Their strengths were all on par with one another, but when it came to actual combat prowess, they were probably no match for Ao Yin.
Now that Ao Yin had been defeated, it would be sheer arrogance for any of them to make a move.
Before arriving, they had considered all sorts of possibilities. They had guessed that the Prime Minister's Mansion's goal was to hold them hostage, stunting their growth to prevent them from ever threatening the Mansion's dominion over the various races.
They had never even considered the possibility that Jiang Lan's strength was far greater than their own.
The rumors had been wrong. The various reports about Jiang Lan were absurdly different from reality.
"I, Ao Yin... pledge myself to... you, Young Master..."
Ao Yin, who had always been proud and arrogant, had no choice but to accept reality and lower her head.
"I am always fair in reward and punishment. From now on, you will all serve me. Do well, and you will naturally be rewarded."
