As they descended the high platform, Su Chen and Zhu Xuan walked side by side, both silent. Neither spoke a word, and neither looked at the other.
When they returned to the training ground, the two went their separate ways. Chu Yunze and the others, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly surrounded Zhu Xuan.
Pang Xingwen, the most impatient of the group, immediately started pestering him. "How did it go? Did the Chief make an exception? Did you become a Core Seed?"
Zhu Xuan's expression grew even darker, giving everyone a bad feeling.
When he didn't respond, Pang Xingwen's tone grew more urgent. "Hey, say something! Are you trying to kill us with suspense?"
"Did you make it or not? Is it a 'not yet' or a 'never happening'? Just give us a straight answer!"
