No one was permitted to interfere in Spirit Hall's talent development program. Only the examiner responsible for the assessment had the authority to score those undergoing the trials.
Over all these years, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo had each taken only one disciple. If Xie Yue and Yan received scores that were too low, their masters' reputations would inevitably suffer.
Qin Yuan had sole discretion over the assessment scores, so naturally, the two would come to him.
However, that was only the surface reason. There was a deeper reason that neither could conveniently voice.
When things reached that point, Qin Yuan would understand.
Qin Yuan assured them earnestly, "Rest assured, Your Excellencies. Xie Yue and the others are my students too. I would never make things difficult for them."
Bibi Dong's personal motives had been written all over her face when she appointed him as examiner. Wasn't the whole point to help Hu Liena?
There was no need for Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo to gild the lily.
Of course, Qin Yuan was still grateful that the two had taken the initiative to come and show their support.
Afterward, Chrysanthemum Douluo explained a few more matters.
Before leaving, he cupped his hands toward a tree trunk not far outside the banquet grounds. "Worshipper Demon Subduing, we'll be leaving first. Please make yourself at home."
As he spoke, he transmitted his voice to Qin Yuan, explaining that Demon Subduing Douluo had arrived quite some time ago but had not shown himself immediately.
Qin Yuan was somewhat at a loss.
What was going on today? Why were Titled Douluos from the Worship Hall and the Papal Palace flocking to see him?
After Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo left, Demon Subduing Douluo dispensed with the formalities and appeared before Qin Yuan at astonishing speed.
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