Speaking of which, Xiao ran and Lin Yi were both newbies who were very close to him. As a senior brother, it wasn't appropriate for Lin Yi to suggest exchanging caves with Xiao ran, since it might chill Xiao ran's heart.
However, he had to say this because there had never been a first in literature and a second in martial arts. The higher-ups of the three pavilions only valued the number one newcomer. Other than that, it did not matter how many second or third places he took.
If Meng Tong won first place in this newcomer's assessment while they were in such a good situation, they would have lost the good situation. For their small group, it would be a great loss.
It was obviously not worth it to sacrifice Lin Yi's first place for Xiao ran.