The anger in Xu Yi's heart finally erupted. The Book of Life and Death in his mind had opened, and Internal Envoy Qin's name was written in it. His crimes could no longer be forgiven.
"Wait!"
Internal Envoy Fang said with a smile, "I didn't mishear, did I, Internal Envoy Qin? Are you speaking nonsense without even realizing it? Back when we chose the first disciple among the trial disciples to participate in the grand competition, that was your idea. I still remember what you said then: inviting the trial disciples to compete was also meant to inspire the younger generation, let them vie with one another, and keep them diligent in their cultivation. You also said that as long as the first disciple among the trial disciples had sufficient aptitude, he would be treated the same as the Outer Sect Disciples in this competition, and would receive an extra reward as well."
"Well, now the man is here. After you, Internal Envoy Qin, tested him again and again, and after he passed the first round of the competition, it's clear that his aptitude is truly excellent. You, Internal Envoy Qin, can certainly be said to have a discerning eye. So what happened? In the end, there's no reward, and you won't even let him take part in the regular competition. Such a huge difference between your words then and your actions now—is it that you, Internal Envoy Qin, have lost your wits, or that you never meant to honor your own words?"
"On an ordinary day, it wouldn't matter how much nonsense you spouted, Internal Envoy Qin. But this time, you're speaking as an examiner, and you represent both me and Internal Envoy Zhao. You may go back on your word, but Internal Envoy Zhao and I shouldn't have