The others sat cross-legged in meditation.
Although there were plenty of personal grudges among them, a great battle was imminent. They would soon be able to settle things with their fists, making a war of words utterly pointless.
They were better off using this time to get into peak condition.
Night.
It fell quickly.
Everyone sat on the ground.
The courtyard was eerily silent.
The oppressive atmosphere wasn't broken until the first light of dawn.
Zhao Yan reappeared and led everyone to the Teleportation Array in the front courtyard.
He scanned the crowd. "This Mansion Competition will last for three days and three nights. After that time, the Tokens will belong to whoever holds them. Furthermore, Tokens can be bought and sold at prices determined by the involved parties. Those with insufficient merits may take out a loan from the Imperial Clan Court."
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