Shadow's icy voice seemed to come from the depths of the netherworld, clearly reaching everyone's ears with unquestionable killing intent.
"This man offended a guest of the Tantai Clan. This is a minor punishment. If there is a next time, his entire family will be exterminated."
"T-The Tantai Clan?!"
The guard captain's body shuddered violently. The color drained from his face in an instant, and his eyes filled with incredulous terror!
As someone from the Central Continent, he knew all too well what the name "Tantai" meant!
They were a colossal force that truly stood at the pinnacle of the Central Continent!
Forget the family behind their young master—even the City Lord's Mansion of Myriad Elephant Imperial City would have to bow before the Tantai Family!
He no longer dared feel even the slightest anger. He did not even dare harbor resentment, leaving only boundless fear!
He abruptly lowered his head, his voice trembling.
"Y-Yes! I understand! I was blind and offended the Tantai Clan's honored guest! I deserve death! I'll take the young master away immediately! There absolutely won't be a next time!"
As he spoke, he and another guard frantically lifted the severely injured, unconscious young master. They hurriedly shoved through the crowd and fled the scene without looking back, not daring to leave behind even a single threat.
The surrounding spectators immediately erupted into an uproar, their gazes toward Shen Qingtian and the other two filled with awe and curiosity.
Guests of the Tantai Clan? These three seemingly ordinary women actually had such astonishing backgrounds?
Just as Shadow was preparing to leave with Shen Qingtian and the others, the crowd ahead on the street suddenly parted.
Three men in matching black uniforms silently stepped forward and blocked their path. A golden scales emblem was embroidered over each