At that moment, tens of millions of li away, in a valley lush with flowers and plants, where streams babbled like a paradise, a beautiful woman who looked to be just over forty was leisurely tending the flowers.
Suddenly, she jerked her head up, staring blankly at the azure sky overhead.
Only after a long while did she give a cold snort. A bone-chilling gleam filled her eyes as she muttered, "What an arrogant fool! You're just like your ancestor!"
On Mizhong Island.
Bi Fan looked at Jin Shanshan in surprise. He hadn't expected the kid to swear such a serious oath just to back him up, and it left him feeling a little pressured.
Jin Shanshan simply grinned. "Big Brother, it's fine! I believe in you!"
Bi Fan gave a wry smile and said nothing. Beside him, Ling Xiaoxiao frowned at the spot where the lightning had vanished, silently thinking, Feng Niang must know about this now, too...
Nearby, Xiang Guanghao narrowed his eyes as he listened to Jin Shanshan swear the oath himself. Only after it caused such a tremendous stir did he finally believe him.
After thinking it over briefly, he realized this was indeed an excellent plan. He immediately agreed with a cold laugh. "Very well. I'll accept the wager!"
Bi Fan came back to his senses and took a deep breath, steadying himself. "In that case, you may send someone out to fight!"
His gaze instinctively fell on a strange young man at the back of the group.
This was the helper Nangong Hongye had sent him for this occasion, a man whose strength was even slightly greater than his own.
As for who should take up the challenge, he or this man, Bi Fan had hesitated for a moment.
The man had noticed his