Fang Hao sat down for the second time. As soon as his butt touched the cushion, he felt the gazes around him had changed. Before, they were curious, scrutinizing, and suspicious. Now, there was much more wariness, solemnity, and even... a hint of fawning? Several members of minor families who hadn't paid him much attention before actually came over, greeting him politely with cliches like "Fellow Daoist Ning's sword technique is god-like" and "I truly admire you." Fang Hao responded politely as well, knowing clearly in his heart that they saw his strength and wanted to get on his good side.
Mu Fenghua was beaming, even happier than if she had won herself, and said in a low voice: "Fellow Daoist Ning, you really made me look good today! Look at the expressions on those people from the Sun Family and Li Family, haha, so satisfying!"
