So the Second Elder said to Tang Xiao:
"I have no objection to taking Tang San to find a way to complete his God Trial, but you can't be the one to take him. You're the Clear Sky Sect's Sect Master, and you need to stay here and oversee the sect. As for taking Tang San to the Star Dou Forest, leave that to Seventh Elder."
Hearing this, Tang Xiao hurriedly said:
"How can that be? I know the Blue Silver Valley better, so I should go. Besides, you know how Seventh Elder feels about Xiao San. I'm worried something might go wrong along the way."
Tang Xiao had good reason to say this. Seventh Elder had the fiercest temper in the entire Clear Sky Sect, and he hated Tang Hao more than anyone. Tang San had been back at the Clear Sky Sect for quite some time, and everyone else was starting to accept him. But whenever Seventh Elder saw Tang San, he still looked furious. How could Tang Xiao possibly feel at ease leaving Tang San in his hands?
In response, the Second Elder explained what he had in mind:
"You said yourself that you only know the Blue Silver Valley better, not that you know how to solve this. When you get there, you'll still have to find a way, so whether you go or Seventh Elder goes makes no difference. As for his attitude, I understand it too. But I also know he isn't the sort to lose sight of the bigger picture. Once he knows Tang San has accepted a God Trial and will be the Clear Sky Sect's hope beyond these mountains, he won't do anything to him. He'll protect him instead. Besides, sending them together this time will give Tang San and Seventh