The Body Sect Comes Calling, a Cooperation Request from the Sun Moon Empire's Second Prince

"This palace has long admired Shrek Academy. Senior, you must be one of the Sea God Pavilion Elders, correct?"

On the platform, a pale-white soundproofing Soul Tool was active. Xu Tianran faced Old Zhuang with a gentle tone, his face utterly devoid of the imposing authority of a superior.

Long admired us? More like he was thinking about when to wipe us out... Old Zhuang maintained a calm smile. "Elder or not, it amounts to nothing. At the end of the day, this old man is merely an old fellow."

Xu Tianran smiled politely before turning serious. "Speaking of which, what happened just now was truly thanks to you, Senior. Had you not intervened in time, a disgrace would have been branded upon the Empire's face, difficult to erase."

Old Zhuang waved his hand. "Saving lives and healing the wounded is only natural. This old man could hardly stand by and watch a young girl in the prime of her life die, could I?"

Xu Tianran's gaze deepened as he said solemnly, "For such an incident to occur before everyone's eyes, this palace cannot escape blame either. If I am not mistaken, Senior, you should be a Healing Soul Master at the Titled Douluo level. You must have noticed something. Could you perhaps tell me what exactly happened to that female contestant?"

A strange glint flashed deep within Old Zhuang's eyes, but his brows furrowed tightly. "This old man attempted to identify the problem with that girl, but found nothing. How this matter is handled will have to depend on your country's official investigation."

As Old Zhuang spoke, Xu Tianran watched him discreetly. Yet even after he had finished speaking, Xu Tianran could detect nothing amiss.

Countless thoughts swirled through his mind as he said gravely, "Even a Healing Titled