Zhao Letian and the Yu family didn't have much conflict; he merely defeated Yu Wenhui during the assessment. Outside of that incident, there hasn't been any confrontation with the Yu family.
However, within the Heavenly Sound Pavilion, he did have a direct conflict with Commandery Princess Murong Qian.
At this moment, following behind Prince Consort Murong Batian, Murong Qian scanned the Royal Palace's towers, and finally fixed her gaze on Zhao Letian. She snorted coldly, her beautiful eyes glittering with a chilly murderous intent.
As a Commandery Princess, Murong Qian held a noble status, and talented youths typically orbited around her, always presenting their courteous favors, and no one dared to provoke her.
That day, Zhao Letian publicly rejected her proposal, causing her to lose face and feel humiliated. She remembered this grudge, and had Zhao Letian not been so reclusive, she would have sought her revenge earlier.
At the same time, Yu Wenhui's gaze also locked onto Zhao Letian, filled with arrogance and disdain, his face wearing a mocking cold smile.
This assessment was to compare the strength of the forces behind each individual. Only those with strong enough backgrounds could bring out sufficiently valuable congratulatory gifts.
Yu Wenhui wanted to see what kind of embarrassing gift the background-less Zhao Letian would bring out today.
Of course, he also hadn't forgotten the shame of being killed by Zhao Letian in the Slaughter Illusion Realm, a debt he vowed to repay with Zhao Letian's blood.
Upon seeing the approach of the two, Murong Yunxuan and the Vice Dean of Holy Spirit Academy were surprised, then quickly stood up to greet them.
Although both were King-level Experts, the difference in strength between each could be as vast as between heaven and earth.
Prince Consort Murong Batian, known as the first King-level Expert of Gray Wolf Kingdom and second only to the King of Gray Wolf, deservedly commanded the army and guarded the Southern Border, in confrontation with War King City of Dajin Country.
Moreover, his identity was extraordinary, being the second brother of the King of Gray Wolf, with overwhelming power. In Gray Wolf Kingdom, he ranked second only to one but above ten thousand.
Thus, even King Murong Yunxuan and the Vice Dean of Holy Spirit Academy had to show certain respect to Murong Batian, making another King-level Expert Yu Wende seem insignificant by comparison.
However, what Murong Yunxuan and the Vice Dean of Holy Spirit Academy hadn't expected was the typically border-guarding Murong Batian's sudden return to the Royal Capital today.
Facing Murong Yunxuan and the Vice Dean of Holy Spirit Academy who had risen to greet him, Murong Batian simply nodded indifferently.
Murong Qian, following behind, couldn't help but show a triumphant look in her eyes upon seeing other King-level Experts show such respect to her father, then shot Zhao Letian a provocative glance.
"Uncle, please take my seat."
Princess also stood up, offering her seat to Murong Batian.
Before everyone was aware of Murong Batian's return and thus hadn't prepared a seat for him, given his status, he naturally should sit in the highest place.
Murong Batian, indifferent as usual, nodded and sat down without ceremony.
Seeing this, many furrowed their eyebrows slightly.
Although Murong Batian's status was supremely noble, after all, how could the Princess be merely ordinary? His taking the seat so matter-of-factly seemed somewhat disrespectful.
Especially following behind Her Highness the Princess, that old woman clad in a blue flowered robe, although looking quite ordinary, revealed a hint of a cold killing intention in her cloudy eyes.
This old woman, was naturally the very Granny Blueflower who was with Her Highness the Princess on Holy Mountain; people only knew her as a servant beside Her Highness, but no one knew her true identity was the Guardian of the Gray Wolf Saintess. In terms of strength, she was second to none present.
If anyone dared show disrespect to Her Highness, Granny Blueflower would be the first to object.
However, Her Highness seemed to have no objection, so everyone else found it inappropriate to say more. T@h&is. tr$anslat$io*n is po.w+e$r%ed! by the reade#r-s at *%.
Meanwhile, Yu Wende from the Yuwen family, who came with Murong Batian, took a seat next to Murong Batian. As a King-level Expert, he deserved a seat.
"Second brother, why have you suddenly returned this time?"
Murong Yunxuan and the Vice Dean of Holy Spirit Academy also took their seats, and asked Murong Batian.
"Why? Today is big brother's birthday. As his brother, shouldn't I return to celebrate it?"
Murong Batian replied apathetically, without a trace of emotion, one could not tell if he was naturally cold, or just in a bad mood today.
"Where's that coming from, second brother? I mean to say, why didn't you inform us before coming back? That way, everyone could have been prepared. Moreover, with you gone, how will things at the Southern Border be managed? Wouldn't the people of Dajin Country take advantage and invade our Gray Wolf Kingdom?"
Murong Yunxuan said with a sheepish smile.
"Prepared for what? I'm just coming home for a visit; what's there to prepare for? As for the border affairs, you need not worry. I have already made arrangements. If people from Dajin Country dare to invade at this time, I'll make sure they won't return, we might even seize the opportunity to take War King City."
Murong Batian spoke with full confidence.
"Then alright, with that said, I can rest easy. But, second brother, this return of yours couldn't just be for big brother's birthday celebration, right? After all, in all these years, you've never come back."
Murong Yunxuan asked.
"This time is different from the past, both you and I know that big brother's life is nearing its end. I heard big brother wants to select a Prince Consort before his time is up, and entrust the entire Gray Wolf Kingdom to him. As the National Guardian Minister, it's my duty to confirm whether that person is indeed qualified to be the royal Prince Consort."
Murong Batian stated his purpose frankly.
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but frown again.
It was clear what Murong Batian meant; he wanted to intervene in the selection of the Prince Consort.
"What if second brother deems him unqualified?"
Murong Yunxuan asked.
"Then he does not deserve to live."
Murong Batian said coldly.
Everyone was slightly shocked, secretly thinking that Murong Batian really was domineering, intending to kill off even the final candidate for Prince Consort.
Her Highness the Princess's eyebrows slightly furrowed and a look of displeasure appeared on her face, but she did not react outwardly.
The rules for the Prince Consort selection assessment were set by her and her father, she would absolutely not allow Murong Batian to act recklessly.
"It's considerate of you, second brother. But trust in big brother's judgment; though my time is approaching, I'm not senile yet. The Prince Consort I've picked for Wan'er is indeed qualified to assist her and govern the Gray Wolf Kingdom."
Just then, a robust and resonant voice suddenly emanated from within the Royal Palace.