Nobody spoke, nobody moved, and the atmosphere grew a bit awkward.
Gao Yi already regretted it. He knew the other party wouldn't follow the script, so there was no need for him to be so aggressive. It made him seem lacking in martial virtue.
A martial artist must uphold martial virtue. It's wrong to be overly competitive, and eager to challenge anyone as soon as you arrive lowers your own status.
There were about thirty people present, yet the room was silent as if Gao Yi had come to bully them.
Gao Yi looked at everyone encouragingly and equally.
Since the other party didn't follow the script, Gao Yi naturally had to change the script too. The plot of playing the fool to catch the wise couldn't happen, so for now… he couldn't think of anything else.
Finally, Marina earnestly said, "Does no one want to try? This is a rare learning opportunity. It was hard to invite Mr. Busan, and no one wants to try?"
Then, a girl timidly raised her hand.
"Hello, can I…?"