Preparations Complete, the Simulation Begins!

After a while.

A knock sounded outside the private room. Then the steward spoke softly.

"Madam, Young Master Yu politely declined the cave dwelling we carefully selected for him."

"As for our offer to waive all expenses today for Young Master Chen and his companions, Young Master Chen politely declined that as well."

Inside, Liu Xing fell silent for a moment.

"I understand. You may leave."

Liu Xing sighed. She had already prepared the cave dwelling chosen for Yu Ke, never expecting him to refuse it.

"Sister Youlan, what do you think?"

Yu Ke was only an Outer Disciple, but if his Foundation Establishment went smoothly and he shone in the coming Outer Disciple Assessment, with outstanding talents such as Chen Jingqiu, Li Qingshui, and Lan Yu at his side...

He was bound to become a figure of great importance in the Divine Firmament Sect.

Xia Youlan's gaze suddenly settled on the tea before the seat where Yu Ke had sat. She seemed lost in thought.

Why do I care so much about Yu Ke?

Why has my heart been so unsettled today?

Perhaps it was because no one had so easily disregarded her presence in a very long time.

Then there was the unexpected shattering of the Jade Pixiu, all because of Yu Ke, an ordinary Outer Disciple.

It had thrown her off balance.

Liu Xing parted her lips and continued, "Having seen Chen Jingqiu with my own eyes today, I can say his bearing truly is extraordinary. If anything, the rumors fall short."

"If he takes part in the Outer Disciple Assessment, I fear all Eight Inner Sect Branches will fight to claim him."

"It's just that this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to befriend the Chen Clan's foremost rising star."

A trace of regret colored