After speaking with Elder Fang for a while longer, Tang Yi and his group bid the Elder farewell and squeezed their way out of the Fighting Palace’s main hall.
It had to be said, the sensation Tang Yi had caused this time was truly enormous.
Not only was the main hall of the Fighting Palace packed with people, but even the roads outside were a sea of bodies.
As far as the eye could see, there were people everywhere. Dui Palace had never been so bustling.
Even in previous years when it was Dui Palace’s turn to host the House Entrance Examination, it had never been this lively.
"Tang Yi!"
Just as Tang Yi and his group were walking out of the Fighting Palace, a voice cut through the clamor.
The voice sounded familiar to Tang Yi. He turned to look in its direction and saw a familiar figure.
"Uncle Wang?"
Tang Yi was a little surprised. It was indeed Wang Zongyao. Tang Yi hadn’t expected to see him here. He quickly asked, "Uncle Wang, aren’t you supposed to be handling matters in the Inner Mansion? What are you doing here? And of all places..."
"This is no place to talk. Let’s go. We’ll talk back at Yongling Courtyard."
Wang Zongyao glanced at the bustling crowds all around them, then led Tang Yi and the others away.
Once they returned to Tang Yi’s residence in Yongling Courtyard, Wang Zongyao finally spoke. "Alright, out with it. Was it you?"
"What, was what me?"
Tang Yi was confused.
"Still playing dumb with me, are you?"
Wang Zongyao shot Tang Yi a displeased look. "The candidate with the temporary number 59416, the one who shot up to second place on the rankings. Don’t tell me that wasn’t you."
"Er."
Tang Yi just smiled, which was a tacit admission.
"You, you! Always causing such a huge stir. If it weren’t for me, our plan would have been ruined," Wang Zongyao said with a sigh of resignation.
"But Father, Brother Tang Yi’s identity wasn’t exposed, was it? Besides, it was just a temporary number. No one would know it was him," Wang Bi’Er chimed in to defend him.
"Hmph. What do you know? Do you have any idea how much power the Inner Mansion wields? If they want to investigate something, is there anything they can’t find out? Take this incident with Tang Yi causing a scene in the Eight Palaces Deer Battle Hall. If they hadn’t handed the West Mansion Key over to me, Tang Yi’s identity would have been exposed long ago," Wang Zongyao snorted.
"The West Mansion Key?" Wang Bi’Er asked, confused.
"It’s an item that can be used to find out anyone’s identity within the Eight Palaces Deer Battle Hall. It’s in my possession at the moment," Wang Zongyao explained.
"Ah!" Hearing this, Wang Bi’Er was shocked. She had no idea such an item existed.
’Thank goodness. Thank goodness that item ended up in her father’s hands, otherwise, it would have been a disaster.’
"It seems I was a bit reckless. I’ve troubled you, Uncle Wang. I’m truly sorry."
Tang Yi also felt it had been unnecessary to cause such a stir at the Eight Palaces Deer Battle Hall. ’If I just wanted the experience, I should have just played around casually and left it at that.’
’Now I’ve shot up to second place on the rankings, putting me in the eye of the storm and attracting everyone’s attention. This really isn’t a good thing.’
"Alright, it’s not a big deal. For now, no one knows it was you, and the item is in my hands, so no one can find out your identity. Just rest quietly in the courtyard for the next few days and wait for the House Entrance Examination to begin."
Wang Zongyao waved his hand. He wasn’t actually angry, nor did he want to hold anyone accountable. After all, what Tang Yi chose to do was his own business; Wang Zongyao had no right to interfere.
However, since Tang Yi had made a promise to Elder Lu and shouldered the great responsibility for the North District’s candidates, he had to be more cautious.
’Otherwise, if the West Mansion’s higher-ups found out and Tang Yi was specially recruited ahead of time, who would be responsible for the North District’s candidates then?’
’What would happen to the promise Tang Yi had made?’
’Wouldn’t that be breaking his word?’
Wang Zongyao was doing this for the good of the North District’s candidates, and even more so for Tang Yi’s own good.
’A real man’s word is his bond, and a promise, once made, can’t be taken back. Being true to one’s word was an essential quality for any man of honor.’
’Only with good character could one become a true powerhouse in the future.’
’If one’s character was poor, then no matter how powerful they became, they would only end up as an Evil Demon.’
"Understood. I’ll follow Uncle Wang’s instructions and stay quietly in the courtyard," Tang Yi said with a nod.
"Mm."
Wang Zongyao was very satisfied with Tang Yi’s humble attitude. Even with his impressive strength, he didn’t think he was invincible. He admitted his mistakes and immediately sought to correct them. With this kind of mindset, he was certain to become a hero of his generation.
Wang Zongyao’s gaze toward Tang Yi grew fonder. ’If Bi’Er could really end up with Tang Yi...’
He would wake up laughing from his dreams.
"Alright, I’ve said what I needed to say. I should be getting back to report. As for your identity, I’ll help you cover it up. After all, I’m also curious to see the looks on the higher-ups’ faces when you pass the House Entrance Examination, hahaha," Wang Zongyao said with a laugh.
With that, he turned to Wang Bi’Er and said, "Bi’Er, you should come back with Father, too. Don’t bother your Brother Tang Yi any longer."
"Oh."
Wang Bi’Er nodded. Although she was reluctant to leave and wanted to stay by Tang Yi’s side a little longer, she wasn’t a disciple of the Outer Mansion. It wasn’t entirely appropriate for her to be here.
"Then I won’t keep you and Bi’Er any longer. Take care, Uncle Wang. Take care, Bi’Er," Tang Yi said politely, seeing them off.
The members of the Tang Family and Mu Xianling also said their goodbyes to Wang Zongyao and Wang Bi’Er, and everyone exchanged a few pleasantries.
Then, under everyone’s watchful eyes, Wang Zongyao left Yongling Courtyard with Wang Bi’Er.
"You all should head back as well. Spend the next few days cultivating the Cultivation Technique I gave you. Don’t go anywhere. On the day of the House Entrance Examination, I’ll check your progress."
After Wang Zongyao and Wang Bi’Er left, Tang Yi turned to the three members of the Tang Family.
"Don’t worry, Brother Yi. I won’t go anywhere for the next few days. I’ll definitely focus on my cultivation," Tang Piaomiao replied, patting his chest.
"Shu’Er will work hard on her cultivation too!" Tang Shu said cutely, raising a small fist.
"I won’t let Brother Yi down," Tang Baijie said earnestly.
With that, the three members of the Tang Family also left Tang Yi’s room, leaving only Mu Xianling behind.
"I’ll be heading back, too."
Seeing that it was just the two of them in the room, Mu Xianling felt a little awkward and tried to slip away.
But... Tang Yi blocked her path, not letting her leave.
"What is it?" Mu Xianling asked timidly.
"Have you forgotten your place?" Tang Yi asked, displeased.
"I... I am your servant..." Mu Xianling said, ashamed.
As she said it, her face instantly turned bright red.
She felt a little wronged, mixed with some other indescribable emotion.
"Good, as long as you remember," Tang Yi nodded in satisfaction. Then he said domineeringly, "Alright, my servant, go make me something to eat. I’m hungry."

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