Chapter 247 (2/2)

Ye Lang was still drinking his tea, but his voice rang in Edward’s years. Edward was still in confusion. He couldn’t understand how Ye Lang did it.

In reality, it was simple. It was one of the skills Ye Lang learned in the martial arts treasury. A technique often used when he was at the lake--- Secret Sound Reverberation!

It was true. They could save a lot of trouble and let other people spend a little more of their energy. While Ye Lang was right, Edward felt like this was cheating.

“Don’t worry, I’ll let you show off your brilliance. I’ll leave a few people who are about the same skill level for you. I trust your battles will be very thrilling to watch!”

“Don’t say no! A person’s energy is limited. Look at them. Us sitting here doesn’t mean we’re cowards, nor are we deceitful. This is strategy. Don’t do something brave but stupid!”

Ye Lang’s words shook Edward awake. He understood he should put his energy into the most useful places, so before that could happen, he had to have patience!

At the same time, Edward was curious. Why was Ye Lang so smart so suddenly? Why were his words and thought processes so logical?

As usual, Ye Lang will never be clueless during key moments like this. Or at least, he wouldn’t be clueless enough for it to have consequences…

“Everyone sitting here must know what the rest are thinking! Let’s all be straightforward then. We’ll battle in groups, that'll save everyone’s time too,” said Johnny, who was still in the hall, with a grin.

“Alright, we’re all smart people here. We all know to not cooperate, but only let the other person attack us,” voiced another person.

“Then we’ll just go with the flow. We don’t need to draw lots!” said another.

The few here were the smartest and strongest there. These were the people Ye Lang had to deal with. Among them, most were aristocrats, including Edward and Ye Lang and only 2 commoners.

No matter commoner or aristocrat, anyone who knew to stay behind must be someone capable!

“Hey, you can’t do that!” voiced Ye Lang suddenly in objection.

“Mr Ye, why not?” asked Johnny humbly.

“Don’t forget, what are we all here for? We’re here for matchmaking. If you divide into teams, who will Lady Kesha have to watch? You, you or you…” Ye Lang pointed at them all one by one.

“About that…” Johnny wanted to say something, but Ye Lang cut him off.

“Didn’t Lady Kesha say she wouldn’t necessarily pick the winner? We aren’t competing purely based on our fighting skills, she’ll also look at our fighting etiquette, our human morals! That is why this will not be suitable!!”

“Of course, I wouldn’t mind for either. I’ve always been excellent, outstanding as ever. Even in the dark night, I’ll be as bright as a glimmering firefly. With my magnificence, I’ll definitely be noticed by Lady Kesha. She’ll definitely fall in love with me!” declared Ye Lang, with a hair flip.

“...” This bastard is a little too cocky. We’ll find a chance to hit him later.

That was how Ye Lang provoked everyone there. Exactly what he wanted. It was best if they all came to attack him, that way he could deal with everyone who was a threat to Edward.

He didn’t agree to divide themselves into groups because of Edward. If they did, then Edward might not be in the same group as him, and Ye Lang wouldn’t be able to control the outcome.