The Mysterious Water Pill Bet? A Fight in the Fighting Arena-Xu Sanshi's War Turtle Shell!

Xu Sanshi took a deep breath, doing his best to look more confident as he provocatively stared at Dai Yu:

"What?

Too scared?

If you are, kneel here and kowtow to me. Admit that you ambushed me yesterday, and I'll let you off!"

Hearing this, Jiang Nannan, who had been preparing to leave, stopped in her tracks.

Although she disliked Xu Sanshi, she knew how strong he was.

As one of the Outer Court Twin Stars, Xu Sanshi's defense was practically invincible among those of the same rank.

When she heard yesterday that Xu Sanshi had lost to a freshman, she had assumed it was just a rumor.

Now, seeing the calm young man, she could not help feeling curious.

Was this freshman really that strong?

"Yu Ge..."

Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Yu worriedly.

Although he had confidence in Yu Ge, Xu Sanshi was still a Soul Elder, and it was obvious that he had come prepared this time.

"It's fine."

Dai Yu waved his hand, signaling Huo Yuhao to relax.

He slowly rose to his feet, brushed the dust from his clothes, and looked past Xu Sanshi toward Jiang Nannan in the distance.

[Beep! An important plot character, "Jiang Nannan," has developed feelings of curiosity and interest.]

[Beep! An important plot character, "Xu Sanshi," has developed intense feelings of revenge and a desire to show off.]

[System mission triggered: Accept the challenge and defeat Xu Sanshi head-on on the Soul Fighting platform.]

[Mission reward: Determined by battle performance and degree of suppression.]

It's here!

Dai Yu secretly rejoiced.

How is this a challenge? It's practically an experience package delivered right to my door!

Since you want to show off in front of the goddess, I'll help you out and turn you into the biggest joke around.

"Since Senior Xu is in such high spirits, wouldn't I seem ill-mannered if I refused?"

Dai Yu slipped both hands into his pockets, looking lazy, as though he had never taken Xu Sanshi seriously:

"But fighting here is so boring. If we damage public property, we'll have to pay for it.

"If we're going to fight, let's go to the Fighting Arena.

"We can determine who's stronger and decide life or death... No, I mean, decide the winner."

As he said this, Dai Yu paused, a sly glint flashing in his eyes:

"Besides, fighting alone is so dull.

"How about... we add a little something to the wager?"

Seeing that Dai Yu had agreed, Xu Sanshi was overjoyed.

He had absolute confidence in his defense when he went all out.

As long as he was not ambushed, he was invincible!

"Good!

"To the Fighting Arena!

"What are you betting?

"Gold Soul Coins?

"Or pills?"

Xu Sanshi slapped his chest boldly, looking like someone with money to burn.

Dai Yu shook his head and raised one finger, gently wagging it.

"Vulgar.

"Too vulgar."

The corners of his lips lifted slightly, revealing a row of pearly white teeth. His smile was brilliant, yet it sent chills down one's spine:

"If I win.

"I want that... Mysterious Water Pill on you."

"What?!"

Xu Sanshi's expression changed.

The Mysterious Water Pill was a secret medicine of the Xuanming Sect. It was priceless and impossible to buy on the open market!

He did indeed have several pills left on him. His family had saved them for him to use when breaking through bottlenecks.

How did this kid know he had Mysterious Water Pills?

"What?

"Scared?"

Dai Yu raised an eyebrow, his tone full of contempt:

"Weren't you acting pretty arrogant just now?

"You don't even dare to place such a small wager, yet you still want to pursue Senior Sister Jiang?

"I think you should just go home, wash up, and go to sleep."

This provocation struck Xu Sanshi precisely where it hurt.

Especially when he saw what seemed to be a hint of mockery in Jiang Nannan's eyes, the hot blood rushing through his head instantly overwhelmed his reason.

"Who says I don't dare!"

Xu Sanshi roared, pulled a delicate jade bottle from his robes, and slammed it onto the table:

"Let's bet!

"There are two Mysterious Water Pills inside!

"If you lose, I want you to shout 'I'm Xu Sanshi's grandson!' three times in front of the entire school!

"And from now on, you have to take a detour whenever you see me!"

"Deal."

Dai Yu snapped his fingers, the smile on his face growing even brighter.

The fish has taken the bait.

"Wang Dong, Yuhao, pack up.

"Let's go to the Fighting Arena and watch the show."

Dai Yu turned to the two behind him, his tone as relaxed as if they were going on an outing.

Wang Dong watched Dai Yu's confident back and could not help curling his lips, muttering under his breath:

"This guy... he's scheming against someone again.

"But... that's a Mysterious Water Pill!

"If he wins, I should get one too, right?"

At that thought, Wang Dong immediately perked up. He finished the Grilled Fish in his hands in a few bites, grabbed Huo Yuhao, and hurried after Dai Yu:

"Come on, come on!

"Yuhao, hurry!

"If we're late, we won't get a good seat!"

The group headed toward the Fighting Arena in grand fashion.

Jiang Nannan watched their backs, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately followed them.

She wanted to see exactly what this freshman who dared to wager a Mysterious Water Pill was capable of.

Meanwhile, Xu Sanshi strode at the very front, full of swagger.

He was already imagining himself trampling Dai Yu, displaying his might before this freshman, and ultimately winning Jiang Nannan's heart.

He had no idea that.

Behind him.

Dai Yu looked at his back as though he were looking at a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered.

"Two Mysterious Water Pills...

"Plus the few I already have.

"That should be enough to push my Soul Power a little further."

"Xu Sanshi, Xu Sanshi.

"You really are my money-delivering boy."

Shrek Academy's Fighting Arena.

Although it was nighttime, the place was still brightly lit and packed with noise.

As the liveliest place in the number one academy on the continent, it never lacked spectators, nor students who enjoyed watching a spectacle.

Especially after word spread that a freshman was going to challenge one of the Outer Court Twin Stars, the "Defense Demon," Xu Sanshi, in the Fighting Arena,

and that the wager was an extremely precious Mysterious Water Pill,

the entire Fighting Arena instantly erupted.

The news spread as swiftly as if it had grown wings. It was not only the first-year freshmen who came; many second- and third-year students hurried over after hearing about it.

Even Bei Bei and Tang Ya appeared in the stands.

"Bei Bei, do you think that Dai Yu has lost his mind?"

Tang Ya held a strand of Blue Silver Grass between her teeth as she watched the arena below, speaking with some concern:

"Although that guy's talent is extraordinary, how old is he?

"That bastard Xu Sanshi may have terrible character, but his defense is genuinely at the Soul Elder level."

Bei Bei's refined face revealed a trace of thought as his eyes remained fixed on Dai Yu.

"Not necessarily.

"Xiaoya, look closely at Dai Yu's eyes.

"That is absolute confidence, not blind arrogance.

"And besides... I sense a very dangerous aura coming from him."

On the platform.

After the referee confirmed both sides' wagers and intentions, he swept his hand forward:

"The Soul Fighting match begins!"

"Kid, don't blame your senior for not giving you a chance!"

Xu Sanshi let out a feral grin and stomped hard on the ground.

"Boom!"

With a muffled crash, three Soul Rings rose from beneath his feet—two yellow and one purple!

A standard best Soul Ring Configuration!

At the same time, a massive, pitch-black Turtle Shell Shield appeared in his hands,