NOVEL NEXT Chapter 17. Laughable
“Have you heard? A new disciple of just three days is challenging Chen Hao, who’s at the peak of Qi Condensation!”
“??? Isn’t Chen Hao already at the peak of Qi Condensation? I remember he’s been saving Foundation Establishment Pills, ready to advance soon! A three-day novice dares to challenge him?”
“Indeed. It’s that Celestial Sword Peak disciple.”
“I know, that girl is said to be a Five Element Root. She almost got thrown into the outer sect, but Celestial Sword Peak’s master picked her up like trash.”
“If you ask me, joining Celestial Sword Peak is worse than the outer sect.”
“True, everyone knows Celestial Sword Peak will change hands in three months!”
“Come on, let’s not talk about this. Let’s go watch the show.”
“I heard there’s even a betting pool. Betting on Chen Hao pays 1:2. Betting on that new disciple Yun Jin pays 1:5.”
“1:5? If that hits, the return would be substantial.”
“The question is, does Yun Jin have any chance of winning?”
“You’re right. Better bet on Chen Hao for a sure double.”
“Let’s go place our bets. It’s like free spirit stones!”
At the arena.
A duel between Qi Condensation disciples had attracted enormous attention, with the entire arena packed to the brim.
Yun Jin looked at the scene, very satisfied.
So many people could provide her with a wealth of emotional value.
Family, this was about to take off in one go.
“Little Junior Sister, here’s your sword.” Si Wanning worriedly handed over a sword. “Your cultivation is still insufficient, but this low-grade spirit weapon should be manageable for you.”
“Thank you, Second Senior Sister.” Yun Jin sweetly thanked her, taking the sword and clumsily attempting a flourish.
As a result, she failed to grip it properly, and it fell to the ground.
Si Wanning immediately covered her forehead.
Yue Zhao asked nervously, “Little Junior Sister, are you sure you’re alright?”
“No big deal, no big deal,” Yun Jin picked up the sword. “I’ve only watched you practice before, never held a sword myself. I just wasn’t used to it! But believe me, a prodigy like me will adapt quickly.”
The Celestial Sword Peak trio: “…”
This was very worrying!
“Little Junior Sister! You must do your best,” Yue Zhao said anxiously.
Yun Jin blinked, suddenly lowering her voice, “Eldest Senior Brother, you didn’t bet on me, did you?”
Yue Zhao looked at Yun Jin in shock, “How could you think that of me? Gambling is wrong! I never participate.”
“Really?” Yun Jin didn’t believe him.
Yue Zhao nodded, “Mm, I just run the house. Take it all.”
Yun Jin: “…”
Well done, this move was truly impressive.
Yue Zhao whispered, “If you can win, we’ll make a fortune this time. We’ll split it 50-50 then.”
If Yun Jin lost.
He’d probably lose his entire fortune, but Yue Zhao didn’t mention that.
“Deal!” Yun Jin confidently leaped onto the arena.
Chen Hao saw this and also ascended the stage.
Below the stage.
Ye Danxia stood there with a weakened body but unbroken spirit!
Last night, for some unknown reason, her stomach had ached terribly all night. She had nearly worn out her legs running to the toilet, and today she could barely stand.
But!
For the sake of the ring, she’d crawl here if she had to.
The other Senior Brothers who went to Celestial Sword Peak with her yesterday also looked sickly.
When Ye Danxia asked, they too had suffered all night.
If it weren’t for the fact that Chen Hao was fine, Ye Danxia would have suspected foul play from Celestial Sword Peak.
They could only assume they had eaten something bad that upset their stomachs.
“Don’t worry, Little Junior Sister,” one Senior Brother said. “Senior Brother Chen will definitely win this time. That ring is as good as yours.”
“There’s even a betting pool over there. I’ve already bet my entire fortune. When Senior Brother Chen wins, our wealth will easily double,” another said.
Hearing this, Ye Danxia was tempted. She immediately took out all the welcoming gifts from Zhao Wuji and others—ten Jade Spirit Pills plus a low-grade spirit weapon. “Senior Brother, can I bet with these?”
The Senior Brother said, “We’d need to convert that to spirit stones first. How about this, Little Junior Sister, you keep these items. They’re worth about 100 low-grade spirit stones. I’ll place the bet for you. When the betting is over, I’ll give you the winnings in spirit stones.”
Ye Danxia’s eyes flickered as she sweetly agreed, “Thank you, Senior Brother.”
The Senior Brother happily went to place the bet for her, while the others looked regretful.
Why hadn’t they thought of this?
If they had spoken up earlier, they could have earned her gratitude.
This Little Junior Sister was bound for greatness. Establishing a good relationship early was definitely the right move.
Thinking this, they drew closer to Ye Danxia.
Some Senior Brothers offered her water, others fanned her, and some brought her chairs, all the epitome of gentleness and attentiveness.
“Thank you all. You’re so kind to me,” Ye Danxia said gratefully.
The female lead enjoyed queen-like treatment.
Chen Hao glanced down at the crowd, inwardly disdainful.
Hmpf, these people’s methods of currying favor with Little Junior Sister were so low-level!
And him?
He was about to win the ring Little Junior Sister desperately wanted. Now that was truly giving her what she desired!
Moreover.
This Yun Jin was so ungrateful, daring to speak rudely to Little Junior Sister before.
This time, he would thoroughly humiliate her in front of everyone.
Chen Hao coldly looked at Yun Jin, “You’re a new disciple, so I won’t bully you. You can make the first move.”
“Really?” Yun Jin looked somewhat delighted.
Chen Hao sneered, “I’ll give you three moves!”
Yun Jin didn’t decline, nodding seriously, “Alright, just enough for me to familiarize myself with the sword technique.”
Familiarizing herself with sword techniques on the arena?
What kind of approach was this!
In an instant, the amount of spirit stones bet on Chen Hao skyrocketed.
Yue Zhao watched nervously.
This time they were playing for high stakes, and he wasn’t sure if they could salvage the situation.
On the stage.
Yun Jin picked up the sword and began swinging it casually.
Her so-called sword technique was completely chaotic, looking laughably amateurish.
“Quick, bet on Chen Hao!”
“It’s a sure win.”
“Everyone, hurry!”
Ye Danxia watched Yun Jin’s clumsy performance, a mocking smile curving her lips.
She had lived with Yun Jin for so long and had never heard of her knowing any sword techniques.
Now Yun Jin was on stage, merely playing the fool.
Chen Hao sneered, “Junior Sister Yun, are you sure you know sword techniques? I doubt you could even hit me standing still.”
Yun Jin nodded, looking somewhat troubled, “I think so too! How about this, Senior Brother Chen, you stand there, don’t move! Don’t move at all! I’m about to attack!”
Yun Jin clumsily attempted a sword flourish and charged at Chen Hao, shouting loudly as if to boost her own courage.
Chen Hao inwardly scorned her, casually adding a layer of spiritual protection, thinking about how to make Yun Jin’s defeat even more humiliating.
He would pay back all the anger Little Junior Sister had suffered from Yun Jin today.
“Senior Brother Chen, I’m about to use a sword move!” Yun Jin shouted.
Chen Hao wanted to laugh.
Sword move?
Did she think randomly swinging the sword around counted as a move?
It was laughable!
(End of Chapter)