The next day.
Ling An looked at the newly assembled venue and thought that he really should never underestimate anyone pursuing love.
In just a single day, Jingzhu had actually put together a tournament.
Just how generous was his pension?
A circular platform stood at the center of the venue, with a crowd of people beside it eagerly rubbing their hands.
"Did you hear? The champion gets a hundred thousand Shell Credits!" someone announced loudly.
"Heh, that's exactly what I came for!" another said confidently.
"Looks like everyone's feeling pretty confident!" A respectable-looking row of judges' seats lined the main seating area by the circular platform.
Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Jingzhu nodded in satisfaction.
Quite a few spectators had gathered to join the fun, and plenty of people were signing up on the spot.
Since Grandma Linghan liked impressive Echoes, he would give her all the impressive displays she could want today!
"Ahem! I hereby declare the first Jinzhou Echo Training Masters Tournament officially open! The ultimate champion will receive a hundred thousand Shell Credits, generously sponsored by yours truly!"
Jingzhu sat at the judges' table, looking much more lively than he had yesterday.
To his left sat Grandma Linghan, whom he had specially invited to watch.
To his right sat an excited Chixia.
Naturally, holding such a large tournament in Jinzhou required notifying the Public Security Bureau and obtaining approval.
Jingzhu had applied through Chixia and also put her in charge of maintaining order, so having her serve as a judge was hardly out of line.
Beside Chixia sat Tide Sis, looking perfectly at ease.
As an honored guest of Jinzhou's Magistrate, Tide Sis was more than qualified to serve as a judge in everyone's eyes.
"Huh? Why's there a cat at the judges' table?" someone asked, looking in confusion