Jing Hongchen's expression changed, but it quickly relaxed again.
He looked at Ming Jiang and said calmly, "Although you deceived this old man for all these years, I still know you somewhat. You took Xiao and Meng to Shrek Academy—how could you possibly let them be bullied? You are Shrek Academy's honorary Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion!"
He knew Jiang Ming well enough. If Jiang Ming had not valued old ties, he would have died countless times over the years.
With Jiang Ming's strength, killing a Rank 9 Soul Master like him would not have been difficult.
Ming Jiang fell silent for a second. Though he was merely a clone, he knew that Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen could not possibly be bullied after arriving at Shrek Academy.
Although their nations stood opposed, the two had once spent time in Shrek Academy's Inner Court and had not directly participated in the war. Shrek Academy would not reject them.
Even if someone targeted the siblings over their Sun Moon Empire identities, Jiang Ming would certainly stop them.
"Ah, Hall Master Hongchen truly sees things clearly. Still, I suggest that you go to Shrek Academy as well. After Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen went to Shrek, my true body could indeed ensure they would not be bullied. But as their grandfather, if something happened to you here, they definitely would not obediently remain at Shrek. When that happens..."
Ming Jiang spoke in a low voice.
At those words, Jing Hongchen fell silent.
He understood Jiang Ming, and he understood his grandson and granddaughter even better.
If something happened to him in Radiant City, the two of them would certainly return.
If he died at Jiang Ming's hands, the siblings would not have an easy time at Shrek Academy. If he