Zheng Bahuo thought it over carefully and understood what Gong Chao was worried about.
This scheme was plainly meant for the two of them to secretly kill Xu Yi, but Xu Yi still had Ming Liding behind him. No matter how viciously they devoured their prey, they had to consider the eyes of the onlookers.
So Gong Chao's idea was to wait until the time was up, then lead Zheng Bahuo before the soldiers of both sides and announce the result, before proceeding with the formalities.
After all, Zheng Bahuo and Xu Yi had competed yesterday in full view of all the soldiers. It would be best if today's conclusion were also made before them.
Zheng Bahuo smiled. "Then we'll wait. Brother-in-law, it's only a little while longer. Heh heh. To be honest, I really hope that brute Huang Kai didn't kill that fellow. Otherwise, I..."
Before Zheng Bahuo could finish, a voice rang into the hall. "I never thought that, though Brother Zheng and I have only just met, you'd already be so concerned about me. People often say a good friend is worth a thousand gold. I'd say Brother Zheng's friendship toward me is worth ten thousand..."
As the voice sounded, Xu Yi walked in, dressed in a blue robe, unrestrained and extraordinary.
"You!"
Zheng Bahuo sprang to his feet, his eyes bulging as if he'd seen a ghost.
Gong Chao was just as astonished. He stared fixedly at Xu Yi's face, as if trying to tell whether the Xu Yi before him had been replaced by someone in disguise.
Xu Yi clasped his fists. "Director Gong, I went and came back within the allotted time. The soldiers outside the hall on both sides saw me return with their own eyes. Listen—they're cheering for me. I ask you