Chapter 44
“Many contenders for the championship have been mentioned so far. That’s because the Martial Alliance and the Imperial Council are backing different champions.”
Hwa Eun-seol held up two fingers.
The Martial Alliance names two individuals: Qin Jie of the Huashan Sect and Lin Zhiling of the Wudang Sect. Their participation remains uncertain. It’s not due to bad relations with the Martial Alliance, but because Huashan practitioners risk their lives even in friendly matches, and Wudang dislikes external engagements.
Dan Wuseong stared intently at Hua Eunseol.
He had thought her to be a woman of many shames, but when she spoke, the feeling was different. He knew some of what she said, but since this brother and sister were trying to help him, he intended to listen silently. Above all, Hua Enxue, like her elder brother, had a pleasant voice, making it enjoyable to listen to her.
Hwa Eun-seol looked at her brother, and Hwa Eun-wol, who had been so talkative, sent her a look urging her to continue.
Hwa Eun-seol continued.
“The Imperial Council is focusing on Dugu Han and Namgung Wei. However, if the two face off before the finals, the chances of either winning are slim.”
“Why is that?”
“They are rivals in love. They are both men who covet Baili Yan, known as the most beautiful woman in Jiangnan. There are even rumors that they are participating in the Dragon-Phoenix Grand Banquet to publicly humiliate each other.”
Dan Woo-sung gave a faint smile.
