Degrade from Nobility to a Humble Slave

Nina didn't want to sit at the table Yates arranged for her, so, she led her friends over to the table where Zen and the others were seated. There they all chatted amicably.

Sean, Nory and Wurth talked with them joyfully.

Females weren't allowed to be too close to men in Eastern Region, but they didn't need to be restrained at a reunion for the noble clans. The tinkling laughter resounded from their table now and then.

It had to be said that Nory was a perpetual optimist. Even after being bullied by everyone after coming back home, he still talked and laughed happily. It was as though he'd forgotten the distasteful events from just a few moments ago. From time to time, he shared a joke that made one or more of the female disciples double over in laughter.

In no time at all, after greeting other guests at several tables, James led Yates over to the ladies.

James smiled at Nina as he greeted her, "Miss Zhu, I am honored that you were able to attend the feast of Mo Mansion today!"

James' polite pretensions towards Nina were excessive.

As the head of the Mo Clan, James was a formidable man, and along with the influence his family wielded, he was also quite important within the ranks of the Illuminating Soul Realm. So, even though Nina was the beloved daughter of the Zhu Clan, there was no need for him to be this polite.

When someone was overly courteous to others to this degree, there was an ulterior motive.

case, a blind man could have seen the reason.

Yates was

of this sort was handled delicately between the noble clans. James was clear that although the Mo Clan had declined, if they could claim kinship ties to the Zhu Clan, it wouldn't be too difficult

Zhu Clan, James wouldn't humble himself in this gallant manner by

Imperial Capital for many years, James was not only sophisticated but, he was privy

James knew that Nina's position within the Zhu Clan was special. If his son married Nina, they would have the powerful Zhu Clan

be ensuring that the Mo Clan came through a difficult time more prosperous and

Nina appeared pure and innocent, she was born into a famous family, and from early childhood, she was subjected to social situations of this nature, so she was adept at dealing with people like James.

too kind.

Nina, your attendance has raised Mo Mansion's fame. You're a good friend to Yetta, and as her uncle, I need to give you a gift to

announcement, James pulled a small brocade box out that he'd hidden in his sleeve. Then, he lightly shook the container, and it

entirely blood red, and while the color wasn't dazzling, it gave people a feeling of warmth after they saw it. The

Element Blood Bracelet in commemoration of our first

down at the Mixed Element Blood Bracelet, Nina's lips curled into

saw, at first glance, that