Lin Ya glanced at Yue Zhao with some disdain, "Shoo, shoo. The seniors are busy with serious matters here, what are you butting in for?"
Yue Zhao looked a little wronged, "I just thought it was fun…"
"What's so fun about it?" Lin Ya waved his hands repeatedly.
Shen Yanye suddenly laughed, "No, I actually think it's pretty fun. Come on, set the stakes. I bet on Beast Taming Sect."
Cang Li gave a cold laugh, "With my Master here personally, I don't see how Kunlun Sword Sect could lose. I'm betting on Kunlun Sword Sect."
The two of them placed their bets straight away. The others exchanged glances and soon began shouting as well.
"I bet on Kunlun Sword Sect too," one disciple said.
Cang Li immediately gave him an approving look.
The disciple was practically floating from excitement.
To receive such an approving gaze from a great figure, he could die happy! Even if he lost the bet, it was worth it.
"I think Beast Taming Sect will win," another disciple quickly said, sneaking a flattering glance at Shen Yanye.
He had his own calculations. He'd always been interested in spirit beasts. If he pleased Shen Yanye, even if he couldn't join Beast Taming Sect, maybe he could still get a few pointers, that would be more than enough!
"I think Xuandan Sect is the best choice," suddenly another disciple declared loudly.
Qing Yun, busy trading insults, immediately looked over with satisfaction.
It turned out to be a disciple from Divine Pill Peak. When Qing Yun looked at him, he was so excited he nearly fainted.
That's a ninth-rank alchemist!
Not to mention this disciple, even Huo Lie was tempted to go over and curry favor.
But when he saw Zhao Wuji's darkened face, Huo Lie felt a bit complicated.
Yun Jin had suddenly attracted such great figures to fight over her. Zhao Wuji had been waiting for this Grand Sect Tournament, planning to wipe out Heavenly Sword Peak in one fell swoop.
But now…
That's clearly impossible.
Not only that.
Zhao Wuji's own life was now hanging on Yun Jin's whim.
If Yun Jin just said: Whoever kills Zhao Wuji, I'll take as my master.
Huo Lie believed these great figures would rush to do it without hesitation.
Zhao Wuji's father might be impressive.
But in front of Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Master.
In front of a Ninth-Rank Alchemist.
In front of a Mahayana Beast Tamer.
What did he amount to?
This time, the Sect Leader is finished.
Huo Lie had to find a way out for himself.
After some thought, he decisively put on a flattering smile toward Lin Ya, "Peak Master Lin, you really did take in a fine disciple."
Lin Ya looked surprised, "Huo Lie, are you mocking me?"
Huo Lie waved his hands quickly, "No, no, I mean it sincerely. As an alchemist myself, of course I naturally hope Yun Jin will join the ranks of alchemists. So, I'll wager one thousand top-grade spirit stones on Xuandan Sect!"
One thousand top-grade spirit stones!
That's a hefty stake.
Instantly, Xuandan Sect's betting pool shot to the top.
Qing Yun was instantly delighted, "Seems there are still people with sharp eyes."
Huo Lie just smiled obsequiously at him.
Zhao Wuji clenched his teeth.
Huo Lie!
That two-faced snake!
So he'd already calculated that Zhao Wuji couldn't turn things around?
Just wait!
If Zhao Wuji survived this calamity, he'd make sure to settle accounts with every last one of these people.
But even as he thought this, despair flickered in his eyes.
He can boast all he wanted, but could he really get through this?
With Huo Lie taking the lead, other Peak Masters also joined in, and even a few Grand Elders placed bets. The wager Yue Zhao had started grew livelier and livelier.
Even Ji Wusi and the others stopped quarreling, waiting to see the final result.
As if whichever side had more bets placed would automatically be the winner.
Yun Jin looked at the rising pool of spirit stones and felt helpless.
Seriously…
Did they have to give Senior Brother Yue Zhao this much free money?
She had never intended to join any of them.
When the commotion was about to get out of hand, Yun Jin spoke up, "Seniors, I'm truly grateful for your regard. But for now, I don't plan on leaving Tianxing Sect."
Everyone: "???"
The once-noisy square instantly fell silent.
Every face turned toward Yun Jin in disbelief.
Wait.
What was this person saying?
Faced with the three holy lands, three great figures all fighting over her, everyone had been guessing which one she'd choose. And yet she said she wanted to stay in Tianxing Sect????
Had Tianxing Sect suddenly become that prestigious?
Even Yue Zhao was dumbfounded.
In his world, this was like Tsinghua and Peking University both sending her admission letters, but Yun Jin firmly declared, "No, I won't go to Tsinghua or Peking. I'm going to Lanxiang Technical School to learn excavators!"
How was this normal?!
"Xiao Jin? What… what did you just say?" Lin Ya's beard trembled. He thought he'd misheard.
Yun Jin spoke earnestly, "Master, I think I'm learning well here. Besides, I can't bear to part with Master, I still have to brew wine for you to drink."
She spoke very sincerely. That really was how she felt.
Leave Tianxing Sect? Impossible.
The male lead was about to appear. Ye Danxia would surely stir up trouble again.
If she left, how could she watch the drama unfold?
Where else could she find such a perfect NPC to fleece?
Lin Ya: "..."
He instantly felt as if waves of murderous glares had landed on him.
Yun Jin was refusing to leave Tianxing Sect because of her master?
Wouldn't he be assassinated for this?
"Xiao Jin, your Master knows you're a filial child. But your talent is too great, there's nothing more I can teach you. On the path of cultivation, one must not be indecisive. These three seniors are all top-tier experts. No matter whom you choose, your future will be brighter than if you stay here." Lin Ya spoke earnestly.
Of course he couldn't bear to part with Yun Jin.
But her talent had reached a point far beyond what Tianxing Sect could contain.
Yun Jin only smiled, her eyes calm. She clearly had no intention of changing her mind.
Ji Wusi and the others exchanged glances.
Cang Li suddenly said, "The matter of worshipping a master was too sudden. Perhaps Yun Jin hadn't had time to react yet. Let's find a quiet place and discuss it further."
Indeed, this square was noisy and chaotic.
The others agreed.
Lin Ya quickly said, "Please, come to Heavenly Sword Peak for a sit."
He led the great figures away.
Yue Zhao hurriedly grabbed a junior disciple, "Here, take over this for me. I'm heading back first."
He also rushed after them.
Yun Jin's final choice was far too intriguing, he couldn't miss it.
Others were curious too!
But they didn't dare follow. They could only sigh in frustration.
Back in the square, the betting still continued.
Zhao Wuji could no longer endure. He quickly slipped away.
Li Heng was dead.
The sudden arrival of so many great figures had completely wrested control of the situation from his hands.
Before, he hadn't wanted to disturb his father's seclusion.
But now, he had no choice.
If his father didn't emerge soon, Zhao Wuji feared he wouldn't live much longer.
His father in Qingxiao Pavilion, held a position even higher than Li Heng's and was considered an elite disciple.
With his planning, perhaps the situation could still be salvaged!
Zhao Wuji immediately used a special method to urgently contact his father, Zhao Ling.