NOVPUBChapter 124: Sorry, But I’m Still Calling the Shots p1
The peak lord of Dao Peak’s reprimand made the Third Prince stiffen.
He glared at Mu Zhi’an, a mixture of realization and anger in his eyes.
No wonder she had looked familiar… He had seen her in the Celestial Realm!
But he hadn’t known she was Ling Long.
Now, his heart burned with fury.
Mu Zhi’an had set a trap, and he had walked right into it!
That Mu family young master had deceived everyone, even Huang Manting.
Her information had been accurate, but with Ling Long’s presence, it was useless…
He couldn’t expose Bai Ruoxi now!
Accusing her would mean questioning Ling Long’s judgment.
The three peak lords hadn’t said anything. How could he possibly challenge her?
He stared at Mu Zhi’an, his expression stormy, suppressing his anger, then he turned to Lin Ling, bowing.
“My information was inaccurate, Senior Ling Long. I was unaware you were residing here. I apologize for the disturbance.”
His words sounded like an apology, but they were actually a subtle accusation. He was blaming Mu Zhi’an for not revealing Ling Long’s presence, for causing this trouble…
Lin Ling didn’t seem to care. Her crimson eyes were fixed on Mu Zhi’an’s storage ring.
Or rather, on the Eight Treasures Cranes within.
She hadn’t enjoyed the first one she had eaten, but the second one, roasted with Shang Yanfei, had been delicious.
She wanted another one…
“Senior Ling Long, how do you think this matter should be handled…?” Yi Hao asked tentatively.
She wrote on the ground: Deal with it yourselves.
She wasn’t interested in human conflicts. She was here to transfer her destiny, suppress her karmic fire, and enjoy delicious food…
Nothing else mattered.
Mu Zhi’an bowed respectfully. “I’ll handle it, Senior. I apologize for disturbing you.”
The disciples glanced at the Third Prince, who was standing there, speechless.
Mu Zhi’an’s words, seemingly casual, had shifted the blame back to the Third Prince.
Disturbing Ling Long… it was a serious offense, even for a prince.
Of course, they didn’t realize that Lin Ling wouldn’t actually be angry about something so trivial…
She didn’t care. Mu Zhi’an was the one who had decided she was angry…
Yi Hao looked at the Third Prince, his voice stern. “Minor disagreements between disciples are inevitable, but escalating things to this level… If it happens again, you’ll be expelled.”
His tone was casual, but his words carried a weight that made the Third Prince’s heart sink.
Being expelled after just a few days… he would never live it down.
The other royals might be polite to his face, but behind his back, they would surely mock him…
Yi Hao turned to the disciples, his expression softening slightly. “Senior Ling Long dislikes commotion. After you leave, don’t spread rumors about this incident.”
“If this is leaked and she’s disturbed, the consequences will be severe.”
The disciples nodded solemnly, and Yi Hao, after a few more words of warning, left with the other two peak lords.
They weren’t worried about the disciples spreading rumors. Aura Observation could detect lies. If anyone spoke about this incident, they would be easily identified…
But as they departed, they all glanced at Mu Zhi’an, their gazes filled with a mix of curiosity and respect…
Mu Zhi’an watched them leave, then he looked at the Third Prince, who was also about to depart.
“Third Prince, about that one million spirit stones…”
“Can you have them ready within three days?”
