"It was only for a moment, but I sensed his cultivation hasn't reached the Upper Three Grades Realm. He should still be in the Middle Three Grades."
Zhao Liuan frowned slightly. "Fourth Grade?"
"No, I can't be certain."
"His True Essence is profound, to be sure, but he didn't exhibit the aura of a nascent True Gang, which is characteristic of the Fourth Grade Realm. I don't believe he has reached it."
The Guard Commander said evasively, "Or… or perhaps he just didn't reveal it."
Zhao Liuan was clearly not satisfied. "Is that all?"
The Guard Commander bowed his head. "I am ashamed. I await your punishment, my lord."
Most of the other guards reacted similarly.
After a moment of silence, Zhao Liuan waved his hand impatiently, dismissing them.
He even had to waste a few words to placate them.
But after most of the guards had left, a guard with delicate features remained kneeling on the ground.
Zhao Liuan glared at him coldly. "Why aren't you gone?"
