Shi Yi's gaze was cold and merciless, lofty as a Heavenly God looking down upon the mortal world. Anyone who met his eyes would feel their soul tremble uncontrollably.
The princes and princesses felt as though they had fallen into an ice cellar, as though they had come face-to-face with a god.
That oppressive presence was even more terrifying than the Stone Emperor's.
"Get out. If you offend again, you will be killed without mercy."
At last, Shi Yi spoke.
The princes and princesses felt as though they had received a grand pardon. They kowtowed repeatedly to Shi Yi, then fled. Only after leaving the Martial King Manor did they realize that sweat had already soaked their entire bodies.
They exchanged glances, each seeing the lingering terror in the others' eyes. In the end, they said nothing and left without looking back.
Killing a chicken to warn the monkeys had proven remarkably effective. It pulled the Martial King Manor straight out of the mire of trouble and turned it into a pure land. No one dared set their sights on it again. As long as Shi Yi presided there, the Martial King Manor stood above worldly affairs, inspiring even more apprehension than the forbidden grounds of the imperial palace.
The Martial King Manor disciples felt this most directly. Wherever they went, they were honored guests, treated with reverence.
Of course, they did not grow arrogant. Shi Yi had specifically gathered every living being in the Martial King Manor for a meeting and stressed certain matters. Having witnessed his swift and decisive methods, no one dared defy his will in the slightest. This sent the Martial King Manor's reputation soaring.
Holding a lofty position without becoming arrogant or indulgent was no easy feat.
Only after dealing with these trivial matters could