My mind was bubbling with gossips and questions when I returned to our hall. Wen Shiyin's love affairs were none of my business, but her challenge was, and I had no idea at all about her techniques and style. How could I prepare for it in a mere two days?
Bai Ye noticed my preoccupied look as soon as I stepped through the gate. "Did you get yourself into another bet?" he asked.
His guess was pretty close to the truth, although this one really wasn't my fault. "Not exactly a bet … but I did get a last-minute invitation." I smiled awkwardly. "Senior Wen Shiyin challenged me because of … some complicated story between her and Senior Xie Lun. At least it's a challenge with no consequences attached."
Bai Ye listened to me recount the tale at the field. When I finished, he said, "A challenge is a challenge. No matter the deal, you should take it seriously. Especially when it will help with your matchup rounds."
I blinked. "Matchup rounds?"
