Facing Baturu's demand, Chen Changsheng smiled faintly. "The Child of the Forbidden Ground needs special treatment too? If others heard that, wouldn't it make a laughingstock of us?"
"Besides, if I remember correctly, when a Child of the Forbidden Ground emerges, they usually look down on everything."
Hearing this, Baturu shook his head with a smile. "That kind of arrogant, above-all-else swagger was the style of the past."
"Before you, Chen Changsheng, appeared, a Child of the Forbidden Ground could generally contend for the Mandate of Heaven upon emerging."
"But ever since you appeared, you have always stood alone at the head of the younger generation's struggles."
"Over time, the approaches of the various Forbidden Grounds naturally changed as well."
"After all, boasting only to get slapped in the face is truly embarrassing."
As he spoke, Baturu beckoned to the young man beside him.
"Come over. This is the Imperial Tutor you have always had on your mind!"
At those words, the young man walked over and cupped his hands in salute.
"This junior is Ling Dao. Greetings, Imperial Tutor!"
Looking over the Child of the Forbidden Ground before him, Chen Changsheng nodded. "Reserved and steady, with stable aura. You have some promise."
"Unfortunately, a magic treasure is concealing your aura. Otherwise, I could give you a more detailed assessment."
Hearing this, Ling Dao said calmly, "Senior's insight is unmatched beneath heaven. This junior's meager skills are not worth showing off before you."
"Interesting!"
Chen Changsheng said with a smile, "You're acting so humble that if we really come to blows, I'll feel bad sending someone to beat you up."
"How about this? Be a little more arrogant. Then when I have someone beat you up, my conscience will feel a little better."
Facing Chen Changsheng's words, Ling Dao looked