Nalan Yanran? Or perhaps Xiao Yan?
Zhao Li wasn't sure either; they both had their advantages.
Xiao Yan, of course, goes without saying. If nothing unexpected happened, his Protagonist's Aura could practically Crush everything. But Nalan Yanran also had her own Confidence.
First was the Cloud Mist Sect. This true helmsman of the Jia Ma Empire was not the Cloud Mist Sect from the original storyline, where even a Dou Sect needed help from the Soul Hall.
Leaving aside that Yun Shan was already a Dou Venerate level existence, just the things he had taken from Zhao Li were considerable. Any one of them could become a treasure to suppress the Cloud Mist Sect. If Nalan Yanran mastered some of them, facing a Xiao Yan who cultivated a Yellow Tier Cultivation Technique would be like Dragon Riding Face; it would be hard for her to lose.
After all, no matter how strange and powerful the Flame Mantra was, it was still just a Yellow Tier Cultivation Technique right now. In the early stages, it wasn't a Cheat; it was a burden!
And within the Cloud Mist Sect, there were many Earth Tier Cultivation Techniques. Nalan Yanran already had the advantage in Cultivation Level. Now, whether it was hardware or software, she surpassed Xiao Yan.
Of course, Xiao Yan wasn't entirely without a chance of victory. With his Strength as a Two-Star Dou Disciple and decent爆发力 (explosive power), if he found an opportunity for a decisive strike, there was a slight possibility of winning, though very, very low.
Nothing else, it was just that the Strength at the Dou Disciple level was too weak, and the gap wasn't as large as in later Realms. As long as Nalan Yanran didn't reach Dou Master within a year, the Strength between the two could only be used as a reference. More importantly, it was about who could better utilize their own Strength...
"I want to see just how far the person my Husband favors can go."
Ye Yunsheng didn't get an answer, but she wasn't angry. She took out a small bag of money from her Storage Ring and threw it to Xiao Yan. She always felt that Xiao Yan must have something special about him for Zhao Li to pay so much attention to him. Now was a good time to see if he was worth it.
Seeing this, Zhao Li couldn't help but smile softly. Then he also took out a small bag of money and threw it to Nalan Yanran, laughing:
"My Wife is quite generous. Not only do you not take the money they offer for free, you even give them some. A Disciple's Disciple of Little Shan wouldn't be that useless, right?"
Ye Yunsheng retorted, sounding quite eager to try:
"A disciple of Yao Chen wouldn't be completely useless, would he? How about we make a bet too?"
Zhao Li was stunned, feeling a bit helpless. It seemed he couldn't shake off his identity as the mastermind. But it was also hard on her; she was so composed. If it were someone else, they might already be suspecting if he had an Illegitimate Son, right?
Zhao Li couldn't help but think of some random issues in his heart, quickly discarding them. He nodded and said:
"What kind of prize does my Wife want?"
Mastermind is mastermind, it wasn't a big deal. Since she was interested, Zhao Li was also happy to participate.
"Hmm, I don't really want anything. How about, whoever loses has to unconditionally do one thing for the winner that doesn't go against public order and morality?"
When Ye Yunsheng heard about the prize, her delicate brows furrowed slightly. She really hadn't thought about what she wanted. She propped her head up and thought for a while before suggesting a request that sounded like a game.
Zhao Li agreed without thinking. Putting everything else aside, if Ye Yunsheng really had something she wanted him to do, would he refuse? The so-called prize was just a trick for the couple to add a little bit of fun.
"In that case, let's wait three days and see what kind of sparks these two Little Guys can create."
Zhao Li was still a little expectant. Regardless of whether Xiao Yan won or lost, he wanted to see it.
Moreover, in the original storyline, this three-year agreement was one of his main motivations for growth in the early stages. Now it was moved up to one year. If this matter was resolved, what would happen next?
"How about I really become a mastermind and turn my previous ideas into reality?"
Zhao Li was a little tempted. He couldn't even say how strong he was now. He didn't really need the Emperor Grade Proto-Pill and Ancient Emperor's Legacy, and he wasn't afraid of not being able to handle the dungeon where Hun Tiandi destroyed the world.
He pondered for a moment and found that aside from the Outer Realm Demons, which still only existed in records and imagination, there was basically no threat on the Dou Qi Continent. Since he was idle anyway, he could play around.
"It's just that the Outer Realm Evil Race, whose specific Strength is unknown, is still a bit troublesome. I also don't know if that Grand Formation is safe. I need to go investigate."
To be safe, Zhao Li decided that after the matters here were concluded, he would first go to the Godfall Ice Plain, and then visit that Grand Formation within the Chaos City. Otherwise, if he messed up the plot and couldn't handle the Outer Realm Demons in the end, he would be in trouble.
For now, he would just wait for the result. This could be considered the second major event he had experienced. He had to watch it carefully.
Unfortunately, he ultimately didn't get to see the scene where Student Xiao shouted "Thirty Years East of the River, Thirty Years West of the River, Do Not Bully a Young Man into Poverty." He missed a classic famous scene check-in.
It wasn't just the Zhao Li couple waiting for this battle to begin; there were also countless other Mercenaries, Lone Cultivators, people from other families, and even other Cities.
Time flowed by amidst everyone's anticipation and discussion. On this day, Wutan City, which barely squeezed into the ranks of the Jia Ma Empire's large Cities because it backed onto the Magical Beast Mountain Range and attracted countless Mercenaries, welcomed a lineup that could be called luxurious!
The leader was a woman. A plain dress wrapped her full and graceful body, and her black hair was styled into a noble phoenix headdress. Her beautiful and moving face was calm and serene. She didn't have Dou Qi Wings, but she walked through the air, showing that she already had the Strength of a Dou Sect level.
That woman, who naturally exuded a sense of nobility, led a girl of about fourteen in front. Just the two of them were like a beautiful scenery. Behind them followed about ten people, all with wings on their backs, their forms shimmering and colorful, incredibly dazzling, which only added to the charm of the two in front.
"Is this the terrifying Strength of the Cloud Mist Sect?"
Seeing that massive lineup, most people in Wutan City felt a sense of oppression, their breathing seeming to become much heavier.
The Cloud Mist Sect, the most powerful force in the Jia Ma Empire. Generations of uninterrupted Legacy had allowed this ancient sect to stand at the peak of the Jia Ma Empire.
And under the leadership of the previous Sect Master, it had reached an unprecedented level. Although the Jia Ma Imperial Family still existed today, everyone knew that the Cloud Mist Sect was the true helmsman of the Jia Ma Empire! Even the current members of the Imperial Family considered it an honor to be able to join the Cloud Mist Sect!
And such a colossal entity had descended upon a remote place like Wutan City. Moreover, no one expected that the new Sect Master of the Cloud Mist Sect would value Nalan Yanran to such an extent that she would personally descend upon this small Wutan City!
Yun Yun didn't care about the exclamations of the crowd. Amidst the gazes of envy, awe, or lustful heat, she led everyone directly towards the Xiao Family.
Although their group didn't travel at full speed and didn't deliberately show off, their presence still attracted countless people's attention. Under such gazes, they finally appeared before the Xiao Family, who were arrayed in anticipation!
The Xiao Family was already surrounded by people at this time. In the main seats, several middle-aged and elderly people had solemn expressions. When they saw the dazzling entrance of that group, their hearts tightened. But immediately after, both the people of the Xiao Family and those who had either been invited or had come to watch out of curiosity, all bowed respectfully:
"Welcome, Sect Master Yun!"
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