Netherworld Retrograde

Capítulo 1038: Chapter 501: Massive Loss

The eerie and tense atmosphere was easily dissolved under Li Yunyan’s intervention.

This left the Lezi People disappointed, especially those who had placed bets on a bloody outcome. They believed one of the girls might win and even argued over it.

One said the Doll’s combat power was unparalleled, even comparable to the Ninth Generation Champion. Once action started, victory was inevitable. Among those present, who besides the Champion could block the strongest captain’s Doll?

Another said it was nonsense, that the bloodbath would not develop to such a scenario. Besides, Cheese had a very high rank. In a verbal clash, a simple Doll wouldn’t be her match. The odds of winning were great.

A small portion of people believed that the Little Mad King might become a dark horse.

Of course, this group just wanted to add some fun, and due to the curse, they didn’t believe the Little Mad King could win either.

Overall, it was just a spat between the Doll Party and Cheese Party. And with the start of the banquet, even those who hadn’t arrived at the feast participated in the betting.

It’s said that within the City Lord Mansion, a highest council member who wished to remain anonymous placed a bet on the Little Mad King.

Everyone was just waiting for some fun.

In the end, no bloodbath occurred.

This made everyone present feel numbed for a while, really costing them big time.

As the only person to bet, the Hong Family Master, Hong Lan, might become the only winner.

Being a Family Head, her insights were indeed sharp. Many people wanted to ask if she had insider knowledge.

This made Hong Lan, who was watching the drama at the dining table, smile inwardly.

Then she immediately opened someone’s communication page in the communicator.

The last record displayed there was: ‘No worries, I will take action!’

Truly reliable.

Hong Lan thought, then silently typed and sent a message.

‘You get half of the prize!’

…

And the three girls who received the red envelopes showed varying expressions.

The Doll was a bit shy, the Little Mad King somewhat bewildered, and Cheese… clearly understood everything.

She calmly accepted the red envelope. However, her gaze was directed at Jing Lin in the distance, who was gnashing his teeth, and she whispered to Li Yunyan beside her, “With such a wingwoman like you, why has your brother been single for so many years?”

Li Yunyan was indeed a wingwoman.

Her Spiritual Talent had yet to show, but in terms of EQ, she could single-handedly outshine the Ninth Generation Champion!

From the start, with just simple contact, she clearly detected Cheese’s interest in her brother. Her emotional intelligence was such that she could easily defeat Li Yelai.

As a wingwoman, she would be Li Yelai’s strongest support.

Yet, even with such a wingwoman, Li Yelai still hadn’t been taken for so many years.

“You and I both have seen my brother’s brain, and if it weren’t for the Divine Demon Stele suppressing my curse, no matter how good I am, I couldn’t help him,” Li Yunyan responded in a low voice.

“True, otherwise we wouldn’t have anything to do…” Cheese chuckled softly.

Jing Ji somewhat sensed he was being used, and after smiling to congratulate Li Yelai, he left the banquet.

He was quite happy after being called ‘Grandfather’ by Li Yunyan, yet he still planned to return and trouble Jing Lin.

A river of blood Jing Lin naturally wouldn’t witness, but he might end up bleeding a little himself.

Subsequently, the banquet’s atmosphere gradually restored. Jing Lin seemed as if he wouldn’t survive, nowhere to be seen.

During the casual chat, Li Yelai learned that Ma Hongyi and others would be going to the Ten Thousand Dragon Lake along with the captains from No.3 Border City, including the Doll and the Little Mad King.

“Old Li, although you liberated the Ten Thousand Dragon Lake… if you have time, go again. Nowadays, many strong ones are heading to the Ten Thousand Dragon Lake. It’s a chance to witness the human champions.” Ma Hongyi said, “It’s always right to gain more knowledge.”

Li Yelai nodded, “Of course, but it’ll be a while.”

Li Yelai now knew of the brilliance of Ten Thousand Dragon Lake, where captains and overlords from different Giant Cities were heading. It was indeed a good place to see the strong ones from different Giant Cities.

“But really, Old Ma, you should aim to challenge till the end, the rewards later are great!” Li Yelai said.

“Don’t call me Old Ma!” Ma Hongyi gritted his teeth.

Mo He then asked, “So, after getting the reward, your power increased significantly?”

“Hmm, about doubled. Though the effect doesn’t last long…” Li Yelai said.

This left everyone present shocked, a champion’s power doubled?

How terrifying is that? Same level battle, could someone really force Li Yelai to reveal such a trump card?

“This reward is truly terrifying…” Mo He marveled, then said, “By the way, find time to visit No.1 Border City. Master Mo Hai plans to forge Spiritual Ability Equipment for you.”

“Sure, I will.” Li Yelai nodded. He was indeed looking forward to Master Mo Hai’s craftsmanship.

Meanwhile, Li Yelai also learned from Jing Nuo about the inheritor of the Jing Family’s Divine Blood.

It was a girl from the original inhabitants of the Immortal Palace. The Green Flame Believer, Jing Tianming’s kin.

Compared to the vigilance of external Giant Cities towards the Divine Son, the original inhabitants of the Immortal Palace were highly anticipating the Divine Son.

After all, Jing Tianming himself was a powerful Ancestor Returner. Being trapped in the Immortal Palace’s space-time, any Ancestor Returner that appeared once fought for humanity against the eerie.

This made the natives not resist the Divine Blood.

After the girl learned she could give birth to the Divine Son, she resolutely agreed to the Jing Family’s plan.

Once successfully impregnated with Divine Blood, she became the most honorable person in the Jing Family.

This was also a fig leaf for several other branches of the Jing Family,

From the perspective of the Jing Family, Li Yelai’s mother, Jing Lian, should have given birth to the Divine Son.

But she eloped with the Ranger, Li Qiong, giving birth to a pair of children without accepting the family’s inheritance.

Thus, they were regarded as waste bodies.

The two waste bodies occupying the womb meant for the Divine Son, and that was why the Jing Family despised Li Yelai’s sibling.

However, the ‘waste body’ Li Yelai became a powerful and honorable Champion, this severely embarrassed them.

For a time, many of the elder Jing Family powerhouses had their Dao hearts shattered.

Did they really make a mistake? Was the Divine Son truly inferior to the waste body of a wild child?

But the reappearance of the Divine Son made them regain confidence.

They sent the Divine Blood Mother back to the distant Yaoqing Giant City, and carefully cared for and protected her, hoping for the Divine Son’s swift rise.

The Divine Son grows rapidly and would catch up with the so-called champion in just a few years. Eventually, they would restore their former glory.

To this, Li Yelai had nothing much to say.

As long as both parties were willing, as an outsider, he really had nothing to say.

He could only hope that the Divine Son truly stood on humanity’s side.

As the banquet ended, hosts and guests enjoyed themselves, well, not exactly…

Many were forcing smiles, and as for the host Jing Lin, for some reason, he was limping around while seeing the guests out.

As for Li Yelai and co., they enjoyed themselves.

(Everyone, Happy New Year! Old Lang won’t say any congratulatory words, so just wishing everyone a prosperous Year of the Snake here!)

(And another good news, Old Lang is going to be a father… hehehe)