Helian Yunyun stood outside a splendid tent, feeling the wind come and go freely across River Viewing Terrace. Before her knelt a shadow, silent and still.
The lamplight swayed across the tent, like a demon baring its claws and fangs.
The duel inside was being presided over by Golden Crown High Priest Namodo. Yuwen Duo, Na Liang, Messenger of the Living God Cang Ming, and the others were all inside watching.
As the Great Mu princess, Helian Yunyun would never interfere with the outcome.
She had her own boundaries.
For instance, she could give Zhao Rucheng a chance to compete in the Yellow River Assembly, make Jin Ge accept a challenge on the eve of the main tournament, or summon Namodo in the middle of the night to preside over a duel...
But she would never reveal Jin Ge's strength to Zhao Rucheng, much less force Jin Ge to forfeit.
She absolutely respected the duel itself, as well as the outcome of a fair contest.
That was the grasslands' tradition, and a history the Helian Clan had to uphold.
But...
What had given those people the courage to show no reverence for the Supreme Royal Court?
Helian Yunyun turned her gaze back and said coolly, "Find the person who sent Zhao Rucheng a gift. Chop them to pieces and feed them to the wolves."
The kneeling shadow said nothing and disappeared into the night.
On Qi Street.
Jiang Wang was quietly cultivating in his room.
Knock, knock, knock...
Someone knocked at the door.
His Sound-Hearing Immortal State activated in an instant, informing Jiang Wang who stood outside.
He was rather surprised.
Qiao Lin was a chatterbox, but beyond his loquaciousness, he was actually quite respectful of the rules. He shouldn't have disturbed Jiang Wang while he was cultivating.