Valley Master Nie was speechless. Yes, what a perfectly sound reason.
Zhang Xiaohua looked only fourteen or fifteen. When he had first stepped onto the arena, people had said that he was "still wet behind the ears," and they had even specifically asked Valley Master Nie to take the stage and verify his eligibility. Using his age as an excuse now was simply perfect.
Alas, being too clever is not always a good thing, Valley Master Nie sighed inwardly.
Zhang Xiaohua secretly nodded as well. "Miss Nie truly is formidable. You came up with such a reason at the drop of a hat."
Nie Qianyu said sarcastically, "Young Hero Ren only thinks of leaving. Jobs like wiping... can only be thought up by a little woman like me."
No matter what, Nie Qianyu could not bring herself to say those two words.
Zhang Xiaohua cupped his hands in thanks. "Then I must thank Miss Nie for her trouble."
Then he said to Valley Master Nie and Elder Yue, "In that case, I shall take my leave early tomorrow morning. I have been tired all day as well, so I will not attend tonight's social engagements. I hope you two will forgive me."
"This..." Valley Master Nie and Elder Yue hesitated. The star of tonight's banquet was this fellow, yet he was about to drop the burden now. How were they supposed to explain that to everyone else?
But Zhang Xiaohua clearly did not even wish to put on a perfunctory show. This young man's martial arts were peerless, and he had rendered Hui Chun Valley a favor, so they could not force him.
Just as Valley Master Nie was about to offer a few words of persuasion, Nie Qianyu said mournfully, "Brother Ren, forgive this little woman for speaking out