Lu Yin laughed. “It’s said that the Lily family is famous for its beautiful women, and it certainly seems to hold up. Miss An’er and Miss Shu’er are both very beautiful.”

“Now then, tell me. Who’s prettier, my sister or me?” Lily Shu'er instantly asked while staring intently at Lu Yin. 

Lu Yin was stunned. He had just said that to be polite, but it felt like he had trapped himself with his own words. Lily Shu'er seemed to be genuinely interested in hearing the answer to her question.  

Lu Yin was speechless, but he sheepishly answered, “Both of you are equally beautiful.” 

“Brother Lu, please sit down. Don’t just stand around.” Northgate Gang said as he pointed to an empty chair. 

Lu Yin looked over and saw that the seat he had been offered was not the top seat, or even the second seat. According to the rules, the seats were ordered in terms of hierarchy. This meant that, at least as far as Northgate Gang was concerned, there were three people with higher standings than Lu Yin.  

Lily Anne’s expression changed and she looked sternly at Northgate Gang. “Young Master Northgate, it seems like you’ve pointed to the wrong seat. Brother Lu should sit there.” She then pointed to the top seat.  

Northgate Gang sneered as he replied, “Miss Anne, the top seat naturally belongs to my elder brother. However, my elder brother has gone to greet the witness from the Fire Scorpion Sect of the Tempest Flowzone, and I believe that their witness happens to be the chief disciple of the Fire Scorpion Sect. So tell me, Miss Anne, do you really...