Yuan Qin felt as if the Patriarch of the Yuan Familyâs gaze was penetrating everything, directly falling into the depths of her heart.
The secret and sordid thoughts of resentment and unwillingness she had deeply hidden in her heart were all laid bare under such a gaze.
She couldnât help but lower her head to avoid that stare.
In truth, the Patriarch of the Yuan Family had only glanced at her.
Seeing Yuan Qinâs reaction, the Patriarch of the Yuan Family was unperturbedâgiven his status, it wasnât worth squabbling with a younger member of the family.
At this moment, Elder Zhi Fa, kneeling at the forefront, cautiously lifted his head and addressed the Patriarch of the Yuan Family: "Patriarch, are you...?"
The Patriarch of the Yuan Family raised his head, his gaze resting upon Gu Shengyinâs small courtyard, and a cryptic smile appeared on his lips: "An esteemed guest has come to the family, how could this old man not personally entertain them?"
An esteemed guest?
The Law Enforcement Elder recalled the man in the Third Missâs courtyard, with such a powerful presence; now that even the Patriarch had appeared, what could his identity be?
The Law Enforcement Elder, drenched in cold sweat, remembered his previous words and assured himself that he hadnât shown any disrespect toward the esteemed guest, which slightly eased his mind.
But it wasnât the same for Yuan Qin.
In her heart, the Yuan Family was a formidable entity that even the Dragon Phoenix Empireâs Imperial Family had to treat with courtesy. She believed that no matter how powerful that man was, he couldnât be more powerful than the Yuan Family.
But what is happening now?
Even their own Patriarch, who couldnât be summoned for the Emperorâs birthday, had emerged because of this man in red.
And referred to him as an esteemed guest?
Yuan Qin recalled the words she had previously spoken out of spite and suddenly felt weak all over, almost collapsing before the Patriarch.
This couldnât be true; such an important figure always had high standards and wouldnât notice someone like her.
She tried to comfort herself in this way.
The Patriarch of the Yuan Family glanced at them, clearly aware that his presence was causing these younger members significant anxiety.
"You all should leave and donât disturb this place again."
The Law Enforcement Elder quickly responded affirmatively, leading his disciples and his terrified Lingyun Eagle away from there.
Yuan Qin was full of doubt; despite her strong desire to know what would happen next, she dared not speak due to the Patriarchâs authority.
Once everyone had departed, the Patriarch of the Yuan Family put away his amiable facade and solemnly addressed the small courtyard: "With an esteemed guest at the door, could this old host pay a visit?"
He had been in seclusion earlier when he suddenly sensed an immense power at his residence.
Though the power vanished quickly, he didnât dare relax for a momentâsuch great strength could even pose a threat to him.
What kind of person was the Patriarch of the Yuan Family?
A strong contender recognized across the entire Demon Beast Continent, he knew that there were only a few people on this continent capable of reaching this level.
Among those people, no matter who it was, the Yuan Family wouldnât want to make an enemy lightly.
Therefore, when he spoke, he slightly lowered his stance.
The small courtyard door opened with a bang.
Lin Yuan showed enough respect toward strong individuals, especially polite onesâeven if this strong individual wasnât exactly taken seriously by him.
When the Patriarch of the Yuan Family entered the small courtyard, seeing the figure seated on the makeshift stone stool, he began to feel grateful that he had maintained a courteous attitude earlier.