Flexing

Just like most people watching the scene, Shi Tian was seemingly caught off-guard by Vanessa's identity. 

All along, Shi Tian merely thought Vanessa held a somewhat high status in Chronosworth City, but definitely not this high. 

Hell, her identity alone could easily send anyone in Gearits City to shambles with a single command of hers.

'With such high status and the fact that she snuck out alone here for some fun. No wonder she was targeted.' Shi Tian thought to himself. 

If he was jealous of Vanessa's status and position, then even he would have sent assassins to kill Vanessa. After all, if Vanessa died, it meant a power struggle in Chronosworth City to change hands. 

'Screw the respecting and not prying for information. I'm going to ask her for the details of Chronosworth City even if it was impolite.' Shi Tian clenched his fist and swore inwardly.