Chapter 189

Chapter 189: A Chance to Strike

“It seemed another opportunity had come our way.”

Black Wind chuckled, knowing what Gou Zheng was thinking. Many people present clearly understood that he was looking for a chance to deal with Yun Yi. Since he could not act personally, he decided to find an innate realm genius to show off and create trouble for Yun Yi.

However, today’s Yun Yi was not the same Yun Yi from a few days ago. Previously, he would have been no match for the top geniuses at the ninth grade of the Innate Realm, but now Yun Yi had advanced to the peak of the seventh grade of the Innate Realm with Xuanyan Heart Fire, greatly increasing his strength. There was no one in the Innate Realm who could challenge him.

Gou Zheng’s plan to use this opportunity to suppress Yun Yi was destined to fail, and he would end up embarrassing himself.

“Brother Gu is right; giving them a chance to show off is good. It adds some excitement to the celebration.”

Wang Long said, agreeing with Gou Zheng’s opinion.

The others said nothing, but they all agreed. No one would dare to oppose at this moment, as standing against it would mean admitting defeat and acknowledging they were not as good. Everyone present represented powerful factions, here to boost their status, not to embarrass themselves.

Seeing this, Qiao Shaoshan couldn’t help but frown. Ever since he saw Yun Yi the other day, he had secretly sent someone to inquire about Yun Yi and learned that there was a grudge between Yun Yi and the Yellow Crane Gate. With his keen eyes, Qiao Shaoshan could naturally see that Gou Zheng was targeting Yun Yi today.

Qiao Shaoshan now had to do his best to protect Yun Yi from harm; his life and future were in Yun Yi’s hands. If Yun Yi died, he would be finished too.

But he had no reason to refuse Gou Zheng’s suggestion.

“Alright, since you are all interested, I, Qiao, also want to see the talents of everyone here. However, I must say, let’s keep it friendly. We must not let things get out of hand, as my Peace Villa is known for its commitment to peace. We haven’t had a single casualty during the Peace Conference for many years.”

Qiao Shaoshan specifically urged everyone to keep it friendly to ensure that Yun Yi would not have any accidents.

Qiao Shaoshan didn’t know Yun Yi very well. He knew that Yun Yi’s Alchemical Technique was extraordinary, but his overall strength was still too weak. Even though he had just advanced from the sixth grade of the Innate Realm to the seventh grade, the experts present were all at least at the peak of the eighth grade or even at the ninth grade of the Innate Realm. If a fight broke out, Yun Yi might not be able to face any of them.

“Of course.”

Gou Zheng smiled, then exchanged a glance with Yu Tianyi beside him, and both showed a hint of coldness in their eyes.

“Since I suggested this idea, let me, from the Yellow Crane Gate of Xianzhou State, go first to set an example.”

Gou Zheng cupped his fists towards the crowd and then looked at a strong young man beside him, saying, “Zhang Fang, I’m giving you an opportunity to show what you can do. Step forward. Whoever in the audience you catch the eye of can challenge you, and I believe they won’t refuse.”

“Yes, Young Sect Leader.”

Zhang Fang stepped forward with a fierce expression, looking directly at Yun Yi, who was slowly sipping wine across from him.

“Brother Yun Yi, since you are by Miss Xiao’s side to celebrate Master Qiao’s birthday, as a representative of the Yanwu family, you must be exceptionally talented and skilled. How about we spar a little to show our skills?”

Zhang Fang got straight to the point, directly approaching Yun Yi.

Everyone around was waiting to see a good show. In fact, when Gou Zheng made this suggestion, many people already anticipated this situation.

Just right, people also wanted to see what allowed Yun Yi to stay by Xiao Ruoshui’s side and how he could represent the talented members of the Yanwu family. They wondered if he really had the skills.

“Zhang Fang is at the peak of the eighth grade of the Innate Realm, making him the weakest here besides Yun Yi. It all depends on whether Yun Yi dares to accept the challenge.”

“Whether he accepts the challenge may not be up to him. If he refuses, it would disgrace the Yanwu family. He can afford to lose face, but Xiao Ruoshui cannot.”

“This kid is too arrogant. How dare he bring out three Wash Marrow Pills to embarrass us that day? Today, getting taught a lesson is his own fault.”

…

Everyone around was mocking and watching with cold eyes.

Qiao Shaoshan and Leng Ji both looked worried, but they could not step in to stop it at this moment.

Xiao Ruoshui sat quietly to the side, seeming completely uninterested in Yun Yi.

Of course, Xiao Ruoshui did care about Yun Yi, but she didn’t need to worry. Gou Zheng’s idea was just asking for trouble. Others might not understand Yun Yi’s strength, but she knew very well. If this had happened before, Xiao Ruoshui might have been worried, but now that Yun Yi had greatly improved, there was no one below the Lingyuan Realm here who could match him.

Just when people were waiting to see Yun Yi make a mistake, he said without looking up, “I won’t fight you.”

What?

So he backed down.

Just when people were about to mock him, Yun Yi spoke again, “You are not qualified. Bring someone who can fight.”

Wow!

Many people spat out their drinks, and Zhang Fang’s face turned as red as liver.

I have seen arrogance, but I have never seen such arrogance.

Zhang Fang is a master at the peak of the eighth grade of the Innate Realm and a top genius of the Yellow Crane Gate. Now, he challenges Yun Yi, who dares to say he is not qualified. For Zhang Fang, this is a huge humiliation.

“Yun Yi, who do you think you are? I am challenging you to give you face, and you dare say I am not qualified? I think you are scared. If you are scared, you might as well go home and hug your child to avoid embarrassing yourself here.”

Zhang Fang shouted in anger.

“Exactly, he must be scared! If he doesn’t dare to fight, why is he pretending?”

The other disciples of the Yellow Crane Gate began to scoff.

“Scared?”

Yun Yi looked up at Zhang Fang, then dropped the wine cup in his hand and slowly stood up.

“I told you, you don’t have the right to make me fight. If you want to take me on, then show me some stakes: fifty thousand lower grade spirit stones.”

Yun Yi said calmly. Since the Yellow Crane Gate wanted to cause trouble for him today, he certainly wouldn’t hold back. At the very least, he wanted to make the Yellow Crane Gate pay for it.

“What? Fifty thousand spirit stones.”

Zhang Fang’s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Yun Yi across from him. Fifty thousand spirit stones were not a small amount for him; he was just a top disciple of the Yellow Crane Gate, where could he get fifty thousand spirit stones?

“If you’re too scared to bet, then go home and hug your child. Don’t embarrass yourself here.”

Yun Yi waved his sleeve, returning Zhang Fang’s words back to him.

“This guy.”

Xiao Ruoshui couldn’t help but smile. Yun Yi never let himself get taken advantage of; even in a fight, he made sure there were stakes involved.

Poor Zhang Fang.