"Really? You mean you're willing to demonstrate the Reincarnation Holy Scripture right here?" Ye Hongtao pressed.
"I was already tired and only wanted to go back and rest. I had no intention of stirring up trouble, but the tree may long for peace while the wind never stops. Since all of you want to witness the Reincarnation Holy Scripture, I'll oblige you. Being able to watch me perform it with your own eyes is your honor." Fan Lang's temper flared, and his words became arrogant.
"Haha, what a big mouth!" Ye Hongtao sneered, then turned to the crowd. "You all heard him, right? He agreed to demonstrate the Reincarnation Holy Scripture and even said it's our honor. You'd all better thank him properly."
A wave of jeers rose from the crowd. Everyone scoffed, believing Fan Lang was merely boasting.
Fan Lang remained unmoved, treating everyone around him like air. He said to Ye Hongtao, "You keep saying I couldn't possibly master the Reincarnation Holy Scripture. Do you dare make a bet with me?"
"Why wouldn't I? What do you want to bet? As long as I have it, I'll go all in." Ye Hongtao was utterly fearless.
"I'm not interested in your possessions. Let's wager our dignity instead. Whoever loses will kneel and kowtow to the other three times!"
"Fine! I accept this bet. Everyone here can bear witness. If you can perform the Reincarnation Holy Scripture, I'll kowtow to you three times and make sure I crack my forehead open. But if you can't, you'll kowtow to me three times instead!"
"It's a deal. There isn't enough room here, so let's switch to an arena."
"Let's go!"
Ye Hongtao pointed toward the entrance.
This dispute took on a new twist, with an added wager involving a man's dignity.
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