C1171 Persistence Is Victory!

Zhong Ming had initially been wallowing in shame over his failure, but the crowd's compliments swiftly swept away his gloom, leaving him basking in self-satisfaction.

With a smug look, he turned to Zhao Yu and chuckled, "Protector Hu, it appears my disciple's faith wasn't quite steadfast, leading to his failure. However, I have every confidence that you, Protector Hu