Dai Youheng swept a cold gaze over the list, thinking, The Holy Spirit Sect, the Mingyu Sect. Interesting. Just as well-I'm a hypocrite, and you're true villains. Let's see whose methods come out on top.
He paid neither Yan Feng nor Tang Ya any heed. He was wary of the Holy Spirit Cult, but this was merely a team from the Holy Spirit Sect.
Just then, a slightly cool, soft hand quietly clasped his. Xu Jiujiu had come to stand beside him without his noticing.
She looked up at him, her voice gentle but firm. "Youheng, it looks like we really will have to rely on you this time. The Holy Spirit Sect is cruel and bloodthirsty, and the Mingyu Sect is no better. With the round-robin group matches, there's no avoiding them. You must be careful, and you must bring victory home for our Star Crown Sect."
Dai Youheng gave her a reassuring smile and said confidently, "What are a few wicked fiends worth mentioning? Jiujiu, don't worry. With me here, they won't stir up any waves. Rather than worrying about that, why not think about tonight's underground Soul Engineer tournament? How are your preparations coming along?"
Seeing how composed Dai Youheng was, Xu Jiujiu felt most of her worries melt away. She smiled brightly, regaining the dignified grace of the Star Luo Empire Princess. "Naturally, everything is ready. We'll rely on you to show our might in the main tournament, and leave making our name in the underground Soul Engineer tournament to me. As husband and wife, we'll divide the work clearly and each excel in our own arena."
She had already begun referring to them naturally as husband and wife, clearly having long since settled their relationship in her heart.
"Good." Dai Youheng nodded, then changed the