Hearing Xiao Yi Xian's icy words, the three of them were taken aback. Clearly, none of them had expected that not only would Xiao Yi Xian refuse, but her attitude would be so "hostile." Recalling his previous meeting with Xiao Yi Xian, Xuan Kongzi was equally bewildered. They had clearly never met before, yet for some reason, this young girl held intense hostility toward him.
Seeing this scene, Mu Qingluan and Lei Jingxiao also became wary. Lei Jingxiao immediately drew his golden spear, seemingly eager to fight the people before him.
"There's no need to be so tense. Everyone is only thinking of Xiao Yan's best interests," Xuan Yi said, trying to smooth things over as she noticed the atmosphere turning sour.
At her words, Xiao Yi Xian's tone softened as she spoke to Xuan Yi. "Aunt Xuan, I respect you, but given the Pill Tower's current situation and such a request, please forgive me for being unable to do as you say."
Clearly, Xiao Yi Xian still could not trust the Pill Tower. In her eyes, the Pill Tower was far too suspicious of wanting to ruin Xiao Yan's opportunity in order to secure better results on the Heavenly Secrets Talents Ranking. Even with Xuan Yi stepping forward, Xiao Yi Xian would only show her a more pleasant expression, not give her consent.
"Then we shall wait for the outcome," Xuan Yi conceded.
Turning back to Xuan Kongzi, she saw the regret still in his eyes, especially in Xuan Leizi's, and persuaded them, "Everyone knows such an opportunity is rare. Since Xiao Yan made his own choice, we should respect it. Whether he can even reach a certain stage in the Spirit Clan's final trial remains uncertain. Waking up does not mean Xiao Yan will definitely charge into first