"That guy won again. How could he be so strong? The first time I saw him, he was just a little tagalong. How did he improve so quickly?"
"Keiko."
"Miss, I wasn't wrong. The first time he met you, he was disrespectful to you."
"Keiko! He didn't do it on purpose back then."
"Miss, you're even speaking up for him!"
"I'm only stating the facts."
"Oh."
The stands had not been quiet for long before Ōtsutsuki Keiko once again started making conversation for no reason.
"Miss, Qiango and Li Ye came to see you yesterday. Why didn't you go?"
"I didn't want to."
"Why not? They're the finest among God King Planet's younger generation. They're handsome, they speak so pleasantly, and they bring me gifts every time they come." By the end, Ōtsutsuki Keiko sounded a little embarrassed.
"Keiko, don't tell me you've taken a liking to one of them."
"No, no." Under Ōtsutsuki Anshiki's scrutinizing gaze, Ōtsutsuki Keiko hurriedly explained herself.
"Qiango and Li Ye are indeed outstanding. They treat me very well, attend to my every need, just like an older brother would."
"What a pity!" Ōtsutsuki Keiko clasped her hands behind her head and leaned back comfortably.
Ōtsutsuki Anshiki pondered those words, though her eyes remained fixed on the contestants leaving the arena.
In the waiting room, the moment Li Yu walked in, he drew the attention of quite a few Otsutsuki—some envious, some admiring, all showing respect for the strong.
Ignoring those gazes, Li Yu found a seat, grabbed a handful of pills from in front of him, stuffed them into his mouth, then closed his eyes to rest as he waited for the final match.
No one came over to disturb him during that time, and Li Yu quickly recovered the energy his body had