There was a reason why the Sword Sect members treated Xie Zhou and Luo Fantian coldly on the way. Each of them was a level higher than Xie Zhou in terms of cultivation. The strong always look down on or even ignore the weak.
So in this situation, Xie Zhou was left behind as a substitute, which she naturally had no objection to. However, the other members of the Sword Sect felt that their cultivation was higher than Xie Zhou's, and their eyes were so harsh that they seemed to prick her with needles every time they looked at her.
The group led by Ao Tian looked down on Xie Zhou based solely on their cultivation level, and were arrogant and overconfident.
This group looked down on Xie Zhou's cultivation level, but Xie Zhou didn't say anything. She just watched the so-called competition between these people, which was supposed to be a contest of strength and weakness, with a calm and indifferent attitude. She felt a little speechless and even a little bored.
Xie Zhou thought to himself: How can these people be so naive? They want to fight after just a few words of provocation.
System: "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You're just using this boring match to stall for time. You just want to watch the show."
"Oh dear, what do we do now that you guessed right?" Xie Zhou crossed his arms and looked at the system with a nonchalant attitude, leaving the system speechless with anger.
The system urged, "Don't forget, you still have tasks to complete. Remember to find the second volume of 'Mental Power Cultivation Method'. Get to work seriously, no slacking off!! Do you hear me?!"
Xie Zhou lazily agreed on the surface, but in her heart she didn't want to move for the time being. "Alright, alright, I remember, I remember. I'll find it after this match is over, won't I?"
System: ...Why don't I believe it? Never mind.
Several people on the training ground had already taken their stances and hadn't moved for most of the day. A cool breeze blew by, and sand got into Xie Zhou's eyes. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck her.
Xie Zhou made a fist with one hand and pressed it against the palm of his other hand, thinking furtively: I've got it!
Luo Fantian smiled helplessly at Xie Zhou's little actions, but then, a thought struck him and his smile vanished. He thought to himself, "Oh no, what mischief is this rascal up to now? Is she trying to cause trouble again?"
Luo Fantian watched as Xie Zhou, whose eyes clearly held a mischievous grin, frantically waved his hands to stop the two men on stage who were displaying great momentum. His brows twitched, and he thought to himself: Sure enough, this guy never wants to be quiet for a moment...
Because of Xie Zhou's sudden call to stop, Bai Wuyou turned her gaze away from the stage and towards her, while the other competitors also focused their attention on Xie Zhou.
Xie Zhou cleared her throat, suppressing her obvious smile, and said in a nonchalant tone, "A simple competition isn't very interesting. How about we place a bet? With a bet, the competition will become more interesting, right?"
Ao Tian and the others were getting impatient. "Xie Zhou, you're just a substitute. It's not even your turn to play yet, and you're already giving orders about the game?"
Xie Zhou wasn't annoyed. She smiled and said, "It's not fun just to determine a winner. Why not take a gamble? Having a stake gives you the motivation to win! Don't you think so?"
The students from Wuyou Pavilion felt a surge of excitement. The people on stage were all harboring their own schemes, and none of them wanted to give in. However, the sudden addition of stakes to the otherwise ordinary competition really ignited their enthusiasm.
However, Ao Tian and the others dared not make a bet. After all, with Xie Zhou as a burden, no one could guarantee that they would not lose the game. In addition, wouldn't they lose both their wife and their army if they had to pay out bets?
Who would do a business that loses money?
Xie Zhou was incompetent yet eagerly offered gifts, so Ao Tian and the others were really unsure of his abilities and stubbornly refused to agree.
However, the students of Wuyou Pavilion were quite interested in this bet. They wanted to see what tricks Xie Zhou was up to, and they were very much looking forward to it.
"Here's the deal: if I lose, I'll provide the items; if I win, I'll go to your Wuyou Pavilion's cultivation technique hall for a look. You can compete as you like, and I'll give up my items if I lose, not yours. That way, neither of us loses out, don't you think?"
Ao Tian looked at Xie Zhou's faint smile and felt inexplicably flustered, but the conditions didn't seem to be a problem.
If Ao Tian and the others lose, it won't matter to them what treasures Xie Zhou loses. In fact, he would be happy to see Xie Zhou suffer a setback, and he was even somewhat looking forward to it.
So Ao Tianxiao said, "That's feasible, but it's agreed that if you lose, you'll have to pay for the items, and it won't concern us."
Xie Zhou waved his hand and said, "No problem!"
"Xie Zhou, what exactly are you betting? We at Wuyou Pavilion don't even know what the stake is. We'd like to see what kind of treasure it is and present it to everyone as evidence, so you don't go back on your word later."
"No problem, no problem." Then, Xie Zhou pulled out a dagger from somewhere. For a moment, it was dazzlingly bright. After the light dimmed, it cracked and revealed an obsidian-like luster. This was actually a treasure comparable to a divine artifact. Everyone present exclaimed in amazement at how precious it was.
Even Bai Wuyou's expression faltered for a moment, a rare occurrence. Luo Fantian was shocked and questioned Xie Zhou, "Why would you wager such an important treasure? Are you playing games?!"
Xie Zhou waved his hand to indicate that nothing was wrong, while Luo Fantian was completely speechless, saying that he just wanted some peace and quiet.
The disciples of the Sword Sect were all very dissatisfied when they saw the divine dagger in Xie Zhou's hand. Their faces visibly darkened, and some even cursed Xie Zhou.
"Xie Zhou, you actually stole the Sword Sect's treasure! And you even dared to shamelessly use it as a bet in this competition? You are utterly useless, and you cause trouble every day. You are simply a scourge and a traitor to the Sword Sect!"
"Yes, Xie Zhou, you are a traitor!"
The training ground erupted in chaos. The members of the Worry-Free Pavilion openly laughed as they watched the Sword Sect members begin to fight amongst themselves. Enraged, Ao Tian cursed, "You have brought no benefit to the Sword Sect whatsoever, and have only tarnished its reputation to this extent. You are utterly shameless! Traitor!"
Xie Zhou looked at the noisy crowd with an expressionless face, too lazy to pay attention to their insults, and continued to speak to the people from Wuyou Pavilion: "If the people from Sword Sect win, I will want to see your Wuyou Pavilion's cultivation techniques. How about this bet?"
"Xie Zhou, you still dare to gamble like this? Wasn't the outcome already decided? Our Wuyou Pavilion is far superior to your Sword Sect's weak scholars."
"To bet or not, it's all in one word." With that, Xie Zhou brandished the obsidian-gleaming dagger in her hand. The people from Wuyou Pavilion stared greedily at the treasure in her hand, while the others from the Sword Sect were the opposite; their eyes were bloodshot, and they were almost ready to snatch the dagger away.
"Pavilion Master?" A disciple from Wuyou Pavilion stepped forward to ask Bai Wuyou, who was still holding a cup of fragrant tea, and leaned close to him as if they were discussing something.
After saying that, Bai Wuyou laughed and said, "Bet? Why not bet?"
Bai Wuyou readily agreed, but Ao Tian and the others were furious.
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