The next day, day 3 of round two, was an off day for Shen Tianyu and Rong Jian . They had fought for two consecutive days so the organizers gave them a break for once and didn't schedule a duel for them . However, they still went to the plaza to enjoy the atmosphere . Shen Tianyu was also hoping the betting manager was there, wis.h.i.+ng to make a fortune again . Unfortunately, he was not there today . Perhaps he was scared off by Shen Tianyu yesterday .

"Aww . . . he's not here today, I was hoping to make another bet today . " Shen Tianyu complained .

"Does Tian'er not have enough of a fortune?" Rong Jian eyed her .

"I answered this yesterday, no one could not like money . Even those monks & hermits need money, that have just oppressed their greed . " She replied with a huff .

The other contestants were looking at the couple strangely again today . She didn't watch during the first round, yet she stayed to watch after their first match, yet they skipped out again yesterday . These two had a really erratic and whimsical behavior, which also made the others on edge .

Seemingly not noticing the wary glances of other contestants, the two chose a spot and stood there to watch . There weren't any chairs so everyone had to stand all day . Even that Junzhu Wen Ya didn't dare bring a chair, or perhaps it was her pride talking . Maybe in her mind, bringing anything to sit on would be the same as announcing that she was weak and couldn't stand as long as the others . Whether she actually thought that though, Shen Tianyu didn't care .

Today that Junzhu Wen Ya would have her first match, everyone was eager to see, just what abilities did this favored and genius have . They were wary of her t.i.tle, but a compet.i.tion was still a compet.i.tion after all . If they could defeat her, she couldn't throw a fit and retaliate right? Even if she could, the Emperor would definitely stop her . Even if she didn't want face, the Emperor and the Imperial Family still do!

The Junzhu Wen Ya walked onto the stage with her face black and her lackey in tow . Though, he was supposed to be her partner, he was obviously on pins and needles the whole time, scared he would offend her somehow . He wasn't any outstanding figure from the first round, people were throwing questioning glances at each other, wondering who he was .

Shen Tianyu looked around then sighed and whispered to Rong Jian beside her . "Such a pity . That one only made it through the first round because he was good at hiding . He definitely won't be of much help . " She then raised her voice . "If only Junzhu Wen Yanwas not so hated, perhaps she could have gotten a partner with better skills . "

Everyone subtly glanced at her, then seeing she already had beef with this Junzhu, turned away . That Junzhu Wen Ya glared at her before turning away, looking at her opponents . Though everyone else had turned away, there was still a question in their minds . 'Didn't she leave right after her partner's match was over? How did she know she the Junzhu's partner is sub-par in ability?'

Rong Jian also glanced at her with a questioning gaze . She answered his gaze with a smile, then leaned towards him . Rong Jian who was eagerly awaiting an answer, however, was sorely disappointed .

"It's a trade secret~ how could I tell you?" Was Shen Tianyu's answer . It really made one frustrated, but Rong Jian was not one to get angry so easily, much less to his future wife . So he gave her a playful glare then turned away in a huff, facing the stage again . Shen Tianyubmerely giggled before turning back to the stage too .

It really wasn't anything big or praiseworthy . She was just good at reading people . First, everyone's inquiring gazes obviously meant he didn't stand out in terms of fighting ability . This was a fighting tournament, after all . If someone had even one good move, they wouldn't be remembered by at least half their opponents, yet most of the contestants didn't know who he was . Second, the ones that had a good enough memory just gave the others a helpless look and a shake of their head, signaling that they also questioned why he would be here in their hearts, further affirming his weakness . Third, the boy's posture . He followed the princess around like a lackey, with a somewhat hunched back and frightful face, often nervous . However, if he was truly weak with no aces, he would definitely not have made it here to the second round . Hence, the self-confidence and a.s.suredness hidden deep in his eyes told a different story than everything else . In order to pa.s.s the first round, amongst all the chaos, there was more than one way . The most obvious and often used tactic, was to fight until time ran out . The second was to use tricks to take down opponents, which could also be put under the "fighting until time is up" category . The last was hiding . Amongst the chaos of 30 fighting peopl, it was not difficult to erase your prescience completely and hide yourself to wait until the fighting was over . The tricky part was to stay hidden as the numbers dwindled . Because as there are less people to hide amongst, the more people will notice the remainders . Hence, one that could pa.s.s the first round yet not be noticed for their fighting ability had to have the latter, good camouflage and hiding abilities . Coupled with the flashy and radiant Junzhu Wen Ya, he could really use his abilities to the fullest as a shadow of sorts .

The official announced the start of the duel as always and the air tended as always . Everyone was looking at the stage eagerly . Some were eager to have the Junzhu defeated just out of spite or for fear of her talents . In fact, not many hoped for her to win . Shen Tianyu looked around, perhaps no one wanted her to win . However, hopes and reality should not be mixed up . This Junzhu was favored for her talents in cultivation and that had to have been verified before . Even if she was to lose, it would not be an easy fight .