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Not only the elders of Heavenly Sea Pavilion, but other seats were also filled with similar discussions.
This man over here furrowed his brows, looked at Xue Yi, and then at Lu Mingshu.
He quickly understood Xue Yi's plan. Actually, in this competition, joining any team wasn't crucial because the final prize was for an individual, not a team. Fang Zhen's side was clearly at a disadvantage, and Xue Yi stepped up bravely, just in time to gain goodwill for the Xue family. This, to them, was more valuable than the prize, especially since, with people like Kou Wei present, Xue Yi's chances of winning the prize weren't high to begin with.
Therefore, Xue Yi's side had nothing to worry about. By stepping out, she had already achieved what she wanted.
