Zhang Yan, upon hearing Huo Xuan's words, pondered silently for a moment before looking directly at him, shaking his head and saying, "Brother Huo, I must apologize, but I cannot comply with this request."
Huo Xuan subtly raised an eyebrow, his gaze lingering on Zhang Yan's face for a moment before he spoke in a measured tone, "Junior Brother, is there something that makes this difficult for you?"
Zhang Yan smiled calmly and replied, "I just returned from the Demon Cave and haven't even made it back to my cave mansion before coming here. If it were for other matters, it wouldn't be an issue; at most, it would only delay my cultivation for a few days. However, I am now the overseer of the Lower Court, and in half a month's time, I must select True Disciples to send to the Upper Court. At such a crucial moment, how could I possibly abandon my duties?"
