If one considered only benefits, then what Lu Yunxiao was doing could not have been more appropriate.
But life could not consist of benefits alone; there were also emotions.
Zi Yan had known Lu Yunxiao since their humble beginnings. In Lu Yunxiao's heart, Zi Yan had long since become family.
What he shared with Zi Yan was something Huang Ling'er could never compare to.
Therefore, although he knew the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit would be of greatest use to Huang Ling'er, Lu Yunxiao had still thought of Zi Yan first.
The importance of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit to Zi Yan went without saying. Not only could it allow her to evolve into a Dragon-Phoenix, but it was also her chance to finally grow into an adult.
Lu Yunxiao knew perfectly well how badly that girl wanted to grow up.
So long as Zi Yan was here, this Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit could belong to no one but her.
But if Zi Yan truly did not come, then Huang Ling'er would be the only one who could pick the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.
Only those from the Ancient Void Dragon Clan and those with the bloodline of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix could pluck the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit in the first place.
If Huang Ling'er really picked the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, could Lu Yunxiao then ask her to hand it over?
He could not bring himself to say it.
Not giving it to Huang Ling'er was one thing, but snatching back something after it had fallen into her hands would be going too far.
No matter what, Huang Ling'er was loyal to him.
Moreover, Ancient Heavenly Phoenixes also possessed an instinctive craving for the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.
So if Zi Yan truly did not come, then she might