "Are you ignoring my question?" there was a slight bleakness in them which made his meticulous mind froze his face turned ugly as he imitate the golden fish Vaanavan chuckled as he let go his shoulder.
Balli felt he was just escaped claws of some cruel demon before he could step back Vaanavan stopped him with a gesture then Vaanavan take one look at the rock demons before stopping "Let them come and meet us here" he, informed them as if he was satisfied with the place he chose.
This place was a clearing leveled piece of land as big as few soccer grounds put together, this could be a perfect place to receive them and have a merry chat together.
"Little fella I also like to play few tricks here and there back then but now seeing you here made me think of those times want to see a trick? " Vaanavan enthusiastically asked Balli's relived expression crumbled seeing his child like enthusiasm, he now really cursed his stupidity for even thought of do that old fellow in how he regrets it, anyone could tell it wasn't question despite looking like one.
As expected Vaanavan didn't bother to wait for his reply but started to explain his little trick "Now You See, I'm going to put my fist in front of my face you have to tell when I'm going to move it and call out alright?" then seeing his dumbfound face he specified further "I'll only use the amount of strength that was in the boundary of qi realm, so it would be quiet easy what do you guys think, quite fair isn't it?"
They took a crestenfallan look on his face some has pity while other has gloating at him, the but that didn't Change the fact as everyone nodded their head at him. 'I know teacher could push past this stage ' Mara thought to himself little worry on his face.
'Why can't he keep quite at such a important time this will teach him some lesson' Naala thought with frown, 'He was too much this was something was stored for him' Aadhi thought with annoyance.
If that miserable soul knows any of their thoughts then he would be puking few mouths full of blood in frustration ' What were you guys thinking of? Do I need your petty shouldn't you guys save me huh! So why is that I see no one take a step forward and willing to speak up for me?'
He was totally concentrating on the fist in front of him afraid he wouldn't miss It his instincts telling him he would suffer if he missed it so he was looking at the pale fist with red eyes then *twach* "Arrgh!" he yelled as something hit him in the head as if someone knuckled his head he hurriedly rubbing that spot tenderly his eyes watered from pain.
That was only starting of his nightmare "L-lord" whis *twach* " Aarrgh" shsk *twach* "Lord please have mercy on this useless one " he started to begging in less than one minute Vaanavan was dropped his hand after feeling little pity Balli checks were strained with his tears he was tenderly touching his head with his forefinger with a wronged expression Vaanavan voice coldly rang in his mind " It was just a small punishment for you, was it not for your talent and you aren't malicious by heart you will be severely punished. Hmph! this wasn't time for playing around"
Everyone face was red from stress they were feeling, they were trying their best to not burst out laughing from seeing this scene but afraid this would offend the Lord besides no one noticed how and when the fist moved more importantly he was standing little distance from him.
Vaanavan noticed the Rock demons stopped fifty meter away from them seven strong auras locked into him he wasn't afraid he stepped forward greeted them loudly "Welcome, to our territory friends, How do you do?" hearing his line the guardians become speechless.