Therefore, after some deliberation, Song Wudi wrote a polite reply to Xiao Zhun. In the letter, he offered some courtesy remarks, and excuses like "I've recently caught a cold and the manor is busy with affairs," tactfully declining the matter.
Additionally, our Master Song was quite shrewd. He deliberately delayed sending his response until only five days remained before the tournament. By doing so... given the speed of delivery by the Flying Pigeon Gang, when the letter arrived, there would only be a day or two left before the tournament.
Considering Divine Blade Manor's location in Liao Dong and Wujian Mountain Villa in Lingnan, by the time Master Xiao could write back to extend a second invitation, it would be too late for Master Song to make it.
This... is what you call an old fox in the rivers and lakes, never leaving any loose ends.
