Chapter 225: List of Bets

Chapter 225: Chapter 225: List of Bets

She just loved watching an arrogant little girl like that get put in her place.

Meanwhile, Ye Yunyi looked at the Eighth King General and walked over. "Come on, let’s talk in the reception hall."

"Alright."

The Eighth King General agreed and followed Ye Yunyi toward the reception hall.

Nearby, Ye Jingyi watched the two of them, her face a mask of disappointment.

’What’s this all about?’

’I thought when Ye Yunyi saw the Eighth King General, he would go up and sweep her into a passionate kiss.’

’That would have matched the rumors, at least.’

But that wasn’t what happened at all.

In fact, the two of them acted like they were treating each other with formal respect.

’Still,’ Ye Jingyi figured, ’they’ll probably let loose once they’re inside the room.’

’But it’s not like I can just sneak over and eavesdrop.’

’Oh, well. Forget it.’

’I’d better go back and get some rest.’

’What if I stumble upon some unspeakable secret?’

’What if they silence me for good right here?’

’After all, there are two Mutants here who are way stronger than I am.’

After they entered the reception hall, Ye Yunyi looked at Shangguan Yulan. ’What’s with her, coming to my manor every day?’

"Congratulations. Now that you’ve defeated Ren Jingyi, you’ve become the instructor for the Tenth Alliance Guard Army. From now on, they’re in your hands."

"Your barrier assignment will be the Spiritual Fusion Barrier from now on."

As she spoke, Shangguan Yulan began to tell Ye Yunyi about the Spiritual Fusion Barrier.

Ye Yunyi listened. It sounded pretty good.

It was in the northeast.

It was also near the coast.

And according to Ren Jingyi, the environment there was quite nice, too.

Ye Yunyi nodded.

"We’re waiting for the news to marinate a bit. When everyone finds out you instantly defeated Ren Jingyi, I’m afraid it’s going to give the other King Generals quite a shock."

"After all, in their minds, Ren Jingyi is still very powerful," the Eighth King General said.

Ye Yunyi smiled. ’My strength is pretty great, too.’

「Meanwhile.」

In another one of the First Line Barriers.

The Fifth King General, Ren Tianxing, was processing documents.

Then, someone knocked on the door and entered.

"Fifth King General, there’s something I need to report."

The adjutant looked at the Fifth King General, a strange expression on his face.

Ren Tianxing looked at him, momentarily taken aback.

"What is it?"

"Your daughter... went to the Cyan Ink Barrier to challenge Ye Yunyi."

Those words were enough to make Ren Tianxing’s expression shift to one of pure resignation.

’That girl.’

’She must have too much time on her hands.’

’Going all the way to the Cyan Ink Barrier just to pick a fight at his home.’

However, Ren Tianxing understood his daughter’s actions.

After all, as her father, he knew her personality best—she was born competitive.

In the contest for leadership of the Tenth Alliance Guard Army, she had been certain of victory, but then Ye Yunyi had come out of nowhere.

He had tied with her, three votes to three.

How could she not be upset?

Her going to the Cyan Ink Barrier was understandable.

Still, Ren Tianxing just hoped that Ren Jingyi hadn’t injured Ye Yunyi too badly.

After all, showing up at someone’s home just to beat them up wouldn’t do her reputation any good.

"She didn’t hurt Ye Yunyi too badly, did she?" Ren Tianxing asked without looking up.

The adjutant heard this and just stood there, momentarily unsure how to respond.

’Damn it, how am I supposed to answer a question like that?’

After a moment of thought, he laid out the whole situation.

"...And so, your daughter is now at the Cyan Ink Barrier, recuperating from her injuries at Ye Yunyi’s manor."

As the words hung in the air, the Fifth King General lowered his head in silence.

He stared ahead, unable to say a word.

He didn’t know what to say.

’What was there to say?’

’What could he possibly say?’

Finally, the Fifth King General slowly raised his head to look at his adjutant, the corner of his mouth twitching.

"Are you telling me the truth?"

"Jingyi... was defeated that easily?"

"Yes, sir."

The adjutant sounded just as resigned.

’I can’t believe it either.’

The Fifth King General listened and sighed.

’Just what kind of monster is this Ye Yunyi?’

’To be so incredibly strong.’

He knew his daughter’s strength.

’In that case, Ye Yunyi must have already reached the level of a King General.’

"By the way, Fifth King General, your daughter made a bet with Ye Yunyi before the fight. Now that she’s lost, he’s sent over the list of stakes."

The Fifth King General was speechless.

’My dear daughter, you really were confident, weren’t you?’

’And now look, you’ve been caught in his trap.’

’Still, it’s good for her to learn a lesson.’

Thinking this, Ren Tianxing reached out and took the list.

He looked at the list, and in the next moment, his eyes widened, unable to believe what he was seeing.

’Good heavens.’

’Can someone please tell me what this is?!’

’Why is there so much stuff?!’

’Even if this is a lesson, isn’t it a bit too costly?!’

"Fifth King General, refusing to pay isn’t really an option," the adjutant reminded him, seeing his expression. "Your daughter is at Ye Yunyi’s manor right now. They say she’s recuperating, but she might as well be under house arrest."

"Besides, it was a real bet. If we don’t pay up, I’m afraid your daughter won’t be coming back. And we’ll get a reputation for being deadbeats."

These few words made Ren Tianxing sigh again.

"Alright, alright. Go and get it done. Send it all over to that Ye Yunyi."

Ren Tianxing’s face was a picture of resignation.

’Just like that, a good chunk of my family’s savings is gone.’

’And for what? I didn’t even get anything out of it.’

’No, that’s not right. I can’t say I didn’t get *anything*.’

’At the very least, a lesson was learned.’

With that thought, the Fifth King General slapped his forehead.

Then, he remembered the last King General meeting regarding the Spiritual Fusion Barrier. The final vote had been three to three.

With this new development, it was safe to say the Spiritual Fusion Barrier would belong to Ye Yunyi from now on.

The Tenth Alliance Guard Army within it would also be under Ye Yunyi’s instruction and leadership.

He might as well just announce it to the world himself. It would be better than waiting for the news to leak.

He immediately made the arrangements to proactively inform the other King Generals of the outcome and acknowledge Ye Yunyi’s new position.

After taking care of everything, Ren Tianxing went back to handling his other duties.

「Back at the manor in the Cyan Ink Barrier.」

Ye Yunyi had just seen Shangguan Yulan off.

The beautiful women had also been settled in.

Ye Yunyi went over to ask if they needed anything else.

He also took a look at the women.

In the end, Ye Yunyi chose the one who best suited his taste.

Tonight, they would be wed!

When the girl found out, her face flushed crimson.

She never thought that she would be chosen so soon after arriving.

The other girls beside her watched, their faces filled with envy.

After all, since coming here, they too had experienced Lord Ye’s charm.

He was even more captivating than their families had described, not less.

It could be said that he perfectly matched their standards for a future husband in both status and strength.

In fact, he even exceeded them by a great deal.

And so, preparations began throughout the manor.