Li Yan emerged from the basement of the Medicine Pavilion and entered its courtyard.
Sixth Elder Xu Mo followed respectfully at his side.
"Saint Child, um..."
"Speak."
The innate authority in Li Yan's voice made the Sixth Elder bow even lower.
"Saint Child, if you wish to leave the city now, I'm afraid... I'm afraid it will be very difficult."
"But that's all right. I'll find a way to resolve this for you."
Facing the deferential Sixth Elder, Li Yan asked offhandedly, "Whose permission do I need to leave the city?"
The Sixth Elder cupped his hands. "To leave the city, you need the approval of either Hall Master Su Mo of the Heavenly Pivot Hall or Nangong Zhaoxue of the Sword Sect."
Hearing this, Li Yan replied casually, "I'm leaving this afternoon. Go make the arrangements."
"But..."
The Sixth Elder froze, hesitating to speak.
"I'll handle the Hall Master. You just arrange for someone to take care of it."
Li Yan spoke with absolute confidence and an unquestionable air of command, winning the Sixth Elder's admiration.
"Saint Child is truly a man of means. This humble one will make the preparations at once."
Sixth Elder Xu Mo sighed inwardly. Just look at this lord's bearing, listen to the tone of his voice!
This was the Bloodline Divine Chosen, the Emperor's Blood Disciple!
Only someone whose mind had been contaminated by the bloodline could speak with Li Yan's kind of arrogance.
Every word and deed of his, along with the confidence he exuded, convinced the Sixth Elder.
And Li Yan knew exactly what sort of people they were.
If you spoke to them politely, they would think you were weak.
But if you put on airs, looking down on all living things, they would worship you like a god.
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