Chapter 900 - 727: Fourth Round, Wager (Part 2)

"Oh, isn’t this the renowned Treasure Vase Seal Lineage?" Suddenly, a slightly mocking voice came from a nearby table.

Yun Jin frowned, Xu Feng was furious.

He turned his head sharply and identified a table of men and women in gray outfits, each with fierce expressions and eyes gleaming with fearsome light, their clothes embroidered at the chest with a lunging wild dog.

Leading them was a man slightly graying at the temples, appearing to be in his fifties.

His hair was sparse at the top, slender in build, and his cheeks were gaunt.

However, his eyes emitted an extremely bright natural light, like a fierce beast opening its eyes, making those observed feel a chill down their spine.

"Wild Dog Seal, Wang Chong?" Xu Feng narrowed his eyes.

"He’s the Vein Master of the Wild Dog Seal Lineage, originally a bandit by birth who later had a stroke of luck and joined a little-known sect," Yun Jin transmitted the history of the Wild Dog Seal Lineage to Lou Yi,

"However, he later killed his master, defiled the mistress, and took possession of everything from the small sect, establishing the Wild Dog Seal Lineage.

Despite his poor character, his strength is among the top in the Martial World today.

In recent years, their performance in the martial arts tournament has been excellent, often breaking through the first round."

Among the countless sects in the True Profound Continent, breaking through the first round means entering the top forty globally, truly impressive.

Others in the seats turned curious glances upon hearing the voices.

"Hey, isn’t that the Wild Dog Seal Lineage from Lingdong? They’ve occupied many mountains and are like tyrants there, controlling the lives of countless people, lawless."

"The Wild Dog Seal has targeted the Treasure Vase Seal; they’re known for being relentless in their pursuits.

Just like their sect name, they never let go once they bite down, the Treasure Vase Seal Lineage might be in trouble."

"The Vein Master of the Wild Dog Seal boasts great strength.

They nearly led their team to the third round in the last martial arts tournament; now ten years have passed, who knows how much they’ve improved..."

Though discussing, these people kept their voices low, clearly quite wary of the Wild Dog Seal Lineage.

Then they saw the Vein Master Wang Chong, this exceedingly sinister old man, stand from his seat and walk towards the two tables of the Treasure Vase Seal.

Lou Yi noticed that beside him, Yun Jin, Xu Feng, and others instantly tensed their muscles, showing that this old man indeed had a considerable reputation.

"With the martial arts tournament about to commence, it’s fate our two factions meet in the same inn.

Why not take the chance to spar now and avoid being caught off guard later?" Wang Chong was very straightforward, immediately suggesting martial arts exchange.

Yun Jin, being the most reputable disciple of the Treasure Vase Lineage, directly refused, "Senior Wang, you said the competition is imminent, now is the time for proper rest.

If we get injured during the spar, it wouldn’t be beneficial for the upcoming contests."

"As martial artists, we don’t have so many concerns," Wang Chong laughed heartily in pretended joviality, "No time like the present, let’s exchange today."

He ignored the unhappy looks on Yun Jin, Xu Feng, and others’ faces, turning to his disciples, "Who among you would like to spar with the disciples from the Five Main Lines?"

"I’ll take a look at how formidable the thousand-year legacy of the Treasure Vase Seal is!"

"I want to fight that little girl over there, she looks so fair and tender, much better than those village girls on the mountains. Tsk tsk, maybe she’s still a virgin."

"Get out, get out, the little girl is grandpa’s, none of you should fight for grandpa!"

The speech of the Wild Dog Seal disciples was as crude as their sect’s name, much like mere bandits and robbers.

Yun Jin remained expressionless, yet Xu Feng and others beside her were furious, ready to stand and fight.

In Lou Yi’s words from his past life, it was like the sect goddess was verbally desecrated.

"Sit down," Yun Jin said calmly, "Master has ordered no deviations before the martial arts tournament."

Seeing Yun Jin so composed, a trace of surprise flickered in Wang Chong’s eyes.

However, he was well prepared and would not desist easily.

With just a glance, laughter arose from the table of Wild Dog Seal disciples.

"Brothers, it seems the Treasure Vase Seal doesn’t want to fight us; do they look down on us, or... fear us?"

"In my opinion, they’re afraid, scared they might lose too miserably.

In the Martial World now, who doesn’t know the might of our Wild Dog Seal, determined to take the top five in this tournament!"

"Everyone present has seen it, the Treasure Vase Seal fears our Wild Dog Seal, even afraid to make a move, tsk tsk, so much for the Five Main Lines!"

After these remarks from the Wild Dog Seal table, even Yun Jin could no longer sit still, her face changed.

She had never seen people so shameless.

The Ape King Seal Lineage still adheres to some decency, at most forcing them to compete, fairly defeating them.

The Wild Dog Seal Lineage, however, left one at a loss for words. According to them, refusing to engage meant fearing them, outright rumor-making on the spot.

If word gets out that the Treasure Vase Lineage is afraid to confront the Wild Dog Seal... it will definitely negatively impact the reputation of the Treasure Vase Seal.

Yun Jin remained unaffected after being defiled by all kinds of filthy words just now.

This time, however, it concerns the sect’s reputation, and she can’t sit idly by.

’Fight or not?’ Yun Jin was conflicted when she suddenly thought, upon seeing Lou Yi leisurely by her side, ’Lou Yi is already our sect’s little martial uncle, he should be the one to decide.’

"Martial Uncle, what do you think?" After speaking, Yun Jin inexplicably felt much relieved.

A conveniently elevated martial uncle is still an uncle, the highest-ranking person at the moment, so he should make the decision.

Hearing Yun Jin call him martial uncle, everyone present cast curious glances.

They had never heard of such a young high-ranking person in the Treasure Vase Lineage.

"Hmm?"

Wang Chong, the master of the Wild Dog Seal Lineage, stared at Lou Yi but discovered that the other’s aura was plain, posing no threat to him.

’The Treasure Vase Lineage has truly declined, who have they brought over?’ Wang Chong sneered inwardly.

He looked at Lou Yi, half-smiling: "When did you join the Treasure Vase Lineage, I’ve never heard of you?"

"The Perfect Treasure Vase Seal, ten-thousand-year heritage, the waters run deeper than you think, I’d advise you not to wade through them." Lou Yi said ’mysteriously’.

Yun Jin, Xu Feng, and others frowned deeply; the performance was too obvious, even somewhat clumsy.

Others wouldn’t be intimidated by such words, only thinking you’re out of tricks.

Sure enough, hearing Lou Yi’s words, the disciples of the Wild Dog Seal Lineage all laughed.

"Listen, the Treasure Vase waters are so deep, they might drown us, huh?"

"Wow, I’m so scared, I’m truly scared!"

"Damn it, what a show-off, a goddamn idiot trying to fool us!"

Wang Chong also laughed: "I’ve killed fierce tigers up the mountain, captured blood flood dragons at sea; no deep water will drown me, you can rest assured."

Lou Yi nodded, changing his tone: "Competing isn’t impossible, but there needs to be a bit of a wager to make it interesting."

"Oh, what kind of wager are you looking for?" Wang Chong grinned broadly, smiling happily.

"I’m very interested in your sect’s Wild Dog Seal."

Once Lou Yi said this, everyone present was stunned.

The implication of this was no different from saying, ’I’m very interested in your sect’s martial arts secret manual.’

Wang Chong’s expression turned somber, his eyes gleaming fiercely: "You want the mental method of the Wild Dog Seal?"

"No, I just want to have a look at your sect’s Martial Soul Book." Lou Yi said.

Upon hearing this, Wang Chong’s tension slightly relaxed.

The Martial Soul Book is also one of the essential heritages of any sect.

However, without knowing the specific mental method and hand seal, merely viewing it reveals nothing substantial.

"Oh, not impossible, but you must wager with the Martial Soul Book of the Treasure Vase Lineage." Wang Chong sneered, "If you lose, let our old man have a look at your sect’s Martial Soul Book, what do you say?"

"Okay." Lou Yi didn’t hesitate much and directly agreed with a nod.

Causing Wang Chong’s pupils to constrict sharply, the scene was also in an uproar.

Everyone knows that the heritage of the Treasure Vase Seal is far more precious than the Wild Dog Seal.

The disparity between the two is like Lou Yi’s previous lifetime in Qingbei compared to a specialized institution, possibly even greater.

No matter how you look at it, Lou Yi’s side suffers a loss.

Upon hearing Lou Yi’s decision, Xu Feng couldn’t sit still. He wanted to speak but was blocked by Yun Jin’s stern gaze.

"What is he doing?" Xu Feng roared through transmitted voice, "Waging our Treasure Vase Lineage’s Martial Soul Book in a bet is pure foolishness!"

"He is our martial uncle, his word alone matters." Yun Jin said.

"What martial uncle, it’s just temporary!

No way, I must find the master and get his consent!"

"I’ve just used transmitted voice to ask the master; he said to let the little martial uncle handle it."

Xu Feng was stunned upon hearing Yun Jin’s words.

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