The expression was quite displeased.
Just as he was about to retort, he noticed that Chen Shan's expression had lost its previous levity, taking on a certain seriousness and earnestness. From this moment on, he displayed the rigor and composure befitting the Chief Disciple of Qingxia Peak.
"You shouldn't have won."
"Even when you could still control the battle, you should have decisively forfeited. Given your realm, even surrendering would have been seen by the sect as you caring for the newly admitted junior disciple from Swordmaster Peak."
"Everyone naturally knows who is stronger or weaker. No one really thinks you couldn't win. Besides, even if you were defeated, what does it matter?"
"You're still among the top ten. Are you afraid someone will take the Glazed Lamp from you? Even if someone does, you can always trade something in exchange. You're all from the same sect; who would make things difficult for you?"
