Chapter 108

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Chapter 108: Raising the Stakes

With such a large commotion, Xiao Ruoshui, the Chief Steward, had naturally been watching closely from the shadows. She had not made an appearance, and Shen Hao’s loss didn’t attract her attention. Perhaps in Xiao Ruoshui’s mind, Shen Hao’s loss was expected.

However, at that moment, Yun Yi’s sudden appearance immediately caught Xiao Ruoshui’s interest.

If one said Yun Yi was a Medicine Pill Master, she might believe it; after all, he had the qualifications to become one.

But if one said Yun Yi could defeat Ouyang Mo, Xiao Ruoshui would never believe it. This was the same for many others; even though Yun Yi was showing amazing soul power at that moment, refining pills did not happen overnight.

However, Xiao Ruoshui always believed that Yun Yi was not a reckless person, nor someone who would come out to embarrass himself for no reason. He had an inexplicable charm and an extraordinary confidence.

So, no matter the outcome, she wanted to see how Yun Yi would perform.

"Miss."

Xiao Liufeng and Shen Hao quickly made way, and every glance from the people towards Xiao Ruoshui was filled with admiration, adoration, and respect.

"I’ve long heard that Miss Ruoshui is known as the most beautiful woman in Xuanzhou State. Now that I see her today, it truly lives up to the reputation. I am utterly charmed. Ouyang Mo dares to befriend the young lady and hopes she will be gracious."

Ouyang Mo said, and the moment he saw Xiao Ruoshui, he was immediately awestruck, his gaze fixed on her and unable to look away.

But Ouyang Mo’s actions and words immediately caused many disciples in the square to feel upset and angry.

"Ouyang Mo, since you know of our young lady’s noble status, don’t make a fool of yourself. Not everyone can be friends with our young lady. Do you even understand your own status?"

Yun Yi said calmly. Ouyang Mo’s gaze toward Xiao Ruoshui had a hint of disrespect and a touch of vulgarity, which Yun Yi found very displeasing.

Yun Yi’s words stunned Ouyang Mo, who had been smiling.

What does it mean to have no awareness?

What is my status?

What’s wrong with my status? I am, after all, the top young talent in pill refining among the eight branches. Isn’t that impressive enough? Isn’t that good enough for the young lady?

After a brief daze, a surge of powerful anger burst forth from Ouyang Mo. He glared at Yun Yi, a mere disciple in the fourth grade of the Innate Realm, who dared to speak to him this way and insult him—how could Ouyang Mo tolerate that?

"Young lady, Elder Xiao, is there really no one in the Yanwu family? Why are all these insignificant people jumping out? Today, I’m here to spar in Alchemical Technique, and this trash is here boasting—what right does he have? It’s simply an insult to me, Ouyang Mo."

Ouyang Mo was filled with rage; he was so noble, about to join the Huangzhou State family headquarters. In the Xiangzhou State headquarters, everyone treated him with great respect.

This was someone else’s territory, and Ouyang Mo was still restraining himself. If he were in Xiangzhou State, someone like Yun Yi wouldn’t dare speak to him this way; he would have killed him on the spot.

With his status, he could easily eliminate a disciple, and even the clan leader wouldn’t dare say much.

"Ouyang Mo, what you said is really not appropriate. We welcome your challenge. Yun Yi is also a disciple of the Yanwu family, so he naturally has the right to compete."

Xiao Ruoshui said with a calm expression, but her beautiful eyes showed her dislike for Ouyang Mo.

A woman like Xiao Ruoshui was hard to impress with just an ordinary man.

"Elder Xiao, please gather the herbs."

Xiao Ruoshui didn’t want to argue any further. Since Yun Yi stepped up to try, she decided to get straight to the point.

"Okay."

Xiao Liufeng nodded, and someone behind him quickly brought forward the ingredients for making the Wash Marrow Pill and placed them in front of Yun Yi.

"Kid, don’t embarrass yourself."

Xiao Liufeng warned with a laugh. To be honest, after seeing Yun Yi’s soul power, Xiao Liufeng felt both excited and worried.

They looked forward to Yun Yi’s alchemy skills and worried that he might embarrass himself; after all, his cultivation level was only at the fourth grade of the Innate Realm.

It had never been heard of that someone with a fourth grade of the Innate Realm could make Ling Level pills.

"Don’t worry."

Yun Yi shrugged with a confident look on his face.

"Hmph! You’re just a useless thing; I want to see how you embarrass yourself."

Ouyang Mo snorted coldly, and Ruan Ming, standing nearby, also looked displeased. In his eyes, the Yanwu family brought Yun Yi up just for fun, as a way to humiliate their master and apprentice.

Neither Ouyang Mo nor Ruan Ming, nor anyone else in the square at that moment, truly believed that Yun Yi could really make the Wash Marrow Pill; after all, it was his first time making pills.

As for making a pill with a quality better than Ouyang Mo’s, that was even more impossible. Ouyang Mo’s pills were already at ninety percent quality; only a perfect pill could defeat him.

Yun Yi making a perfect pill? Don’t make me laugh.

"Little Yun, since this guy is so arrogant, why not take this chance to make a bet with him?"

Black Wind’s voice reached Yun Yi’s ears.

"Fuck, this is my first time making a potion; I don’t even know if I can succeed."

Yun Yi looked at Black Wind speechlessly. Although he was very confident, this was his first time, and to say he wasn’t nervous would be a lie.

"Don’t worry; I have carefully considered your overall potion-making skills. With your Water Soul and your fire control skills, making the Wash Marrow Pill will be very easy for you. Don’t you need spirit stones? Take this chance to win some from him."

Black Wind shook his head and transmitted his thoughts.

Hearing this, Yun Yi gritted his teeth, a sly light flashing in his eyes.

Let’s do it!

"Ouyang Mo, since you are so sure that I can’t make the Wash Marrow Pill, how about we make a bet?"

Yun Yi suddenly spoke up.

Ouyang Mo was surprised at first, then chuckled, "Alright, what do you want to bet?"

"Ten thousand lower grade spirit stones. If I win, you give me ten thousand lower grade spirit stones. If I lose, I will give you that. How about it?"

Yun Yi said; this wager was quite a lot for him. Ten thousand spirit stones, he was totally broke right now. If he really lost, he might have to sell himself.

"What is Yun Yi doing? Why is he betting spirit stones with Ouyang Mo, and for such a high amount? Is he dreaming? Does he really think he can beat Ouyang Mo?"

"This guy has lost his mind. He is pushing himself into a pit of fire."

"Yeah, if he loses, he will just be embarrassed. Ten thousand spirit stones as a bet? Is he really going to sell himself? This guy seems to be broke; he borrowed five hundred spirit stones from Duan Tianye just yesterday."

…

There was a frenzy around them, and nobody knew what Yun Yi was thinking.