With Huo Yi's words, the scene that had already quieted down seemed to become tense again beneath the surface. Because of their status, neither Starfall Pavilion nor the Heavenly Luan Clan had spoken while the Ancient Clan and Flame Clan members were talking, even though they were the true hosts here.
The Flame Clan's intention to take Xiao Yan away was something nearly everyone present found unacceptable, and the atmosphere immediately became subtle. Yet Huo Yi dismissed the faint hostility from those around him with disdain. He looked down on these people just as much as he had looked down on the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan earlier. He possessed the pride of a Flame Clan member. If these people knew their place later, that would be one thing; if they failed to recognize the situation, killing them all would not stir the slightest ripple in his heart.
The only reason he had said so was to give the Ancient Clan's young lady some face. Informing her was already a courtesy!
There was not the slightest fluctuation on Xun Er's exquisitely beautiful face as she simply replied, "You will absolutely not take him."
The two old men behind Xun Er both sighed inwardly. Huo Yi's status within the Flame Clan was far from ordinary. Even the leaders of the Pill Tower and Soul Hall, both renowned throughout the Central Plains, would certainly treat him with utmost respect upon meeting him. Yet their young lady truly refused to give him even a shred of face. Still, helpless as they felt, the two men gathered their focus and stood vigilantly at her sides. No matter what happened, they would never question their young lady's decision. Even if it came to a fight, they would not be afraid.
Huo Yi looked at the person