The Big Game Starts

3:00 p.m.

Around the tournament arena, the spectators were in high spirits discussing who would win or lose, and some even took advantage of the tournament to start gambling. Of course, basically everyone believed that Mu Ting'er, who had broken through the fourth rank, would be the champion.

Last place bets naturally fell on Mu Ruyue. Who made that woman a waste?

"Next up, Mu Ting'er of the Mu Family vs. Miss Zhang Yaxin of the Marquis Family."

Mu Ting'er finally took the stage.

The crowd was amped up and all eyes fell on the young girl in cyan clothes. As if basking in their attention, Mu Ting'er gently stepped onto the elevated platform with lotus steps, wearing a graceful and decent smile,

"Father, Sister Ting'er has made her entrance." Mu Yixue tugged on Mu Qing's sleeves and jumped up in excitement. "Sister Ting'er is really amazing; the entire arena turned silent as soon as she stepped on the stage. Who else except Sister Ting'er could bring about such an effect?"

Mu Yixue jutted her snow-white chin and a smug smile blossomed on her delicate face.

How could she not be proud of such an outstanding sister?

Ziyue Country's blue-blooded young men all cast imperceptible admiring glances at Mu Ting'er, but there seemed to be only one person in her eyes. That gaze filled with tender infatuation had always been trained on Ye Tianfeng.

Those noble admirers saw that Mu Ting'er only had Ye Tianfeng in her eyes and couldn't help but feel heartbroken, but only a man as outstanding as Ye Tianfeng could match such a beautiful woman.

They were a perfect match - a match made in heaven. What did Mu Ruyue, whom Ye Tianfeng jilted, count for? How could she compare to Mu Ting'er?

If they were in his shoes, they would have definitely chosen Mu Ting'er, not that empty, beautiful waste.

"Miss Zhang, let's get started."

Mu Ting'er turned to look at Zhang Yaxin, revealing a friendly smile. Anyone who saw such a smile couldn't feel any ill will towards this woman.

"Miss Mu, then I won't be polite." Zhang Yaxin smiled and cracked out the long whip at her waist. The bright red whip sliced through the sky, bringing along a stiff gust of wind.

The wind whistled past Mu Ting'er's ear, but she side-stepped the attack and then quickly traversed the ring, dashing behind her between several dodges.

Feeling the icy longsword on her neck, Zhang Yaxin shook and laughed bitterly. "Miss Mu, I'm not your opponent. I willingly concede defeat."

"Thank you for going easy."

Mu Ting'er withdrew her longsword and cast a loving gaze towards Ye Tianfeng at the judge's table.

Everyone clearly expected this outcome. After all, their strength was so far apart that there was no comparison at all. Zhang Yaxin would never be a match for Mu Ting'er.

The champion of this big game seemed to be none other than her.

"Feng'er, is this your beloved woman?" Emperor Ziyue stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction. "Not bad, both her talent and temperament are outstanding. You do have a good eye! Of the three daughters of the Mu Family, the most outstanding is this Mu Ting'er, who isn't their blood."

"I'm glad Imperial Grandfather likes her." Ye Tianfeng was moved. It seemed that this win had succeeded in making Imperial Grandpa like Ting'er. This way, even if his master didn't step in, Imperial Grandpa would no longer stop him from marrying Ting'er.

The conversation between the grandfather and grandson caused Ji Ruya on the side to sneer, disdain flashing in her beautiful eyes. That Mu Ting'er was indeed beautiful and talented, but she gave off the impression of being too hypocritical.

On the contrary, it was Mu Ruyue whom she had seen a few months ago that she admired.

Right on cue, the match announcement echoed again.

"Next, Mu Ruyue of the Mu Family vs. Li Lu, the young master of the State General's Mansion."