The Contest Has a Third Round
Some were happy while others were sad. The night passed quickly, and when dawn broke again in Moonless City, many people already knew the results of the second competition.
Some curious people even went out of their way to inquire about the second match, wanting to know more information.
However, they unexpectedly heard that the Moonless Household had taken away the guest elder of the Yin Mountain Sect on trumped-up charges, and that the Yin Mountain Sect had then won a decisive victory.
The reputation of the Moonless Household in the city had already been affected by the five people who spoke rudely on the stage earlier, and now with this incident, Moonless Household prestige has plummeted.
The results of the competition between the two sides haven't been officially announced yet, but some people in the city have already started calling Sect Master Liu "City Lord".
Upon hearing this news, Wuyue Qing was so enraged that she smashed half of the house on the spot. She was in charge of this competition; if the Moonless Household lost face and the position of city lord because of it, how could she possibly have a good life?
At this crucial moment, Wuyue Hao deliberately came over to gloat and watch his sister throw a tantrum, standing in front of the door and coldly observing her.
Every now and then he'd say something to provoke people, "So it seems you're not that capable after all, huh? You were just being played around by that guy surnamed Sang, weren't you?"
At this moment, Wuyue Qing had no time to listen to his nonsense. After a brief outburst, she coldly looked at her elder brother. "What, you think that just because I'm not doing well, you can regain your position as heir? You good-for-nothing, you'll never take over the Moonless Household in this lifetime!"
During this time, Wuyue Hao had heard similar words from others quite often, so Wuyue Qing's words did not affect him at all.
Being called a "good-for-nothing" by his own sister made Wuyue Hao somewhat unhappy, so he could only retort without hesitation, "So what if I can't be the heir? Isn't it much more painful for you to sit in the position of family head and watch the Moonless Household slowly decline than for me?"
He chuckled a few times, then left amidst Wuyue Qing's angry roar.
But no matter how much the Moonless Clan didn't want to admit it, what Wuyue Hao said was the truth. After five years of prosperity, the Moonless Household had finally begun to decline.
This competition between the two companies seems to be just the beginning, the beginning of their gradual decline.
"No, no! I absolutely cannot watch the Moonless Clan fall!" Wuyue Qing gritted her teeth, composed herself, and ran towards the patriarch's residence.
Unlike the oppressive and tense atmosphere at the Moonless Household, the Yin Mountain Sect was bustling with activity.
Gu Wangchuan was a restless person to begin with, and now that he heard that he had won the second match, there was probably no need for the final match. Feeling that he had no place to use his skills, he started to pull some disciples from the Yin Mountain Sect who were interested in Swordsmanship and teach them some sword techniques.
When Sang Ying was bored, she would come over to take a look, to see the future Sword Master's demeanor before he became famous.
However, Gu Shu wasn't as forgiving as Sang Ying. While watching, he would comment, "Look at the way he swung that sword, tsk tsk tsk, I can hardly believe it. Gu Wangchuan once told people that he's been a genius since he was a child."
The Sword Qi had begun to despise its former master in every way.
Sang Ying felt helpless upon hearing this. "He hasn't even formed his Golden Core yet, it's already quite an achievement that he's reached this level!"
Even so, Gu Shu's disdain remained considerable.
On the other side, Jiang Zhuoxue coldly watched Sang Ying and Gu Wangchuan thrive in the Yin Mountain Sect, offering no comment. Only occasionally, in the quiet of the night, would he light a candle on the delicate leaves of a vine and grumble dejectedly:
"Didn't you say you cared a lot about Jiang Zhuoxue? How come your attention has been completely drawn to someone else now?"
These people are indeed fickle and easily bored!
However, the joyful atmosphere of the Yin Mountain Sect did not last long, because a few days later, the Moonless Household Head arrived with his entourage.
Sect Master Liu originally did not intend to meet them. In fact, if it weren't for his reputation, he would never have wanted anyone from the Moonless Household to set foot in his sect.
But this time, the Moonless Household Head made it clear that they had something important to discuss with him, which was why they had come to visit him.
Although Sect Master Liu didn't think there was anything worth emphasizing about their personal visit, he was still somewhat interested in the "important matter" mentioned by Moonless Household Head.
But after he had just welcomed them into the house and sat them down to listen to their conversation, less than an incense stick's time had passed, Sect Master Liu already had the urge to kick them out.
"Heh, the Moonless Household Head's plan is quite clever. It was agreed that there would be three matches, and winning two of them would be considered a victory. Didn't your Moonless Household also seem to have won the first two matches last time and directly seized control of Moonless City?"
"Why is it that now that it's our turn, we have to have another match?"
Sect Master Liu grew increasingly angry as he spoke, and he was starting to lose control, wanting to throw these shameless scoundrels out of the sect.
However, the Moonless Household Head seemed oblivious to Sect Master Liu's anger, a smile still on his face as he continued, "Fellow Sect Master Liu, why are you so resistant? Let's continue with this third match. If you win, you'll have won an extra match in the next major competition between our two families. Isn't that a good thing for you?"
Hearing this, the dark-faced elder following behind Sect Master Liu almost laughed in anger, "What nonsense are you spouting?! We've won both matches, and Moonless City is practically in our hands. You're jumping out now, asking us to have another match with you. If you win, we'll have a tiebreaker, but if we win, we'll just be delaying this victory until the next competition."
As he spoke, a sarcastic smile appeared on the dark-faced elder's face, "You guys are really good at scheming, aren't you? Even trying to get something for nothing wouldn't be as daring as you!"
Although they didn't think their plan was wrong, the Moonless Household Head and his group felt somewhat embarrassed by the other party's bluntness.
However, losing face is always better than losing benefits. The Moonless Household Head suppressed his anger and continued, "Don't be so angry, gentlemen. We can discuss this matter again, can't we? It's just one last match. The Yin Mountain Sect won the previous two matches. Are you afraid of losing this last one?"
Such blatant provocation had no effect on Sect Master Liu and his companion, especially Sect Master Liu, who immediately retorted sarcastically, "Whether we're afraid of losing or not is irrelevant; the Moonless Household is certainly afraid, and quite unable to accept defeat!"
"Sect Master Liu, we have come with sincerity. Please do not act impulsively," an elder of the Moonless Household couldn't help but say.
"With sincerity? What sincerity, sincerity to rip us off?" Sect Master Liu showed no mercy. "Hmph, if you can't offer us satisfactory conditions, then please leave!"
Leaving is out of the question. For the sake of the Moonless Clan, they must make this third competition a reality!
"Then, Sect Master Liu, please speak frankly. What do you need for me to agree?"
Sect Master Liu glanced up at the dark-faced elder, a hint of amusement in their eyes. "Since Moonless Household Head has said so, then I'll be shameless and make my own request. A third match is fine, and if your family wins, a fourth match is also possible. But if our Yin Mountain Sect wins, then we'll have to take control of Moonless City for ten years!"