That's his meaning—he is implying that he knows about her and the power behind her.
"Senior Tong, please don't make fun of me. Considering your talent, there are countless people with a more promising future than me." Hui Ying said humbly, not wanting to engage in a lengthy conversation with the elder.
"You are being modest, Elder Ying," Elder Tong chuckled. He then glanced at Ye Jingyi and The Black Bear and asked, "These two are?"
Instantly, both Ye Jingyi and The Black Bear felt pressure weighing down on their shoulders. They kept their heads low as instructed by Hui Ying. Fortunately, the pressure lasted only for a second before disappearing.
"The disciple is from my sect, and the bear is his pet. Both of them came here for experience, and I met them by chance," Hui Ying said indifferently, having already prepared answers to such questions.