The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 818: Chapter 818: Commandery Prince Kneels in Worship

Xiao Zhiji’s head buzzed with noise.

Why had Hall Master Jing Yan suddenly come to Guangying County? And since he had come to Guangying County, why hadn’t he visited the Prince Manor, but instead gone to the Feihua Academy?

After taking a deep breath, Xiao Zhiji’s thoughts slowly returned to normal, but at the same time, a chill continued to grow in his heart, and he felt freezing all over.

This Hall Master was indeed young, only in his forties. Even Xiao Zhiji himself was much older than Hall Master Jing Yan. But who exactly was Hall Master Jing Yan?

The Hall Master of the Holy Hall! The Alliance Hierarch of the Glory Alliance, the very person who built the Splendid Dojo comparable to Pill Country’s Alchemy Dao Sacred Land! More importantly, this Hall Master had led the Glory Alliance in obliterating the Gai Family, one of the Seven Great Families.

As one of the commandery princes of the continent, Xiao Zhiji naturally knew about these not-so-secret matters.

”Prince, you have finally arrived! Look, that person slaughtered members of our Xu Family. He’s outrageously bold, killing people openly at the Feihua Academy. Prince, you must seek justice for my Xu Family!” The Xu Family Patriarch said excitedly as he saw Xiao Zhiji approaching, completely missing the change in Xiao Zhiji’s expression.

”Now that the Prince has arrived, let’s see if that Jing Yan still dares to act so brazenly!”

”Hmph, even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to kill in front of the Prince.”

”If the Prince wants to apprehend him, he definitely won’t dare to resist. If he resists and even if he manages to flee, he will surely be wanted across the entire continent. If he has a family backing him, then his family will also suffer the consequences.”

”Heh... considering the Prince’s relationship with our Xu Family, the Prince will certainly respect our wishes. Once we catch Jing Yan, hmph, I will ensure to tear a piece of flesh from him. He dared to kill the people of our Xu Family, he’s really tired of living!”

”Exactly! And, the Dean of Feihua Academy must also be taught a good lesson, as he was unwilling to take action against Jing Yan!”

The many Xu Family elders spoke in low voices, their pale faces regaining some color. They had turned fierce, and once again, a ruthless light shone in their eyes.

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”Mr. Jing Yan, that person is the Prince of our Guangying County. You must be careful, he has a deep relationship with the Xu Family, and he might not easily let this go,” Elder Mo Li whispered at Jing Yan’s side.

Since Jing Yan had demonstrated the strength to kill a Dao Spirit Realm Martial Artist in seconds, Mo Li no longer assumed any arrogant posture in front of him. Despite his youthful appearance, Jing Yan’s Martial Arts Strength was far more formidable than his own.

In the Martial Arts path, the mighty ones lead; age is ignored and only Cultivation is valued.

Moreover, Mo Li was not certain about Jing Yan’s real age. Looking young did not necessarily mean being young. Some in the Daoist Master Realm were a hundred or two hundred years old, but appeared only in their thirties or forties. Mr. Jing Yan looked to be only in his twenties, but his actual age was hard to gauge.

”Elder Mo Li need not worry, I know Xiao Zhiji!” Jing Yan said, glancing at Mo Li.

”Hm?”

”You know the Prince?” Mo Li was startled.

He then realized Mr. Jing Yan had just directly called out the Prince’s name, Xiao Zhiji?

Mo Li stared incredulously at Jing Yan.

What exactly was Mr. Jing Yan’s identity? When he spoke of the Prince, his tone was so casual, as if the Prince were not such an important person in his eyes.

”Prince?” The Chief Manager beside Xiao Zhiji, seeing the Prince stand there silent, just blankly staring ahead, frowned and softly called out in confusion.

Xiao Zhiji trembled slightly and then strode forward.

Seeing the Prince approaching, the Xu Family Patriarch’s face showed immediate delight. His gaze shifted, looking at the Dean of Feihua Academy.

The message was clear: you see? The Prince showed such warmth upon seeing me, even taking the initiative to come toward me. What of it if you are the Dean of Feihua Academy? Offend my Xu Family, and you will have no good consequences to reap.

The Dean of Feihua Academy was also experiencing a whirlwind of emotions at the moment. He had long known that the Xu Family had deep ties with the Prince, but still, he was surprised by the Prince’s attitude towards the Xu Family Patriarch. He had never imagined their relationship was so close.

The Xu Family Patriarch straightened up and stepped forward to greet the Prince, a warm smile on his face.

But very soon, he was stunned.

Because as the Prince approached, he simply walked past him without any pause, without even glancing in his direction.

He was completely ignored!

What was going on?

Each time he had visited the Prince Manor to see Prince Xiao Zhiji before, Xiao Zhiji had always been courteous to him.

Xiao Zhiji passed by the Xu Family Patriarch and hurriedly approached Jing Yan.

”Your subordinate arrives late, please forgive me, Hall Master!”

When Xiao Zhiji reached Jing Yan, he promptly and neatly knelt down with a ’thump’.

In this world, the act of kneeling is very rare. Even when subordinates meet their superiors, they usually do not perform such a grand gesture.

Xiao Zhiji kneeling to Jing Yan surely had a reason. Under normal circumstances, he would not present such respects.

The current situation truly sent shivers down Xiao Zhiji’s spine.

How could he not see the conflict between the Xu Family and Hall Master Jing Yan at this point?

As to why there was a conflict, Xiao Zhiji didn’t need to think twice to know that it must be the Xu Family’s fault. Otherwise, would Hall Master Jing Yan look for trouble with the Xu Family for no reason?

A small family like the Xu Family, would they even catch Hall Master Jing Yan’s eye?

So without further thought, it was certain that the Xu Family had done something to offend Hall Master Jing Yan.

And he, as the Prince, had a somewhat deep connection with the Xu Family. If this matter was not handled properly, it could implicate him, the Prince.

He was a direct subordinate of Hall Master Jing Yan, who could remove him from his Prince position with just a word. Moreover, he had heard that even the Holy Master held Hall Master Jing Yan in high regard.

Xiao Zhiji’s act of kneeling might not have been significant, but it truly shocked the Xu Family members.

When they saw Prince Xiao Zhiji kneel before Jing Yan, their minds seemed to explode, everyone stared agape, as if they had seen a ghost.

What was happening?

What was this situation?

The Prince was actually kneeling to Jing Yan? Were they dreaming?

Mo Li, standing beside Jing Yan, was also shocked as he watched Prince Xiao Zhiji kneel five meters away, his forehead touching the ground.

What did the Prince say?

Your subordinate arrives late, please forgive me, Hall Master? Subordinate? Is the Prince a subordinate of Mr. Jing Yan?

The people from Feihua Academy were in no better condition, each holding their breath as if time itself had stopped in that moment.