"Master, the government has reported that someone wishes to visit you. The visitor claims to be Zhang Juhai from the Zhang Dynasty!"
In the Yang family courtyard, Yang Zhenshan was practicing with a long spear when Red Cloud came to report.
Yang Zhenshan put away the long spear and asked, "Where is he?"
He had heard of the famous Zhang Juhai, known by the nickname Eagle of the Cloud Sea. The Cloud Sea refers to the northern sea domain of the Zhang Dynasty, and because Zhang Juhai was skilled in taming the Flying Slave Eagle, he earned this nickname.
In the Ten Thousand Miles Sea Domain, most of the strong have very resonant nicknames.
Like the Nine Heavens Dragon, the Black Water Flood Dragon, and the Azure Sea Sword God, for example.
Yang Zhenshan was still lacking; he had yet to earn a resonant title.
"The person has been invited to the government’s meeting room," Red Cloud replied.
Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly, handed the long spear to Red Cloud, and then headed towards the government.
The Taro Dynasty and Divine Wood Island have formed an alliance against Star Moon Island, and now the Eagle of the Cloud Sea from the Zhang Dynasty has arrived, making things increasingly interesting.
Unwittingly, Star Moon Island seems to be caught up in significant turmoil.
Upon entering the government’s meeting room, Yang Zhenshan saw an exceedingly handsome elder.
Indeed, very handsome. This face could easily be the lead in a historical drama even in modern times, not even needing a wig, with flowing silver hair and a flamboyant aura that could easily pass as a Divine Sovereign to some.
"Brother Zhang, esteemed guest, hahaha, my apologies for the delay, forgive my shortcomings, haha~~"
As soon as Yang Zhenshan entered, he warmly greeted the guest.
This guest was indeed esteemed.
Both in status and power, Zhang Juhai was qualified to be an honored guest of Star Moon Island.
Of course, this assumes he came with good intentions; if he bears ill will, then he is an unwelcome guest.
"Hahaha~~ Brother Yang, I have long admired your reputation!"
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"Naturally, Brother Yang, you are unparalleled and a hero of the Ten Thousand Miles Sea Domain. Even with how little I know, I’ve heard of your name!" Zhang Juhai, an old and sagacious man, spoke such words without batting an eye.
Before learning of the Taro Dynasty’s intentions against Star Moon Island, he was very little informed about Star Moon Island, let alone Yang Zhenshan.
His knowledge of Yang Zhenshan’s name was less than ten days old.
But he wasn’t entirely wrong; Yang Zhenshan indeed possessed unparalleled grandeur and is a hero of this era.
His assessment of Yang Zhenshan was entirely based on his appearance.
Yang Zhenshan’s features were not conventionally handsome, but his square face conveyed a natural authority, a commanding presence that was unmistakable, with a tall stance and flowing beard adding to his imposing air.
Yang Zhenshan’s appearance was synonymous with domineering grandeur, and his aura was inescapably authoritative.
Zhang Juhai was an old handsome man, whereas Yang Zhenshan was a stately elder.
Both had their charms, neither inferior to the other.
"Haha, Brother Zhang, please have a seat!" Yang Zhenshan was quite flattered by the compliments, not expecting his reputation to reach the Zhang Dynasty, pondering if anyone had coined a resounding nickname for him.
What would be a good name?
No, no, tigers only drown at sea, not quite auspicious.
Perhaps something with Dragon?
But Dragon seems too overused, worn out by now!
As Yang Zhenshan mused over what nickname would suit him, he heard Zhang Juhai say, "I heard the Taro Dynasty intends to oppose Star Moon Island. I, coincidentally, don’t see eye to eye with that old Xiang Anxu, so I thought I’d come to Star Moon Island to lend Brother Yang a hand!"
"Oh?" Yang Zhenshan hadn’t expected Zhang Juhai to actually come to assist, "Is there anything Brother Zhang needs my help with?"
Zhang Juhai threw his head back and laughed, his laughter hearty and expansive, much like the vastness and passion of the sea.
"No, no, as long as there’s a chance to trouble the Taro Dynasty, I’m all in to help. Of course, if there comes a day when I seek to challenge the Taro Dynasty, and Brother Yang is willing to aid in battle, that would be splendid!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Zhenshan felt growing admiration for his guest.
This brother indeed expected nothing in return!
He could understand Zhang Juhai’s approach; causing trouble for the Taro Dynasty was itself a favor to the Zhang Dynasty, a mutually beneficial act.
As for aiding the Zhang Dynasty against the Taro Dynasty in the future, that’s a matter for another day.
Even if Yang Zhenshan agreed, there are always ways to decline gracefully later on.
"With Brother Zhang’s generosity, I won’t speak in platitudes. How about a collaboration?" Yang Zhenshan proposed.
"How might we collaborate?" Zhang Juhai was a bit surprised.
Yang Zhenshan stroked his long, beautiful beard, a faint smile on his face.
Zhang Juhai looked at his splendid beard, full of admiration.
What does one mean by beautiful beard?
A beard refers to the hair on the sides of one’s cheeks.
Facial hair below the chin is known as facial hair.
The upper lip’s hair is called a mustache.
A beautiful beard is a beautiful facial hair, meaning the beard and cheek hair.
To have a splendid facial hair, one must have a thick and full beard, not sparse.
Moreover, a beautiful facial hair is not a large, unruly beard, which is not considered beautiful, those are known as shaggy.
A beard must be long, full, straight, and well-groomed to be deemed beautiful.
Beards grow longer and denser, making them difficult to manage. An untidy, dirty-looking beard on one’s face can certainly not be called beautiful facial hair.
Yang Zhenshan’s beautiful beard is nearly two feet long, approximately seventy centimeters, supple and radiant, and managing it daily is quite troublesome.