Cultivation Online Chapter 210: Thirteen Points

Chapter 210: Thirteen Points

After Yuan and Fei Yuyans performance, the judges pondered before giving their verdict.

Elder Jing turned to look at Senior Zou and Song Linger. Since he was the least experienced out of the three, he wanted to let the experts go first so that his judgment isnt too far off, causing him to lose face.

However, neither Senior Zou nor Song Linger spoke even many moments later, causing Elder Jing to raise his eyebrows.

Then he turned to look at Yuan and Fei Yuyan. After clearing his throat, Elder Jing gave his verdict first for the first time.

This is my first time hearing such unique music, and I must say, it was definitely a positive new experience overall. The synchronization between the two of you was also fantastic. However, compared to your previous performance, especially you, young man in the black mask, it was quite lacking and a disappointment if I am being honest. I had expected much more, but alas... Seven points from me.

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The audience was silent throughout Elder Jings verdict, and nobody made any noises afterward, as they also felt that it was quite a fair assessment.

However, Senior Zou and Song Linger turned to look at Elder Jing with frowns on their faces.

This guy... He also couldnt fathom their performance? Senior Zou was speechless, but he wasnt too shocked, since he also almost missed it.

Senior Zou then turned to look at Song Linger, who held a frown even deeper than his own on her beautiful face, causing him to swallow nervously.

I... I will give you ten points. Senior Zou suddenly said, dumbfounding Elder Jing and the audience.

What? Ten points? Are you sure about your verdict, Daoist Zou? I dont mean to doubt your judgment, but how could you give them a similar score to what you gave Ai Wan and Wei Kang who was clearly superior? I hope you arent still affected by their previous performance... Elder Jing couldnt help but question Senior Zous decision.

Senior Zou shook his head and said, Ill let Senior Song explain...

They turned to look at Song Linger, who spoke in a calm yet cold voice a moment later, If you cannot fathom why Daoist Zou gave them ten points instead of a disgraceful seven points, you do not qualify to be a judge in this competition. If not for my respect for the Heaven and Earth Palace, I would have you removed from your position as judge already.

After her cold remarks, shocking Elder Jing, Song Linger turned to look at Fei Yuyan and Yuan.

Once again, you have exceeded my expectations. Ten... No, thirteen points from me. Song Linger said, her gaze directly on Yuans figure.

W-What? Did Senior Fairy Song just say thirteen points?

Unless we are all hearing things I think she did...

Is it even possible to give more than ten points? And why thirteen points?

Maybe its to make up for Elder Jings seven points, making it a total of 30 points...

Why would she do that, though? Even Senior Zou gave them ten points. I cannot fathom their reasons for doing so.

Perhaps there was something about their performance that only those two noticed? After all, theyre the judges.

The audience went into an uproar after hearing Senior Zou and Song Lingers puzzling verdict.

After all, how could they give Yuans team a perfect score when Ai Wan and Wei Kang couldnt achieve that kind of score after playing God Descends from Heaven, a song thats objectively harder to play?

You must be wondering why I gave you such a score. Song Linger suddenly said as she looked at Fei Yuyans direction who held a confused look on her face.

Upon hearing Song Lingers words, Fei Yuyan nodded with a dazed look on her face. While she was pretty satisfied with their performance, she didnt think it was worthy of such a high score.

Song Linger then said, Your performance overall was great, but it wasnt anything too amazing, and it would be worth at most 7 points if not for the other factors.

The other factors...? Fei Yuyan raised her eyebrows.

Song Linger nodded and said, Your partners performance.

Yuans performance?

Song Linger continued, Your partner displayed a shocking level of talent and skills by following your pace flawlessly, which earned the extra points. I normally wouldnt do something like this, but I know very well that he couldve performed much better if he wasnt limited by you.

If hed played the zither at his own level without any restrictions, the performance wouldve definitely turned out better. However, if hed done that, you would not have been able to play together, simply because of the fact that the disparity between your abilities is just that vast, and this is not a solo competition, so he sacrificed his own performance in order to match yours.

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Fei Yuyan was shocked speechless after learning the real reason behind their verdict, and she turned to look at Yuan with a pained expression on her face.

Im sorry, Disciple Yuan... It seems like I will be a burden to you no matter what I do... Fei Yuyan said to him a moment later with teary eyes.

I... Yuan didnt know what he should say in this situation since this is the first time hes been put into such an awkward situation.

You dont have to say anything to me. I know that I cannot compare to you, nor can I catch up to you, and thats not your fault. Although I may continue to be a burden until the end of this competition, lets play to the best of our abilities, okay? Fei Yuyan said to him after wiping her eyes and showing him a smile.

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After a moment of silence, Yuan suddenly turned to look at Song Linger and said, I have a suggestion, Senior Song.

What is it? Song Linger raised her eyebrows in a curious manner.

As youd said, I didnt perform at my best, and our performance was only above average, so we dont deserve such a high score no matter how you spin it. Therefore, allow me by myself to play another song to make up for the points, or at least justify it somewhat. Yuan said, surprising her and everyone there.