After Zhang Yan had discussed matters with Ning Chongxuan and Luo Qingyu that day, he returned to his residence and shut himself in, not stepping out again. At this moment there was nothing that required his personal intervention; the lineage of master and disciple would naturally exert pressure upon the noble families. Only if the other side stubbornly refused to yield would he need to come forward and challenge Du De to a duel.
In the days that followed, he merely instructed the Disciples of his line in their cultivation, and in between he took another turn deep within Zhao You Heavenly Pond.
The Divine Beast Embryo showed no activity for the time being, still at that spot swallowing Spiritual Energy. It seemed unlikely to hatch in the short term, so he did not bother paying it any further heed.
