Mu Yunyao's stare left Da Huang drenched in cold sweat. Then he shot Wang Ba an indignant glare, leaving Wang Ba feeling thoroughly wronged.
"What does it have to do with me? Why are you glaring at me?"
"You're the one who brought it up!"
"And you're the one who couldn't keep that foul mouth shut."
"Oh, you dare talk back now?"
"Why wouldn't I?"
"All right, stop bickering. The Martial Arena is just ahead."
As they spoke, Chen Changan and the others arrived near the Martial Arena. Judging by its exterior, it seemed fairly large.
Two guards stood at the entrance to the Martial Arena. When they saw Chen Changan and the others approach, only a trace of puzzlement showed in their eyes.
"May I ask what brings you to our Heavenly Origin Martial Grounds?"
"Our Heavenly Origin Martial Grounds does not receive outside visitors."
"We'd like to join the Heavenly Origin Martial Grounds and start cultivating."
"Oh?"
"You want to join the Heavenly Origin Martial Grounds? All four of you?"
"Hey, what's that supposed to mean? Am I not worthy?" Da Huang asked irritably.
"A pet... can just tag along. Why spend an extra penny?"
Da Huang froze at those words. Holy shit! That actually makes some fucking sense?
"Aren't you part of the Heavenly Origin Martial Grounds? Why are you taking the side of outsiders like us?" Da Huang asked curiously.
"We're just trying to make a living. We don't have much choice."
"But I have to say, the master... really does charge a bit of a bloodsucker's price. Ten thousand taels of gold! Honestly, he's got some nerve asking for that."
Da Huang had seen plenty of guards, but this was his first time encountering one like this. Still, the man had a point. They were