Shiqi froze for a moment at Qin Ran's smiling face, then fell silent.
The tacit understanding between them was enough for Shiqi to believe that Qin Ran had a very good reason for doing this.
But Nisir was different.
The Sanctuary deacon frowned as he scrutinized Qin Ran with suspicion.
"What are you trying to do?"
Nisir asked.
"Of course, I agree with your proposal!"
"I also think Shiqi should have some ability to protect himself!"
Qin Ran replied, his smile unchanged.
Nisir's brow furrowed even tighter.
Because Qin Ran's current attitude was completely contrary to the one he had displayed before.
Had Qin Ran failed to see the intent behind it?
The moment that thought surfaced, Nisir dismissed it.
Even if Qin Ran had not seen through it, he had certainly heard what Shiqi had said earlier.
With that as a premise...
Suddenly, Nisir thought of a possibility.
"Do you really think that just because some people see you as the reincarnation of Holy Knight Hughes, you can truly enter Sanctuary's upper ranks?"
The Sanctuary deacon demanded.
His expression was full of vigilance.
Seeing Nisir's guarded demeanor, the corners of Qin Ran's mouth rose again.
"Why not?"
Qin Ran asked teasingly.
"I'm telling you, that's impossible!"
"Sanctuary's decision-makers will not be fooled by you!"
Nisir said loudly.
Nisir had deep feelings for Sanctuary.
Otherwise, he would not have joined it and become a deacon.
Thus, in his anxiety, he completely failed to notice the mockery and amusement in Qin Ran's expression.
Instead, he made his opposition clear through his actions.
Nisir took two steps forward and stopped before Qin Ran, staring unblinkingly at him. His aged face carried a gravity it had never shown before.
"I will never let you succeed!"
Nisir declared firmly.
"Then why did you come