Inside the hall, one Featherfolk elder played the good cop while another played the bad cop, trying to persuade Lan Yu to stay.
After all, she was a Young Emperor, and one whom Tianjizi had personally declared would achieve no less than the Ancient Great Emperor of old.
In terms of value, even Jue Tianlan could not compare.
"I appreciate your kindness, elders, but as I've said, I only wish to follow my master for the rest of my life. There's no need to say any more."
Lan Yu's attitude was resolute.
With that, she prepared to leave.
"Stop." At that moment, Jue Tianlan finally could not hold back. "What's so good about that Chu Kuangren? Has he fed you some soul-bewitching potion to make you so utterly devoted to him?"
Jue Tianlan's heart seethed with jealousy and resentment!
He admitted that he admired Lan Yu. Whether in looks, aptitude, or status, she was an excellent match for him.
Yet all his painstaking pursuit had earned him was her icy attitude. By contrast, Chu Kuangren had done nothing, yet Lan Yu was so devoted to him that she was even willing to abandon the entire Featherfolk race for him.
He could not accept it and refused to concede. His heart brimmed with boundless jealousy and resentment.
"My master is wonderful. You'll never compare to him," Lan Yu said coldly, having noticed Jue Tianlan's hostility.
"Just because he's stronger than me?"
"He's also ten thousand times better-looking than you."
Jue Tianlan: "..."
This time, he gave up completely.
"You can leave, but leave the Staff of Light behind." Jue Tianlan took a deep breath before speaking indifferently.
Lan Yu's brows furrowed slightly. "On what grounds?"
"The Staff of Light is the symbol of our Featherfolk's supreme authority, and it has long