The way they looked at Jiang Fan was filled with awe and shock.
That was the Grand Capital Prefecture, the highest authority governing a territory spanning tens of thousands of miles.
As a Deacon of the Grand Capital Prefecture, Master Wei oversaw an entire region. He was a true figure of real power.
Moreover... a Deacon of the Grand Capital Prefecture had to be at least at the peak of the Dao Realm. That was an existence far beyond their reach!
Lu Song swallowed, his voice trembling slightly.
"Brother Jiang, what is your relationship with That Great One?"
"Is he... an elder from your sect?"
Heard this, Jiang Fan waved a hand, his expression calm.
"Brother Lu, you're overthinking it!"
"Senior Wei and I merely met once!"
"This encounter was also purely coincidental!"
"Senior Wei is an impartial man. His intervention this time was simply part of his duty, not entirely because of me!"
Lu Song chuckled, wearing an expression that said he understood, while secretly thinking to himself.
If it really was only a single meeting, why would Master Wei stand up for you like this?
Xiao Yun is the magistrate of Linjiang County, a True Realm expert. Yet before him, Master Wei did not even bat an eye as he berated Xiao Yun like a grandson.
How was that merely doing his duty? He was clearly giving you face, Brother Jiang!
Wen Xi covered her mouth and smiled.
"Brother Jiang, stop being so modest!"
"Being acquainted with a Deacon of the Grand Capital Prefecture and having Master Wei regard you so highly is not something just anyone can accomplish!"
"Your Senior Brother from Heavenly Divination Palace is probably not as simple as he appears, is he?"
Chen Zhao and Cui Yiting nodded repeatedly as well, their gazes toward