"You just... practiced and it worked out?" Liu Menghua's eyes widened. She gave him a strange, slightly miffed look, feeling like Lin Xuan was just brushing her off.
"That was a bit of an exaggeration. I did work hard," Lin Xuan quickly amended.
"To be able to juggle both with the same amount of cultivation... it can only mean your talent is astonishing, Young Master Lin," Liu Menghua said with a sigh. "In that case, please continue to practice hard. You can tell us more after you pass your assessment. Just a reminder, the Pattern Master competition is in one week. If you wish to participate, you'll need to speed things up."
After a few more parting words, Liu Menghua walked out the door, looking somewhat dejected and leaving a resigned Lin Xuan behind. His performance had undoubtedly been a blow to her, but 'it's probably not a big deal,' he thought. 'She should bounce back quickly.'
「A few days later.」
