Strongest [4]

Emily could easily guess what was on Rain's mind. The decline of his family after his elder brother's injury weighed heavily on him, and restoring his brother to health had become his top priority.

Seeing Rain deep in thought, Emily continued, "Second brother, there's one more important thing."

Rain snapped out of his contemplation, surprised. "What? There's more?" It was clear that the family placed great importance on this competition.

Emily, feigning mystery with her hands behind her back, teased him. "Hmm..."

Rain, now eager to know, pressed her. "Emily, tell me already."

She smiled and raised her voice slightly. "The biggest reward is that the first-place winner can choose any one of the clan's mystical skills from the Sutra Pavilion, with personal guidance from the clan leader or an elder."

Rain repeated in astonishment, "You mean I could choose a mystical skill, and the clan leader himself would guide me?"

"Exactly."