Reincarnation: Trying to pretend to be ordinary, but it turns out it's really impossible.

Su Ningning continued to add,

"I'm only here because you can't be with me at the game! If you could come, why would I need to be left waiting to eat someone else's cooking?"

She cupped Su Xingbai's face in her hands, her eyes sincere.

"I love your cooking the most in the whole world, and I love you the most as a person."

Even if you cook anything bad in the future, I'll still love you the most, and no one can replace you.

After hearing these sweet words, Su Xingbai couldn't help but smile.

He reached out and gently pulled Su Ningning into his arms.

Gently rest your chin on the top of her soft hair.

"Yes, I like you the most too."

No one's affection for you can be greater or last longer than mine.

Pei Jing'an, standing at the door, had goosebumps all over his body and didn't know whether to go in or back out.

Just then, Su Yuan ran over, yanked Pei Jing'an aside from the doorway, and burst inside.

He looked at Su Ningning on the bed, his eyes red and swollen, and said sadly,

"Mom, it's all A-Yuan's fault for not protecting you."

After the effects of the drug wore off that day, Su Yuan first dealt with the others, and then went to find Su Ningning.

But they couldn't find them.

He only found out about Su Ningning's accident after the broadcast announced that the match was ending early and he came out to hear from others.

In fact, Su Yuan originally intended to stay and guard the place, but Su Xingbai drove him away.

Su Xingbai told him to obediently follow the Pei family head to receive treatment.

That way we can go home earlier. Su Yuan thought about it and agreed with Su Xingbai.

But before leaving, he repeatedly told Su Xingbai that he must tell Su Ningning when she woke up.

Su Xingbai agreed, but after Su Ningning woke up, he only asked the Pei family head to conduct a follow-up examination.

At this moment, Su Xingbai didn't want anyone else to get in the way, not even Su Yuan.

However, the head of the Pei family took the initiative to speak, and even Pei Jing'an came.

However, Su Xingbai immediately thought of what Ningning had just said to him. If nothing unexpected happened, Pei Jingan should have heard it too.

Su Xingbai felt relieved after thinking about this.

Hopefully, Pei Jing'an will have the self-awareness to stop shamelessly running to Ningning's place.

The competition is now completely over.

However, the disciples have not yet left, because they will be electing a new leader for ancient martial arts this year.

Normally, this person would definitely come from the top-ranked Di family, but this year that might not be the case.

Because this year's results have completely reshuffled the landscape.

The Gu family secured first place with a commanding lead over all other prominent families in points.

The Pei family followed closely behind, ranking second.

Everyone knows that the Pei family's success this time is purely due to them clinging to the most powerful backer.

The Di, Li, and Jiang families, however, were at the bottom of the list.

Originally, the Di family relied on its long-standing and leading position.

They had already secured the largest and most abundant resources in advance.

As a result, all the resources he had fought hard for fell into the hands of the Gu family.

When the head of the Di family saw the final distribution results, he was so angry that he almost vomited blood on the spot.

Not only did he lose all the resources he had worked so hard to acquire, but he also lost more than a dozen loyal and capable confidants.

It's really a loss for the lady and the soldiers.

He clenched his fists tightly, a fierce and sinister look surging in his eyes.

He simply couldn't swallow this insult.

Su Ningning ruined all his plans, crippled his trusted followers, and even stole the glory and resources that should have belonged to the Di family.

He will never let Su Ningning get away with it.

Su Xingbai on the other side had the same idea.

He had no intention of letting the Di family, or even the Li and Jiang families, go.

Now, all the dozen or so skilled assassins who were lying in ambush are buried at the bottom of the mountain, their deaths leaving no way to verify the story, and no direct evidence can be found at the scene.

They discovered that the mountain had indeed been tampered with beforehand, but there was no evidence pointing to the Di family.

Since he couldn't hold anyone accountable openly, he decided to take action from the shadows.

After all, the Di family's origins were far from clean.

He didn't believe the Di family would ever truly improve.

After all, a leopard can't change its spots, can it?

Su Xingbai used all his connections and channels.

A thorough investigation is needed into all business dealings, private transactions, and irregularities involving the Di, Li, and Jiang families.

Any violation of laws or regulations, no matter how small, must be investigated and brought to justice.

Now it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious.

Su Ningning had been resting in bed for several days, but she couldn't stand it anymore and insisted on going out to attend a meeting.

The main purpose of this meeting was to finalize the selection of the new head of the ancient martial arts organization.

Knowing that Su Ningning had previously been interested in vying for this position, Su Xingbai agreed to take her to the meeting.

I was extremely careful the whole way.

Whenever anyone approached or quickened their pace along the way, Su Xingbai would immediately stand in front of Su Ningning, protecting her completely.

The way she protected her chicks was just like a mother hen protecting her young.

Su Ningning looked at his tense face, feeling both amused and exasperated.

"I was fine during the previous matches, how could something like this happen so easily?"

It would have been better if she hadn't mentioned it, because the moment her previous fierce fighting was brought up, Su Xingbai glared at her fiercely.

Su Ningning instantly realized she was in the wrong.

She obediently shut up.

The group arrived at the venue and took their seats. The heads of the families were divided into two factions regarding the selection of the person in charge of this event.

According to the old rules, the family that ranked first in the previous round would usually select someone from within to take over the leadership.

However, the Di family took the initiative to propose a direct arena competition, where whoever fights all the way to the end will become the leader of the ancient martial arts.

Su Ningning is currently injured and definitely cannot participate in the fight. It will be purely a matter of determining the winner through combat.

The position of leader will most likely fall to the Di family again, which is why the Di family insists on holding the arena competition.

The remaining five families immediately objected.

Di Tingfeng, however, looked unconvinced and sneered.

"I think you're all afraid your disciples can't win, aren't you? Without even this much martial skill, what makes you think you can sit in the position of head of the ancient martial arts sect?"

At this moment, Su Xingbai spoke.

There is no rule that one must have the highest martial arts skills to be in charge of a traditional martial arts organization.

The person in charge's job is to coordinate the eight great families and keep them in harmony. What good is suppressing them with force alone?

Only by choosing someone whom everyone respects can we unite everyone and manage the ancient martial arts community well.

The other families nodded in agreement after hearing this, while the Di, Li, and Jiang families immediately voiced their objections.

Su Xingbai then suggested that the eight great families vote directly and listen to the one with the most votes.

The Di, Li, and Jiang families were unhappy, saying that they had never voted in previous years, and that the five families were united, so it was not fair at all!

Su Xingbai directly retorted,

"Does the ancient martial arts world mean that the majority listens to the minority? So only what benefits the three of you is fair?"

If that's the case, you can just select people from within your three companies. Why bother calling everyone together for a meeting to make it look like a formality?

The other companies' eyes lit up when they heard this.

He looked at Su Xingbai with admiration, feeling extremely relieved.

Mr. Su, if you're so eloquent, then say more.

The Di, Li, and Jiang families were speechless for a moment after being confronted.

The head of the Di family's face darkened.

"Are you sure you want to go against the Di family?"

The other five companies surprisingly stood up for themselves this time.

"We've been weak for so many years, and the backbone of our ancient martial arts families is almost worn away!"

This time, we're going to do it our way, so what!

The head of the Di family narrowed his eyes.

Su Xingbai said coldly,

"What? Is Patriarch Di trying to threaten us? This is modern society, not ancient times!"

Every word you say and every action you take is verifiable. Do you really dare to act recklessly?

The head of the Di family was furious.

"Su Xingbai, you're really something!"

Su Xingbai smiled faintly.

"That's right, I'm quite capable, I just don't know if Patriarch Di is capable."

The head of the Di family was furious, but he dared not touch Su Xingbai.

Because he has official protection, he is unwilling to take this risk easily.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

Su Xingbai spoke,

"Stop talking about other things, let's vote."

Two options:

Either we have a martial arts competition in the ring, and whoever is the best fighter becomes the leader.

Either everyone votes and chooses someone that everyone agrees with.

The minority submits to the majority.

The head of the Di family closed his eyes and snorted coldly.

"No need for a vote, just tell us who you want in charge."

Upon hearing this, Su Ningning immediately spoke up.

"I choose Su Xingbai!!"