Only after Si Huinan barely defeated Xu Andong did Zhang Xiaohua gain a deeper understanding of the martial arts of the Herb Division members.
Si Huinan was the fourth-ranked Arhat of the Herb Division, only a little stronger than Xu Andong, the ninth-ranked Vajra of the Pill Division. In other words, any one of the top five among the Ten Great Vajras could fight the Herb Division's opponents to a draw or defeat them with ease. This showed just how weak the Herb Division was on Tianmu Peak. It also explained Chen Fengxiao's delight upon seeing Zhang Xiaohua's decent skills yesterday, as well as why he had defended him so fiercely in the dining hall, even at the cost of offending Wu Dalang of the Pill Division.
Very soon, the third wagered match began amid Venerable Lei's booming voice. This match was even more jaw-dropping: the Pill Division sent out Great Vajra Zou Shuming, while the Herb Division still did not send Zhang Xiaohua. Instead, to everyone's surprise, it was Chen Fengxiao, Great Leader Chen, who took the field!
Upon hearing the names of the two combatants, Wu Dalang of the Pill Division nearly foamed at the mouth. He cried weakly, "Great Leader Chen, you... how can you be so shameless? You actually... actually want to compete with the common folk for profit?"
Having long expected Wu Zhouxu's accusation, Chen Fengxiao shrugged helplessly and said innocently, "There is nothing I can do about it, Dalang. You know that even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice. My Herb Division has only so few people. If I do not charge to the front, can I send my brothers ahead instead? At crucial moments, they still need to see the power of an example. Besides, Junior Brother Ren has traveled all the