Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 457: Chapter 111: Longyan Celestial Being Feast (End of the second part)_5

“Everyone, remain calm.”

Noticing the crowd’s restlessness, Wang Shouzhe stepped forward, reminding them, “Take a closer look, there is someone standing on the head of the Mysterious Ice serpent.”

Indeed.

In the dense fog, one could faintly see a figure standing upright on the head of the Mysterious Ice serpent.

The wind stirred, fog wafted around, obscuring the figure. Yet, their aura was as piercing as an ice peak, as chilling as frost, the sweep of their robes revealed an ethereal elegance, as if an Immortal among mortals.

Naturally, respect and admiration arose from the beholders.

“So it’s a Spirit Beast kept by a significant figure.”

Seeing this, everyone let out a sigh of relief, immediately followed by a surge of curiosity.

“Who, exactly, is this distinguished person?”

“No matter who it is, if they are qualified to stand on the head of the Mysterious Ice serpent, they’re definitely not ordinary.”

The crowd couldn’t help but speculate.

Among them, a few Academic Palace disciples who came in disguise all exchanged glances, a bitter smile on their faces.

Fang Youan sighed, knowing that it was not necessary to hide any longer, he decided to identify himself, “Everyone, please don’t worry. This Mysterious Ice serpent is the guardian spirit beast of the Purple Abode Academic Palace’s Mysterious Ice Palace lineage. And the figure on top of the Mysterious Ice serpent head is my master, Master Binglan!”

With that said, he couldn’t help but produce a bitter smile in his heart.

He, Fang Youan, had to attend this banquet in hiding, due to the rules of the Academic Palace. But his master, he simply rode the Mysterious Ice serpent here without making a sound. It was indeed…

Forget it, it’s best not to think about the teacher’s offenses. Better think about the aftermath instead~

“What?”

All the Immortals and Old Ancestors of the Southern Six Guards were startled upon hearing this.

They had heard about the close ties between the Wang family and the Academic Palace, but they were unaware that there were Academic Palace disciples hiding amongst the guests.

What was even more surprising was that the famed Master Binglan would actually attend in person.

“It’s actually master.”

Old Ancestor Linglong was also caught off guard. She never expected her master to come personally, riding the Mysterious Ice serpent and making such a grand entrance.

Overcome with emotion, she rushed out of the window and knelt towards the figure on the Mysterious Ice serpent’s head, “Linglong pays respect to…”

Just as the word “master” was about to leave her lips, she swallowed it.

She didn’t know her master’s true intentions and didn’t dare to say “master” in such a public place.

After all, her master was a revered figure in the Academic Palace, and she had to be mindful of how it would look.

However, while she didn’t call him, Master Binglan didn’t seem to have such concerns.

“My disciple, Linglong.”

The voice of Master Binglan echoed through the misty fog.

Her voice was majestic, with a hint of fondness, revealing a faint smile and pride, “You have overcome adversity and achieved the status of an Immortal, which fills me with great joy. Due to the rules of the Academic Palace, I did not participate in the banquet.”

For a moment, all the Immortals and Old Ancestors present were silenced, their evaluations and estimations of the Wang family soared upwards.

The Elder Linglong was backed by such a strong faction and was highly favored.

Fang Youan secretly rolled his eyes.

Master, you call this adhering to the rules? You, riding on the Mysterious Ice serpent, so blatantly showing support for your disciple—who wouldn’t understand?

Wang Shouzhe stepped forward and bowed, “Master, due to the regulations, you couldn’t go to the banquet. I shall order someone to prepare spiritual delicacies for you to take back.”

However.

Standing atop the Mysterious Ice serpent, Master Binglan snorted, “Wang Shouzhe, this is between my disciple Linglong and me. What business is it of yours? Move away and stop disturbing my sight.”

“Uh…”

Wang Shouzhe was left speechless.

Master Binglan was usually easy to get along with, but she was extremely quick-tempered and held grudges. Was he still being punished for offending her years ago?

Even though he grumbled internally, he still wisely moved out of the way.

“My disciple Linglong, this treasure is a gift to celebrate your ascension to Immortal status,” Master Binglan’s voice became even more affectionate.

With that, she waved her hand and a beautiful, icy glimmer flew out from her sleeve toward Wang Linglong.

Old Ancestor Linglong propelled a stream of Mysterious Energy to catch it. Upon close inspection, she found it to be a piece of ice-blue armor. The treasure was delicate and dainty, bathed in a splendid glow. It was undoubtedly remarkable.

Fang Youan, standing beside, couldn’t hide his envy, “It’s actually the ‘Mysterious Ice Serpent Armor’.”

The ‘Mysterious Ice Serpent Armor’ was made from the scales shed by the Mysterious Ice serpent before it advanced to a sixth-grade spirit beast, combined with various precious materials to form a magical treasure. It did not measure up to top-grade magical weapons, yet it was a commendable defensive mid-grade magical weapon.

In the inheritance of the Mysterious Ice Palace, only the most favored direct disciples would be given such armor.

As inheritors of the Mysterious Ice Palace lineage, Fang Youan and Old Ancestor Linglong naturally recognized the name of this magical treasure.

“Master, this is too precious, I cannot accept it,” Old Ancestor Linglong quickly refused.

“No matter.” From the sky, Master Binglan’s voice floated down, “This is passed down through generations in our lineage. When you no longer need it, you can simply return it to the Mysterious Ice Palace.”

“Since that is the case, Linglong is deeply grateful for Master’s generous love.” Old Ancestor Linglong thanked with gratitude.

She knew that her master truly cherished her and was worried that she might get injured or killed in fights outside, hence she gave her the armor.

After passing down the armor, Master Binglan rode atop the Mysterious Ice serpent and flew away gracefully. The ice fog on the lake gradually dissipated.

Yet what did not fade was the ardor of the Immortals and Old Ancestors from the Ping’an Wang Clan.

Prior to this, quite a few Immortals and Old Ancestors, unfamiliar with the Ping’an Wang clan, had looked down on this newly-promoted 7th rank clan to some extent.

But after this incident, could any clans among the Southern Six Guards dare to belittle the Wang clan?

After more than a month of excitement, the Immortal banquet finally ended, and calm gradually returned to Changning.

From then on.

The Ping’an Wang family firmly established itself as a 7th-rank aristocratic family in the Southern Six Guards.

And from this day on, outsiders referred to the Wang family as the Changning Wang Clan instead of the Ping’an Wang family.

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