Section 29: Cheating?

After returning from the tavern, Chu Yun followed his usual routine and soaked in a medicinal bath... After waking from his night's sleep, he headed once more to the southern district to take part in the competitions and exchanges.

This was already the sixth day of the academy convention, and the third day since the sparring exchanges had begun.

According to the schedule, the first sparring event was the sealing category.

Chu Yun's punctual arrival greatly surprised the academy staff overseeing the event. Contestant Peerless had actually not been late this time!

And his opponent this time was none other than Li Yiyi, the arrogant youth he had encountered at registration.

Li Er was tense and excited. It was not because of Chu Yun—he still knew nothing of Chu Yun's true capabilities—but because he had spotted Master Mei Dao and Sunflower Master standing beside the arena.

"Heavens! Two authoritative grandmasters of the seal inscription world—could I truly be fortunate enough to earn their favor?" Li Er's heart surged like rolling waves.

"Today is rather unusual. So many of the convention's watchers are lurking around us..." Master Mei Dao discreetly swept her gaze around before softly speaking to Sunflower Master.

"That was inevitable. A freakish performance like Peerless's was bound to attract the academy convention's attention sooner or later." Sunflower Master did not seem to care. "Still, his opponent this time is quite weak. If only one of those grandmasters were here."

"This child can still be considered a rising star in the sealing world. I only hope this defeat does not strike him too harshly and shatter his confidence." Master Mei Dao cast Li Er a worried glance.

Li Er trembled from head to toe with excitement, so blissful he nearly fainted. He roared inwardly, *"The two masters are looking