Elder Fang gave William no further opportunity for conversation. The journey through the clan's inner streets was more of a light run than a walk.
Fang stayed consistently at the forefront, utilising his superior spirit power to maintain a fixed, precise distance between himself and William.
He was like a pacer in a race, forcing the group to focus entirely on their movement rather than their surroundings or each other.
Seeing this level of control made William realise that Fang was likely fully briefed on everything—not just the battle, but William's interactions at the academy.
Unlike the other elders who had approached William with either blatant hostility or open curiosity, Fang was treating him like a high-value asset that needed to be transported under strict security protocols. He was cautious, professional, and entirely unreadable.
