Vian rubbed his temples and said, "Miss You Li An did report you to the family head. She said you colluded with outsiders to plot against her and nearly caused her promotion to major general to fail. She also demanded severe punishment for Uncle Higg's team."
"Humph, what nerve, accusing us first!"
Salacia said irritably, "How is Uncle Higg?"
Vian said, "Please rest assured, Miss. Higg immediately reported the good news of your successful promotion and was not punished. However, before the news could be confirmed, the family head decided to suspend Higg's team for the time being. Once you return, he will consider whether to punish them."
A cold smile tugged at Salacia's lips. "My dear father truly is absolutely rational."
It was obvious he wanted to see whether Salacia's Second Refinement promotion had truly succeeded, just as Higg and the others claimed!
If Salacia had truly advanced to a Second Refinement major general, her rank would surpass You Li An, a First Refinement major general. Then she would have the capital to continue competing with You Li An, and Higg's team naturally would not be punished.
Otherwise, if Salacia's Second Refinement failed, Higg's team would have defied orders and lied, and they would certainly face severe punishment.
Vian said quietly, "This trial of yours caused quite a stir in the Spirit Realm, Miss. The family head is very interested in that prodigy called Steel Heart... I heard he intends to recruit Steel Heart as a live-in son-in-law!"
Salacia froze instantly and stopped walking. "Father knows about Steel Heart too?"
Vian said, "How could he not? For your Second Refinement Promotion Task, Steel Heart planned a peak battle between two major factions. He also recruited the Furnace Edge Squad and defeated the three major general teams of the Red