Team and Competition

"Alright, let's all start from the ladies."

Cao Mei's face darkened when she heard that sentence. She looked at the silver haired prince. "Why are you targeting me, Prince Qi Huan?"

Qi Huan flashed a smile, showing his handsome countenance. "You're the last one to answer, so I think that it's better for us to start from you."

"Fine. I just come here because my father asks me to," Cao Mei replied unhurriedly.

"Let's add one more thing."

"What is it?"

"Age and rank," Lu Wan grinned. "Isn't it more interesting to know each other better like that?"

Chen Zi Quan frowned. He thought of it as something impolite because it was unusual to ask for someone's age. It was not like they were inside an academy where each student has to give their profile.

"I don't mind, but I think that girls don't tend to give out their age," Qi Huan responded.

Cao Ren nodded too. "I also don't mind. It's not like you couldn't gather information by yourself as it's easy to ask the children."

Cao Mei frowned, but she still responded. "I'm 12, Eon Energy Master rank 1."

"Nice!"

"For the next one, how about if we go to the next youngest one?" Cao Ren looked at the silver haired prince.

Qi Huan arched his eyebrows. "It seems like you already have some prior information. My goal is to use this chance to breakthrough to rank 2 and train my body in real life situations. Also, I'm a 12 years old Eon Energy Master rank 1."

"Next one should be me, right?" Lu Wan pointed to himself. "I want to have fun in the hunt without any restrain. I'm still rank 1 and I'm 13 years old right now."

"Have fun?"

"Yes~."

"I'll be next," Cao Ren crossed his arm. "My goal is to find out the geniuses around my age from this area and learn to collaborate with them. Right now, I'm a 14 years old Eon Energy Master rank 2."

"Shouldn't I be first?" Chen Zi Quan frowned.

"I believe that I'm a few days younger."

"I see. My goal is to finish the hunt well. I'm 14 years old Eon Energy Master rank 2."

The last one was Bai Xiang. He returned back their gaze and opened his mouth. "I just do what I'm tasked to do. Right now, I'm 15 years old Eon Energy Master rank 2."

After they had finished introducing themselves to one another, the room turned silent again. On the side, Ye Jiao realized why they were all called genius. With their age and current rank, there was no doubt that not many people could possibly reach the same.

Cao Ren caressed his chin. "Since it's like this, how about if we all team up with one another?"

"What are you talking about, Brother?" Cao Mei furrowed her brows. "We'll naturally become a team together."

"I mean, we make team with people from a different kingdoms," Cao Ren looked at Qi Huan. "How about it, do you want to team up with me?"

"You're just going to carry me around with our difference in rank," Qi Huan refused with a reason.

"Then, team up with me!" Cao Mei excitedly raised her hand.

"Princess Cao Mei, how many times have I told you that our fighting skill didn't match with one another?" Qi Huan was smiling but somehow, the others could feel the cold temperature around him. He turned to look at Lu Wan. "How about teaming up with me?"

"With you?" Lu Wan arched his eyebrows. "I don't mind. It's going to be interesting."

Cao Ren watched as the two of them agreed immediately. He turned his head to look at Chen ZI Quan and then to Bai Xiang.

"Your name is Bai Xiang, right? Do you want to team up with me?"

"Ok."

"Wait, it means I have to team up with Prince Chen ZI Quan?" Cao Mei raised her voice suddenly. Her brows were creased to show her displeasure.

"Do you want to team up with Bai Xiang?"

In terms of built, Bai Xiang did look far scarier. After a look, Cao Mei decided to just team up with Chen ZI Quan. She might not be able to stand it if she had to stay near this giant all the time.

"Do you mind, Prince Chen Zi Quan?"

"Not at all," Chen Zi Quan replied calmly as if their decision didn't affect him in the slightest. "It'll be my pleasure to team up with you, Princess Cao Mei."

"There's no need for so many pleasantries," Cao Ren laughed. "Let's just eat and talk about other things. This time, how about our kingdom's specialty?"

"In that case, Chi Kingdom…"

Ye Jiao stayed silent as she listened to the group talking continuously. She had to admit, their ability to socialize was clearly top notch. Even though each of them were competition, they still maintained the amiable relationship at the surface level, making it hard to guess their real intention. At the same time, she had started to gain the picture of these four personalities and habits from watching their movements.

They didn't talk about anything serious anymore and the meeting ended in a lighthearted tone. Each of them departed when it was the time and Lu Wan also didn't try to stay any longer. He didn't have any interest in staying with Chen Zi Quan and saw that annoying prince's face continuously.

"I'm surprised that Wei Cheng is not here," Lu Wan said to the guard as he walked out.

"With all due respect, Young Master Wei Cheng is not selected for the meeting because there is a limit of two people from each kingdom."

"I see."

Lu Wan was not surprised that they limited the number of people. When they met with each other like this, it was easy for one another to try gauge the other party's strength. Neither one of them wanted their lineup to be found out so easily, which was the reason they built this system.

"Stop the carriage," Lu Wan suddenly gave his order when they have gotten out of the palace.

"Young Master, is there anything…?"

"I'm going to have a walk in the market. There's no need for a carriage," Lu Wan informed as he opened the door and walked out. He took out a hat and used it to cover his hair. "I'll return back at noon. Xiao'er."

"Yes, Young Master."

The guard felt like crying when he saw Lu Wan walking away. However, he knew better than to have a bout with Lu Wan. With resigned feeling, he directed the carriage back to Lu Family Residence.