Overestimating Your Abilities

However, contrary to Yu Xingsi's expectations.

Li Qiang suddenly nodded slightly and said slowly, "What you said makes sense. Proper relaxation really does help adjust one's condition.

But remember, do not drink excessively, lest it delay the Centennial Competition."

Yu Xingsi could hardly believe his ears. His eyes widened instantly, brimming with delight.

Overjoyed, he hurriedly nodded. "This disciple will bear Master's teachings in mind. I definitely will not drink excessively."

After saying that, he could not wait to turn and leave the room, eager to find Chen Fan and share the good news.

Yu Xingsi found Chen Fan in high spirits, his face overflowing with irrepressible joy.

"Senior Brother, Master agreed! Haha, we can go drink and relax."

Chen Fan was somewhat surprised. He had never expected Li Qiang to actually agree; he had only wanted Yu Xingsi to retreat in the face of difficulty.

"Really?" Chen Fan still asked somewhat incredulously.

"Really, Senior Brother, absolutely true!" Yu Xingsi said excitedly. "Senior Brother, let's hurry and call Zhou Quan and Song Zheng. We can all go relax properly together."

Seeing Yu Xingsi's certainty, Chen Fan knew it was probably true.

Though Yu Xingsi was usually frivolous and carefree, he would not dare falsely relay a sacred decree at a critical moment.

Just as Chen Fan was about to rise, he suddenly looked toward the doorway.

"Fifth Elder!"

Yu Xingsi froze instantly, his body seemingly struck by an immobilization spell. Then he slowly turned his head and saw Elder Li Qiang standing at the door with his hands behind his back, his expression calm yet carrying a trace of authority.

"You are in such a hurry. Have you already forgotten my instructions from just now?" Elder Li Qiang spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful.

Yu Xingsi hurriedly lowered his