SWDnovel Chapter 654: Mind Your Own Business
Chapter 654: Mind Your Own Business
Chapter 654: Mind Your Own Business
"These two fellows are planning to back out!"
Cheng Qing and the others were furious, immediately moving to Cheng Yuhan’s side.
They glared coldly at Lin Hai and his companion.
Fang Chen decided to ignore the commotion and continued focusing on his fishing, thinking that if they could handle the situation, it wasn’t his concern. He intended to use the next batch of Black Dragon Fish to earn some money.
Cheng Yuhan said casually, "Brothers, we’re all at the Golden Core Realm, and none of us are ordinary disciples. It’s pointless to act like this. What do you mean by coming back later to finish the bet? Is this how you handle your bets? Last time I lost 20 mid-grade spirit stones to you, but I didn’t make excuses like this.
"Hand over the spirit stones and you can leave. Otherwise, I don’t care about whatever urgent matters you have. Even if your partner bought you a green hat, I won’t let you leave."
"Yes, hand over the spirit stones. Otherwise, we won’t be polite," Wang Hu sneered.
"A man of honor stooping to quibble over 40 mid-grade spirit stones? What a joke," Cheng Qing mocked.
Cheng Shuang, though silent, showed no concealment of his disdain and contempt in his eyes.
"You think I’m afraid of you just because you have numbers?" Lin Hai suddenly sneered. "As a cultivator of the Great Expansion Dao Gate, why would I back out on a mere forty mid-grade spirit stones? It’s just that the terms of our bet weren’t detailed. Is it unreasonable to defer my remaining time to a later date? It’s perfectly reasonable."
"The Great Expansion Dao Gate?"
"No wonder he’s so arrogant and daring to default."
"In the past, it was the Immortal Dynasty Manor; now it’s the Immortal Court. Despite the Great Expansion Dao Gate being severely damaged by the Void Immortal Sword Sect, they still have an Immortal King. Times have changed."
Cheng Yuhan and the others were surprised. "Great Expansion Dao Gate?"
Their faces quickly turned awkward.
The crowd assumed they had backed down and looked on with understanding.
When Nan Gong heard which sect Lin Hai was a disciple of, he couldn’t help but change his stance.
He sighed. Along with a few of his colleagues, he intervened again. "So, this guy is from the Great Expansion Dao Gate... Forget it, it’s better not to escalate the conflict."
Nan Gong cupped his hands in a gesture of courtesy. "Fellow Cultivator Lin, Daoist Cheng, let’s each give a little ground. How about you give Daoist Cheng 20 mid-grade spirit stones and we call it even?"
Lin Hai's expression darkened. "Fellow Cultivator Meng, is this what you call a fair judgment?"
Meng Tianshu nodded lightly, speaking earnestly, "It couldn’t be fairer. Since you are from the Great Expansion Dao Gate, don’t bring disgrace to your sect. Just pay up according to the bet; there’s no need for further discussion."
Lin Hai was taken aback by Meng Tianshu’s unexpected involvement. "You..."
He even suspected that Meng Tianshu might be acquainted with Cheng Yuhan.
"If you don’t pay up, I might have to stretch my legs and have a bit of fun," Meng Tianshu said with a smile.
The crowd exchanged glances, suddenly feeling a bit of anticipation.
Immortal Seedlings had extraordinary methods. Observing them up close was a rare opportunity for any Golden Core Realm cultivator.
Lin Hai’s face turned ashen. With only about 40 middle-grade spirit stones between them, paying the full amount would mean he couldn’t afford the entrance fee to Black Dragon Lake for a long time.
Suddenly, a young man approached with a group of people. He was leisurely holding a fan in his hand and fluttering it. "Meng Tianshu, you’re just a minor disciple of the Seven Profound Sect. How dare you interfere in such matters? Do you even have the audacity to meddle in the affairs of the Great Expansion Dao Gate? Your courage is truly remarkable!"
"He Zhongshu from the Moon Worshiping Dao Sect?"
Someone recognized the young man and their eyes showed a hint of surprise.
Lin Hai's face lit up with joy upon seeing He Zhongshu. "Brother He!"
Although the Moon Worshiping Dao Sect was not as prestigious as the Great Expansion Dao Gate, He Zhongshu was also an Immortal Seedling. With him around, Meng Tianshu wouldn’t be able to do whatever he pleased.
Lin Hai was relieved and said, "Brother He, I see you’ve come to help. Don’t worry, with you here, I won’t have to give up any spirit stones."
He Zhongshu smiled slightly. "We are both from Dao Sects, and we’ve always supported each other. I won’t allow anyone to insult you."
Lin Hai nodded with a smile.
The Moon Worshiping Dao Sect had subtly become an appendage to the Great Expansion Dao Gate, and He Zhongshu’s show of support was intentional.
Meng Tianshu looked at He Zhongshu with a thoughtful expression. "He Zhongshu...."
He Zhongshu sighed while looking at him with a half-smile. "Meng Tianshu, what’s wrong? Aren’t we old friends? When did you start taking such an interest in trifles like this?"
"It’s not that I enjoy meddling in others’ affairs," Meng Tianshu replied with a light sigh, looking at He Zhongshu with a hint of sympathy. "I’m just afraid that you might suffer here. I’d advise you not to get involved, or else... you might end up leaving in a sorry state."