Ye Tianyi had a headache.
What exactly was Duanmu Xuan hiding?
She was clearly a master, yet she had concealed herself as someone who did not seem particularly formidable, someone who could not even go directly to the second floor.
Obviously, if she used her true identity, she would definitely be able to reach the second floor with ease.
"So that means the two of us might not necessarily make it to the second floor?"
Ye Tianyi said.
"It shouldn't be much of a problem. This is a poetry gathering. Once the first-floor competition is over, some people will advance. Those who advance will enter the second floor. I've done some research into poetry and prose, so I should be able to make it to the second floor."
Duanmu Xuan said.
"Alright."
Ye Tianyi shrugged.
"I'll go get a glass of water."
Then Ye Tianyi walked away.
At that moment, Xu Zhiming entered with several others.
"Xuanxuan."
The moment he saw Duanmu Xuan, his eyes lit up, and he walked over with a smile.
"Miss Duanmu."
The others greeted her as well.
Duanmu Xuan nodded slightly.
"Why aren't you going up?"
Xu Zhiming asked.
Duanmu Xuan replied with a smile, "I have to pass the first-floor competition before I can go up."
"Hmph!"
Hearing that, Xu Zhiming was displeased. His gaze sharpened as he said, "Come on, go up with me directly. I'd like to see whether they'll give This Young Master some face!"
Then he tried to lead Duanmu Xuan upstairs.
"There's no need for that, Big Brother Xu. You should go up first. By rights, I do need to follow the procedure. Since my background can't compare to yours, it's only proper for me to start from the first floor and work my way up."
Duanmu Xuan said.