At this moment, Sang Hong also arrived on the arena and stood between the two: "That's right, since the outcome has been decided, why should the two of you hurt each other's feelings? It is truly disgraceful for the court for the two dukes to fight on the arena in front of everyone."
Chu Zhongtian's heart sank. The other party's words seemed fair, but in reality, they were secretly favoring the Wu family.
At this moment, City Lord Xie Yi also spoke up: "Yuan Zhengchu, are you going to concede defeat in this round?"
Yuan Zhengchu wasn't stupid. In this situation, he wouldn't dwell on winning or losing. He quickly nodded and said, "We concede this round."
Although they are currently down 3-4, they are practically guaranteed to win the next two games, so there's no need to dwell on it.
Xie Yi smiled slightly: "That's good. Let's start the next round then. What do you think, Principal Jiang?" As a member of the Qi King's lineage, he was happy to see the court pressuring the Chu family step by step, preferably forcing them into a corner and eventually forcing them to join the Qi King's camp.
Hmph, there's no such thing as staying neutral forever.
Jiang Luofu hesitated for a moment, but still nodded and said, "I have no objection."
Given her status, how could she not be aware of the treacherous undercurrents involved? However, the academy has never been involved in such matters, and strictly speaking, they belong to the imperial court, so there is no reason for them to oppose Sang Hong.
Hearing her say the same thing, Wu Wei laughed and said, "Mingyue Gong, you wouldn't question the opinions of the three referees, would you?"
Chu Zhongtian's face turned pale and then red, and he suddenly felt powerless, as if the whole world was his enemy. For the first time, he began to doubt that he had made the wrong choice. But when he thought that neutrality was the Chu family's ancestral precept, and that the Chu family had stood firm in the long river of history for so many years because of this, he could only grit his teeth and insist: "Alright, let's start the next match."
This loss in the arms market was significant, but not entirely unacceptable, since the Chu family's main source of income was the salt industry.
Moreover, the weapons market has accumulated channels and connections over many years, which the Yuan family cannot conquer in a year or two.
"Father, don't be too pessimistic. Xiao Zhao might not lose. Even if she draws, we still have a chance." Chu Chuyan swallowed back the mouthful of blood that almost spilled out and comforted him softly. The Chu family is currently leading 4-3. It would be best if Chu Huanzhao won, but even if it's a draw, the Chu family still has a chance. If the two sides are tied, they can choose another person to compete, and the Chu family will naturally be in an invincible position.
Of course, as for the match in Zu'an, both Chu Chuyan and Chu Zhongtian naturally assumed that they had lost.
"Not bad!" Chu Zhongtian's spirits lifted, and he hurriedly led everyone to Chu Huanzhao's side, giving her some last-minute instructions and guidance.
Chu Huanzhao was stunned. He never expected that he would suddenly have to bear the fate of the Chu family. He said somewhat guiltily, "That person's cultivation level should be higher than mine."
Chu Chuyan explained, "Although she is a little taller than you, there is no significant difference. If you make good use of the special ability of the Howling Whip, you still have a great chance."
Zuan nodded secretly. He had personally experienced the terror of that whip before. The pain was so intense that it took a long time to recover after being lashed.
Chu Huanzhao was still a little flustered: "But... but what if I can't hit the opponent? Sister, you know my level. I can bully Zuan on ordinary days, but to go to the arena is really..." She regretted that she had been too playful and hadn't been training seriously.
Zuan, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed. This was exactly what it meant to be shot while lying down!
Qin Wanru said in a deep voice, "Xiao Zhao, this battle concerns the future of the Chu family. You have to succeed whether you like it or not!"
Because the matter was of great importance, her voice unconsciously became stern.
Chu Huanzhao nodded, his stubborn nature ignited, and he bit his lip, saying, "Okay, I must win, I won't let my parents down."
Seeing her resolute gaze, Zu An was startled. Would this girl fight tooth and nail to win once she went on stage? Moreover, it concerned the future of the Chu family. Chu Zhongtian and his wife would definitely not let her back down until the very last moment. What if she accidentally suffered some irreversible injury?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but comfort her, "Xiao Zhao, don't have too much of a mental burden. If you can't beat them, just admit defeat. I'm here for you."
"No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!" Qin Wanru was furious. She and her group had finally managed to ignite her daughter's fighting spirit, but this girl actually dared to contradict them.
Qin Wanru's anger level increased by 404!
Chu Zhongtian frowned as well: "Xiao An, it would be good for you if Xiao Zhao could win, otherwise you would probably be in grave danger if you faced Yuan Wendong."
Zuan also looked frustrated: "But I think I should be able to win."
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