Zi Kun immediately picked up the thread. He and Li Yan understood each other far too well. Even when faced with matters they had not anticipated, the two of them could handle them with ease when working together.
Both knew when it was more appropriate for whom to speak. One sang while the other followed, complementing each other perfectly.
As Zi Kun spoke, his face still wore an expression of respect. His words were neither servile nor overbearing; they showed no disrespect while also voicing his concerns.
At the same time, he directly drew all the hostility onto himself. Xiang Yun immediately felt a breath lodge in her chest, as though her fist had struck empty air, leaving her extremely uncomfortable.
"Zi Kun, the Affairs Hall exists to handle the clan's internal and external affairs. Naturally, the three of us will conduct the investigation.
Once you remove your defenses, simply allow our Divine Sense to enter your body. A normal examination will suffice.
Furthermore, this is indeed a matter within our clan. Fellow Daoist Li, since you have already stated that you will not interfere, and Zi Kun is also willing to accept the clan's verification, please do not overstep the rules!"
Xiang Ling first addressed Zi Kun calmly, then cast Li Yan a glance, her dissatisfaction rising as well.
She had already given the other party enough face and had even offered a symbolic explanation. Yet this man still wished to interfere with the examination for joining the clan.
Although Xiang Ling disapproved of some of Xiang Yun's methods, that did not mean she would side with outsiders. At the end of the day, the Purple Divine Dragon Elephant clan naturally placed its own people first.
Moreover, their bloodline determined that their natures carried an inherent pride.
Even if