I Agree

No one saw the smile on Yi Yun's lips, nor did anyone know what Yi Yun was thinking at that moment.

Shentu Nantian narrowed his eyes. He hadn't expected that Yi Yun would need his and Granny Thousand Hands' help to verify the Empress's relic. What exactly was this kid up to?

"Grandma, what do you think he means by this?" Shentu Nantian asked Granny Thousand Hands using his spiritual energy.

Granny Thousand Hands sneered and transmitted her voice, "This little beast is courting death! I refuse to believe that even an Emperor-level Savage Heaven Master can't discover or fix the flaws in the relic, so what can an Origin Foundation Realm junior do!"

"Furthermore, we won't let this kid damage the relic, which would make it even harder to find the defect!"

As Granny Thousand Hands spoke, she stood up and walked to the center of the arena. Her hunched and thin body was a head shorter than Yi Yun's, but her aura dominated the entire arena.

"You little beast, I'd like to see what you're really capable of causing!"

"Oh? So you agree?" Yi Yun asked in return.

"What a joke! Why would I disagree? But how could a junior like you so easily slander and frame the honor of the Shentu Family? You have come forward today to smear the Shentu Family, and you will pay the price! If I let you off so easily, wouldn't the Shentu Family be ridiculed by the whole world!"

"I'm giving you one hour. If you can't prove there's something wrong with the Empress's relic, then you'll have to leave your life to me to decide!"

Granny Thousand Hands grinned maliciously. She had figured it out: Lin Family Old Matriarch was intentionally protecting Yi Yun. She had threatened to kill Yi Yun by not healing Lin Xin Tong's congenital Innate Yin Meridian, but it was just talk.

In an instant, all eyes were fixed on Yi Yun. This had turned into a life-or-death gamble!

Once Yi Yun agrees, even the Old Madam won't be able to protect him.

Yi Yun has fallen into the hands of Granny Thousand Hands. Heaven knows what kind of inhuman torture he will endure before he dies!

"Yi Yun..."

Lin Xin Tong's concerned voice rang in Yi Yun's ears. She hadn't expected things to develop to this point. Yi Yun had stood up for her sake, but now, it had even dragged Yi Yun's own life into it!

Lin Xin Tong originally wanted Yi Yun to give it a try; any hope would be good. However, when it came to life and death, things were different. It would be too difficult for Yi Yun to prove that there was a problem with this level of Savage Bone Relic; he probably didn't have much confidence himself.

"Don't take the risk; this has nothing to do with you."

Lin Xin Tong wanted Yi Yun to stop his impulsive actions, and Yi Yun's expression turned slightly serious. When it came to matters of life and death, he had no choice but to be cautious.

Seeing Yi Yun falter, Shentu Nantian felt a surge of pride. "Grandma's move was brilliant. She's made this brat court death, betting his life on it. Let's see if he dares to jump up and down again."

"Hmph! He only has a vague feeling, trying to find the flaw is a pipe dream. If he dares to agree, I would be more than happy to!"

The atmosphere in the arena froze for a moment. Yi Yun stood in the center of the arena, saying nothing. His expression was completely hidden through the cold silver mask on his face.

Is it a case of being caught in a trap? If only they had known then what they know now, they wouldn't have done it in the first place. A moment of glory comes at a price.

The elders of the Shentu Family felt a sense of satisfaction; this ignorant junior was truly infuriating.

"You, surnamed Yun!" Shentu Nantian looked at Yi Yun mockingly, "If you kneel down and kowtow to admit your guilt, my Shentu Family can forgive this matter!"

Shentu Nantian felt relieved about this matter; he had been holding back his anger for days.

Yi Yun glanced at Shentu Nantian, a cold smile playing on his lips. With the Purple Crystal in his possession, how could he be unsure? However, when it came to his own life, even something seemingly certain would be handled with greater care.

"What if... I prove the relic is problematic? Since I'll lose and risk my life, what price will you pay if I win? What will become of your lives?"

Yi Yun stepped forward, staring intently at Shentu Nantian!

Shentu Nantian's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously took a step back. Yi Yun was actually going to fight him to the death!

He simply didn't have the courage to gamble his life with Yi Yun. His lips twitched, and he was speechless for a moment, his momentum suddenly suppressed by Yi Yun.

But Shentu Nantian quickly regained his composure and retorted, "You insignificant ant, you dare to gamble your life with me! What do you think you are!"

"This idiot, does he think his life is worth the same as Young Master Nantian's? That's an insult to Young Master Nantian!"

Elders from the Shentu Family echoed this sentiment.

"Hahaha!" Yi Yun laughed loudly, "If you weren't feeling guilty, what's wrong with risking your life?"

Yi Yun was merely mocking Shentu Nantian; he knew that eliminating Shentu Nantian because of a bet was impossible.

"Since you're afraid of death, fine. I'll change the stakes. If I win, I want your Shentu Family to hand over the ancient Savage Heaven Technique inheritance and the Empress Secret Recipe, and to tell me the location of the secret realm where I discovered the Empress Secret Recipe and the ancient Savage Heaven Technique inheritance, as well as everything you encountered while exploring that realm!"

Yi Yun revealed his true purpose.

That's what he wanted to know.

"Yi Yun, you..."

Upon hearing Yi Yun's proposed bet, Lin Xin Tong skipped a beat. She looked at Yi Yun with a complex expression in her beautiful eyes.

She knew that Yi Yun was doing this for her own sake.

She didn't know what was wrong with the Empress Relic that the Shentu Family was currently refining, but Lin Xin Tong had a vague feeling that this relic should have an effect on her, otherwise the Shentu Family wouldn't have taken it out for her to try.

The ancient secret realm explored by the Shentu Family, including the ancient prescriptions they obtained, might truly contain a way to cure Fatal Meridian incurable diseases. The results of the Lin family's exploration versus the Shentu Family's exploration would be completely different.

"Kid, you're dreaming!"

Granny Thousand Hands' old face twitched. Yi Yun was really asking for the moon, wanting to know the location of that secret realm and the experience that their Shentu Family had gained by risking the lives of many experts to explore it!

Even if she didn't believe Yi Yun could prove the flaws in the Empress's relic, she still couldn't agree to this.

Just then, the Lin Family Old Matriarch stood up. The kind smile on her face had long since disappeared, and her gaze had become sharp.

"Granny Thousand Hands! I am not questioning the Shentu Family, however... assuming this Empress's relic is truly problematic, then the Shentu Family's intentions in giving it to Xin Tong are questionable!"

"Your Shentu Family has been slandered by young friend Yun, and you won't let it go so easily. If my Lin family proves that someone harbors ill intentions towards us, then we won't let it go either. Granny Thousand Hands, if that's the case, my Lin family also needs an explanation from your Shentu Family. Otherwise, my Lin family can't just come and go as we please!"

The Old Madam's words already carried a threatening tone.

The Lin family is a top Lineage in the Tianyuan Realm. As the person in charge of the Lin family's internal affairs, the Old Madam is naturally not just a kind and amiable old lady; she also has a strong side.

Upon seeing the Old Madam's statement, Granny Thousand Hands's heart skipped a beat. Without a doubt, if there was a problem with the Empress's relic, the Lin family intended to break off all relations.

If the Lin family were to truly engage in a bloody battle with the Shentu Family, it would absolutely result in mutual destruction. Even if the Lin family won, it would be a Pyrrhic victory, and another powerful Lineage could very well take advantage of the situation and ultimately reap the benefits.

Whether a fight would break out or not, Granny Thousand Hands didn't know, but if these people didn't give an explanation, the Lin Family Old Matriarch would absolutely not let them leave.

Thinking of this, Granny Thousand Hands realized that she had to agree to Yi Yun's outrageous bet, otherwise Lin Family Old Matriarch would be the first to disagree.

But what good would agreeing do? Does Yi Yun really think he can succeed?

"How ironic! Even you, Old Madam Lin, doubt my Shentu Family! My Shentu Family went to such great lengths to refine this Empress Relic, only to end up being suspected!"

Granny Thousand Hands kept shaking her head, looking utterly disappointed in the Lin family.

Those allies of the Shentu Family felt the same way and thought that Old Madam Lin's words were truly disheartening!

"Since Old Madam Lin has already said these words, this old man can't sit still any longer. I'll join in and witness the so-called 'flaws' of this Empress's relic!"

The chief guest elder of the Song Family, the long-browed old man who had previously spoken up for the Shentu Family, stood up and walked to the center of the arena.

Yi Yun nodded, looking indifferent; having one more person to help was no big deal.

"Words are no proof, let's sign Soul Contract!"

Yi Yun said that he knew that among martial artists, there were Soul Contract that bound oaths. As long as both parties signed them voluntarily, they had to fulfill them, otherwise they would be punished.

Given the Lin family's resources, producing a Soul Contract strong enough to restrain Granny Thousand Hands shouldn't be difficult.

Granny Thousand Hands' old face twitched slightly as she coldly glanced at Yi Yun. "Just what I wanted! Hand over the contract! However, your worthless life is nothing compared to the information from that secret realm. I'll add one more thing: if it's proven that the Empress Relic of my Shentu Family is genuine, the Lin family will have no reason to refuse this marriage alliance. I've had enough of dragging this out for so long!"

When Granny Thousand Hands said this, she looked at Lin Xin Tong!

The most important thing regarding this marriage is Lin Xin Tong's attitude. If Lin Xin Tong refuses to comply even at the cost of her life, there's nothing they can do, and the Lin family wouldn't dare to force Lin Xin Tong.

Lin Xin Tong frowned slightly; things had gotten out of control.

Granny Thousand Hands sneered, waiting to see Lin Xin Tong's choice. She didn't actually like Lin Xin Tong, this ungrateful woman.

"I..." Lin Xin Tong stood up, gently closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly. After a full ten breaths, Lin Xin Tong reopened her eyes and looked deeply at Yi Yun.

Through Yi Yun's mask, the two looked at each other. Yi Yun didn't speak or convey any information with his eyes. This was Lin Xin Tong's own life-changing matter, and he would respect Lin Xin Tong's choice.

"I agree!"

The three clear words resonated powerfully in the meeting hall.

Yi Yun stood up for her, even risking his life, so what did it matter if she risked her dignity and innocence?

Yi Yun believed in himself, so Lin Xin Tong also chose to believe in Yi Yun.

...(To be continued~^~)