Lu Shuyao was almost beside herself with rage.
She could dismiss whatever others said with disdain, but Pei Songhe had defected first, only to turn around and mock her now. That was truly unbearable!
Yet all eyes were upon her.
Lu Shuyao could only swallow this bitter anger and turn her fury into a smile.
"Hehe..."
"Dear sister, who would have thought that a useless little fish would become so loyal after running to your side? The moment he opens his mouth, filth spills out."
"It seems little sister truly knows how to teach people."
Her soft voice dripped with sarcasm, and she was highly skilled at slinging mud. The guests looked on thoughtfully, while quite a few young talents cast strange looks toward Miss Lu.
The innocent had nothing to fear from slander, and Miss Lu did not care about others' opinions.
As for the usual instigation and smears, she could not be bothered to pay them any mind.
"There is no need for further nonsense. Let the competition begin."
With one cold remark, she dissolved all the schemes. Lu Shuyao could only lower her eyes toward the elder in the arena, her face brimming with confidence.
"Elder, please judge fairly."
"Since little sister insists on competing, I can only oblige."
Upon hearing this, the elder of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion sought instruction from the Five Great Pavilion Elders.
When he saw the five great figures nod slightly.
The elder immediately cupped his fists and looked around the venue, announcing in a clear voice!
"Everyone."
"Two young ladies!"
"This grand competition shall now begin according to ancestral custom. The two sides shall determine victory through battles between their guest officials, taking turns sending people into the arena until one side has no one left to send out and admits