Several hours later, the atmosphere in Venus Hall under the Star Brilliance Tower was solemn in an entirely different way.
Lin Yi, Gu Hanshuang, and Li Xuanba stood respectfully in the hall.
The Venus Tower Master's true body sat upon the throne at the head of the hall, his moon-white Daoist robe draping down. Yet the pressure he exuded was even greater than it had been in the Inner City.
"Lord Flame Emperor has announced that he will henceforth enter seclusion for cultivation. Unless Starfall City faces a matter of life or death, no one is permitted to disturb him."
The Venus Tower Master spoke first, announcing the high-level council's decision. Then his tone shifted, and his gaze fell upon Lin Yi. Rare approval entered his voice. "During the Nine-headed Evil Python disaster in the Inner City, White Tiger Captain Steward Lin Yi acted at the critical moment and used three top-tier Emperor Artifacts to suppress the evil python. His contribution was the greatest. Lord Flame Emperor has specially issued an order allowing you to enter the White Tiger Captain's Treasury and select three precious treasures as your reward."
"The White Tiger Captain's Treasury? Three precious treasures?"
Gu Hanshuang's pupils abruptly contracted. An unconcealable look of envy instantly appeared on his face.
He had served as a White Tiger Captain Steward for over tens of thousands of years. He had worked diligently and rendered countless merits, yet he had only been permitted to enter the treasury twice, and each time, he could select only one treasure.
Lin Yi had only assumed office recently, yet he was receiving such an honor all at once. The difference in treatment was simply worlds apart!
An absurd thought could not help surfacing in his mind. *Could Lin Yi be Flame Emperor's illegitimate son? Otherwise,