Though Huo Lei was dissatisfied, he still put on a sincere expression. "Thank you to Spirit Hall for the invitation, and thank you as well for Lord Salas's favor. I'm truly flattered. Joining Spirit Hall is no small matter. I need to discuss it with my father before making a decision. We're currently at a critical stage of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, and I want to focus on preparing for it. There will be plenty of time in the future. Could we discuss this again after the Soul Master Tournament ends?"
Platinum Bishop Salas fell into thought upon hearing Huo Lei's words.
After the two remained at an impasse for a moment, Salas forced out a smile. "Fine! What you said makes sense. Let's leave it at that for now. I hope you'll consider it carefully. Once you've made up your mind, you may go to any branch hall under Spirit Hall and inform them. They will naturally report it upward."
After saying that, Salas rose, flicked his sleeve, and strode out the door.
Night fell. After dinner, everyone from Blazing Fire Academy returned to their rooms to rest.
At this moment, three people sat in Huo Lei's room, chatting quietly. They were Huo Lei, Xie Chong, and Lin Yin.
Huo Lei looked at his team leader and asked tentatively, "Teacher Xie Chong, has Xue Ye's reward arrived?"
"Not yet. I've been wondering about that too. Xue Ye said it would be delivered by tonight at the latest, but there's still been no sign of it." Xie Chong looked somewhat helpless as he picked up the teacup on the table and took a drink.
Lin Yin reassured him, "Perhaps Xue Ye is simply too busy. Let's wait a little longer."
Huo Lei agreed, "Lin Yin is