Seven days later, the day the selection tournament began had arrived. Over those seven days, Xiao Yan and Hu Jia had grown even closer, spending every day glued to each other. What disappointed Xiao Yan somewhat was that he had not run into the great beauty Han Yue during that time. Still, he was not discouraged. He would definitely see her at the selection tournament, and it would also be time for him to win their wager.
"Xiao Yan, are you ready? The selection tournament is about to begin. Let's head over," Hu Gan said to Xiao Yan.
"Ready. Let's go," Xiao Yan replied indifferently.
"Grandfather, Brother Xiao Yan, I want to go watch the matches too," Hu Jia cut in.
"Alright, then come with us. But you're not allowed to be naughty later," Hu Gan said fondly.
"Alright, I'm not a child anymore. I'll behave," Hu Jia said unhappily.
Xiao Yan naturally had no objection to Hu Jia coming along, so the three of them slowly made their way toward the square. By the time they arrived, it was already packed with people. However, Xiao Yan and the others took the priority passage and reached the high platform without much difficulty.
When the elders on the platform saw the vice principal and Xiao Yan arrive, they hurriedly rose and saluted them. After another round of pleasantries, everyone took their seats. Xiao Yan sat in the middle beside Hu Gan. After a while, an elder announced the start of the selection tournament, and Hu Gan gave the pre-match address.
"Hello, everyone. I won't say much. I only hope you will show your true strength, take this competition seriously, and strive for a good ranking. Now, let Elder Xiao Yan of the Inner Academy say a few words. Elder Xiao Yan