If it were just about needing an answer, a decision could be made on the spot.
But if what is required is a decision that everyone can accept, a certain degree of insider trading and private communication are necessary.
Forcing a majority vote only leads to the so-called division and resentment of the minority.
In fact, "vote-selling" was expected by the proposer, Lord Xiuyi, and was bound to happen, although she probably didn't expect locals to be buying votes.
".... You're attempting to interfere with our voting? Actually, I... and many among us welcome it, after all, this isn't our world, and our 'votes' are somewhat superfluous."
In the past, this disciple, in this moment, Lu Ping'an truly did not regard him as a junior anymore.
After all, he had only become a professional two years ago, while his opponent had probably been so for over ten years, constantly on the most dangerous battlefields.