It Would Really Drag Down the Overall Standard

Gu Sinian looked at Xie Cheng'en and said, "Just because you can't do it doesn't mean others can't."

Xie Cheng'en shouted, "Who's not good enough? You're the one who's not good enough! I'm signing up too!"

Gu Sinian raised an eyebrow and said, "We don't want you. Someone like you... would really lower the overall standard."

Gu Sinian refused outright. Noble Consort Ning looked at Gu Sinian coldly and said, "Xie Cheng'en's martial arts are excellent. I think the five of you can give it a try."

Gu Sinian said calmly, "In that case, we won't participate."

This is a public slap in the face to Noble Consort Ning.

Noble Consort Ning stood up angrily. The Emperor said, "What's your name? Then name five people, we're still one short. Who's going to come?"

Gu Sinian pointed at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Her it is!"

Zhou Wanwan was eating an ice bowl, which tasted quite good and was probably provided by their restaurant.

It looks like this takeout is from Xie Cheng'en, but in fact, many of the items are from their company as well.

That's shameless.

She was inwardly grumbling when Gu Sinian pointed at her directly. Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes and said, "Gu Sinian, do you think this is appropriate?"

The emperor frowned and said, "Nonsense! Do you think this is appropriate?"

Gu Sinian bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I think it's quite suitable. Zhou Wanwan's skills are beyond what ordinary children can match. If I say he's good enough, then he's good enough."

Noble Consort Ning smiled lightly and said, "You've got quite the nerve. What if you lose?"

"If we lose, then Zhou Wanwan will pay the prize."

Zhou Wanwan:...

The Emperor nodded. "Alright, let's do it that way then. You may all go and make the preparations!"

Zhou Wanwan found a room, changed her clothes, and then Eunuch Hai hurriedly came in and said, "Master, if a fight really breaks out and you can't win, just admit defeat, and I will definitely have someone rescue you."

Zhou Wanwan blinked and looked at Eunuch Hai, saying, "Why do you all think I'll lose?"

Eunuch Hai's lips twitched as he said:

"Master, should you investigate who they are?"

These people have never lost a game since childhood. Do you think you can beat them?

But I've thought about it too. You're only 6 years old. So what if you lose? You can still hold your head high.

One failure is nothing to worry about; you mustn't take it to heart.

Zhou Wanwan said helplessly, "I understand, I understand."

As soon as she stepped outside, she saw the Princess with Liu Su'e and several other ladies, all looking worried.

The eldest princess looked at her and said:

"That Gu Sinian is a scoundrel, why should he let you have his way with him?"

Don't go. What if you get hurt?

Liu Su'e nodded repeatedly beside her, saying:

"What is Gu Sinian thinking? You're only 6 years old, how can you compare to those people?"

"Look at them, they're tall and strong, they must be over ten years old by now!"

Feng Jiao nodded and said, "Forget it! Wanwan, let's not compete anymore, we can't win at all! This is too much."

Zhou Wanwan waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, don't be afraid, I know what I'm doing."

The eldest princess wiped away her tears and said, "What's the point? Those people certainly won't show any mercy."

Princess Jianing walked over from a short distance away and said, "Oh! Isn't this our warrior Zhou Wanwan? You'll have to go on stage later! What a pity! Beauty is fleeting."

Shangguan Wan'er covered her mouth and chuckled:

"She actually wants to compare herself to those countries like the Mobei, the Western Regions, the Xiongnu, and the Great Qi?"

That was utterly overestimating herself. Those people from other countries were like wild beasts; they devoured her in no time.

Lu Lan, Lu Zhiwei, and Lu Yao exchanged a smile. Lu Lan looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "If you die tonight, I'll send you white chrysanthemums, a coffin, and burn paper money for you tomorrow."

Zhou Wanwan raised an eyebrow and said, "If I survive, I'll definitely send it to you."

"You... you don't need to be so sharp-tongued, I'd like to see how you survive."

Noble Consort Ning said coldly in a low voice, "What abilities could a little girl possibly have?"

The Emperor sighed:

"But nobody else is willing to go! When did our Great Xia become so weak?"

They don't even have a single decent person to their name.

Noble Consort Ning snorted coldly:

"Those young masters are all scions of noble families, why would they be willing to participate in a competition for barbarians?"

Our Great Xia Kingdom is quite strong, especially its military generals.

The emperor frowned as he looked at the dozens of military officers. Their country's military officers were all old, weak, sick, or disabled, yet they were quite powerful in the court, wielding their power and influence.

Sending these military officers into battle would be tantamount to sending them to their deaths.

But what good did it do him to say it?

He frowned as he saw that the competition had already begun, and it was progressing quite quickly.

It's a competition between teams, an elimination system.

The first group that Zhou Wanwan and her friends drew was actually from Khotan in the Western Regions.

The second prince of Khotan looked at his soldiers and said, "You... sigh! Just do your best. And whatever you do, don't hurt that demon king, understand?"

The five people from Khotan were dumbfounded. Khotan Jialuo looked at the second prince and said:

"Second Uncle, are you out of your mind?"

We're here to fight, and you expect us to give way to a child?

"Are you crazy, or are we crazy?"

"Yeah, he's just a kid."

I could pick her up and beat her until she cried, and you're telling us to go easy on her? Is she your illegitimate daughter?

The second prince's lips twitched as he said:

"Nonsense, utter nonsense! He's from the Central Plains, how could he be considered one of us?"

I'm telling you! I've already warned you, if you really lay a hand on her, you'll face the consequences."

He truly had unspeakable suffering. Just how powerful was this jinx? Only those who had tasted the bitterness knew.

He was genuinely scared; if he couldn't afford to offend them, couldn't he at least avoid them?

But Jialuo didn't take his words seriously at all. Since it was a fight, the more ruthless the better.

They walked onto the stage carrying wooden sticks, and Zhou Wanwan also picked up a wooden stick and walked onto the stage.

It was five against five. Jialuo and his group were all trained fighters and didn't look like easy targets; their muscles looked incredibly exaggerated.

Zhou Wanwan's lips twitched, and Zhou Qingyan, Zhou Qinghe, Zhou Qingchen, Gu Sinian shielded her behind them.

Zhou Wanwan took out a stool and sat down.

People around laughed, "I thought Zhou Wanwan was really going to compete! I didn't expect her to just sit down."

"There's no need to even look; it's obvious that the people of Khotan have won."

Do you know who Jialuo is? He is the son of the eldest prince of the Western Regions, and he possesses superhuman strength.

Everyone felt a bit sorry for her, but Zhou Wanwan took out a bag of snacks from her bag, opened it, and started eating.

Their knock-off snacks taste really good, including salt-baked shrimp, dried squid strips, charcoal-grilled dried cuttlefish, spicy small fish, crispy fried anchovies, honey-glazed fish fillets, seaweed crisps, savory seaweed rolls, as well as shrimp paste crisps, fish floss cakes, seafood peanuts, dried clam meat, and roasted scallops. They offer a wide variety of flavors, from savory to sweet and spicy, and use high-quality ingredients for an exceptionally authentic taste.

In addition, there are sun-dried fruits and candied fruits, crispy roasted nuts, maltose, salt and pepper crispy beans, smoked and dried meat...