"In that case, we'll set this matter aside for now. As for that Zuoqiu Qingyun—his youth did not go smoothly, and after gaining success through a fortuitous encounter, it was inevitable his mentality became somewhat arrogant," Fairy Tianyan said with a solemn look in her eyes. "On top of that, within Qing'an Academy, he has already advanced from a core disciple to a personal disciple, studying under the formidable Master Yaoguang."
"Born of a fourth-rank aristocratic clan, with a direct ancestor who is a Purple Mansion Master, and a master in the Purple Mansion Realm within the academy," Wang Shouzhe said with a nod. "He does indeed have the capital to be arrogant, but that doesn't mean he can do whatever he wants."
"Indeed. The academy has its rules, and aristocratic clans have their own ways of survival. However, Patriarch Shouzhe, have you heard of an organization called 'Heavenly Palace'?" Fairy Tianyan asked, her expression grave.
"'Heavenly Palace'? I haven't heard of it, but the name sounds as if it's rather stronger than something like the Flood Dragon Gang." Wang Shouzhe shook his head, though a few more traces of wariness rose in his heart.
"It's normal that you haven't heard of it. Heavenly Palace was established less than a hundred years ago, and it has always acted in a low-key manner, but its foundations and strength are extremely powerful," Tianyan said in a low voice. "As far as I know, people from Heavenly Palace have contacted Zuoqiu Qingyun in secret, hoping to win him over. Zuoqiu Qingyun was still hesitating, but this time, he secretly entrusted Heavenly Palace with a certain matter... and I happened to learn of this news."
"Interesting." Wang Shouzhe smiled. "It seems Senior Tianyan's position in Heavenly Palace is not low."
"It can hardly be