Nobody at the table said anything, but they all subconsciously looked at Gu Mang's hand. Bai Qingqing, meanwhile, could not figure out why Gu Mang would sign the life-and-death agreement with the Elders' Association despite knowing that she had almost no chance of winning.
Gu Mang looked up and smirked. "Consider it a handicap for them."
Huo Zhi could tell from her arrogance that she was telling him to shut up because nothing he said would change her mind. His gaze lingered on her for several seconds longer before he finally looked down as if he had accepted her decision.
Everyone ate in silence.
Gu Mang picked up a piece of fish and was just about to put it into her mouth when her stomach started churning and a wave of nausea hit her.
Upon noticing that she had stopped eating, Huo Zhi asked, "What's wrong?"