He had just been grabbing at straws out of desperation. If he could truly confirm Cecilia’s background, he would have taken her and fled the capital overnight long ago.

It was precisely because he could not confirm her identity that he was hesitant and undecided.

Staying in Inkwood Academy was currently the best choice.

First, his strength was not truly invincible in this world.

Within the academy, there were many historical records and ancient texts. He could trigger his God-Tier Comprehension from them, thereby rapidly increasing his strength.

Second, the anomalies of the Heaven and Earth Upheaval had already manifested.

The entire Silver Willow dynasty would definitely fall into chaos when the time came. But no matter what the future held, the capital would remain one of the safest places for the foreseeable future.

Not to mention, Cecilia possessed the Innate Dao Body and had peerless aptitude.

In just over a month, she had gone from a mortal body to an existence at the Innate Realm. Such terrifying cultivation speed required a stable environment to cultivate properly.

It was precisely because of these two points that, even though Adam knew today’s matter was somewhat bizarre and might involve Cecilia, he still hesitated in his heart.

Looking at Cecilia, after a long while, a fierce glint flashed in Adam’s eyes. If those two people from the Ancient Clan were truly coming for Cecilia, at worst, the fish dies and the net breaks.

If they truly harbored malicious intentions toward Cecilia, he would have no choice but to strike to kill.

He possessed the system, after all. When the time came, he would pack up all the ancient texts in Inkwood Academy and take them with him.

Relying on his God-Tier Comprehension, he could obtain many techniques from those texts, allowing him to rapidly boost his strength.

Taking out three sword talismans from his robes, he handed them to Cecilia and instructed. "Cecilia, these three sword talismans were given to me by that Sword Sect expert who caused such a huge uproar in the capital over a month ago."

"Every talisman contains a streak of Innate Sword Qi. If activated, there are no more than ten Great Grandmasters in all of Silver Willow today who could withstand its might."

"In three days, His Majesty will summon the orphaned girls into the palace. Keep these three streaks of sword qi to protect yourself."

Adam glanced at Cecilia, his face full of solemnity. "Unless your life is in danger, absolutely do not activate these three sword talismans. Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"But do not worry, Cecilia. Once you activate this sword qi, that peerless expert will sense it and come to save you."

The sword qi contained within these three talismans was actually Adam’s own Origin Sword Qi.

If Cecilia carried them on her person, Adam would be able to sense her location at all times.

If an accident truly happened in three days and Cecilia was taken away by those two Ancient Clan figures, Adam could intercept them halfway and rescue her.

This was already the best plan he could think of.

Hopefully, those two Ancient Clan figures are not here for Cecilia.

Otherwise, this peaceful life will be interrupted once again. Adam muttered to himself, a trace of melancholy in his gaze.

...

Silver Willow Imperial Palace, inside a bedchamber.

"Third Brother, although this Silver Willow is a secular land, the women here are quite tender and beautiful!"

An Eight Immortals table was filled with all sorts of delicacies.

Vorin sat on a grand armchair, while two beautiful and well-proportioned concubines served him his meal.

With a light glance, one concubine lifted a wine cup filled with fine wine to Vorin’s lips for him to taste. Vorin slightly furrowed his brow, and the other concubine immediately brought over a spirit fruit and fed it into his mouth.

Normally in the Supreme Void Secret Realm, Vorin never received such treatment.

For a moment, he felt like he was floating on air, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Seeing Vorin acting so debauched, Lowell furrowed his brows tightly.

For the past three days, Vorin had only cared about frolicking with the concubines of the Silver Willow Imperial Palace. He did not have half a mind left for their real business.

"Vorin, do not forget our actual business."

"Rest assured, Third Brother. I know the limits. The clan’s discipline is extremely strict, so days of casual fun like this are rare."

As the two were chatting, Allen silently appeared in the bedchamber.

"Young Masters, all the orphaned girls in and around the capital who match your requirements have been gathered in the Hall of Supreme Harmony."

"If you have finished your meal, you may proceed to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to see if the person you seek is among them."

"The orphaned girls around the capital have already been gathered?"

Lowell marveled at Silver Willow’s efficiency. Without hesitating, he immediately had Allen lead the way.

Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, girls were packed densely together. Their expressions varied, but they all looked extremely panicked.

Cecilia was squeezed in the crowd, her expression extremely grave. Three days ago, her Young Master had warned her so severely, making her feel that today’s trip would likely result in trouble.

She tightly gripped the sword talismans in her hand, feeling apprehensive in her heart.

While Cecilia was feeling anxious, two luxuriously dressed youths walked in. She lowered her head deeply, hiding herself in the crowd, terrified of being noticed.

"Chief Eunuch Allen, are you sure all the orphaned girls around the capital are here?"

Standing on the elevated platform of the grand hall, Lowell asked Allen to confirm once again, afraid that someone might have slipped through.

Allen knew what Lowell was thinking and explained. "Please rest assured, Young Master Lowell. The capital’s population registers are all documented in the Ministry of Revenue. These orphaned girls have been repeatedly verified. There are absolutely no omissions."

"Furthermore, this matter is of grave importance. How could I dare be negligent in the slightest?"

Hearing Allen’s explanation, Lowell finally set his mind at ease.

This Innate Dao Body was of utmost importance.

If he could find it and hand it over to the Imperial Clan, not only would he himself soar to the heavens, but his entire family’s status in the Eastern Continent would rise by several levels. He had to be cautious.