The Holy Maiden's Renewed Invitation, a High-Stakes Wager

"Report!"

"Sect Master! That... that ' Dongfang Ri ' is here again!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Shui Yan'er was first taken aback, and then her eyes burst forth with unparalleled... ecstatic joy!

[He... he actually delivered himself to my doorstep?!]

[Could it be... that he's finally come to his senses and wants to join my Water and Fire Sect?!]

She could no longer contain her excitement, and with a swift movement, she went to greet him personally!

However, what the disciple said next completely stunned her!

"He... he's going to the Astral Battlefield!"

"What?!"

Shui Yan'er was completely stunned!

She could no longer care about anything else; she transformed into a streak of light and vanished from the spot!

Astral Battlefield, Entrance.

When Shui Yan'er saw that figure in green robes again, the one who haunted her dreams, her heart almost leaped out of her throat!

Without any hesitation, she rushed forward!

"Handsome guy! Are you crazy?!"

She held onto Dongfang Yueming's hand tightly, and for the first time, her beautiful eyes revealed an emotion called "anxiety"!

"You just escaped from those mad dogs in Storm Mountain! What, are you going back in to die again?!"

"Do you even realize that you've only just broken through to the Golden Core! This is precisely the time when you need to consolidate your realm!"

Dongfang Yueming looked at her, and smiled helplessly.

"Shall we make a bet?"

"A bet?" Shui Yan'er curiously.

[Perfect timing...]

[After I finish my trip to the small world, I'm afraid I'll break through to the Nascent Soul directly.]

[At that time, we will need even more Nascent Soul cultivation techniques...]

Looking at the curious successor of the Holy Land before him, Dongfang Yueming's eyes flashed a subtle, almost imperceptible, cunning glint.

Arm wrestling.

"If I lose, I will return to the Water and Fire Sect with you and be at your disposal."

"What?!" Shui Yan'er was completely stunned upon hearing this!

But then, an uncontrollable surge of joy welled up inside him!

[He... he...]

He's giving me a way out!

[He must have figured it out and wants to join our Water and Fire Sect!]

"But," Dongfang Yueming changed the subject, "If I win..."

"Your Water and Fire Sect 'Nascent Soul Realm cultivation technique—I want to see it!"

"Huh?!" Shui Yan'er was stunned again.

Just then!

A voice filled with supreme majesty, yet also carrying a hint of helplessness and amusement, descended from the sky!

"Okay! I promise you!"

Suddenly, the sect leader of the Water and Fire Sect appeared before the two of them!

She looked at Dongfang Yueming, her eyes, as clear as Qiushui, filled with unprecedented appreciation and... satisfaction!

"Not only that!" she said slowly, looking at Dongfang Yueming, "Even if you lose, you can still observe the techniques of my Water and Fire Sect!"

"Mother!" Shui Yan'er cried out anxiously, "But... if he loses, won't he have to join our Water and Fire Sect? We were supposed to give him cultivation techniques!"

metropolitan. "..."

A barely perceptible blush rose on her pretty face.

"You, don't interrupt!"

Seeing this amusing scene, Dongfang Yueming smiled and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Thank you for your kind offer, senior.

The sect leader of the Water and Fire Sect looked at the young man before him, who possessed Bufan bearing, unfathomable strength, and, more importantly, the ability to control his crazy girl. The more he looked, the more satisfied he became.

Meanwhile, Shui Yan'er looked at her mother with the "mother-in-law looking at son-in-law" expression, and her heart was filled with resentment!

Her eyes darted around, and suddenly, with a charming laugh, she said something that was sure to shock:

"Handsome young man! If you win, not only can you see any of the martial arts techniques you want, but I'll also give you my mother to be... your bed warmer!"

metropolitan. "..."

Dongfang Yueming: "..."

"Alright, alright~" Shui Yan'er looked at the two of them, frozen in place, and clapped her hands triumphantly. "Don't just stand there! Come on, let's arm wrestle!"

[Hehe~]

[Handsome young man~]

This time, watch how I lure you home!