Late at night, Zhang Chulan, returning from the Old Celestial Master's place, was shocked and felt his scalp tingle when he saw Xiao Tian and Feng Baobao drinking together, with hundreds of empty bottles of liquor scattered on and around the table.
"Aren't you afraid of drinking yourself to death?!"
"Hey, Old Zhang, come over here, let's have a drink."
" Cola and baijiu? What kind of trick is this?" Zhang Chulan was speechless. He said, "The final between you and me is the day after tomorrow. If you get me drunk and it affects my injury, how am I supposed to play?"
"It's alright, have something to drink, it'll help your injury heal faster, trust me."
"No, no, I'm sleepy, gotta go now, goodnight Sister Bao'er." Zhang Chulan turned and slipped into the house.
"Damn, what a guy, he values women more than friends. He didn't even think to say goodnight to me."
Previously, at the Old Celestial Master's place, Zhang Chulan had subtly speculated about some things concerning his grandfather, Zhang Huaiyi.
"Only by inheriting the Celestial Master Inheritance and becoming a Celestial Master can one know the truth about the Jiashen Rebellion and my grandfather's affairs..." Zhang Chulan frowned.
But recalling the information given by Xu San and Xu Brother Si, the previous generation Celestial Master, Grandfather Zhang Zhiwei Zhang Huaiyi Tian Jinzhong's advisors were extremely protective of their own. Moreover, the information that was gleaned from the Old Celestial Master Zhang Zhiwei today was that Grandfather Zhang Huaiyi joined Quanxing and was targeted by various sects. The two advisors Zhang Zhiwei Tian Jinzhong, were going down the mountain to bring Grandfather Zhang Huaiyi back, and the current Celestial Master had tacitly agreed to it.
This demonstrates that the contemporary Celestial Master is capable of protecting Zhang Huaiyi.
"As long as you can bring Huaiyi back, which sect will dare to run wild on my Mount Longhu!"
Zhang Chulan took a deep breath. The Old Celestial Master said that Master Tian Jinzhong was crippled and confined to a wheelchair because he was captured by a mysterious force and interrogated about Zhang Huaiyi's whereabouts. Is it possible that Master Tian Jinzhong had contact with Zhang Huaiyi before he was captured?
Furthermore, Zhang Chulan felt that his grandfather Zhang Huaiyi didn't want to return to the Celestial Master's Manor on Mount Longhu because he was afraid of something, or perhaps he knew something.
"The previous generation of Celestial Masters was very strong. Since they had the power to protect Grandpa, and their tone was so firm, what exactly was Grandpa afraid of? Why was he hiding here and there?"
Creak!
At this moment, the door opened, interrupting Zhang Chulan's train of thought.
Xiao Tian, reeking of alcohol, entered.
"Oh ho, what are you thinking about? You're not thinking about how to win the finals, are you? Don't even think about it. My acting skills in the finals are definitely better than your Sister Bao'er's. I won't disgrace the Celestial Master's Manor's Mansion, nor will I disgrace you."
Zhang Chulan was speechless, his face darkening. " Brother Tian, aren't you afraid the Old Celestial Master will beat you up if he finds out you're helping me like this?"
"Beat me up? Hah!" Xiao Tian curled his lip, sat on the bed, took a sip of baijiu mixed with Cola, stared at Zhang Chulan and sneered, "Isn't the Old Celestial Master holding the Luotian Grand Jiao all for you?"
"For me? What do you know, Brother Tian?" Zhang Chulan frowned.
"I don't know, I'm just guessing. Anyway, you can just wait to become a Celestial Master. Don't you want to know the truth about the Jiashen Rebellion, the situation of your grandfather Zhang Huaiyi, and help your Sister Bao'er find the truth? Rest well and recover from your injuries."
"Here, have a sip. It's really good for your health."
Zhang Chulan took the bottle, took a swig, and almost spat it out.
"What does Cola mixed with baijiu taste like?!"
"I can't take it anymore! I feel like my body is being hit by both ice and fire! Damn it! Brother Tian, you didn't really put something on me, did you?!"
"Hehehe, I did put something in there for you. Get some sleep now."
"Damn it!" Zhang Chulan fainted in a daze and fell into a deep sleep.
"Hey, after the finals, the choice is up to you. I wonder if things will change because of the butterfly effect." Xiao Tian muttered, thinking that if Zhang Chulan accepted the Celestial Master Inheritance and became a Celestial Master, that would be really interesting.
The truth about Feng Baobao's background in the original timeline is still unclear, and Xiao Tian is genuinely curious, wondering if his time travel will trigger a butterfly effect that will lead to something in this world.
Feng Baobao entered the room, stared at a pair of bewildered eyes, looked at Xiao Tian, pointed to the unconscious Zhang Chulan, and asked with her eyes, "Did it get smashed?"
"His alcohol tolerance is terrible; he got drunk before even half a bottle was up. He's such a weakling."
Feng Baobao nodded, not thinking much of it.
"Kuo ge."
Xiao Tian made a bottle of iced Cola, a Martial Soul drink, and continued his battle with Feng Baobao.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the final of the Luotian Grand Jiao Ceremony is just around the corner.
Around 9:00 AM, there were still quite a few people in the audience seats, all eagerly waiting, whispering and analyzing the situation.
"The clash between Shameless and Shameless Scoundrel is truly intriguing. What sparks will fly when two shady dealings collide? Place your bets now! The deadline is approaching!"
"I'll take it! I'll bet ten thousand! Master Xiao Deva Path will KO Zhang Chulan within half an hour!"
" Alipay, right? OK, here's your receipt."
Cang Long was overjoyed. Most people had bet on Xiao Tian, but he had secretly placed a bet on Zhang Chulan. Based on his guess, the final might be very interesting.
"Hey, Fatty, I'm betting 100,000. Zhang Chulan will KO Xiao Tian within ten minutes."
"Okay, Alipay or WeChat? Or cash?" Cang Long asked instinctively, but his face stiffened the next moment because the voice was all too familiar.
Cang Long's eyes blazed with fury. He turned around and saw Xiao Tian arriving with a nonchalant air. He quickly took a few steps back, speechless and shivering.
"You! You actually placed a bet on Shameless?! Is your cheating this blatant?!"
The spectators who had placed bets earlier were stunned!
The finalists have all bet on their opponents, what the hell is going on?!
"I'm betting! I'll wager 200,000! Zhang Chulan will KO Xiao Tian within ten minutes!"
"Me too!"
A few minutes later, Cang Long was dumbfounded!
Originally, 70% of people bet on Xiao Tian to win, but now more than 90% bet on Zhang Chulan to win.
" Xiao Tian! Is it really okay for you to be so unpredictable? You should know that you are the esteemed disciple of the Old Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Manor on Mount Longhu!" Cang Long's eyes blazed with fury as he stared at Xiao Tian in the distance, who was greeting Lu Linglong, causing Lu Linglong to give him a cold look and avoid him.
Countless eyes were fixed on Xiao Tian.
"As expected of the Shameless Scoundrel Xiao Tian, I have no interest in watching this final match."
"Hey, another shady deal. Who exactly is this Shameless backing up? He actually managed to make this Shameless Scoundrel chicken out and bet on Zhang Chulan to make some extra money."
"Why don't you guys think about the fact that this is a ruse? It's just to get you to bet on Zhang Chulan, while someone secretly places bets to reap the benefits?" One of the people who lost to Zhang Chulan on the first day of the Luotian Grand Jiao objected.
"That makes sense." People frowned.
"What a load of nonsense! With Xiao Tian's Shameless Scoundrel nature, would he need to do something like that? Daring to confront the Ten Elders directly while secretly making big money? What are you thinking! I think he's just playing you guys, and he's probably just looking to see you make a fool of yourselves."
"That makes sense, brother, you're right."
Xiao Tian couldn't help but laugh.
" Xiao Tian! What are you laughing at?" Lu Linglong glared at Xiao Tian angrily, her teeth clenched. Every time Xiao Tian saw her, he would come to cause trouble. He was really too hateful.
" Xiao Tian, is it really okay for you to blatantly tarnish the reputation of the Celestial Master's Manor like this?" Zhi Jinhua asked, completely bewildered.
"Degenerate? How is it degenerate? It doesn't prohibit betting, does it?" Xiao Tian scoffed.
"That's true, but listen to what's around you. You've essentially announced the outcome of the match, at least that's what most people think."
"No way, I was just placing a bet to tease them, and they actually followed suit. If they knew I'd actually placed..." Xiao Tian stopped mid-sentence and quickly covered his mouth.
"What did you download? Xiao Tian, tell me!" Zhi Jinhua's eyes lit up as she worried about losing her allowance.
"Nothing, I'm outta here."
As Xiao Tian quickly made his escape, the audience pondered his words, and soon many people raised their bets again, placing their bets on Xiao Tian winning.
Cang Long was completely dumbfounded. What was Xiao Tian doing?!
Other bookmakers were also frustrated, as this made predicting the final result even more confusing.
"Hahaha..." Feng Zhenghao, one of the Ten Elders and the president of the World Society, couldn't help but laugh as he looked around.
"Dad, which person should we send?" Feng Shayan frowned.
"Let's all have some." Feng Zhenghao watched Xiao Tian's departing figure, thinking that this kid was becoming more and more interesting.
As time went on, the referee, Rong Shan, arrived.
"The final of the Luotian Grand Jiao: Xiao Tian versus Zhang Chulan! Please welcome both contestants to the arena!"
An embarrassing thing happened!
Two minutes passed, and still no one was in sight. Countless people in the audience looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Still playing the disappearing act?"
Rong Shan's face darkened, but thankfully he had taken precautions beforehand.
A short while later, Xiao Tian and Zhang Chulan appeared, accompanied by the Old Celestial Master, Tian Jinzhong, and Lu Jin.
" Xiao Tian, Chulan, fight well, don't hold back." The Old Celestial Master glanced at the two with a meaningful look.
" Old Zhang, I won't go easy on you. Just wait until your legs and arms are broken."
" Brother Tian, you just need to rest in bed for a month or two."
Xiao Tian and Zhang Chulan instantly clashed, their eyes sparking with tension, leaving the Old Celestial Master, Lu Jin, and Tian Jinzhong speechless.
This is so fake!
" Xiao Tian versus Zhang Chulan! Begin!"
In the arena, Xiao Tian Zhang Chulan simultaneously unleashed their Golden Light Curse in perfect unison.
One hour later.
People were drowsy, while those who had lost money gritted their teeth in hatred, shouting, "Darkness! Cover-up!"
Zhi Jinhua wanted to smash her phone. Holding the phone, she couldn't help but look at her bank account and almost burst into tears.
"Interesting, it seems the ending was indeed like this." Xia He, who had transformed into a middle-aged man using her ability to disguise her body shape with Yu Huadu from the Quanxing domain, glanced at Zhang Lingyu not far away from time to time.
" Hua'er, this is definitely a fixed match!" Lu Linglong was furious.
"Although I also think it was a fixed match, I really can't see anything wrong with it." Zhi Jinhua was on the verge of tears.
Another hour passed, Xiao Tian Zhang Chulan continued to clash with each other using their Golden Light Curse and Thunder Method. Their incredible endurance almost brought many Evolver to tears.
That's going on for way too long!
" Brother Tian! Prepare yourself! Behold my super Big White Worm!"
A silver Aotian, thunder shatters the sky!
"Hmph! You little Yang Five Thunders, I'll show you my Big Black!"
Heaven and earth were colorless; darkness covered the world!
boom!
A terrifying shockwave erupted, Destruction the repaired walls of the stands once again, and countless people fled in panic.
Fortunately, there were many skilled individuals present, and the rescue was timely.
As the thick smoke dissipated, silver and black arcs of lightning flashed and raged across the field, drawing the attention of many to the two individuals.
Zhang Chulan and Xiao Tian had tattered robes and were bleeding profusely, seemingly indicating that they had both suffered heavy losses.
"No way! It's that bad?" Cang Long exclaimed in astonishment.
"Why does it feel so fake? Are you sure it's not a tomato?" Lu Linglong blinked, staring intently at the bloodstains on the ground.
"Cough..."
Zhang Chulan moved his body and struggled to his feet, his face covered in blood, his smile both sinister and joyful.
"In the end, I won. Brother Tian, I didn't have a ten-year hiatus. I was just lying to you all."
Many people sighed, then angrily cursed Shameless.
When Rong Shan came down to check Xiao Tian's injuries, his expression changed.
"Quick! Get him to the emergency room!"
"No way! It's that serious?" Lu Linglong exclaimed in surprise, then shouted loudly at Zhang Chulan, " Zhang Chulan did a great job! That's satisfying!"
Zhi Jinhua was speechless.
Xiao Tian, who was carried into the house on a stretcher, opened his eyes and jumped off the bed with great energy, much to the astonishment of his two apprentices who were carrying him.
"Quick! Go prepare some good food, at least three roast chickens!"
"Junior Uncle, you... are you cheating?" The two junior disciples were devastated; they had secretly placed a bet of one hundred yuan on Xiao Tian.
"Hmph! With Master threatening me, how can I not lose? Hurry up and get going!"
The two junior disciples felt their scalps tingle. They learned the inside story and realized that it was no wonder their junior uncle Lingyu had lost; it turned out that Zhang Chulan, this person with connections, had too powerful a background.
Zhang Chulan won the championship, but Zhang Chulan wasn't happy because he had made a deal with Xiao Tian in order to win, and he would have to give Xiao Tian five million coins in return.
Zhang Chulan was in a real bind. As a college student, it would be very difficult for him to raise five million yuan, especially since the Nadutong Company was trying to get him to do business with them.
A few days later, Xiao Tian and Zhang Chulan were completely recovered from their injuries. Xiao Tian had been enduring a lot of discomfort during this time, mainly because so many people came to visit him, making him feel very uncomfortable.
The day of the awards ceremony has arrived!
"Haha! I already said that since you, Zhang Chulan, have won first place and are about to inherit the position of Celestial Master, then this cultivation manual for one of the Eight Ultimate Techniques, the Heavenly Talisman, is yours."
Zhang Chulan shook his head and said, "No, no, one Origin of Qi is enough to give me a headache, and now you want another one of the Eight Ultimate Techniques? You might as well just kill me."
Lu Jin was embarrassed.
"Hahaha! That's hilarious. Has the Heavenly Talisman, one of the Eight Ultimate Techniques, become something nobody wants now?" Lu Jin said self-deprecatingly.
" Old Lu, since you don't want the first place, why not give it to the second?" the Old Celestial Master said.
"Hmph! Zhang Zhiwei, you've certainly planned this very well." Lu Jin sneered.
"Alright, then Xiao Tian, are you willing to accept this Heavenly Talisman?" Lu Jin stared at Xiao Tian, having made up his mind.
"No." Xiao Tian shook his head.
"Huh? Why! Give me a perfect explanation!" Lu Jin's forehead veins bulged.
" The Heavenly Talisman is about exploring the essence of talismans. It allows one to use talismans without relying on qi circulation or drawing talismans. In the eyes of many, this may be the ultimate mystery of talismans. This kind of ultimate skill is also something that people have come to understand. In that case, I want to try to see if I can comprehend a ninth ultimate skill." Xiao Tian explained with a serious expression.
However, in reality, he used an enhanced version of the Byakugan to see through the contents of the Heavenly Talisman, and with the help of the Immortal Heavenly Dao System, he perfectly copied the contents of the Heavenly Talisman.
Therefore, he now also knows the Heavenly Talisman!
Xiao Tian's explanation left countless people speechless!
Zhang Chulan smiled. This was his Brother Tian —powerful and handsome!
The Old Celestial Master was somewhat surprised.
Lu Jin was furious. "You brat! If that's the case, then my handwritten copy of the Heavenly Talisman has no choice but to be destroyed."
"Oh dear, Elder Lu, don't be angry. If you don't want the second one, you can have the third one. Xiao Yu Yu, you come here."
Zhang Lingyu: "Huh?"
The Old Celestial Master said, "I think it's acceptable. Lingyu, then you will receive Old Lu's Heavenly Talisman."
"No, Master, I want to too..."
Before Zhang Lingyu could finish speaking, Xiao Tian swiftly approached, slapped her on the head, and interrupted her.
"What are you thinking? Just put it away already. You're not going down the mountain anyway, so you're perfectly safe. I'm going down the mountain to have some fun. It's too dangerous to carry the Eight Impure Techniques. Just put it away and secretly show it to me later." Xiao Tian muttered under his breath.
Lu Jin was speechless; so that's what Xiao Tian was planning.
"Damn it! It's the same old taste! The same old recipe! Shameless Scoundrel!" Cang Long couldn't help but angrily complain.
"Dad, won't Xiao Tian get beaten up for doing this?" Feng Shayan, embarrassed.
Feng Zhenghao couldn't help but burst into laughter, admiring Xiao Tian more and more, as well as Zhang Chulan.