Someone Sent Me to Receive You

Xu Zhiyuan of the Sea-Calming Division?

Yang Ling's expression shifted. In his recollection, he had never heard of any Sea-Calming Division.

Looking closely, Xu Zhiyuan's Attribute Panel was laid bare before him.

He was a Lower Third Grade martial artist, with attributes roughly comparable to Jiang Li's. He cultivated only second-rate internal arts and second-rate martial techniques.

Of the two Zhao Kingdom officials beside him, one was Lower Fourth Grade and the other Middle Fourth Grade.

"A Lower Third Grade cultivation. At that level, even in the Zhao Kingdom, he would at least be a Third Grade official."

"More than thirty fast ships, each carrying several hundred elites."

"Are they heading in this direction to reinforce Fire Jiao Island?"

"Why Xu Zhiyuan? Wasn't he cultivating in seclusion at the Imperial Academy?"

Xu Wenjun's expression shifted. He immediately stepped forward, cupped his fists, and said:

"This subordinate is Xu Wenjun, First Office Chief of the Iron Garment Division's Bandit Suppression Division! Greetings, Lord Xu!"

"So you are from the Iron Garment Division. Wait here!"

Xu Zhiyuan spoke again, leading dozens of fast ships swiftly toward them.

"Old Xu, what exactly is this Imperial Academy? I don't think I've heard of it before."

Yang Ling's expression shifted.

"What exactly is it? My lord, you mustn't say such things..."

A vein throbbed sharply on Xu Wenjun's forehead. He hurriedly lowered his voice in warning, glancing toward Xu Zhiyuan and the others from the corner of his eye. Only after seeing that they apparently had not heard did he let out a breath.

Zhao Yingying and the others wore strange expressions.

This Chief Yang actually did not know about the Imperial Academy?

"Director Yang, the Imperial Academy is the foremost academy in the realm. Even Star-Gazing Academy falls under its authority."

"The current Chancellor