Supreme Sword God

Chapter 891: Chapter 890: Placing Bets—Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

“Elder Huang, let’s cut the stone open, so that some clueless fellows can give up,” He Xun said with a satisfied smile.

Even though he’s not proficient in assessing mysterious stones, just from hearsay, he knew that the mysterious stone Ye Chen chose was very likely worthless.

Moreover.

Zhang Qi and Li Meng, along with Hong Mei, who possesses supernatural vision, had already confirmed that the mysterious stone Ye Chen chose was worthless.

Yi’an’s expression had already returned to calm.

Since things were so, accepting the result was all that remained, so he said, “Please have Elder Huang cut the stone open.”

Huang Sheng nodded, and the storage ring in his hand glowed briefly.

Two small knives made from special materials combined with special Spirit Master prohibition appeared in his hand.

These were specially made stone-cutting sabers.

A stone-cutting saber is quite valuable.

One could imagine how intense the conflict behind Yi’an and He Xun’s wager this time was.

Otherwise, Island No.1 wouldn’t spend such a high price to satisfy the bet between two young people.

Under Huang Sheng’s control, one of the stone-cutting sabers buzzed and, as if given life, flew next to the mysterious stone selected by Hong Mei.

Then, the stone-cutting saber, in an incredibly dexterous manner, either chopped or sliced around that mysterious stone.

The stone skin on the surface of the mysterious stone transformed into stone dust, flying all around.

Everyone’s eyes were wide open, staring at the process of stone cutting. Everyone was very curious about what kind of treasures could possibly be found within this mysterious stone.

A quarter of an hour later.

Accompanied by a buzzing sound.

The stone-cutting saber exploded.

And the opportunity within that mysterious stone finally appeared in front of everyone completely.

It was a rice-sized crystal, the color of fresh blood, emitting a rich Qi Blood fluctuation.

“It contains the essence of Divine Blood, well-preserved, it’s a great supplement for Cultivators of the Flesh Dao, even Saints of Flesh would be tempted.”

Zhang Qi was the first to speak out, conveying the information about this blood-red rice-sized crystal, then immediately looked at Hong Mei, and said, “Such an opportunity stained with Divine Blood essence is the hardest to detect. Miss Hong Mei’s supernatural vision is indeed remarkable, impressive!”

Li Meng also smiled at Hong Mei, “Sister Hong Mei’s vision truly broadened my horizons today.”

“Hahaha, Miss Hong Mei, with just this supernatural vision, you could absolutely become a person of high status in the Inner Sea,” He Xun laughed, glancing at Yi’an, and snorted coldly, then stared at Ye Chen, “Trash, have you lost hope now?”

Ye Chen couldn’t be bothered with He Xun, and he cupped his hands towards Huang Sheng, “Elder Huang, please cut open the mysterious stone I selected too.”

Huang Sheng responded affirmatively, and just like before, proceeded to cut the stone.

“Still haven’t lost hope?” Li Meng sneered, “I think you don’t know how precious the thing we’ve cut open is, so let me tell you now.

The opportunities contained within mysterious stones found in the Outer Sea rarely surpass the essence of Divine Blood. Ye Chen, with that broken stone you chose, not to mention winning, you won’t even find anything remotely valuable.”

Ye Chen said calmly, “What if something valuable is found?”

Zhang Qi interrupted, “The three of us have already examined it. We claim your mysterious stone is worthless; there is absolutely no other possibility.”

Ye Chen, maintaining a calm demeanor, said, “Since you’re so certain, why don’t we place a bet of our own?”

“Bet it is, who’s afraid?” Zhang Qi said disdainfully, “But with your poor-looking self, can you wager anything of value? Don’t present some trash to bet; we’re not interested.”

Ye Chen laughed, his thoughts stirred, and with a swift motion, the Sacred Sword obtained from Miao Chao on Island No.10 shot out from his storage ring.

The Sacred Sword’s edge bloomed instantly.

Ye Chen said, “I bet the Sacred Sword.”

“Great!”

Zhang Qi immediately agreed, despite having decent talent and proficiency in Pupil Technique, the Sacred Weapon posed an immense allure for him.

Ye Chen said, “I bring out the Sacred Sword, what will you wager? A Sacred Weapon? Let me say upfront, if it’s not a Sacred Weapon, I’m not interested.”

Zhang Qi: “…”

Ye Chen glanced at Zhang Qi, “Didn’t you call me poor? You can’t even bring out a Sacred Weapon; who gave you the courage to say those words?

If I’m poor, what does that make you?

A pauper!”

Zhang Qi’s face flushed red, remaining silent.

“Coincidentally, I also have a Sacred Sword.” Hong Mei spoke, raising her hand to reveal a Sacred Sword appearing in the air. She continued, “This sword was given by a senior in the Inner Sea after I awakened my supernatural vision. In terms of rank, Ye Chen, your sword is far inferior to mine.

If, afterward, Elder Huang’s stone cutting yields something less than the mysterious stone I chose, your Sacred Sword will belong to me. Conversely, my Sacred Sword will belong to you!”

“You better not regret.” Ye Chen said with a smile.

Quite nice.

When arriving at the Celestial Burial Sea, he didn’t possess even one Sacred Sword.

Now he had one, and soon another would come along.

His martial uncle, Liu Mubai, mingled quite well in the Inner Sea; perhaps he wouldn’t need to send him a Sacred Sword any longer.

By that time, accumulating more Sacred Swords to compose the Infinite Star Sword Array would make the Sword Array’s power soar.

“Ye Chen, dare you bet with me again!” Zhang Qi shouted.

Having just been insulted as a pauper by Ye Chen, he felt stifled; he couldn’t release the urge unless he won something from Ye Chen.

“Pauper, what will you bet with me?” Ye Chen sneered.

Zhang Qi: “I’ll bet with a mysterious stone!”

He said, holding an dark red mysterious stone in his hand, like a small fruit.

Ye Chen’s eyes flashed, secretly employing his pupil’s strength, yet the power of the Martial Arts Celestial Eye failed to discern anything.

Zhang Qi said, “This mysterious stone is an heirloom of my Zhang Family!”

Ye Chen laughed and said, “Alright!”

Zhang Qi snorted coldly, “Your Sacred Sword is already destined to lose to Miss Hong Mei, and your other possessions are of no interest to me, so let’s bet with your complete Sword Array lineage!”

Ye Chen agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Zhang Qi’s mysterious stone was indeed quite special; the snobbish woman called Hong Mei and even the Elder Huang of Island No.1 couldn’t help but give it a second glance when he took it out.

As for what’s so special about this mysterious stone, it couldn’t be discerned now, but it didn’t matter; once it was inside his storage ring, he’d have plenty of time to understand it slowly.

“Since everyone is giving things away, I’ll join the fun.” Li Meng hurriedly said, “Ye Chen, I’ll wager a Half-Saint Weapon against your thirty-six supreme Dao Swords!”

Ye Chen agreed carelessly.

These people, being so eager to give him things, naturally, he had to oblige them.

“By the way, what about you? Aren’t you going to bring out some Sacred Weapons to play with?” Ye Chen looked at He Xun. This guy was the real prize sheep—after all, he was the top talent among the ten elites of the Outer Sea region and a young genius on Island No.1, with a likely rich fortune.

Being questioned like this by Ye Chen, He Xun snorted coldly and said, “You’ve gambled all of your valuable possessions. But since you want to play, I’ll join you. If you lose, kneel three times before me and crawl under my crotch.”

“Since you want to play this thrillingly, I’ll accompany you to the end. If you lose, you’ll do likewise!” Ye Chen grinned and said, “To prevent anyone from denying their promise after losing, I think it’s appropriate we establish some Martial Dao oaths.”

He Xun, Hong Mei, Zhang Qi, and Li Meng did not think Ye Chen had any chance of winning.

In their view, establishing Martial Dao oaths was even beneficial, preventing Ye Chen from going back on his word.

Thus, the four swore successively.

Ye Chen also swore an oath.

The four laughed and exchanged statements, full of smiles.

Ye Chen glanced at Yi’an.

He found Yi’an worried, his face tense.

This Yi’an was of decent character, but still green, not having seen major scenes, getting uneasy with just this small setup…

As for He Xun and the others laughing heartily.

Well, let them keep smiling for now; once the results come out, it’ll be their turn to cry!