On the morning of November 15, the weather was quite chilly, and He Xiaoyao arrived at the lake early to sweep the grounds.
Li Dahai did not come today; he had to return to the Public Academy, where teachers and disciples were discussing how to prepare for the upcoming martial arts tournament.
The assembled disciples all voiced their opinions and offered various strategies. In the end, it was decided that even those who were not selected for the official roster could participate in the tournament, giving outsiders a chance to witness the growing strength of Juyuan Valley. Of course, they would have to select top-tier Four-Star and Three-Star disciples to compete, lest the results backfire and yield adverse effects.
Chapter 28