After seeing Tian Hualing's appearance, the eyes of Wen Qian, Hu Wuyou, and Ling Han widened to the point they almost popped out of the sockets. They hurriedly bowed deeply and said in unison. "We pay respect to Supreme Elder Tian. Please forgive us for our sloppiness earlier."
Standing behind, Zhou Xun, Zhao Shuimu, and Yao An were terrified upon seeing Tian Hualing. Although their status was not high enough, it didn't mean that they didn't know her identity.
Especially Zhao Shuimu and Yao An. They had witnessed how cruel Tian Hualing was in the war back then.
Zhou Xun quickly stepped forward and bowed his head. "Junior Zhou pays respect to Supreme Elder Tian. Please forgive me for our poor hospitality."
Zhou Xianyang and the others were dumbfounded to see the Great Zhou Emperor lower his head like this. At the same time, they were curious about Tian Hualing's identity. No matter what, her status shouldn't be higher than Shen Yan, right?
They didn't know that although Shen Yan's status was highly lofty, her power wasn't concentrated here in the Heavenhold Realm. On the contrary, Tian Hualing was different. She was basically a local overlord. A single word from her could decide their life and death here.
Seeing his son was at a loss, Zhou Xun said sternly. "This is the Heavenhold Sect's Supreme Elder Tian."
His words were like a thunderclap that struck the heads of Zhou Xianyang and the others. They hurriedly bowed their heads and paid respect to her.
Tian Hualing ignored them and turned to Wen Qian. "I'll take him away. He's someone our Realm King pays attention to."
Everyone gasped in shock upon hearing this. Their minds went blank as the information was too huge for them to comprehend in a short time.
Meanwhile, everyone in Qin Jun's group went ghastly pale. They thought they could avoid Yun Lintian for a while after joining the academy, but it didn't seem to be the case now. Their hearts trembled violently, and their minds spun rapidly, trying to find a way to survive.
As for those who were considered standing on Yun Lintian's side, like Zhou Ling'er and the Ximen Clan, they were overjoyed and almost yelled out. Having a good relationship with Shen Yan alone was enough to make them regard Yun Lintian as their father. What about becoming a direct disciple of the Heavenhold Realm King? They couldn't wait to worship him as their ancestor right away.
On the side, Yun Lintian looked at Tian Hualing strangely. He didn't understand why she had to make it high-profile like this.
As if she saw through Yun Lintian's thoughts, Shen Yan glanced at him and said through a sound transmission. "There was a group of rats lurking around earlier. These people couldn't wait to swallow you alive. That's why she has to announce it in this high-profile fashion."
"Who are they?" Yun Lintian was puzzled. Who would dare to attack him in this situation?
"You can ask Tian Yuhan by yourself. It's a business of this Heavenhold Realm." Shen Yan replied. "In short, these people are not a good thing, and their background is not small. You will be fine as long as I'm around, but I can't guarantee what will happen later."
Yun Lintian frowned slightly. "Could it be those people from the Dark Sea Palace?"
Shen Yan curled her lips. "Not them. But well, you should also guard against them. They are basically the same flock. A group of thugs."
Wen Qian didn't dare to look at Tian Hualing directly as he replied solemnly. "Understood."
Tian Hualing glanced at Jian Ziqi and said. "She's a good seedling. Tell your principal to accept her as her direct disciple. I'll give her a hundred years. If she's doing well, someone will come to pick her up."
"Yes. I will tell our principal immediately." Wen Qian responded readily.
On the side, Jian Ziqi was taken aback. She didn't expect Tian Hualing to give her a high evaluation. She bowed deeply and said respectfully. "Thank you, sir. I will not disappoint your expectation."
Tian Hualing nodded gently and turned to Zhao Shuimu and Yao An. "I know what you two are doing in secret."
Hearing this, Zhao Shuimu and Yao An immediately lost their composure and became panicked.
Meanwhile, Zhou Xun, Zhou Xianyang, and the other princes inadvertently glanced at the two suspiciously… What did they do?
Zhao Shuimu took a deep breath to calm down and said. "I beg Supreme Elder Tian for forgiveness. I will leave immediately and never step into this place again."
"Yes, yes, yes." Yao An hurriedly followed. "We will leave right away. Please raise your hand high."
Tian Hualing smiled faintly. "I didn't want to care about you two at first, but you actually dared to set your eyes on him. Why should I let you go?"
Yao An was terrified and almost fell on his knees upon hearing this, while Zhao Shuimu gritted his teeth and remained silent. He was thinking hard, trying to find a way to get out of this predicament.
Seeing this, Zhou Xun mustered his courage and said. "Please forgive me, Supreme Elder Tian. I don't know what Brother Zhao did, but I hope you can give him a chance to redeem himself."
Tian Hualing looked at Zhou Xun strangely. "You said yourself that you have no idea about what he did, yet you wanted to help him? Are you trying to get your clan killed?"
Zhou Xun was shocked and hurriedly said. "Please forgive me. I didn't have such an intention. It's just that Brother Zhao is my good senior brother. I couldn't help but speak out."
Shen Yan suddenly laughed when she heard this, making everyone subconsciously look at her. "I don't know why your father chose you as his successor. Such a na?ve emperor like you. It's no wonder he can easily lead you by the nose."
She paused for a second and said further. "Do you know what he did all these years? As his junior brother, you should know that Zhao Shuimu has practiced fortune-telling art. But was it truly a fortune-telling art?"
"Please enlighten me, Young Miss Shen." Zhou Xun didn't understand what Shen Yan wanted to convey.
"Why don't we let him tell you?" Shen Yan glanced at Zhao Shuimu playfully.
"Brother Zhao…?" Zhou Xun looked at his good brother in doubt.
However, Zhao Shuimu chose to remain silent…
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