The group had just finished their breakfast, the atmosphere still light from earlier jokes.
That is, until Mo Lin leaned forward, wiping his mouth.
"So, Young Master... which peak did you get?" he asked, eyes gleaming with curiosity.
Yu Xuan looked around at their eager, expectant faces and sighed, slowly setting down his cup.
Then, in his usual calm voice, he said, "Well… I didn't get assigned to any peak."
The response was instant.
"What?"
"What?!"
A wave of surprise hit the table as everyone's expressions turned to confusion.
Discussions broke out immediately.
"Do you think there was a fault with his medallion?" Mo Lin asked, scratching his head.
"Stop acting stupid, Mo Lin," Lin Fan retorted, rolling his eyes. "If there was a fault, it wouldn't just be on his alone."
Yu Lingluo narrowed her eyes and leaned closer to Yu Xuan. "Wait… don't tell me you're actually unlucky?"
Yu Xuan simply facepalmed.
