Imperial Capital Turmoil!
Tianshui Sect's temporary residence.
Lin Bai arrived at the reception hall and met the five elders of the Tianshui Sect.
"Holy Son Lin Bai, you're finally back." When the Second Elder saw Lin Bai and the others return, he finally let out a sigh of relief. He said, "The battle at Orchid Pavilion last night has spread throughout the entire imperial capital. Just hearing the rumors was enough to make me break out in a cold sweat!"
"It's fortunate that you all returned safely. If anything had gone wrong, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to answer to the sect."
The Second Elder released a lingering sigh of relief and gave Lin Bai and the others a bitter smile.
"Last night was certainly dangerous, but fortunately, our efforts weren't in vain, and we received the rewards we deserved." Lin Bai smiled faintly and spoke calmly.
"The Posthumous Child has been rescued?" Delight appeared in the Second Elder's eyes as he hurriedly pressed for confirmation.
Lin Bai nodded. "I've already handed him over to Prince Chen to make arrangements. From here on, it's no longer our concern."
"For this rescue, Prince Chen credited me with the greatest merit. Qiao Mo, Qin Yao, Fang Yuanshu, and Ye Guyu also rendered considerable service."
"These merits will naturally be credited to our Tianshui Sect."
Lin Bai informed the Second Elder and the other elders of the Tianshui Sect about their achievements.
At present, Prince Chen had no way to offer any substantial rewards for these merits. At most, he could bestow some immortal jade and treasures.
But to Lin Bai and the Tianshui Sect, the greatest value of this merit lay in what would happen after Prince Chen ascended the throne.
As long as Prince Chen successfully ascended the throne,