Fire Python Tiger, Ironwood Manor, High Stakes Gamble

Having made his decision, Lin Yan quickly left the scene.

He hurried toward the finish line of the Hunting War, moving at high speed.

However, perhaps because the Hunting War was nearing its end, the path ahead was much quieter.

Compared to when the event first began, the number of contestants and demonic beasts Lin Yan encountered along the way had dwindled significantly.

This allowed him to advance toward the finish line even more swiftly.

"Snap!"

With another punch, Lin Yan finished off a demonic beast that had charged at him.

He flicked his finger, sending a cluster of Purple Fire flying out, which quickly burned the beast's carcass to nothing, leaving behind only the most vital demonic core.

Lin Yan picked up the core and muttered to himself, "I should be almost there."

He continued on his way.

He hadn't gone two steps further when he spotted the carcass of a Fire Python Tiger lying by the side of the road.

This confirmed his suspicion that the Hunting War was drawing to a close.

After all, judging by the scene before him, Lin Dong and the others had certainly already taken down the Fire Python Tiger.

Therefore, the confrontation should be starting soon.

With this thought in mind, Lin Yan picked up his pace toward the finish line.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Just as Lin Yan had anticipated, Lin Dong, Wu Yun, Lei Li, and the others had all arrived at the finish line of the Hunting War.

After Lin Dong and Wu Yun stepped onto the stone platform, several presiding judges quickly approached, tallied the number of identity tags they possessed, and nodded before departing.

Below the platform, the gazes of Lei Li, Xie Yingying, and the others turned icy cold.

Before Lin Dong and Wu Yun could even step down, Lei Li turned around, faced the spectator stands where the Lei and Xie Families were seated, and shouted loudly:

"Grandfather, Uncle Xie, Yingying and I encountered a heavily wounded Fire Python Tiger and three newborn cubs in the jungle. We fought desperately for a long time to drag it down, but we didn't expect Lin Dong and Wu Yun to ambush us and snatch the three cubs. Please, you must seek justice for us!"

As his voice fell, the entire arena erupted in an uproar. Especially upon hearing the mention of three Fire Python Tiger cubs, a look of intense greed surfaced in everyone's eyes!

These were Fire Python Tiger cubs! If they could be raised, they would possess combat power comparable to a Heaven Origin Realm expert in the future.

Consequently, the expressions of Lei Bao and Xie Qian turned ugly in an instant.

They didn't care whether Lin Dong's alleged robbery was true or false; at this moment, they had only one goal: to pry the Fire Python Tigers out of the Lin Clan's hands!

"Lin Zhentian, Luo Cheng, you heard them, didn't you? Lin Dong and Wu Yun snatched our Fire Python Tigers. Now, I ask you to return them!"

Thinking this, Lei Bao quickly spoke to Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng.

Wu Yun, standing to the side, spoke up directly: "The Fire Python Tiger was already heavily wounded. Does it belong to whoever sees it first? Heavenly treasures belong to those with the ability to claim them! The same applies to this tiger; whoever has the skill takes it. Now that we have obtained it, why should we give it to you?"

Lei Bao's face darkened as he roared, "Stop your sophistry!"

However, his shout was immediately suppressed by Luo Cheng, who stood to the side: "Patriarch Lei, when your people speak, it's the truth, but when my people speak, it's sophistry? Do you take my Mad Blade Martial Hall for a pushover?"

Lin Zhentian finally decided to speak as well. He had remained silent earlier because he didn't know the sequence of events, but now that he did, his stance was surprisingly identical to that of Lei Bao and Xie Qian: no matter what, he had to secure the Fire Python Tigers!

He stated, "I agree with what Wu Yun just said. Heavenly treasures belong to those with the ability to obtain them! This cannot be considered robbery; it can only be said that we were fated to have these Fire Python Tigers. Therefore, Patriarch Lei, your words are nothing but nonsense."

Upon hearing this, Lei Bao and Xie Qian realized that it wouldn't be easy to snatch the Fire Python Tigers from the Lin Clan and the Mad Blade Martial Hall today. Yet, they were unwilling to give up; after all, the Fire Python Tigers were of great importance, and if they could be brought into their possession, it would significantly boost their family influence.

Thus, after some deliberation, Lei Bao made a new decision.

He cast his gaze toward Xie Qian, Luo Cheng, and Lin Zhentian, then said:

"In that case, how about we make a wager?"

"Everyone just said that heavenly treasures belong to those with the ability to obtain them."

"Then let us now decide who truly has the ability!"

Lin Zhentian was the first to object: "Patriarch Lei has a fine plan, thinking of getting something for nothing?"

Lei Bao snorted: "I am not that shameless!"

"Here is the deal: our four families will each put up an item as a wager."

"For your Lin Clan and the Mad Blade Martial Hall, it goes without saying: you wager the Fire Python Tiger cubs."

"My Lei Clan will wager Ironwood Manor, and Patriarch Xie will wager an item of equal value. How about that?"

The crowd looked at each other in confusion, while Luo Cheng asked Lei Bao directly: "Then, Patriarch Lei, how do you intend to gamble? Don't tell me you intend to trade blows with me and Patriarch Lin?"

As he said this, Luo Cheng looked coldly at Lei Bao, the scar on his face twitching like a centipede.

Lei Bao shook his head with a sneer: "That is naturally not the case!"

"I believe that matters concerning the younger generation are best resolved by the younger generation themselves!"

"Therefore, I propose that we settle the wager through a spar between our juniors!"

"I won't bully you either. My Lei Clan and the Xie Clan will send out Lei Li, and your Lin Clan and the Mad Blade Martial Hall can send out Lin Yan! If you win, our wagers are yours to take, and we will let this matter drop and pursue it no further. Conversely, the same applies. How about it?"

Luo Cheng and Lin Zhentian fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.

To the side, Xie Qian could not help but whisper a question to Lei Bao, "Brother Lei, is this feasible? If I recall correctly, Lei Li was defeated by Lin Yan once a few months ago."

Lei Bao replied in a low voice, "That time a few months ago, Lei Li did not use his full strength. Furthermore, Lei Li has now reached the Earth Origin Realm, and I have even passed on our Lei Clan's fourth-grade martial art to him. Therefore, Lin Yan is absolutely no match for him."

Hearing this, Xie Qian finally felt at ease. If things were truly as Lei Bao described, then this gamble was essentially a sure win for them; after all, that Lin Yan certainly could not have broken through to the Earth Origin Realm!

"Very well, then we shall proceed according to Brother Lei's wishes."

Lei Bao quickly turned his gaze toward Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng, who were standing to the side.

After a brief exchange, the two of them realized that today's matters would not end so easily.

Moreover, judging by the current situation, this appeared to be the best possible approach.

"What is your opinion, Hall Master Luo?"

Lin Zhentian began to ask for Luo Cheng's thoughts.

"I choose to believe in Lin Yan."

"I have also heard about his affairs from Wu Yun previously."

Luo Cheng answered promptly.

Lin Zhentian nodded silently upon hearing this.

Subsequently, he cast his gaze toward Lei Bao and Xie Qian, his calm voice ringing out shortly after, "Since that is the case, then it is a deal!"

"Once Lin Yan arrives, we shall begin the wager!"

Lei Bao laughed aloud upon hearing this.

Xie Qian also revealed a smile of absolute certainty.

They did not continue to press the matter, settling down to wait.

And under their patient waiting.

Lin Yan finally arrived!