Chapter 210: Thirteen Points (1/2)

After Yuan and Fei Yuyan's performance, the judges pondered before giving their verdict.

Elder Jing turned to look at Senior Zou and Song Ling'er. Since he was the least experienced out of the three, he wanted to let the experts go first so that his judgment isn't too far off, causing him to lose face.

However, neither Senior Zou nor Song Ling'er spoke even many moments later, causing Elder Jing to raise his eyebrows.

Then he turned to look at Yuan and Fei Yuyan. After clearing his throat, Elder Jing gave his verdict first for the first time.

”This is my first time hearing such unique music, and I must say, it was definitely a positive new experience overall. The synchronization between the two of you was also fantastic. However, compared to your previous performance, especially you, young man in the black mask, it was quite lacking and a disappointment if I am being honest. I had expected much more, but alas… Seven points from me.”

”...”

The audience was silent throughout Elder Jing's verdict, and nobody made any noises afterward, as they also felt that it was quite a fair assessment.

However, Senior Zou and Song Ling'er turned to look at Elder Jing with frowns on their faces.

'This guy… He also couldn't fathom their performance?' Senior Zou was speechless, but he wasn't too shocked, since he also almost missed it.

Senior Zou then turned to look at Song Ling'er, who held a frown even deeper than his own on her beautiful face, causing him to swallow nervously.

”I… I will give you ten points.” Senior Zou suddenly said, dumbfounding Elder Jing and the audience.

”What? Ten points? Are you sure about your verdict, Daoist Zou? I don't mean to doubt your judgment, but how could you give them a similar score to what you gave Ai Wan and Wei Kang who was clearly superior? I hope you aren't still affected by their previous performance...” Elder Jing couldn't help but question Senior Zou's decision.

Senior Zou shook his head and said, ”I'll let Senior Song explain…”

They turned to look at Song Ling'er, who spoke in a calm yet cold voice a moment later, ”If you cannot fathom why Daoist Zou gave them ten points instead of a disgraceful seven points, you do not qualify to be a judge in this competition. If not for my respect for the Heaven and Earth Palace, I would have you removed from your position as judge already.”

After her cold remarks, shocking Elder Jing, Song Ling'er turned to look at Fei Yuyan and Yuan.

”Once again, you have exceeded my expectations. Ten… No, thirteen points from me.” Song Ling'er said, her gaze directly on Yuan's figure.

”W-What? Did Senior Fairy Song just say 'thirteen points'?”

”Unless we are all hearing things— I think she did…”

”Is it even possible to give more than ten points? And why thirteen points?”

”Maybe it's to make up for Elder Jing's seven points, making it a total of 30 points…”

”Why would she do that, though? Even Senior Zou gave them ten points. I cannot fathom their reasons for doing so.”