At that moment, Elder Rick, Elder Eliot, and Elder Baggins were at a corner of the hall. None would be able to hear them, so long as they kept their voices down. Rick’s lips twisted to a small frown as he stared at Elder Eliot unpleasantly.

Elder Eliot had never been one to twist his words. Thus, rubbing his chin, he began, “Why are you using an important official matter for revenge? You recommended Jack. Don’t you know how important this tournament is? We have to send our people into the Whirling World. If we lose out on a portion of the rights, do you know how much it’ll impact Phoenix Valley? If we, Phoenix Valley, lose to Sky Peak Pavilion, it’ll hurt our reputation a great deal! You’re crossing the line here!”

Elder Eliot wanted to call Rick despicable and shameless, betraying his own clan, but he swallowed these harsh words. After all, he did not want to make a complete enemy out of Rick.

Elder Rick had been

that Elder Eliot would make grating remarks,

trying to use official matters for vengeance? Isn‘t Jack the best choice? With the age restrictions and the fact that we can’t use the inner valley‘s alchemists, we need to choose the best candidate from the outer valley. I felt like he was the most suitable person, so I recommended him. Taking revenge using official matters is just

I clearly saw what happened between you and Jack. Who wouldn’t know of your petty thoughts? If we lose

Jack’ talk is all in your

that moment, and

person. At this point, however, Elder Rick looked more than just bitter. He was even despicable, shameless,

we’ll win this time? Even though Phoenix Valley has many prodigies, do you think it’s something Sky Peak Pavilion doesn’t know? If they weren’t already prepared beforehand, do you really think they would’ve agreed to the tournament? Don’t use your

raised his hand to stop

not qualified for the inner valley, they’re still the most talented in the outer

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