Outside the room, Ling Yunxiao, Gu Chengan, and Ji Wuyi had long been waiting anxiously.
Seeing that Lin Yi had been inside for so long without coming out, worry was written across their faces.
Gu Chengan could not help glancing at Su Muqing, who stood silently nearby, and asked tentatively, "Su Muqing, even if they're discussing compensation, there's no need for your aunt to speak with Brother Lin alone for this long, right? She isn't deliberately making things difficult for him, is she?"
"She won't." Su Muqing had lost her earlier arrogance, and her voice was low. "Although Aunt is cold by nature, she would never violate the Academy rules, much less make things difficult for a new student without reason."
Gu Chengan pressed on, "Then can your aunt authorize the Immortal Pill you promised me earlier?"
"Other than resources and inheritances involving the Emperor Realm and above, Aunt has the authority to decide all other family matters. The Immortal Pill is not among the restricted items, so there shouldn't be a problem," Su Muqing answered truthfully.
Just then, the room's door suddenly opened with a creak.
Everyone quickly looked over and saw Su Xiaoxiao personally escorting Lin Yi out. Though her face remained expressionless, the earlier coldness was gone.
At the sight, Gu Chengan and Ji Wuyi immediately felt reassured.
It seemed Elder Su was not as difficult to deal with as the rumors claimed. Lin Yi had most likely reached an agreement.
"Next, Ling Yunxiao. Come in with me." Su Xiaoxiao's voice broke the brief silence.
"Yes, Elder Su!" Ling Yunxiao quickly replied and hurried after Su Xiaoxiao into the room.
He had just wanted to find a seat when Su Xiaoxiao flicked her sleeve. The remaining Phoenix Whisker Tea Lin Yi had drunk, along with the tea