Chapter 1493: Threat

Among the many elders of the Ice Plain Palace, her status was not particularly high. Under normal circumstances, even if she lived until death, she would never have the chance to contact someone of Master Yang's standing. Since Chen Leyao was here, following behind him, coupled with the message from the Han Family Head, the rest was simple to deduce.

"Elder Bai is straightforward!"

Knowing he could not hide it, Zhang Xuan said nothing more, smiled slightly, turned to look at the Han Family Head and the many elders, and said, "Thank you, Family Head Han, for passing on the message!"

"Master Yang is too kind. To be able to help Master Yang is our Han family's fortune..."

The Han Family Head quickly cupped his hands.

This man was a Supreme Elder of the Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters, recognized even by Elder Bai. There could be no mistake. For him to come to their family was an honor beyond measure.

"Mm."

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

Seeing his expression, the Han Family Head immediately understood and hastily cupped his hands: "I apologize, but I have some family matters to attend to. I must take my leave..."

With that, he hurriedly led the many elders away.

Clearly, Master Yang's words of thanks carried a hint of dismissal. If they stayed, he would surely be angered.

Only Elder Bai and Chen Leyao remained in the room.

"Since Elder Bai has guessed, I will not beat around the bush. Zhao Ya is my grand-disciple!" Turning around and returning to his seat, Zhang Xuan looked over.

Though his expression remained unchanged, he exuded an immense sense of pressure.

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

Elder Bai was startled.

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

"Indeed. How is she now? I want the truth. I hope Elder Bai will inform me!" Zhang Xuan cupped his hands.

"This..."

Her face alternating between red and white, Elder Bai did not know how to answer.

"I received a message that she was in danger. Since she is now the Young Palace Master of the Ice Plain Palace, if something happened, you should be the most informed. I hope to get an answer!"

Raising his eyebrows, Zhang Xuan looked over, tapping the table with his fingers, his voice gradually turning cold: "You know my identity. Every move I make represents the Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters. It is precisely to avoid causing too much trouble that I came to the Han family to find you. Otherwise, I would have gone directly to your Great Elder and simply asked about my grand-disciple's situation. I believe no one in the world would dare to defy me on this!"

"I..."

Elder Bai shrank back.

The fact that he had not produced his identity token or made a big show of things clearly indicated he wanted to act discreetly and avoid alerting too many master teachers.

Otherwise, with his status, even the existence of the Ice Plain Palace would be in question.

"I will give you time to consider. But my patience is limited. If you cannot answer, I will go directly to the Ice Plain Palace! And the consequences that will follow, I believe you understand without my saying."

"I know..."

Her body stiff, Elder Bai hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth: "The Young Palace Master has indeed run into trouble. At noon today, the Great Elder personally gave the order. The Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and Seventh Elder acted together, suppressing her in the Qingfan Hall, forbidding her from going out, leaving, or sending messages... This matter is the greatest secret within the palace. Any elder who leaks the information will be executed without mercy!"

"Qingfan Hall? That is a place for imprisoning criminals. What crime did the Young Palace Master commit?"

Chen Leyao quickly looked over.

Though she had guessed that something might have happened within the Ice Plain Palace, hearing it confirmed still felt unbelievable.

Qingfan Hall was where the Ice Plain Palace imprisoned criminals. Nine out of ten of those confined there were heinous and unrepentant. Before she left the sect, the Young Palace Master was still the hope and future of the entire Ice Plain Palace. How could she be imprisoned in the blink of an eye?

"You should understand that my position is rather awkward. I know little of the palace's core affairs. I am not entirely sure what crime the Young Palace Master committed. I only know that the three elders acted together to suppress her, and she is now bound by the Heaven Binding Lock, unable to move an inch!"

Elder Bai said.

"Heaven Binding Lock?" Zhang Xuan's body tensed.

He had read about such a device in the books of the Saint Child Hall. It was a torture instrument used to restrain people. Those locked by it had their meridians sealed, unable to use any power, and had to endure pain every day.

He never expected Zhao Ya to be subjected to such a device!

Despicable!

"Yes. But rest assured, Master Yang, the Young Palace Master should not be in danger of death. This afternoon, the Great Elder specifically instructed me to prepare good things and deliver them on time, ensuring she does not go hungry..."

Feeling the cold aura emanating from the middle-aged man before her, as if he could shatter her at any moment, Elder Bai shrank her neck in fear and quickly said.

Why the Great Elder had confined the Young Palace Master and why he had acted, she truly did not know. However, based on his actions, it seemed she was not in immediate danger of death, only undergoing a severe punishment.

"Take me to see her!"

Zhang Xuan's voice was icy.

"See her? This..." Elder Bai's face was full of hesitation: "The Great Elder personally imprisoned her. I can only approach during meal times. At other times, I have no way to get near..."

"I know. Take me to the Ice Plain Palace. Just tell me where the Qingfan Hall is and where she is imprisoned. I will handle the rest!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

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

Of course, he still needed to ask her face to face what had happened.

If it was a form of training, even though he cared deeply for his disciple, he would not interfere.

Elder Bai's face alternated between pale and green.

"If you do not take me, I will go directly to the Ice Plain Palace to demand the person. But you should understand the difference between going openly and going like this!"

Knowing her concerns, Zhang Xuan said.

"I..." Elder Bai was speechless.

Taking him there would mean betraying the Great Elder. But not taking him—he was a Supreme Elder of the Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters. If he became angry... it would surely bring endless disaster to the entire Ice Plain Palace.

It might even lead to its destruction!

Even if he respected the rules of the Master Teacher Pavilion, his strength was too great. In a one-on-one fight... no one in the entire Ice Plain Palace could match him!

"Rest assured, I only want to see my grand-disciple and clarify the situation. If the fault is hers, I will not shield her. Of course... if your Ice Plain Palace deliberately causes trouble and makes things difficult, I do not mind having a talk with your so-called Great Elder and re-establishing the rules!"

Holding the corner of the table, Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes. Though his tone was calm, the domineering aura emanating from him was hard to conceal.

It seemed that if they had truly wronged Zhao Ya, he would give the Ice Plain Palace a lesson they would never forget.

"This..."

Hearing this, knowing his mind was made up, Elder Bai gritted her teeth: "Fine, I will take Master Yang there!"