By the time the banquet commenced, the so-called Eldest Prince had not yet arrived.
To act as the host and to welcome the guests, besides those who were previously in charge of the arena, there was also an additional woman.
It seemed that the woman was the leader among them.
The woman had a charming appearance, wearing a light veil dress, adorned with some pearls and jade at her waist, with a gentle smile on her face that gave an impression of closeness.
Those who passed the trial today, over ten people, were all noblemen.
Seeing this charming woman, some remained expressionless.
Several others, however, displayed a trace of lewdness.
And in their eyes, there was not a hint of concealment.
Upon seeing the person in front of him, Shen Han recognized her.
She was the one who had previously disguised herself as a man and came to converse with him.
After changing back to her feminine attire, she looked much more graceful and seemed more appealing to the preferences of a nobleman.
Moreover, the woman maintained a faint smile on her face throughout.
She didn’t exert too much pressure on others.
Perhaps it was exactly her gentle and easy-going demeanor that made the people increasingly presumptuous.
"Honorable guests, for emerging victorious today, I, Bai Zijing, extend my congratulations to you all."
As soon as she finished speaking, displeasure arose in the hearts of some attendees at the banquet.
"What qualifications do you have to congratulate us?
Where is the Eldest Prince?
We are here to serve him, and yet we can’t even meet him today?"
Upon hearing this, a slightly plump man chuckled.
"Oh, Immortal Master Liu, let’s not be harsh. The Eldest Prince arranged for a lovely lady to welcome us, which shows a lot of sincerity.
They may dislike you, but I, Young Master Jin, like you. Come, sit by my side."
Facing Jin Pu’s teasing, Bai Zijing maintained her smile.
She continued speaking on her own accord.
"The Eldest Prince has been busy lately, and today he needs to pay respects at the ancestral mausoleum.
Once the busy days are over, the Eldest Prince will, of course, meet you all in person.
Please remain calm for now."
Saying this, Bai Zijing’s gaze swept around, taking a longer look when meeting Shen Han’s eyes.
"In a few days, there will be a minor task requiring everyone’s cooperation to complete.
After completion, you may contemplate what you desire.
The Eldest Prince has the means to fulfill these requests immediately if possible.
However, if your demands are too difficult, the Eldest Prince might have to ask you to change your request."
Bai Zijing continued to smile.
Her words were direct but not irritating.
Upon hearing this, although many guests were not entirely pleased, they refrained from further comments.
After all, having only participated in a competition, expecting great rewards from the Eldest Prince was indeed somewhat unrealistic.
"All of you, please drink to your heart’s content today. We will discuss specifics in three days.
Additionally, if there are any matters that need detailed discussion, esteemed guests may approach me directly.
If I can resolve it, I shall do my utmost.
If not, I can pass the message to the Eldest Prince for you."
The banquet continued.
Bai Zijing handled the situation well; even when surrounded by inappropriate and vulgar remarks, she skillfully turned them around.
Midway through, she proposed a toast to Shen Han.
In her words, she expressed admiration for him.
Previously, she had thought that among so many participants, Shen Han’s strength seemed the weakest.
She even thought he might be in danger in the arena, yet surprisingly, he managed to steal an item.
After the banquet, everyone stayed at the finest inn in Ping City.
During the day, under Bai Zijing’s leadership, the dozen individuals headed to the outskirts of Ping City.
This place bordered the forest, and one more step would enter deep into the mountains.
Calling everyone here was to get them to know each other and understand one another.