"It's fine, I agree to the wager."
Xun Wei's words fell like a stone into still water, sending ripples through the room. Even Supreme Elder Song arched a brow. She nearly opened her mouth to object—such a wager was reckless. But the truth was, the Phoenix Jade Hairpin now belonged to Xun Wei. If she were foolish enough to lose it over a challenge, then perhaps she didn't deserve to keep it.
Still, Supreme Elder Song had a strong sense for people, and she trusted her judgment of Xun Wei. If she was willing to stake something so precious, it could only mean one thing—she had absolute confidence that she wouldn't lose.
The Elder slowly crossed her arms, her gaze sharpening as it settled on Xiao Fang. There was something about him—elusive, unreadable. The mystery behind his presence was unsettling, and now more than ever, she wanted to see what he was truly capable of. But what disturbed her the most was that she couldn't see through his cultivation at all.
