The process of welcoming the leaders from the Capital went fairly smoothly. The next day, Feng Yi stood alone at the military airport, waiting under the morning sun.
As for the social subtleties, he represented the people of Mardis in welcoming them, but would not foot the bill for a bunch of corrupt bellies.
Upon hearing that Feng Yi was the host, the leaders from the Capital were taken aback! Isn't this guy supposed to be competing at the Pinnacle Arena? How did he end up back in Mardis? As a result, the leaders chose to physically avoid him, made a few polite remarks, stayed a day at the guesthouse, and left early.
By the time they returned, the first round was already nearing its conclusion, with over ninety percent of participants eliminated.
Only then did the top experts from various countries begin to emerge.
