Haika's eyes widened in irritation, his reproach unmistakable. He was clearly quite dissatisfied with the disciple who had stopped him. Haika's disciple knew his teacher would be angry, yet he still forced himself to intervene. After all, Xuan Yi had specifically instructed him about this matter, so he had no choice but to speak up.
Xiao Yan finally found an opportunity to break free. Turning sideways, he placed the disciple in front of himself and explained, "Master Haika, I still need to prepare to challenge the Heavenly Secrets Talents Ranking. Time really is tight. If I have time later, I'll definitely come again!"
Xiao Yan was not lying. Challenging the Heavenly Secrets Talents Ranking was indeed a task Xuan Kongzi had assigned him. Ling Zhuo currently occupied first place on all five rankings alone. The competition between the Pill Tower and the Spirit Clan would inevitably begin with the rankings. However, the young talents currently under the Pill Tower's control were simply far too inferior to Ling Zhuo. Xiao Yan urgently needed to step in, if only to prevent Ling Zhuo from monopolizing first place on all five rankings.
Hearing this, Haika felt extremely reluctant to part with him. Looking at Xiao Yan sincerely, he said, "Brother Xiao Yan, I truly can't bear to see you go!"
Xiao Yan could only smile helplessly. Faced with Haika's enthusiasm, he had just obtained the man's signature Dou Technique, so it did not seem appropriate to reject him too bluntly.
Then, as if he had suddenly thought of something, Haika seized upon a lifeline and immediately asked, "Brother Xiao Yan, what weapon do you usually use in battle? Or what kind do you like? I can custom-make one for you!"
Xiao Yan's heart stirred at those words. Yao Lao had given him his