In the hall.
The atmosphere quietly shifted.
If pressed, no one could have said what had changed. But when the cultivators looked toward the dais, there was clearly more respect in their eyes. The emperor swept his gaze around the hall, a hint of a smile in his eyes, and said:
"All right. Our Exploration Team is still waiting."
"Xu Yuan, from now on, only I and a few Great Cultivators may watch your exploration!"
"And have that Niu Sheng removed, too. He's from the Demon Race. It isn't appropriate for him to pry into our family's affairs."
“Cancel the Livestream as well.”
"Yes, Your Majesty!" everyone answered in unison.
Cultivators from both sides stepped forward and took the Live-Streaming Formation Disc from Xu Yuan. Even Zhang Pengcheng's Formation Disc in Border City was taken away.
Xu Yuan cupped his hands.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
As long as the emperor agreed and stood on his side, Xu Yuan had nothing to fear, whatever happened.
The emperor said, "Return to Border City and investigate the Hall of Supreme Harmony. I and several Venerables will guard you throughout."
"Go."
"Yes!" Xu Yuan and Lu Yiyi answered together.
The emperor raised a hand, formed a Spell Seal, and sent it into the Zhou Tian Instrument.
In an instant.
Xu Yuan and Lu Yiyi were back on the streets of Border City.
Lu Yiyi changed back into the little girl.
She took Xu Yuan's hand and slowly counted his fingers with both of her small hands. Softly, she asked:
"Do you really think it's possible?"
Only the emperor and a few Great Cultivators could watch!
So what if she played with his hand?
Would those old fellows dare tell anyone about it?
Weren't they afraid of being called shameless old men?
"Let me ask