It was not only the others—even Hun Miesheng stared at Xiao Xuan in shock.
After all, in his heart, anyone present might have agreed, but Xiao Xuan alone should have been impossible. Yet it was precisely the most impossible person who had agreed!
Xiao Xuan noticed the shock on Hun Miesheng's face as well and spoke calmly.
"Don't misunderstand. I still have no favorable impression of the Soul Clan, but..." Xiao Xuan swept his gaze over the Soul Clan civilians behind Hun Miesheng, a glimmer flashing through his eyes. "When Hun Tiandi attacked the Xiao Clan back then, deep down, I also hoped he would spare those Xiao Clan civilians. But everyone knows how that ended. The fact that Xiao Yan's branch was able to survive was already a blessing amid misfortune."
"I have already experienced the pain of having my clan exterminated once. I don't want revenge to turn me into someone as cold and heartless as that guy."
Xiao Xuan looked once more at the dumbfounded Hun Miesheng and spoke leisurely.
"Besides, your reasoning is indeed convincing. From what you said, it is clear that the Soul Clan civilians behind you are victims of the Soul Clan as well. The suffering they received from the Soul Clan was likely far greater than any kindness. If they were punished merely because of their clan's infamy, then this world would be far too unfair to them."
After saying that, Xiao Xuan shifted his gaze from Hun Miesheng's stunned face and glanced toward Yun Yun behind him.
"Girl Yun Yun, Xiao Yan isn't here right now. You can make the arrangements for these Soul Clan people."
"Mm."
After that, everything proceeded naturally. Using her authority, Yun Yun settled the Soul Clan just as she had previously settled the other Eight Clans.