Capítulo 459: Chapter 459: I'm Betting My Entire Fortune
"These guys are looking at me strangely."
Ginseng felt a chill, noticing the Starry Sky Great Clans casting naked gazes at him. Their expressions were unsettling, as if they wanted to strip him bare and shove strange things into his body.
He felt a bit nervous, gripping the rope tied to the Evil Chicken tightly.
The Evil Chicken desperately wanted to resist. Damn it, are you trying to kill me? Can you ease up a bit?
"No one here wants to spar with you," Li Guofeng stated.
He had already pegged Lin Fan as a troublemaker. This was a crucial moment, and he didn't want any mishaps. No matter what tricks Lin Fan pulled, he wouldn't engage. Responding would only play into Lin Fan's hands.
"Someone does," Lin Fan countered.
He could sense the auras of those present. Sometimes, auras don't lie. His gaze landed on Mo Wu. Mo Wu wouldn't forget Lin Fan; his strength was undeniable. Unfortunately, Lin Fan had already forgotten Mo Wu.
After all… they weren't that close.
Quickly, Lin Fan walked up to Mo Wu. Mo Wu clenched his fists, his face grim. He couldn't forget the humiliation he suffered at Lin Fan's hands.
Was this reappearance meant to show off?
Wait…
Suddenly, Mo Wu's expression changed drastically. This guy was smiling at him, a bright, bright smile.
"Do we know each other?" Lin Fan asked.
He figured since this person kept staring at him, they might have met before, though the memory was hazy.
Mo Wu's fists remained clenched. He didn't utter a word. The simple question, reaching his ears, felt like a provocation. Indeed, he took Lin Fan's inquiry as a challenge.
Know each other?
He has the nerve to ask if we know each other? If we didn't, would I be looking at you with such fury?
Lin Fan found the silence strange.
Old Zhang whispered, "Lin Fan, be careful. I think something's wrong with him."
"Mm."
The two nodded in agreement.
Mo Wu, as a Saint Realm expert, was one of the strongest among the Starry Sky Great Clans present. Having encountered Lin Fan, he could only consider himself unlucky.
His strength was inferior.
He could only watch Lin Fan's antics.
Just as he expected Lin Fan to start taunting him, Lin Fan bypassed him and walked towards another middle-aged man.
If he wasn't mistaken, this was the Golden Clan's Elder Jin Sheng.
"Hello," Lin Fan extended his hand, greeting Jin Sheng with a gentle smile. It was a warm, comforting smile.
To pure-hearted children, this smile would be like the rising sun, full of warmth.
But to Jin Sheng, it felt deeply malicious.
Jin Sheng shook Lin Fan's hand. "Hello. What can I do for you?"
The students below were curious.
They knew who Lin Fan was—Yanhai City's guardian, protector of the city, and incredibly powerful. Sun Xiao, the famous streamer, was Lin Fan's number one fan, praising him relentlessly no matter the circumstance.
But this was the Alliance High Court's establishment ceremony.
What was he doing here?
Unable to understand, they could only watch as spectators.
"I'd like to spar with you. Just a friendly match, no life-or-death struggle," Lin Fan stated. He believed the one-eyed man's words: if your opponent wasn't strong enough, a stronger one would appear. Though unsure if it was true, he wanted to test it.
What if it was real?
Jin Sheng's expression changed abruptly upon hearing this, clearly not expecting such a request.
"Spar?"
"Yes, spar. Your strength is the greatest here, but compared to me, you're still a bit weak. But it's fine. I hope that after I win, you'll call upon a stronger opponent." Lin Fan's words were blunt, utterly disrespectful. Anyone in this situation would feel their blood boil.
Initially, there were no issues.
But with these words, problems arose. Jin Sheng, as an elder of the Golden Clan, was invited to the Alliance High Court's establishment. Here, his status and abilities were among the highest.
The scene fell silent.
The surrounding members of the Starry Sky Great Clans were dumbfounded.
What the hell?
Who talks like that?
Jin Sheng exchanged glances with the other members of the Starry Sky Great Clans. No one spoke.
But their meaning was clear.
We all heard that.
He's being quite rude, calling you weak. If someone said that to us, we wouldn't tolerate it. If you're a man, you'll fight him.
These were the classic words of those who weren't involved.
Jin Sheng felt his face burning.
"What did you say?" He raised his voice, making it clear that he was angered but holding back. He dared Lin Fan to repeat himself, hoping he'd retract his statement and change the subject. Jin Sheng was willing to forgive him if he showed remorse.
Most of the Starry Sky Great Clans present hadn't clashed with Lin Fan.
But they had heard of him.
Lin Fan looked at him quizzically. "Didn't you hear me clearly?"
Old Zhang said, "He might not have heard clearly. Should I repeat it?"
"Okay," Lin Fan nodded.
Old Zhang cleared his throat. "My Lin Fan said he wants to spar with you. Your strength might be impressive to others, but to my Lin Fan, it's a bit weak. So, after you lose, you can call someone to help you. That's all."
The Evil Chicken was thrilled.
He longed to utter such domineering words like Old Zhang.
As an Evil Hero, it would be shameful if he hadn't spoken so boldly to a Starry Sky Great Clan expert. Unfortunately, he could only cluck, unable to articulate his thoughts.
Even if he clucked twice, no one would understand him.
Jin Sheng saw the other Starry Sky Great Clan members whispering amongst themselves. He was convinced they were mocking him.
Seeing Jin Sheng speechless, his eyes darting around as if in a daze, Old Zhang reached out and patted his head, softly asking, "What's wrong?"
It was a caring touch, just like how Lin Fan sometimes patted him or the hen.
But to Jin Sheng, this gesture was humiliating. Being publicly provoked was one thing, but to have an ant pat his head in front of everyone was too much.
"You're courting death…"
Jin Sheng exploded in rage.
He raised his hand, intending to swat Old Zhang away.
Clack!
"I'm the one sparring with you, not him. Don't get confused." Lin Fan grabbed Jin Sheng's wrist. Then, he looked at Old Zhang. "See? After you spoke, he thought you wanted to spar with him."
Old Zhang hid behind Lin Fan. "He was being mean."
Lin Fan said, "He thought you were going to attack him. It's just a misunderstanding. It's fine, I'm here. What do you have to worry about?"
Ginseng couldn't understand his master's intentions. He was sure Jin Sheng wanted to hit Old Zhang. After all, Old Zhang's behavior was slightly arrogant. You couldn't just casually touch a Starry Sky Great Clan expert; it could easily lead to trouble.
"Mm." Old Zhang stuck his tongue out at Jin Sheng.
Lin Fan bowed slightly. "Please. Don't worry, I won't hurt you."
He reassured Jin Sheng in advance, hoping to alleviate any pressure.
The surrounding Starry Sky Great Clan members continued to whisper.
"Do you think Jin Sheng will accept the challenge?"
"Hard to say. I've heard Lin Fan is very powerful. Mo Wu suffered a great loss against him. I don't think he will."
"Why did he choose Jin Sheng and not someone else?"
"He made it clear, didn't you hear?"
"I didn't hear clearly."
"He said Jin Sheng is the strongest among us, the rest are average."
Jin Sheng felt like he was being roasted over an open fire, with no way out. If he backed down, he would be ridiculed. This humiliation was unbearable for anyone.
His eyes flashed with a sinister light.
Fine then.
Let's see how strong you are, if you truly live up to the hype.
Li Yanyin was the most cunning of all. She knew about Lin Fan's encounter with the Dragon God, but she kept silent, hoping that the other clans, unaware of this, would continue to clash with Lin Fan.
Though they appeared united for the Alliance High Court, this alliance could crumble at any moment.
A good show was about to begin.
"Please," Jin Sheng said, extending his hand.
With a smile, Lin Fan followed Jin Sheng to an open area. Many students who had joined the Alliance High Court watched curiously from afar. They were eager to see the difference in strength between their guardian and the Starry Sky Great Clan expert.
A wealthy and flamboyant member of a Starry Sky Great Clan saw an opportunity to make a profit.
"Before the fight begins, why not have a wager? I'll be the bookmaker. We can bet on the outcome."
The speaker was a male, a wealthy figure among the Starry Sky Great Clans. After all, only those with ample funds could act as a bookmaker. If they lacked money, they wouldn't dare be so bold.
Li Yanyin's spirits lifted upon hearing this.
A guaranteed profit was at hand.
But she remained calm, observing how the man intended to run the wager.
The Starry Sky Clansman continued, "Win, lose, or draw, the odds are one-to-one. Anyone interested in placing a bet?"
Li Yanyin wanted to laugh.
Offering three options was a strategy to maximize profit. Rumors of Lin Fan's strength had circulated among the Starry Sky Great Clans, painting him as quite formidable. Furthermore, Lin Fan's actively challenge to Jin Sheng created an illusion of confidence.
However, Jin Sheng, as an elder of the Golden Clan, shouldn't be underestimated.
Thus, there was suspense.
She planned to bet her entire fortune on Lin Fan's victory. Others might be ignorant of Lin Fan's true strength, but she knew better. Thankfully, she hadn't revealed this information earlier; otherwise, such a surefire opportunity wouldn't exist.
"I bet on Jin Sheng to win."
"I also bet on Jin Sheng."
Many chose to believe in Jin Sheng.
They had faith in the Golden Clan's capabilities.
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