When Gu Changsheng heard this, her bright face suddenly stiffened, and the corners of her mouth twitched!

Damn, this favoritism!

Damn it!

Oh, Ancestral Granny, you’re getting on in years, can’t you remain calm when you see a handsome man? Could you not smile so indulgently?

If you like them that much, they’re yours! No charge!

Gu Changsheng thought indignantly!

She couldn’t help but give Zhou Mu and Shi Wujue a glance, damn, these two guys who rely on their looks, really appeal to both the old and the young!

"Get up, get up! In front of me, Old Madam, no need for such formalities, I just like you good-looking youngsters, you remind me irresistibly of the old days..." Old Madam Zuoqiu’s favoritism had no limits. Under Gu Changsheng’s sidelong glance, she looked at Zhou Mu and Shi Wujue with delight, stretched out her old hand, pointed to the seat beside her, and hurriedly said, "Come, come, sit beside me..."

Zhou Mu and Shi Wujue heard this, exchanged a glance, then instantly lowered their heads and lifted their feet...

And walked towards the seat beside Old Madam Zuoqiu...

Gu Changsheng stood there, utterly speechless, watching these two unabashedly sit beside Old Madam Zuoqiu, her bright face instantly in shock!

For heaven’s sake!

Could you be any more shameless?

I’m standing right here! A living person, can’t you see me?

Also, didn’t you notice that Old Madam Zuoqiu clearly finds you pleasing to the eye, which is why she’s inviting you to sit? How can you sit so self-assuredly?

Shameless!

Gu Changsheng glared at her Ancestral Granny, her heart filled with frustration!

You’re impressive! This little girl can’t compare! These two handsome men, consider them yours, okay?

"Greetings to Senior Zuoqiu, Senior Zhuge!"

If there’s one, there’s another. In attendance, there were plenty of those with keen observation.

For instance, Yue Xilou and Borjigin Nian, and also Liu Fengyun!

These three, seeing Zhou Mu and Shi Wujue get a seat beside Old Madam Zuoqiu, were not to be outdone, and immediately stepped forward to offer their greetings.

Especially Borjigin Nian, as he passed by Gu Changsheng, deliberately nudged her with his elbow, his gaze full of schadenfreude!

"Good, good, good! You youngsters are all good-looking! Come, come, sit down!"

Sure enough, upon seeing them, Old Madam Zuoqiu grinned widely again, waved her old hand, and effortlessly, these three also got seats!

Gu Changsheng was green with envy!

Damn, what is this?

Clearly, I’m supposed to be the main character, right? What happened to the protagonist’s halo?

Forget the halo, I’ve been entirely ignored like I’m invisible!

Another burly figure shuffled nearby, and as Gu Changsheng glanced over, she instantly glared, "Diao Chan, dare you!"

Diao Chan, dare you! You bear-like man, if you dare step forward flaunting your face for a seat, do you believe I won’t beat you up?

The shameless ones ahead can get seats because they’re good-looking, if you manage it too, where does that leave Gu Changsheng’s pride?

"Uh, Ma’am, I just... just thought of going to the back to find a spot to stand... standing here is a bit conspicuous..." Diao Chan looked at his indignant master, cautiously speaking...

Then, before Gu Changsheng could react, he took a step and confidently walked to stand behind Zhou Mu, expression solemn, gaze straight ahead, standing properly...

Gu Changsheng initially hadn’t reacted, but when she did and looked behind her!

Damn!

No one was left!

There was no longer anyone behind her!

Only the wide eyes from the viewing platform outside were all staring at her!

For crying out loud!

Indeed, with Diao Chan gone, she was the only one left standing on the main platform, how could everyone not stare!

Diao Chan!

Gu Changsheng glared at Diao Chan, her Phoenix Eyes started blazing with fire!

Could you be any less considerate?

Standing with your Master through thick and thin, will it kill you?

Leaving your Master standing here alone, is that really okay?

"Ancestral Granny..." Gu Changsheng was on the verge of tears, unable to resist speaking up, desperate to make herself noticed.

Old Madam Zuoqiu was busy playing with the little bun in her arms and watching the people sitting around her, including Zhou Mu and Shi Wujue. The Old Madam signaled that she was very occupied...

"Senior Zhuge..." With her own relatives being unreliable, Gu Changsheng had no choice but to turn sorrowfully to another.

"Huh? Why is this little one still standing?" Zhuge Qian turned his head, surprised, upon hearing Gu Changsheng’s words.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng felt a sudden urge to curse!

Damn it, who exactly is pretending that she doesn’t exist?

What does it mean to ask why she’s still standing? Clearly, this is a sign of respect for the elders. Without a word from them, it’s improper to take a seat, isn’t it?

Seriously...

It’s not giving His Majesty the Southern Emperor any face...

"Come, come, sit beside me!"

One cannot deny that Zhuge Qian was quite understanding and pointed to the seat next to him, waving Gu Changsheng over.

Godfather, was waiting for this phrase!

The moment Gu Changsheng heard this, she charged forward like an arrow and plopped right down next to Zhuge Qian!

Everyone else was seated, only she was left standing; it was far too conspicuous!

Now it’s better; she doesn’t have to be a target anymore!

Once Gu Changsheng settled down, the elders of the Hidden World Clan on the stage breathed a sigh of relief. Good, now they could take their seats!

The elders of the Hidden World Clan glanced at the main viewing platform, filled to the brim, and couldn’t help but smile. It seems they wouldn’t have to sit in the corner; the side platform awaited them!

They couldn’t stop their feet. Immediately, the elders headed toward the side platform!

But left standing on the stage was Elder Yuh of the Yu Mansion’s Yu Family, exuding a domineering presence, shouting confidently to the stage above and below, "Hidden World Clan, Nirvana Martial Contest, begins now! Draw lots!"

With these words, it was announced that after all its twists and turns, the Nirvana Martial Contest was finally about to officially begin!

As this sound fell, the organizers of the Nirvana Martial Contest instantly sprang into action, carrying a lot tube, and approached the disciples of the Hidden World Clan on the side platforms!

The first few rounds of the Nirvana Martial Contest are elimination matches!

Drawing lots determines your opponent!

Spectators below the stage saw this and immediately began to stir!

It’s starting! The Nirvana Martial Contest is starting, and it’s bound to be a good show!

Meanwhile, on the main viewing platform, Gu Changsheng utterly ignored the full-blooded cry of Elder Yuh and was instead intently staring at the little dumpling in Old Madam Zuoqiu’s arms, feeling helpless!

Godfather, is this your own son? Can you stop focusing so much on that chunk of wood? Isn’t it time you looked at your own mom?

Considering her son’s fondness for wood, Gu Changsheng truly had nothing to say. The past two years, he had a fixation with the swing set, then helped Little Monk Bu Jie make railings. One must admit, her son truly loves the carpenter’s trade, forgetting about mom when seeing Old Madam Zuoqiu’s pieces of wood!

"Ancestral Granny..." Gu Changsheng said with a face full of grievance, looking at her son and Old Madam Zuoqiu, "Is my son fun?"

Isn’t it time to return him after you’ve had your fun?

Who bears the responsibility if he’s spoilt?

Although she’s an unreliable mother, she still feels better taking care of her son herself!

"He’s fun!" Old Madam Zuoqiu responded immediately, showing no intention of returning the little dumpling, glanced at Gu Changsheng, and said with a face ready to watch the show, "You knew the plans of the noble families yet you rashly joined the Nirvana Martial Contest, would losing be fun?"

Gu Changsheng was instantly speechless upon hearing this!

Ancestral Granny, could we not be so blunt?

You’re going to have no friends like this!

What do you mean by ’would losing be fun’? Do I seem destined to lose?

This positively undermines one’s confidence!

"Well, Ancestral Granny, actually, I’m quite confident in myself!" Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but endorse herself, twitching the corner of her mouth.

"Yes! Being confident is a good thing, but blind confidence only leads to utter failure!" Old Madam Zuoqiu responded, nodding solemnly.

Gu Changsheng was once more at a loss for words.

Old Madam Zuoqiu’s gaze shifted to the stage, glancing around thoroughly, and said in a serious tone, "With all the Proud Children of the Heaven from the Hidden World Clan present, little one, it’s not that I’m disparaging you; against them, you stand no chance of winning!"

"Who says so? Who says I stand no chance?" Taking that in, Gu Changsheng immediately clenched her fist.

Just at that moment, a Servant Boy entered with the lot tube, bowing low as he glanced at the distinguished gentlemen, finally resting his gaze on Gu Changsheng and cautiously saying, "His Majesty the Southern Emperor, may I ask if you wish to participate in the Nirvana Martial Contest?"

"Nonsense! Why wouldn’t I participate in the Nirvana Martial Contest? Do you think I’m here for sightseeing?" Gu Changsheng snapped, with a dark face, stepping down from her seat, reaching into the lot tube to draw a slip.

Seeing this, the Servant Boy held his tongue, accepted the bamboo slip from Gu Changsheng, and ran fast!

With the draw done, Gu Changsheng sniffed and glanced at Old Madam Zuoqiu sitting above, straightened her spine, and declared confidently, "Who said I stand no chance? At the very least, at the very least, the first few rounds of elimination matches, I’m confident of winning!"

Old Madam Zuoqiu: "..."

The wrinkles on her old face nearly crumpled together as she gazed at Gu Changsheng, in dismay.

In a flash, Old Madam Zuoqiu’s eyes revealed a chilling glint, looking at Gu Changsheng with severity, stating, "If you wish to bring disgrace upon yourself, I can’t stop you! But mind you, my lady must say this upfront, neither Medicine King Valley nor my descendants have ever lost in battle! Listen to me, little one, since you’ve chosen to participate in the Nirvana Martial Contest..."