Is My Temper Really That Stubborn?

--Sure.

Yao Wan's eyes were full of faint amusement and teasing, making Xiao Yan roll his eyes.

"All right... enough idle chatter. Let's discuss the important matter first."

The smile on Yao Wan's face did not fade as she gently shook her head and continued. After all, priorities had to be sorted out. Their own matters were not urgent for the time being; it was better to first resolve the pressing conflict among the Dragon Islands.

As soon as Yao Wan said this, the expressions of everyone still within the Reception Hall became somewhat more serious. Even Zi Yan could no longer smile.

She took a small breath, as though steadying her emotions for the moment, before returning to her usual calmness.

Seeing this, Zhu Li secretly nodded. He stepped forward and said, "In that case, let me first explain East Dragon Island's current situation to the two of you."

"To be honest, East Dragon Island's situation is far from optimistic. I believe the two of you have already seen it for yourselves, so there is no need to fear being laughed at."

Zhu Li shook his head with a self-mocking smile. Without waiting for Xiao Yan to respond, he continued, "Though East Dragon Island is now guarded by His Majesty the Dragon Emperor, and the Dragon Phoenix bloodline of the Supreme Magical Beast is indeed extraordinarily powerful and unmatched, she still cannot preserve all of East Dragon Island through her strength alone. Besides, the other three Dragon Islands are no easy opponents."

"Elder Zhu Li, are you referring to the Three Great Dragon Kings?"

Yao Wan lightly tapped her temple with her fingertips before speaking. She did not actually remember the matter very clearly; she merely knew that such a thing existed.

"Precisely."

Zhu Li's expression turned solemn. He