Shengyangyue: Do I Really Have to Attend This Hongmen Dating Convention?

Night shrouded Shrek, and the lights of the Inner Court shone as brightly as day, livelier than any festival.

The annual Sea God Fate Dating Convention was a grand event exclusive to Inner Court disciples. It was not only the perfect chance to find a partner, but also a carnival day eagerly anticipated by every Inner Court student.

"Xiao Yao, we compete fairly today. No dirty tricks, understand?" Mu En patted Long Xiaoyao on the shoulder, his tone full of solemnity.

The gloom of being treated differently had long vanished from Long Xiaoyao's face. He clenched his fist and bumped it heavily against Mu En's, his gaze resolute. "Don't worry! No matter who wins Xishui's heart in the end, I'll have no regrets!"

"That's more like it!" Mu En grinned, fighting spirit blazing in his eyes.

But as they smiled, their expressions gradually turned grave again. They lowered their voices in unspoken agreement, a trace of worry creeping between their brows.

"That person... seems to be participating too." Mu En's voice carried a barely perceptible unease.

"Didn't he say he wasn't participating?" Long Xiaoyao frowned, his heart skipping a beat.

"I heard from the teacher that exchange students have to attend this convention. They said it's an opportunity for us to gain experience." Mu En sighed helplessly.

Long Xiaoyao fell silent.

More than anyone, he knew that as long as Shengyangyue appeared here, he and Mu En were destined to be losers running alongside him.

But even knowing the outcome, the pride in his bones would not allow him to concede so easily.

Seeing his good brother straighten his back once more, Mu En patted him on the back and nodded firmly. "We'll definitely succeed! Good brother!"

"Yeah!" Long Xiaoyao nodded forcefully, ruthlessly suppressing that sliver of unease in his