"Brother, I…" Huangfu Ruixiang began, gathering his courage and lifting his head to look at Huangfu Ruiling, intending to speak up.
However, before he could even start, he was promptly cut off.
"I won't show favoritism," Huangfu Ruiling interjected directly, halting Huangfu Ruixiang's words. "After spending so much time cultivating within the family, if you can't even pass such a simple assessment, then there's no point in staying and wasting resources."
"But," Huangfu Ruixiang persisted, "I'm your younger brother. Can't you help me just this once?"
Regardless, they were blood brothers. He didn't desire treasures or lofty positions within the Huangfu family. He simply wished to stay and cultivate within the family. Even being just a humble inner sect disciple would suffice.
Was such a modest wish too much to ask for?