He stood there in a daze, seemingly pondering some profound question, or perhaps recalling every little thing connected to Lu Yu.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment. Before long, the matches on the other seven arenas gradually came to an end as well.
Some students were excited, others disappointed, but without exception, all of them eagerly awaited the next round.
The third round began soon enough, and Lu Yu once again stepped onto the familiar arena.
His gaze swept over the girl opposite him, and a somewhat strange expression appeared on his face.
The girl was none other than Dugu Yan. She was still dressed in dark green fitted attire, the color echoing her pupils and lending her an even more mysterious, seductive air.
Dugu Yan's short hair was a deep purple, gleaming brilliantly beneath the sunlight.
Her eyes carried amusement and provocation. She was like a sly little fox, ready at any moment to catch her opponent off guard.
"Little Brother Lu Yu! Long time no see!"
Dugu Yan winked at Lu Yu, her gaze brimming with mischief and allure.
Her voice was clear and pleasant, yet carried a barely detectable hint of teasing.
Lu Yu's face instantly darkened. He replied irritably, "I've told you... don't call me Little Brother..."
His voice held helplessness and displeasure. He had long since reached the limit of his tolerance for Dugu Yan's form of address.
Their exchange left both the referee and the students in the spectator stands stunned.
They looked at one another, their eyes full of confusion and curiosity.
Did these two know each other? After yesterday's matches ended, the students had tried every possible way to gather information about Lu Yu.
Yet they had discovered that not a single person in the entire academy knew him!
But now,