Li Xuanxiao rubbed his temples and suppressed his anger.
Over the years, he had seen far too many oddballs. Two more made no difference.
He continued, "Have you considered how many casualties Shu Mountain will suffer once the Demon Suppressing Pagoda is opened?
How many disciples will die at the hands of the demons, devils, and evil entities within the Demon Suppressing Pagoda? Those ancient demons are no weaklings.
Even if Shu Mountain manages to capture and seal them all again, the losses will likely be devastating.
If any demons or evil entities escape Shu Mountain, shaking the whole world, what will Shu Mountain do then...?"
Su Mu frowned slightly. "After saying so much, you simply don't want to help, do you?
Are we supposed to stand by and watch a Shu Mountain disciple—our junior sister—die without lifting a finger?"
Li Xuanxiao forcibly restrained the flying kick he had nearly raised and said patiently,
"We can try a different way of solving this. We could attempt to persuade Junior Sister Cui Wanwan to let go of her feelings for Senior Brother Lu.
Or Senior Brother Lu Zhaoyao and Junior Sister Su Mu could simply have a secret marriage, become Dao Companions in private, and keep it from Cui Wanwan."
"No! If I marry, I must give Su Mu her rightful place!!"
At that moment, Lu Zhaoyao, who had remained silent the entire time, finally spoke.
Su Mu looked moved, her eyes brimming with affection.
Li Xuanxiao said, "Then I have another suggestion: persuade Junior Sister Cui Wanwan to let go of her feelings for you.
Try not to have any further contact with Junior Sister Cui Wanwan. If you do not love her, please do not hurt her..."
Lu Zhaoyao lifted his eyes, his gaze filled with gloom.
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