Yunxi was not at all surprised by their decision. Given the inseparable, shadow-like bond between Zhang Lingrui and Lin Keyang, if Zhang Lingrui went, Lin Keyang would certainly take part in the Grand Competition of the Five Regions as well. Still, she reminded them:
"Since you've already decided, prepare some defensive artifacts in advance. Knowing there's danger and still failing to take precautions—that's just foolish."
Zhang Lingrui nodded. "Don't worry. Keyang and I will head to the Disciple Hall shortly and exchange all the sect contribution points I've saved up for defensive artifacts. We'll also exchange for a life-saving secret technique."
Lin Keyang nodded in agreement. Then Zhang Lingrui and Lin Keyang took their leave.
The following morning, Yunxi met Wei Chenyin, who had returned to the sect.
After looking Yunxi over from head to toe, Wei Chenyin finally asked, "That boy Zong Yu sent me a message saying that you fought two against one at Doufa Peak yesterday, and even destroyed the arena. Were you injured?"
Yunxi smiled and waved her hand. After inviting Wei Chenyin to sit, she gave her a brief account of yesterday's match.
Once Wei Chenyin learned that the three of them had not been fighting over any personal grievance, but merely sparring as friends, she finally set her heart at ease. Then they began discussing the upcoming Grand Competition of the Five Regions.
"Yunxi, this Grand Competition of the Five Regions is rather dangerous. Are you truly certain you want to go?"
"Rest assured, Great-Aunt. Master bestowed life-saving artifacts upon me. I can protect myself in battle, and if I encounter demonic cultivators, I can still escape if I cannot defeat them," Yunxi promised.
"I know you have your own path of advancement. I only hope you will not be too harsh on yourself.