Chapter 95: Tricking Three in a Row, Another Auction

Before Su Lin could even react, how had his two Junior Sisters already accepted the bet?

“Brother Qin, this joke has gone a little too far. My two Junior Sisters spend most of their time cultivating in the sect and rarely go out. They don’t know much about dealing with people. Please stop teasing them. Let’s call off the bet.”

Although Su Lin had a lot of confidence in Luo Yunbing and her sister, he always felt he could not see through Qin Xiao. To be safe, he still hoped the wager would be called off.

“Senior Brother Su, stay out of this. It’s more than a wager now. We’ll show him what we sisters can do. He’d better not begrudge paying us the spirit stones tomorrow.”

Luo Yunshuang directly rejected Su Lin’s suggestion.

“Brother Su, you saw for yourself. They insist, and I have no reason to back down when I proposed the wager. You can join in too, if you like. Don’t you want to try? It’s ten million spirit stones for nothing.”

Since Su Lin also possessed a Heavenly Spirit Root, Qin Xiao naturally wanted to try his luck. What if he could rope him in as well?

“You’re joking, Brother Qin. If my Junior Sisters insist, I can’t stop them. You’re all young. Have your fun. I’ll sit this one out.”

Su Lin was already getting a headache. This Qin Xiao actually planned to recruit him too. Although he did not know what trump cards Qin Xiao held, he had no desire to take the risk.

“If Brother Su does not wish to participate, then forget it.”

Qin Xiao felt a slight pang of disappointment at losing a Heavenly Spirit Root.

In Qin Xiao’s eyes, not making a gain was equivalent to taking a loss.

“Brother Cang, interested? And you’re Senior Brother Gong Yuan, right? You’re at the late Nascent Soul stage. Surely you’d like to try? Ten million spirit stones for the taking.”

Having temporarily tricked two from the Mysterious Yin Sect, Qin Xiao set his sights on the Pure Yang Sect.

“Brother Qin, it has been a few months, and you are still as amusing as ever. However, the three of us brothers have no interest.”

Cang Xing, much like Su Lin, feared unforeseen complications and flatly refused.

“Junior Brother Cang is right. I have no interest in this either.”

Gong Yuankui, who had said little until now, also answered.

“Young Senior Brother Cang, surely you’re interested? I’m practically giving away spirit stones. I know the sect puts a lot into training you, but don’t you want to earn more? You could catch up to your brother and Eldest Senior Brother sooner. You’re so talented. Don’t waste it.”

Seeing that the older ones were difficult to dupe, Qin Xiao turned his attention to Cang Chen.

“The sect has already given me enough resources. I appreciate the offer, but I’ll pass.”

Cang Chen was indeed somewhat tempted, but since his elder brother had already spoken, he could not easily go against his brother’s decision and thus chose to refuse.

“The Pure Yang Sect is wealthy, so I don’t doubt it gives you plenty of resources. How about I raise the stakes? Beat my two disciples and you’ll get ten million spirit stones plus a hundred drops of Spirit Liquid. Beat all three of us in succession and I’ll triple the stakes. Interested now, Young Senior Brother Cang?”

Not agreeing? Then he would just keep raising the stakes until you did.

“Although you gifted each of us ten drops of Spirit Liquid, can you truly produce such a massive wager?” This chapter was copied from novelping(.)com without permission.

Cang Chen was finally tempted. Spirit stones did not appeal to him much, but a hundred drops of Spirit Liquid did. And beating all three in succession would triple the stakes. His only worry now was whether Qin Xiao really could pay out that much.

“You needn’t worry about that. Eldest Miss Ling is here. Let her guarantee I can pay. Will that put your minds at ease?”

Qin Xiao had no intention of pulling out his resources right then and there. Such wealth could be left for them to guess at, but never displayed, lest trouble follow.

“How did this suddenly involve me?”

Ling Ruoxue had been enjoying the show from the sidelines. She did not know what Qin Xiao was up to, but now he had dragged her into it.

“Just tell me if you’ll guarantee it. Your brother told me to look after you, and that’s what I’m doing. If you won’t help, don’t blame me.”

Qin Xiao’s words were half a threat. He had even brought Ling Wushuang into it.

“Fine, my Immortal Dao Merchant Association will guarantee it. If Qin Xiao loses and fails to produce the wager, you may come to the Immortal Dao Merchant Association to collect.”

Ling Ruoxue also wanted to see how the situation would unfold. Besides, she knew Qin Xiao possessed sufficient wealth, and her guarantee cost her nothing, so she was more than willing.

“Big Brother, I am sorry. I want to try. Very well, I agree as well.”

With the Immortal Dao Merchant Association guaranteeing the wager, Cang Chen agreed. He truly wanted to try. His talent had let him catch up to his brother’s cultivation, but he was aiming far higher than that.

Cang Xing had never expected his normally obedient younger brother to rebel this time around.

“I know. If I lose and become his disciple, I will report the truth to the Sect. Furthermore, he already stated that this is a private apprenticeship and does not involve our backing Sect.”

The reason Cang Chen dared to agree was because Qin Xiao had previously established that the apprenticeship was a private matter and would not entangle their respective sects. Otherwise, apprenticing to Qin Xiao would be tantamount to betraying his sect, and no amount of temptation would have given him the courage.

The Luo sisters thought the same way. Losing would mean becoming his disciples in private, while winning would be a sure profit. They were all very confident in themselves.

“Fine, three it is. I can’t be too greedy. The older ones are hard to fool.” Seeing Cang Chen agree, Qin Xiao was satisfied. A man should not be too greedy.

After some further conversation, the dishes began to arrive one after another.

“Alright, the food is here. Let us all eat.”

Seeing that a substantial number of dishes had been served, Qin Xiao proposed digging in.

Everyone proceeded to eat while chatting idly.

They chatted about this and that for two hours. By then, nearly all the dishes had arrived. Qin Xiao had tasted every dish and was already stuffed. What could he do? He had to try them all. The source of this chapter is NovelPing.

“Since everyone has eaten their fill, do not miss the auction this afternoon, everyone. It has been specially prepared for you.”

Ling Ruoxue wiped her mouth and announced to the table.

“An auction? Is there an auction today?”

Qin Xiao was entirely unaware of this established tradition.

“Oh, you don’t know yet. Our Immortal Dao Merchant Association holds an auction every time there’s a contest for the quotas. It’s rare to have so many factions gathered here. And if the competitors buy one or two suitable items, they can greatly improve their chances of winning. It benefits everyone. How could our association pass it up?”

Seeing that Qin Xiao was still in the dark, Ling Ruoxue offered an explanation.

“When does it start?”

Qin Xiao also wanted to take a look; perhaps he could unearth something useful.

“It’s almost noon now. In about four hours, I’d say.”

Ling Ruoxue estimated.

She was not here to compete. She was only at the Golden Core stage. Though she was talented, she was quite ordinary compared with these prodigies, so she focused on business. That was why her father had sent her here to gain experience. Perhaps he would let her take over that side of things in the future.

“That leaves plenty of time then. Safe journey, everyone, and I will see you at the auction later.”

After seeing the group off, Qin Xiao summoned the shopkeeper.

“Would you like to settle the bill, honored guest? You’ve spent so much today that I can offer you a five percent discount.”

Shopkeeper Liu was well aware that Qin Xiao was no ordinary person, given that he could dine at the same table as the Young City Lord, and thus offered a discount well within his authority.

“How much is it after the discount?”

Qin Xiao naturally intended to settle the tab, though not just for one set-he wanted ten more sets packed to go. He was thoroughly pleased with the local cuisine.

“I’ll round it down a little more for you. That makes a hundred and twelve thousand spirit stones in total.”

Shopkeeper Liu knew how to please a customer. He had rounded the bill down even after discounting it.

“No discount needed. Just round off the extra. Here’s one million three hundred thousand. Pack ten more complete menus to go. Can you finish within four hours?”

Qin Xiao cared little for such a trivial discount; his priority was ease of calculation and keeping to his schedule.

“Yes, yes, certainly! Please wait, honored guest. I guarantee we’ll finish within four hours.”

After checking the spirit stones Qin Xiao had handed over, Shopkeeper Liu nodded and assured him it would be done.