Martial Pavilion Master's Office.
The maid stuck out her tongue apologetically and said in a low voice, "Miss, I know I was wrong."
"Forget it. As long as you remember the lesson." Shu Yin waved a hand and opened the file containing the Martial Pavilion staff records.
"Chen Xu... Chen Xu, found him."
"Current master of the Chen Martial Arts Academy. Suspected of comprehending the secret of Martial Form through his inherited martial art, the [Chen Tiger Howl Fist]. Exceptionally gifted."
"A seventeen-year-old Martial Artist?"
Shu Yin's pupils contracted slightly. This was a secret record personally written by the previous pavilion master, making it highly credible.
"No wonder he refused to come welcome me. I've blocked his path to advancement. Achieving Martial Form at seventeen... it's only natural for him to be a little proud." Shu Yin believed she had grasped Chen Xu's mentality and began considering how to pull him onto her side.
There was no way she could give up on a Martial Artist subordinate.
"Yuan'er, make preparations. We're going to the Chen Martial Arts Academy at once." Shu Yin set down the file and gave the order.
Yuan'er thought she had misheard and looked bewildered. "Miss, where did you say we're going?"
"The Chen Martial Arts Academy, of course. We're going to meet a future subordinate."
"You've only been appointed pavilion master today, yet that deputy pavilion master not only refused to welcome you, you're even going to his home to invite him personally..." Yuan'er fumed and waved her little fist.
"Yuan'er thinks you should issue a direct order and have him come to the Martial Pavilion to pay respects to you."
"Exactly! That's what I think too!"
Without even knocking, a man swaggered inside.
The moment she saw him, Shu Yin could not help showing a