Lu Yunxiao's Proposal

Inner Court!

Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, eighth level!

A group of people sat around a table, deep in discussion.

"Yunxiao, I truly have to thank you for this time."

Su Qian sat at the head of the table and sincerely thanked Lu Yunxiao.

If Lu Yunxiao had not arrived in time, this batch of students would likely have faced grave danger.

Fiery Demon Valley had actually sent three Dou Wangs to launch a surprise attack, something Su Qian had never expected.

Those rats from Fiery Demon Valley were truly becoming more and more detestable.

"Grand Elder, you're too polite. It was my duty, and besides, Hu Jia, Wu Hao, and the others are my companions too."

To put it bluntly, the reason he had cared so much this time was only because Hu Jia, Wu Hao, and Xiao Yu were among them.

He did not feel particularly deeply toward the other students. Even if he might still have led the team, he would never have raced against time in such a frantic rush as he had this time.

It could not be helped. People were always like this; there was a difference between those close and those distant. It was only human nature.

Only when it concerned someone they cared about would people become anxious.

Naturally, he was no exception.

"However, Grand Elder, the people have been rescued, but how do you plan to deal with Fiery Demon Valley?"

"We can't just let this end without consequence, can we?"

Lu Yunxiao looked at Su Qian and asked calmly.

Taking a loss without retaliating was not his style.

"And what do you mean?" Su Qian asked, his brows slightly furrowed.

He knew that since Lu Yunxiao had brought it up, he must already have something in mind.

"My idea is