At this exact moment, far away from the chaotic and cliffhanger-induced distress of Ye Hongyan's private sanctuary, the atmosphere inside the grand parlor of the Falling Blossom Villa in Leaf Green City was absolutely buzzing with an entirely different kind of energy.
The air was filled with laughter, the clinking of porcelain tea sets, and the unmistakable aroma of high-grade spiritual incense.
"Alright, boys and gals, place your bets! Place your bets!" Huo Yue declared loudly, her voice ringing out across the spacious hall.
She was smiling in pure glee at the absolute goldmine of an opportunity to rake in more academy contribution points from her peers.
With a theatrical flourish, she reached out and patted the large black wooden board she had dragged out from who knows where, positioning it right behind her to serve as an official ledger for the evening's gambling activities.
