Is My Temper Really That Stubborn?

--Not bad.

Yao Wan's eyes were filled with a faint smile and teasing amusement, making Xiao Yan roll his eyes despite himself.

"All right... enough small talk. Let's talk business first."

The smile on Yao Wan's face did not fade. She only gently shook her beautiful head and spoke. After all, everything had its priorities. Their own matters were not urgent for the moment; it was better to resolve the most pressing Dragon Island dispute first.

As soon as Yao Wan said this, the expressions of everyone still inside the Reception Hall turned a little solemn. This time, even Zi Yan could no longer laugh.

She drew a light breath, as if briefly steadying her emotions, then regained her usual calm.

Seeing this, Zhu Li also nodded inwardly. He then stepped forward and said, "In that case, allow me to explain the current situation of Eastern Dragon Island to you two for the time being."

"To tell the truth, our Eastern Dragon Island's situation is not optimistic. I believe the two of you have already seen that for yourselves, so I'm not afraid of being laughed at."

Zhu Li shook his head self-mockingly. Without waiting for Xiao Yan to reply, he continued, "Although our Eastern Dragon Island currently has Dragon Emperor Your Majesty presiding over it, and the Dragon Phoenix Bloodline of the supreme magical beast is indeed exceptionally powerful and unmatched, she still cannot protect the entire Eastern Dragon Island by herself. Moreover, the other Three Great Dragon Islands are no easy opponents."

"Elder Zhu Li means the Three Great Dragon Kings?"

Yao Wan lightly tapped her temple with her fingertip and could not help speaking. In truth, she did not remember this matter all that clearly; she only knew that such a thing did exist.

"Exactly."

Zhu Li's