"Tsk," the answer of Zia Uzhi disappointed most of the Cultivators that were hoping for him to accept their challenges. They challenged Gu Chen instead.
"Sorry guys, but even I'm leaving. I have another commitment," Gu Chen also refused to listen to them.
He started leaving with Zia Uzhi and Long Chen.
The prisoners walked back and selected an opponent amongst each other instead.
...
"May I ask why you were trying to hide your strength?" As soon as Gu Chen left the arena, he asked Zia Uzhi.
"I don't understand what you're trying to say."
"Is that so? So you didn't throw away the battle as soon as you saw a crowd gather? You were fighting so well before, but it was as if you just made sure that you got hurt so you could surrender instantly. I mean, only an idiot would be stupid enough to not see," Gu Chen replied.
"I was thinking about the same thing. It did seem a bit fake," Long Chen agreed. "It did seem like you wanted to throw the battle."
