"You're sick." Su Tang didn't know what to say except these two words.
The key point is that the county magistrate is not as good as the current one. Chenxi is now one of the main people in charge of the Holy Female Competition.
Unless you get rid of her completely, there is no way around it.
However, Su Tang could also see that the royal family had no plans to replace anyone.
After all, apart from being strict with her, Chenxi didn't commit any unforgivable mistakes.
After some analysis, Su Tang found that there was no other way to deal with Chenxi except to endure it, which was really disgusting.
"Forget it. We have nothing to fear as long as we are innocent. Let her check a few times." On the surface, he could only comfort the more nervous team members.
Nan Yuan nodded and talked about things other than the ingredients, "For our cooking this time, the ingredients were purchased after the team drew up the order and the witches of the Holy Female Temple supervised the procurement.
However, pots, pans, utensils, etc. will all be provided by the Holy Lady Temple."
Su Tang keenly heard her hidden meaning, "Are you worried that something might go wrong with the cookware?"
"I'm not afraid, I'm just worried. So I just asked Palace Master Longji about this. She said that before the competition, each team will unpack their identical cutlery boxes on site. The cutlery inside is all brand new. Each team will personally inspect them to ensure they are all in good condition before they are put into use."
Su Tang raised an eyebrow. "Isn't that good? It's quite cautious, a bit like a competition."
Seeing Nan Yuan still looking worried, he couldn't help but knock her head, "Stop worrying about nothing. You've aged several years in an instant because of all this worry."
Nan Yuan was a female who cared about her age. Upon hearing this, she covered her face with her hands and slapped them, "Ah? Really?"
Su Tang laughed, "Of course I was lying to you, haha, I didn't expect you to actually believe it..."
"team leader!"
Most of the time, Su Tang talked and laughed with the Holy Female in the team, and their relationship was very harmonious.
But it’s different for some teams, quarreling is the norm.
There were only ten people in total, but they were inexplicably divided into two or three camps.
For example, the Fennel Team is like this. Si Hui's ability to unite the team is not as good as that of the noisy Feng Yan.
Secondly, Ge Yanyan's team was originally a patchwork, and the unity effect was even worse. In addition, Ge Yanyan looked depressed every day, and the holy female in the team was as depressed and serious as her.
As for the other teams, they are neither good nor bad, so just leave them as they are.
"Now please welcome the eight judges of this competition." Suddenly, Long Ji announced loudly.
Everyone subconsciously looked towards the entrance of the square.
There were whispers of surprise and confusion, "What's going on? There were so few judges before, but there are so many more this time?"
"Yes, before, including the two hall masters, there were only five. This time, there are eight right from the start. Doesn't that mean there are ten in total?"
While everyone was questioning the number of people, Su Tang had already glanced at the judges.
After seeing it clearly, I was a little surprised, but then I thought it was reasonable.
Eight, eight great families, that makes sense.
The others had obviously noticed it as well, and they cheered loudly, "Wow, it turns out to be the patriarch of the eight great families."
"The clan leaders have lived for many years and have seen many great things. Naturally, they have tasted many delicious foods. It's absolutely right to let them taste the food!"
"Uh...but why aren't the leaders of the White Tiger, Lion, and Elephant tribes present?"
It would have been fine if this person hadn't asked, but once he did, the amount of gazes he cast at Su Tang became more and more intense.
Someone quickly came to their senses and said, "You're stupid! The White Tiger and Lion tribe leaders are elders from Su Shengci's husband's family, not to mention the Elephant tribe. It's only fair that they be replaced."
"Is it fair? It feels like the same old story in a new bottle!
Aren’t these the clan leader’s own people? How dare they openly say that Su Tang’s food is not tasty?
It's really unlucky, I feel like we're going to be a wasted runner-up again this round."
The originally ecstatic atmosphere suddenly turned into one full of complaints.
After all, why do the Saints participate in the Saint Contest?
Isn't it just to show off, get money, and finally marry a prominent beastman like the Eight Great Families?
Therefore, everyone is eager to have important figures from the eight major families serve as judges.
It’s like applying for a job in the workplace. If a big boss hires you directly, capable people will naturally not be afraid, and it will also facilitate better two-way selection.
It's just that Su Tang is such an exception that everyone has to think too much...
But in fact, before this, Su Tang had no idea that the judges were from the eight great families.
"Quiet! Everyone, be quiet!" Chenxi finally stood up, not to cause trouble for Su Tang, but to control the situation.
After a while, he said in a sonorous and powerful voice, "My fellow Saints, the Saints Palace has already taken your concerns into consideration and made corresponding adjustments.
For example, the three tribes of White Tiger, Lion, and Elephant, who were supposed to be invited and have close ties to one of our Saintess, have all avoided being invited today. Others have been chosen in their place.
In addition, the original five-person judge panel will be changed to a ten-person panel, reducing the individual weight of the judges.
Finally, we took the approach of removing the two highest scores, removing the two lowest scores and taking the average to determine the score for each Saint Female in each team.
The rest is the same as before. Eliminate the lowest-scoring Saint Female from each team, and then take the average team score."
Anyway, the number of judges will be expanded, the highest and lowest scores will be removed, and the average of the two scores will be taken. In the end, the influence of any kinship will become very small.
Su Tang sneered as he listened, thinking that this must be Chenxi's idea again.
I don’t know how she offended her?
In the last round, the Beast King put pressure on Su Tang. Except for Chenxi and Long Ji, the other three judges all gave Su Tang full marks, without giving Chenxi any face at all. She must have been furious!
In the judges' seats, Xuan Qi, dressed in an elegant and noble black-gold dragon robe, sat quietly with an outstanding temperament.
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