Chapter 1402 - 1405: Betting Against Her

"God... This Old Hag is terrifying!" Lu Zhanpeng turned around to look at the unfortunate lamppost and almost cried out of fear, silently grateful he ducked fast enough, otherwise there’d be another large hole on him.

Seeing Lu Zhanpeng swiftly dodge the finger force from Master Ciyun, Lin Feng and Xu Yishan, who initially planned to intervene, merely watched coldly without making any moves.

"Those who don’t understand Inner Strength, step back, at least twenty meters!" Lin Feng, expressionless, reminded his subordinates to scatter. Those who hadn’t cultivated Inner Strength couldn’t even manage to dodge, being too close would only be a liability.

"Yes, Brother Feng..."

"Alright, Brother Feng!"

Regardless of whether they were from the Hong Sect or Xie Nan’s Loyalty Gang, nobody contradicted Lin Feng at this moment, stepping back over twenty meters to maintain a safe distance from the three terrifying old nuns...

As for Zhou Yang, Xie Nan, Lu Zhanpeng, and Xiang Wang, who had cultivated Inner Strength, despite their fears, they chose to stay. They believed that even if the Old Hag made another move, Lin Feng and Xu Yishan could protect them!

"I used to think Buddhist experts were more peaceful, not so hostile, seems I was wrong..." Lin Feng spoke calmly, watching Master Ciyun, "May I ask, was your intention just now to kill Dapeng?"

"Hmph! Ordinary people not in the Innate realm are just ants. Would you reason with ants?" Master Ciyun coldly chuckled at Lin Feng, speaking indifferently, "You thought these useless people could stop the three of us? They are nothing but cannon fodder for death!"

"Lin Feng... You were mistaken!" Xu Yishan suddenly spoke, fixating on Master Ciyun, he addressed Lin Feng plainly, "Buddhist disciples aren’t devoid of hostility, they just lack emotion, so when they kill, there’s no psychological burden... Warn your men!"

Fury surged within Xu Yishan. Although also an Innate expert, he never entertained thoughts of murder over mere quarrels. In truth, even real enemies, he rarely killed, especially in this era. Thus, faced with Master Ciyun, who viewed human life with utter disregard, he was thoroughly enraged. Previously, he agreed to help Lin Feng out of courtesy, but now, Xu Yishan personally wanted to teach this damn Master Ciyun a lesson!

"Thank you, Old Xu, for the advice!" Lin Feng understood Xu Yishan’s feelings, nodding before sternly addressing the three nuns, "Judging by your attitude, you won’t give up and insist on taking Tang Rou away?"

"Tang Rou is originally a Buddhist disciple; we’re just taking her back to the Nunnery!" Master Ciyun coldly chuckled at Lin Feng, speaking serenely. She clearly saw the situation, with only Lin Feng and Xu Yishan capable of fighting, the rest, including Tang Rou, posed no threat. After all, Tang Rou’s cultivation had risen, but she hadn’t trained in martial arts or combat, how could she resist experienced Innate masters like them.

"I know you don’t like me now, and coincidentally, I feel the same! Why not this: let’s have a duel, then discuss other matters?" Lin Feng pointed at Master Ciyun, suddenly inviting her.

"A duel?" Master Ciyun was first surprised by Lin Feng’s words, then flashed a cunning smile, enticingly saying, "You want to fight me, it’s possible. But if we’re to fight, let’s settle everything! Let’s gamble on a duel. If you win, we three leave Jiangzhou immediately, report the situation to our sect, and let them decide. If you lose, we take Tang Rou, let her visit Wunian Nunnery, acknowledge her identity, then release her, deal?"

"Bah, you Old Hag, what kind of nonsense are you thinking? Taking advantage of everyone, who would gamble with you?" Lu Zhanpeng couldn’t help but protest after hearing Master Ciyun’s terms...

Lu Zhanpeng clearly saw through it: if Master Ciyun lost, she’d walk away, report to her sect, and Lin Feng’s side gains nothing, but if she won, she’d take Sister-in-law Tang Rou away – an outright advantageous gambling setup, Lin Feng would never agree, there’d be no point!

Master Ciyun coldly glanced at Lu Zhanpeng, causing him to shrink his head, still couldn’t help but feel intimidated... After all, this Old Hag was truly terrifying!

Lin Feng naturally wouldn’t agree; not to mention the fairness of the bet, he would never use Tang Rou as the wager against Master Ciyun, despite not believing he’d lose to her.

"Hmph, you wish..." Lin Feng shook his head, "I won’t wager Tang Rou’s freedom; stop dreaming! If you want a fight, let’s fight, spare me the nonsense!"

"Really won’t gamble? If you find the terms unfair, you can propose other conditions!" Master Ciyun smirked, coaxing Lin Feng.

"No gamble!" Lin Feng staunchly shook his head.

However, just then, Tang Rou timidly spoke up.

"Lin Feng... How about you gamble with her?"

Lin Feng was stunned, turning to look at Tang Rou in surprise, asking, "Tang Rou, what are you saying?!"

What’s going on, why would Tang Rou suggest gambling with her? In Lin Feng’s heart, Tang Rou is the most important. He wouldn’t wager Tang Rou against anyone, but if Tang Rou herself suggested it, it’s a different story!

"I believe you won’t lose! Gambling with her is the easiest way to resolve this, so boldly have a fight with her!" Tang Rou softly encouraged Lin Feng, looking at him with gentle eyes.

"Hehe... Who would’ve thought Lady Tang trusts you so much!" Master Ciyun sneered at Lin Feng, "Now you don’t have an excuse to refuse, do you?"

If Tang Rou agreed to the terms, Lin Feng indeed wouldn’t refuse Master Ciyun’s gambling duel, yet he wouldn’t accept the initial conditions presented, as Lu Zhanpeng mentioned, Master Ciyun’s terms required no cost even if she lost, unfair!

"I’ll gamble with you, but the terms need changing. If you dare agree, I’ll fight!" Lin Feng coldly eyed Master Ciyun, speaking sternly.

"How do you want to change it?" Master Ciyun glanced at Lin Feng disdainfully, indifferently asking.

"If you lose, you stay in Jiangzhou!" Lin Feng stared at Master Ciyun, articulating clearly.