Chapter 1512: Threat

Her status among the many elders of the Glacier Palace was not particularly high. Under normal circumstances, even if she lived to her dying day, she would never have had the opportunity to meet someone of Master Yang's standing. However, with Chen Leyao present and following him, combined with the information conveyed by the Han Shui Liu family head, the rest was easy to deduce.

"Elder Bai is forthright!"

Knowing that concealment was futile, Zhang Xuan said little more. He smiled faintly, then turned to glance at the Han Shui Liu family head and the other elders. "Thank you for the communication, Family Head Han!"

"Master Yang, you're too kind. It is our Han family's good fortune to be able to assist you..."

The Han family head hurriedly cupped his fist.

This person was a Grand Elder from the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters, and even Elder Bai had acknowledged him, so there was no doubt about his identity. His presence truly honored their humble family.

"Hmm."

Zhang Xuan nodded, his smile fading, and said no more.

Seeing his expression, the Han family head immediately understood. He hurriedly cupped his fist and said, "My apologies, but I have some matters to attend to at home, so I shall take my leave now..."

After speaking, he quickly departed with the other elders.

It was clear that Master Yang's "thank you" had been a polite dismissal; if they didn't leave soon, he would surely become genuinely angry.

Only Elder Bai and Chen Leyao remained in the room.

"Since you've guessed it, Elder Bai, I won't beat around the bush anymore. Zhao Ya is my grand-disciple!" Zhang Xuan said as he turned, sat back in his seat, and looked at her.

Although his expression hadn't changed, he exuded an immense sense of pressure.

"The Young Palace Mistress... is Master Yang's grand-disciple?"

Elder Bai was startled.

Clearly, this was the first time she had heard this news.

"That's right. How is she now? I want to hear the truth, Elder Bai, please tell me!" Zhang Xuan said, cupping his fist.

"This..."

Elder Bai's face flushed then paled, unsure how to respond.

"I received a message that she is in danger. Since she is now the Young Palace Mistress of the Glacier Palace, you should be the clearest on what has happened. I expect an answer!"

Zhang Xuan raised an eyebrow, his gaze fixed on her. His fingers tapped the table, and his voice gradually grew colder. "You know my identity; my every action represents the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters. It was to avoid causing too much trouble that I came to the Han family to find you. Otherwise, I would have gone directly to your Grand Elder. Simply inquiring about my grand-disciple's situation, I believe no one in this world would dare defy me!"

"I..."

Elder Bai flinched.

The other party hadn't produced an identity token or made a grand display; it was clear he intended to act discreetly, not wanting to alarm too many Master Teachers.

Otherwise, given his identity, with a single command, it would be hard to say whether the Glacier Palace would even continue to exist.

"I'll give you time to consider, but my patience is limited. If you cannot answer, I will go directly to the Glacier Palace! At that time, I believe you will understand the consequences without me having to explain!"

"I understand..."

Her body stiffened. Elder Bai hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth. "The Young Palace Mistress has indeed encountered a problem. Today at noon, the Grand Elder personally gave the order. Elder Four, Elder Five, and Elder Seven acted together to suppress her in Qingfan Hall, forbidding her to go out, to leave, or to send any messages... This matter is the greatest secret within the palace. No elder is allowed to reveal this information, or else... they will be killed without mercy!"

"Qingfan Hall? That's where prisoners are held! What crime did the Young Palace Mistress commit?"

Chen Leyao quickly looked over.

Although she had suspected that something might have happened within the Glacier Palace, hearing the truth, she still found it hard to believe.

Qingfan Hall was the Glacier Palace's dedicated place for confining criminals, and most of those held there were unforgivable, unrepentant villains. Before Chen Leyao left the sect, the Young Palace Mistress was still the hope and future of the entire Glacier Palace. How had she been imprisoned in the blink of an eye?

"You should understand that my position is somewhat awkward," Elder Bai replied. "I don't know much about the most central affairs of the palace. I'm not entirely sure what specific mistake the Young Palace Mistress committed. I only know that the three elders acted simultaneously to suppress her jointly, and she is now bound by the Heaven-Binding Chains, unable to move at all!"

"Heaven-Binding Chains?" Zhang Xuan's body tensed.

He had seen descriptions of such a device in the books of the Saint Son Hall. It was a torture implement designed to trap a person, sealing their meridians completely. Those bound by it were not only unable to use their power but also suffered daily torment from pain.

He hadn't expected Zhao Ya to be subjected to such a torture device!

Outrageous!

"Yes," Elder Bai confirmed, "but Master Yang, please rest assured. The Young Palace Mistress's life should not be in danger. This afternoon, the Grand Elder specifically instructed me to prepare some good things and deliver them regularly, ensuring she doesn't go hungry..."

Sensing the cold aura emanating from the middle-aged man before her, as if he could shatter her at any moment, Elder Bai flinched, shrinking her neck, and hurriedly added.

She was indeed unsure why the Grand Elder had imprisoned the Young Palace Mistress or why they had acted. However, based on their actions, there shouldn't be any immediate danger to her life; it was likely just a severe punishment.

"Take me to her!"

Zhang Xuan's voice was icy.

"See her? This..." Elder Bai's face was filled with conflict. "The Grand Elder personally imprisoned her. I can only approach her when delivering meals. At other times, I have no way of getting close..."

"I know," Zhang Xuan said. "Just take me to the Glacier Palace. Simply tell me where Qingfan Hall is and where she is being held; you don't need to worry about the rest!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

As long as he could find out where Zhao Ya was, with his abilities, he would have a chance to rescue her.

Of course, he still needed to ask her directly to clarify what exactly had happened.

If it was a form of training, then even with his deep affection for his disciple, he would certainly not interfere.

Elder Bai's face turned ashen.

"If you don't take me, I will go directly into the Glacier Palace to demand her release. However, you should understand the vast difference between going openly and going like this!"

Knowing her concern, Zhang Xuan said.

"I..." Elder Bai was speechless.

Taking him there would be tantamount to betraying the Grand Elder. But if she didn't, the other party was a Grand Elder from the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters, and if he became angry, it would undoubtedly bring endless disaster to the entire Glacier Palace.

It could even lead to its complete destruction!

Even if the other party respected the Master Teacher Pavilion's regulations, his strength was simply too formidable. In a one-on-one fight... no one in the entire Glacier Palace could contend with him!

"Don't worry," Zhang Xuan assured her. "I'm just going to see my grand-disciple and clarify the situation. If the fault lies with her, I will absolutely not shield her. Of course... if your Glacier Palace is deliberately causing trouble or intentionally making things difficult, I wouldn't mind having a talk with your so-called Grand Elder and redefining some rules!"

Resting his hand on the corner of the table before him, Zhang Xuan's eyes narrowed. Although his tone was calm, it could not conceal the domineering aura he exuded.

It seemed as if, should they truly have wronged Zhao Ya, he would undoubtedly give the Glacier Palace a lesson they would never forget.

"This..."

Hearing this, and knowing his mind was made up, Elder Bai gritted her teeth. "Very well, I will take Master Yang there!"