The spectator stands.
"Hahaha, that kid's finished."
Seeing Xia Ping in that state, several Core Students immediately burst out laughing, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
"He took Liu Mu's desperate strike. How could he possibly have come away uninjured?"
"He's still putting on an act, claiming there's nothing wrong with him. Who can't see that he's just bragging?"
"He's only bluffing. He's already out of strength."
"Still, he deserves some credit. Even at such a disadvantage, he managed to defeat Liu Mu."
"Credit my ass. We've praised him so much his tail's practically in the air. Otherwise, why would he be so arrogant? This is a good chance to teach him a lesson. He should learn to keep his head down."
The Core Students were in excellent spirits. At last, they could see a chance of winning. Even though Liu Mu hadn't defeated Xia Ping, the next opponent was certain to finish him off.
"Liu Mu did well. He deserves a generous reward. We have to show him our appreciation," Huo Gang said with a chuckle. He felt his plan had finally worked halfway. Even if that kid was as sly as a fox, he'd still have to do as Huo Gang pleased.
"Indeed. If things keep going like this, that kid will lose without a doubt," Cao Zhengbin said, equally satisfied. They'd been worried that Xia Ping might win the championship, but now those concerns had vanished.
A Core Student said smugly, "I wonder what that woman Qiu Xue thinks of this. Does she regret making that bet with us? This time, I'll make sure she loses spectacularly!"
Qiu Xue, however, showed no expression. She simply watched the match in silence.
But the other Core Students assumed she must be furious inside and was keeping quiet only because she had nothing