Xu Sanshi took a deep breath, trying to appear more confident. He looked at Dai Yu provocatively:
"What?
Scared?
If you're afraid, kowtow to me here and admit you ambushed me yesterday, and I'll let you go!"
Hearing this, Jiang Nannan, who was about to leave, stopped in her tracks.
Although she didn't like Xu Sanshi, she knew his strength.
As one of the Outer Court's Twin Stars, Xu Sanshi's defense was almost invincible among his peers.
Yesterday, she heard that Xu Sanshi lost to a freshman and thought it was a rumor.
Seeing the calm young man before her now, she couldn't help but feel curious.
Was this freshman really that strong?
"Yu Ge..."
Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Yu with some worry.
Although he had confidence in Yu Ge, Xu Sanshi was a Soul Elder, and this time he was clearly prepared.
"It's fine."
Dai Yu waved his hand, signaling Huo Yuhao to relax.
He slowly stood up, patted the dust off his clothes, and looked past Xu Sanshi towards Jiang Nannan not far away.
[Ding! Detected important plot character "Jiang Nannan" generating curiosity and attention.]
[Ding! Detected important plot character "Xu Sanshi" generating strong desire for revenge and performance.]
[System mission triggered: Accept the challenge and defeat Xu Sanshi head-on on the dueling stage.]
[Mission reward: To be determined based on combat performance and level of suppression.]
Here it comes!
Dai Yu rejoiced inwardly.
This wasn't a challenge, it was a free experience pack!
Since you want to show off in front of the goddess, I'll fulfill your wish and make you the biggest joke.
"Since Senior Xu is in such a good mood, if I refuse, wouldn't that make me seem impolite?"
Dai Yu had his hands in his pockets, his expression lazy, as if he didn't take Xu Sanshi seriously at all:
"However, it's no fun fighting here. You'll damage public property and have to pay for it.
If you want to fight, let's go to the Fighting Arena.
We'll decide who's superior, and who dies... oh no, who wins."
Dai Yu paused here, a sly glint flashing in his eyes:
"Besides, fighting alone is boring.
How about... we add some stakes?"
Xu Sanshi was overjoyed when Dai Yu agreed.
He had absolute confidence in his defense at full power.
As long as he wasn't ambushed, he was invincible!
"Okay!
In the Fighting Arena it is!
What do you want to bet?
Gold Soul Coins?
Or pills?"
Xu Sanshi patted his chest heartily, looking like a man of great wealth.
Dai Yu shook his head and raised a finger, shaking it gently:
"Crude.
Too crude."
The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a row of white teeth. His smile was brilliant, yet sent a chill down one's spine:
"If I win.
I want that... Mysterious Water Pill on you."
"What?!"
Xu Sanshi's face changed.
The Mysterious Water Pill was a secret medicine of the Xuanming Sect, priceless and impossible to buy!
He did have a few more, which his family had saved for him to break through bottlenecks.
How did this brat know I had Mysterious Water Pills?
"What?
Scared?"
Dai Yu raised an eyebrow, his tone dismissive:
"Weren't you quite arrogant just now?
If you don't even dare to make this small bet, you still want to pursue senior Jiang?
I think you should just go home, wash up, and sleep."
This goading tactic precisely hit Xu Sanshi's weak spot.
Especially when he saw Jiang Nannan's seemingly mocking gaze, the hot-blooded impulse in his mind instantly overwhelmed his reason.
"Who says I don't dare!"
Xu Sanshi roared, pulling out an exquisite jade bottle from his chest and slamming it onto the table:
"A bet is a bet!
There are two Mysterious Water Pills in here!
If you lose, I want you to shout 'I am Xu Sanshi's grandson!' three times in front of all the teachers and students in the school!
And from now on, you have to detour whenever you see me!"
"Deal."
Dai Yu snapped his fingers, the smile on his face growing even brighter.
The fish was hooked.
"Wang Dong, Yu Hao, pack up.
Let's go to the Fighting Arena to watch the show."
Dai Yu turned to the two behind him, his tone as relaxed as if he were going on a picnic.
Wang Dong looked at Dai Yu's confident back and couldn't help but curl his lip, muttering softly:
"This guy... is scheming again.
But... those are Mysterious Water Pills!"
"If I win, can I get one too?"
With that thought, Wang Dong immediately perked up. He finished the grilled fish in his hands in a few bites and pulled Huo Yuhao along.
"Let's go, let's go!
Huo Yuhao, hurry!
If we're late, we won't get good seats!"
The group marched mightily towards the Fighting Arena.
Jiang Nannan watched their retreating backs, hesitated for a moment, and then followed.
She wanted to see what kind of ability this freshman had, daring to bet Mysterious Water Pills.
Meanwhile, Xu Sanshi walked at the very front, chest puffed out with pride.
He had already imagined himself stepping on Dai Yu, displaying his might before this freshman, and finally winning Jiang Nannan's heart.
Little did he know.
Behind him.
Dai Yu looked at Xu Sanshi's back, his eyes like he was looking at a fat sheep ready for slaughter.
"Two Mysterious Water Pills...
Plus the ones from before.
It should be enough for my Soul Power to advance again."
"Xu Sanshi, oh Xu Sanshi.
You truly are my money-bringing boy."
Shrek Academy Fighting Arena.
Even though it was night, the place was still brightly lit and bustling with noise.
As the liveliest spot in the continent's number one academy, it never lacked spectators, nor students who loved to watch the excitement.
Especially when 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 the stakes were the extremely precious Mysterious Water Pills, the entire Fighting Arena instantly exploded.
News spread like wildfire. Not only freshmen from the first year but also many students from the second and third years rushed over upon hearing about it.
Even Bei Bei and Tang Ya appeared in the stands.
"Bei Bei, do you think that Dai Yu is crazy?"
Tang Ya, with a Blue Silver Grass stem in her mouth, looked down at the stage, saying with some worry:
"Although that guy's talent is decided, how old is he?
Xu Sanshi, that bastard, may have poor character, but his defense is a solid Soul Elder level."
A hint of contemplation appeared on Bei Bei's refined face, his gaze locked onto Dai Yu.
"Not necessarily.
Xiao Ya, look closely at Dai Yu's eyes.
That's absolute confidence, not blind arrogance.
And... I feel a very dangerous aura from him."
On the stage.
After the referee teacher confirmed both parties' wagers and intentions, he waved his hand:
"Soul duel begins!"
"Kid, don't blame your senior for not giving you a chance!"
Xu Sanshi sneered, stomping his foot on the ground fiercely.
"Boom!"
A muffled sound, and three soul rings rose from beneath his feet, two yellow and one purple!
A standard optimal soul ring configuration!
At the same time, a giant Turtle Shell Shield, as black as ink, appeared in his hand.
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