Emerging from Seclusion, Three-star Dou Sheng

Seeing that Fairy Huo Ling was in no mood for idle chatter and only wanted Yao Wan to finish quickly, Yao Wan stopped beating around the bush.

"It's complicated to explain right now, but given our respective positions, I'm afraid Sister Huo Ling may not necessarily believe me."

"Whether I believe it or not, you have to tell me first before I can know if it is credible. Don't keep playing dumb with me, little sister. Just say it. My temper isn't that small."

Fairy Huo Ling shook her head, yet she could not help pondering. Even Yao Wan had proactively brought up their respective positions; since things had already been said to this extent, what could make Yao Wan so evasive?

A vague, uncertain suspicion had already arisen in Fairy Huo Ling's heart.

"...Then allow me to ask something presumptuous... Who is currently guarding the Yan Clan's Tou She Ancient God Jade?"

Fairy Huo Ling's heart jolted violently. She could not help widening her eyes at Yao Wan. Even though she had already harbored suspicions, hearing Yao Wan say those words with her own ears still made her heart thunder like Lei Dong.

"Naturally, it is watched over by a highly respected elder of our clan."

Yet despite the turmoil in her heart, Fairy Huo Ling answered swiftly.

"So it is."

Yao Wan softly let out a breath. She had naturally anticipated Fairy Huo Ling's reaction long ago, and Fairy Huo Ling's vague answer now confirmed it.

"Since that is the case, I hope Sister Huo Ling can do me a small favor—and do your Yan Clan a favor as well."

"What?"

"When Sister Huo Ling has the time, why not privately check on the elder guarding your Ancient Jade?"

"Little Sister Wan'er, are you implying something?"

Fairy Huo