Xu Yi shot Xuan Lengyan a sidelong glance, signaling that it was her turn to step in. But Xuan Lengyan's bright, limpid eyes were fixed on him, and she showed no reaction.
"Your Venerable Master, this is your turf, and you're the one who brought the child here. If things go wrong, you can't just leave me to handle it."
With no other choice, Xu Yi sent her a voice transmission.
He was in a good mood today. It was rare to encounter such an elegant moment, drifting along this willow-lined, painted embankment. It was truly a marvelous pleasure.
He really didn't want to get dragged into anyone's jealous squabble.
He trusted that Xuan Lengyan had enough influence to quietly resolve the mess before them.
Xuan Lengyan replied telepathically, "She's your child, not mine. If things go wrong, naturally you, as her parent, have to clean up after her. Besides, with your abilities, isn't handling this situation a piece of cake? These girls all look well-proportioned and graceful. You might as well go with the flow and take them all in. Wouldn't that be lovely?"
"How much longer will Your Excellency need to consider? I've already drawn the line. Today is an auspicious day, and this old man truly doesn't want to see bloodshed."
The old man in brocade robe's gaze suddenly sharpened as he stared Xu Yi down.
Xu Yi let out a long sigh. "Fine, I'll play along. But let's not waste time. I won't pick them one by one; you choose three."
Central City was directly administered by the Immortal Palace, and the atmosphere today was indeed excellent. Xu Yi didn't want to cause a major disturbance, either.
"What a brazen scholar!"
The old man in brocade robe waved his hand, and a red lantern drifted into