Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 800: Xila’s Choice

Watching Xila lower her head in deep thought after hearing Flamel's response, Pei Yan turned around and landed beside her, wondering, "What are you talking about? What promises?"

"Ah, Pei Yan, we appreciate everything you've done for us, but unfortunately, we can't keep our promise to fight by your side until the end. After the competition, I'll give you an explanation, but for now, we have to withdraw." After pondering for a long time, Xila let out a helpless sigh, looked up at Pei Yan, and said with an apologetic and guilt-ridden expression.

"Why? He just told you to withdraw, and you comply?" Feeling that his previous efforts and vows had been betrayed, Pei Yan pointed angrily at Flamel and shouted, "What kind of deal is there between you and them? Is it a threat? Don't worry, just nod, and I promise that I and the Investigation Hall behind me will give full support."

Xila's expression became even more distorted upon hearing this, looking at Pei Yan with a troubled and hesitant look. At that moment, Flamel's mocking voice came from afar, "Pei Yan, don't you understand yet? This isn't something you or your Investigation Hall can accomplish because your strength isn't enough to promise the protection of a whole plane."

Upon saying this, Flamel looked at Xila and continued to command, "Withdraw Xila! My mentor has promised your father that all will be fulfilled after the competition. Oh, before you leave, tell your good friend not to bother us anymore about your team members quitting, make a wise choice that benefits everyone."

"Pei…." Following the instructions, Xila barely uttered the first word when her wrist was gripped by Pei Yan. Faced with his angry, bloodshot eyes after removing the mask, Xila couldn't find the words she wanted to say for a while.

"I hope you consider carefully what you say next; you must know that saying the words here is akin to making a choice between two planes!" said Pei Yan, staring at Xila's eyes, his expression heavy and pleading.

"Sorry, we have our own difficulties, hope…" Xila lowered her head, bit her lips, and spoke word by word.

"Enough!" Not waiting for Xila to finish, Pei Yan released her wrist, waved his hand, and said, full of helplessness and a bitter smile, "A forced melon is not sweet, you guys can leave! Anyway, thank you for helping when my companion was attacked, now we are even."

Upon hearing the word "even," Xila's body trembled; she realized that the difficult cooperation between the two planes had, at this moment, returned to square one. Regardless of whether they would cooperate again in the future, this would become a barrier in this man's heart. Thinking of this, Xila glared from afar at Flamel, who was staring at her with mocking eyes; her gaze filled with resentment. Finally, she tore the bracelet off her wrist with a bloody hand, and she withdrew from the competition with her teammates amidst a gentle glow.

As Xila and her companion vanished, Flamel looked at Pei Yan standing silently in place and said with a satisfied smile, "Mr. Pei, with the Demon Race's voluntary withdrawal, there seems no need to continue fighting between us, right? Even if you are still dissatisfied with my side, please calm down and consider my suggestion. After clearing the remaining two weaker teams, we can have a fair match between us."

"Ha ha ha! Oh, what a masterstroke!" Pei Yan said, removing his mask and taking out a cigar, lighting it silently and putting it in his mouth. Seeing this action, Pei Jin, originally confused by the Demon Race's sudden withdrawal, whether to fight or not next, all showed relieved smiles, unconsciously returning to their attack positions, prepared for action.

Outside the competition arena, Xila, who hadn't returned to her team's camp but went to the Investigation Hall's observation area, gave Gu Shenghui and others a deep bow and said solemnly, "I'm sorry!"

Staring at the competition screen while also smoking a cigar, Gu Shenghui waved his hand to interrupt her forthcoming speech and said with a smile, "The explanation, you can tell that boy when he exits the competition; the promise is between him and you, whether to forgive or not depends on his willingness. As for Flamel, he's just an arrogant fool; he thinks that with your withdrawal, this dispute would end, not knowing he only truly angered that brat. Just watch, the most exciting moment of this match is about to unfold."

Upon hearing this, Xila looked up towards the screen following Gu Shenghui's gaze; now Pei Yan had already removed all mechanical gear, lazily stretching while smoking his cigar.

"Ah!" After stretching and exercising, Pei Yan exhaled a long smoke ring, gestured at Flamel with his hand holding the cigar, smilingly said, "What you said makes much sense, given the current situation, for the Investigation Hall's interest maximization, I should accept your proposal."

Just as a smile of joy appeared on Flamel's face, Pei Yan suddenly pouted, flicked the ash at the opponent with disdain, saying, "But I refuse!" After saying this, he looked around at his companions, asking, "Can I be willful this time and make such a choice?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"What are you asking for, it's not your first time doing such a thing." Ye Ruozai swung his Longsword and joked.

"Similarly, you've led us to victory more than once; since the outcome remains the same, what does it matter if you're willful in the process." Xia Yu continued to joke.

"Exactly! I've long disliked those guys, and earlier, I was just putting on a show in front of them to lure them deeper. They think their strength can crush us? Let's fight and shut up these braggarts! I haven't shown my skills in front of everyone yet!" Zheng Jia Ru said excitedly, cracking his joints.

Pei Jin said nothing, just tightened his battle suit, the tacit understanding between siblings need not be expressed in words.

"I thought you were a clever person, but you're just a fool blinded by emotions, neglecting the interests of the whole plane for your feelings. Pei Yan, I'm deeply disappointed in you!" Facing Pei Yan's repeated refusals, Flamel's face turned completely dark, unbearable rage burning in his chest; he couldn't understand what was wrong with these people. Isn't it an obvious principle to prevent unnecessary waste of combat power and ensure rankings before deciding the duel? A bunch of idiots ruled by emotions!

"Hahahahahahaha!" At this moment, Lin Daozi's hearty laughter interrupted Flamel's thoughts, attracting everyone's attention.