At the entrance to the banquet hall.
Zhou Xin, resplendent in his robes, strode in with authority as the crowd parted to either side to make way, "Law Enforcement Elder Zhou Xin of the Royal Martial Arts Academy? Why did he return here?"
"I heard Zhou Xin made a breakthrough to the Eighth Layer of the Golden Core Realm and has been promoted to the Deputy Head of the Royal Martial Arts Academy!"
"Deputy Head? No wonder even the Crown Prince calls him an honored guest!"
Amidst the whispering.
Zhou Xin approached Jiang Shanhe with a beaming smile, "His Highness the Crown Prince is too polite. How can I, Zhou, be worthy of such a guest title?"
"Please take a seat, Deputy Head Zhou!" Jiang Shanhe gestured invitingly.
Zhou Xin smiled and sat beside him.
His gaze swept through the crowd, eventually settling on Xiao Yi, the smile on his face slowly fading, replaced by a hint of amusement.
Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Zhou Xin.
