"Tai Cang, look at them. I don''t want to believe it but I think their rtionship is not normal", the second elder of the Lu n spoke to Lu Tai Cang through mentalmunication.


    "Second elder, what do you propose then?", Lu Tai Cang asked after hearing the voice of their second elder inside his mind.


    "Tai Cang, we need to talk with Zhan Chen. He must give us a definite answer about what is going on between him and our Mingxi", second elder spoke. Lu Tai Cang nodded his head and looked towards the location where Zhan Chen and Lu Mingxi were sitting. Both of them were deep in conversation and there a happy smile hung on the face of Lu Mingxi.


    ''What is the point in asking about their rtionship? It is a given that our Mingxi has already fallen for this evil brat''s ws'', he thought to himself.


    "Zhan Chen, who do you think the culprit is? I have received the news yesterday but it is unbelievable to think that a little girl can do such things", Lu Mingxi spoke as she looked towards Zhan Chen.


    "I think you have heard the right news. The said little girl is indeed responsible for yesterday''s incident", Zhan Chen spoke.


    "For now, wait a little. Everything will be clear once the Spirit pce expertse", he added further.


    Their wait didn''tst long as the Spirit pce experts shown themselves after a while. A gigantic lotus shaped treasure came flying towards the venue which amazed the crowd present.


    "A heaven grade treasure", Zhan Chen murmured as the lotus shaped treasure stopped at the middle of the venue.


    "We wee pce master", the warriors of the Spirit pce shouted loudly. All of them knelt in respect when the lotus shaped treasure stopped in the middle of the venue.


    Few robust looking old men stepped out of the flying treasure first. A surprised expression appeared on Zhan Chen''s face after he saw through their cultivation level. "All of these old things are emperors", he muttered while keeping an eye on the lotus shaped treasure.


    Thest to step out was a middle aged man. Two princess of the Spirit pce were also apanying him as all three of them flew out from the flying treasure.


    "Everyone, thank you for having some patience with my Spirit pce. As promised, we have managed to find out the culprit behind yesterday''s incident", the middle aged man spoke as his voice amplified in the air.


    "Please look at the stone pir. This girl is the one who has caused the death of fourteen participants", he spoke and pointed his hand towards the stone pir.


    The vivid image of Long Xinyu appeared on the stone pir and amotion immediately started among the crowd. Many were in disbelief as they couldn''t beleive that such a lovely girl could kill so many young talents.


    "Pce master, where is she now? This little bitch most pay for killing my grandson", an aggrieved cultivator asked from the crowd. A wild aura surged to the surrounding as everyone became aware of the cultivation level of the cultivator.


    "Senior, please hold your fury. We have checked throughly but it seems like the little girl has escaped from the forest", the pce master of the Spirit pce replied. Some other cultivators asked few more questions and he had to pacify them one by one.


    "Everyone, please hold your grief. Our Spirit pce is looking for the girl at this moment. You should also try on your own and inform us if you find any clue", the pce master of the Spirit pce spoke.


    "Now, elder Huo from my Spirit pce will take over from here on. He will be responsible for arranging all the matters rted to the award ceremony", he spoke before leaving towards the ce where his daughters were sitting.


    "This year, there are several changes in the grand sectpetition and the awards are also no exception. I promise, all of you will be surprised when I announce the awards for the top hundred participants", an expert from the Spirit pce rose into the sky and announced to the crowd present.


    "The awards can wait a little as we must first wee the second princess of the imperial family. She will hand over the awards personally to all the participants in the top hundred list", he added further. Arge cheer came from the crowd as the young participants became really excited. Some older experts also couldn''t hide their urge as they waited for the second princess to appear infront of the crowd.


    A beauty came flying towards the center after elder Huo made his announcement. She was not wearing any ornament yet her mere presence made the crowd breathless.


    Xie Lanying looked towards the crowd after reaching near elder Huo. A spell bound expression appeared on many cultivators'' faces after they saw her looking towards them.


    "Her nine lotus exquisite body is really something else. I can feel my blood boiling even though she is covering her face with a veil", Zhan Chen thought to himself.


    "The participants who are in the top hundred list, pleasee forward. As the imperial family representative, I have a good news for you all", Xie Lanying spoke.


    "This witch is upto something", Zhan Chen muttered and left the side of Lu Mingxi. A questioning look appeared on his face as he saw the smiling Xie Lanying.


    "Little brother, you are looking great. I have been nning to meet you since the start of thepetition but you seem to be busy all the time", she looked towards Zhan Chen with a teasing look on her face.


    "What! Little brother", Zhan Chen felt speechless after hearing her adress towards him. An evil fire burnt fiercely in his loin as he looked at the charming witch infront of him.


    "Good morning, princess. I am fortunate that you are willing to call me little brother", Zhan Chen spoke politely after reigning on his urges. He knew that Xie Lanying was using a bewitching technique but he behaved like as if he had not noticed it.


    A startled expression appeared on Xie Lanying ''s face as she looked towards Zhan Chen. She smiled slightly and looked other way to mask her surprised expression.


    "There are total eighty six participants left from the original hundred. The next announcement will be for the seveny six participants who are not among the top ten", elder Huo announced.


    "Each of the participant will get two hundred profound grade spirit stones, twenty earth grade spirit stones and two nirvan grade spirit stones.


    Each of the participant will be awarded with three Meridian strengthening pills and three Sky mist pills", he added further.


    Amotion immediately started among the crowd after they heard the announcement. There were look of amazement and envy on crowd''s faces as they looked towards the top hundred participants.