Liu Xuanji now appeared like a withered eggplant, full of grievances and sorrows but without any outlet for relief. Grasped by Pei Yan's wrist, he helplessly said, "Pei Yan, I'm already beyond defense. No matter what I say, you won't believe it. You are bent on taking down our Hongjun Sword Furnace to quell your anger, but I must tell you, this matter has nothing to do with our Hongjun Sword Furnace. If you truly act like this, you are letting the real culprit go and committing an act that will only pain those who care and please those who hate."
