"Elder Shen, please reconsider," Mo Li's face greatly changed, and he hurriedly stepped forward, bowing as he spoke, "Elder Shen, it was her own fault for not being as skilled, leading to the explosion of the furnace. Why should the exam be delayed just for her? How would that sit well with the other candidates? Since she no longer has an Alchemy Furnace to continue refining elixirs, it's sufficient to declare her failed in the exam."
Shen Ran's eyes narrowed slightly as he scrutinized the middle-aged man before him.
Under his gaze, Mo Li felt a little panicked and quickly lowered his head, feeling apprehensive.
Could Elder Shen have discovered something? But even if he did find an issue with Mu Ruyue's Alchemy Furnace, he wouldn't be able to link it to him, as he had already erased all evidence.
"Mo Li, you've overstepped," Shen Ran looked at him calmly, his voice obviously containing restrained anger.
Mo Li's body jerked, and he clenched his fists, saying no more.
