"Today, this humble monk forfeits."
Ming Qi's words left Li Fei stunned.
He had stopped Li Fei from taking the medicine not to affect the match, but because he intended to withdraw! The moment those words rang out, the entire arena was shocked, then erupted in an uproar!
"What's going on?"
"Is this for real?"
"Has he gone mad?"
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No one understood why Ming Qi would do this. He clearly had the upper hand, and the Crown Prince had just placed a heavy bet.
Forfeiting under these circumstances? Wasn't that slapping the Crown Prince in the face in front of everyone? On the main viewing platform, the Crown Prince's expression had indeed turned extremely gloomy.
"Ming Qi!"
Master Wuji, the leader of Pudu Temple, rose from his seat and glared sternly at Ming Qi below.
"What nonsense are you spouting?!"
The arena quickly fell silent, and everyone turned to look at Ming Qi.
This Buddha's Disciple, who gave people a clean and transparent feeling from the inside out, as though he were made of crystal, said sincerely, "It is not that I am unwilling to compete. It is only that I no longer meet the requirements for participation. A member of the clergy must not speak falsely or deceive others, so I can only forfeit and withdraw."
Master Wuji froze on the main platform, as though he had suddenly thought of something. His expression changed slightly.
"Why do you no longer meet the requirements?"
The Crown Prince suddenly spoke.
He usually wore a smile, giving people the impression that he was easygoing, but at this moment, the anger on his face was utterly undisguised!
Ming Qi pressed his palms together. A trace of loneliness surfaced in his clear eyes. "Because I turned twenty-six today."
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