Hu Gan, standing to one side, blew his beard and glared in anger at Hu Jia's words. He then shot her a fierce look and said, "Once the competition is over, you're going into confinement for a few days."
"Hah! Once the selection tournament ends, I'll be entering the Inner Academy." Hu Jia spoke without a care, making Hu Gan want to give her a good beating.
"Hey, have you two hugged enough yet..." Xiao Yu said faintly as she watched the two flaunting their affection in public.
Xiao Yu's words interrupted their embrace. Only then did Xun'er realize everyone around them was watching. Two rosy blushes rose on her cheeks, and she sat beside Xiao Yu with her head lowered.
Xiao Yan gave an embarrassed smile, then looked toward Xiao Yu. "Senior Brother." He then spotted Instructor Ruolin beside him, gazing at him resentfully. Scratching his head helplessly, he said, "Sorry, Instructor. I came late."
Instructor Ruolin looked at Xiao Yan with a faintly resentful gaze. "So you know you came late? Let me tell you, if not for Xun Er, I would've kicked you out of Jia Nan Academy long ago. You'd better thank her properly."
Xiao Yan and Xun'er met each other's eyes, faint smiles appearing on their lips.
"I will!"
He then walked over to Xiao Yu and sat down. On the other side was Xun'er, buried in Xiao Yu's embrace. During the matches that followed, people's gazes would occasionally sweep toward Xiao Yan in the stands. Xiao Yan ignored them, chatting with the young girl beside him while exchanging thoughts with Xiao Yu.
Inside a quiet courtyard, Xiao Yu and the others sat around a table.
Today's selection tournament had come to an end. Instructor Ruolin had also told them that the matches were temporarily