Chapter 35

"Ha ha ha, that's right! It's called a martial bet. It's a bet on your luck in martial arts cultivation. If you can't reach the Heavenly Martial realm, you're considered a failure."

"However, it's still a bet. But there are certain criteria. For example, if you want to be a disciple of a certain array master, they might not even consider you. It's not something you can just learn if you want to."

"These masters are often extremely picky, even harsh. To put it simply, not only must your body and bloodline meet their conditions, but you also have to pass numerous tests."

"Even with such strict selection criteria, only one or two out of ten disciples can successfully break through to the Heavenly Martial realm and become masters."

"The other eight or nine are considered failures for life. That's why these three schools are called martial bets. I was a failure in martial bets back then," Zhang Daolin said with a smile.

"Brother, are you joking?" Ye Jun Tian was taken aback.

"What's so funny? I'm telling the truth. Back then, my body and bloodline had very high potential, the 'Fire Lynx Bloodline.'"

"This is a special bloodline, a level higher than Class A blood roots. Therefore, I was chosen by the alchemy master Cai Housheng. At the time, I had about thirty fellow disciples, but, sigh."

"I felt I couldn't break through to the Heavenly Martial realm in my lifetime, so I gave up halfway. Fortunately, because I cultivated the Bloodline Alchemy, alchemists are often experts in medicine."

"So, I didn't fall behind in the field of medicine. However, I was lucky to meet you, little brother. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for me to become a Heavenly Martial physician in my lifetime," Zhang Daolin said.

"Gun King, can I cultivate in your Peach Array for a few days?" Ye Jun Tian said, thinking that since the opportunity was rare, exploring the Peach Array might bring unexpected gains.

"Aren't you supposed to have a ranking match tomorrow? Don't miss it," Zhang Daolin asked, taken aback.

"Even if I miss it, I can challenge a higher-level disciple," Ye Jun Tian said.

"Here, take this." Gun King took out a stone and gave it to Ye Jun Tian, then said, "This is the Blood Array Stone. It contains my bloodline energy. It can open the array for you once. However, you only have one chance. After using it, the stone will be useless."

"Ha ha ha, that's perfect. Jun Tian, let's go. Come back to cultivate when you have time," Zhang Daolin said with a smile, pulling Ye Jun Tian out. Gun King didn't try to stop them.

"How about it, did you learn the Three Stunning Spears?" Zhang Daolin asked in the air.

"I learned the form, but to truly grasp the essence, it will take at least a year or two. The Three Stunning Spears are the culmination of Gun King's life's work. Even a superficial understanding is quite astonishing," Ye Jun Tian said.

"Indeed, today's gains were good. But Gun King gained even more. He should thank you. Otherwise, he wouldn't have given you the chance to cultivate in the Peach Array," Zhang Daolin said.

"This person is just too eccentric. Otherwise, he would be a good friend to have," Ye Jun Tian said, somewhat regretfully.

Because Gun King had the potential to become a Blood Wheel Realm expert. The Blood Wheel Realm, even in the entire Zhao Kingdom, would rank among the top experts. It's the pinnacle of the pyramid.

"Can't be friends," Zhang Daolin shook his head.

"Can't be friends? Does Gun King have no friends at all?" Ye Jun Tian was surprised.

"Yes, he has no friends. In the past, his best friend betrayed him, almost destroying his family. It's his deepest pain."

"So, later, in his eyes, there's only 'transactions' and no friends. Don't think he gave you the Three Stunning Spears and the chance to cultivate in the Peach Array out of goodwill."

"In fact, it was just a transaction. Like before, when you almost killed him, he thought your words helped him understand the path to breaking through the Blood Wheel Realm. So he gave you these as compensation."

"Therefore, don't think he has any good feelings towards you. That's impossible. You can only enter the Peach Array once. Don't go in a second time."

"Because he said only once. If you sneak in again with the stone, even if you die in the Peach Array, he won't bat an eye."

"Of course, although Gun King was betrayed by a friend, he will definitely keep his word. You don't need to worry about that."

"He is a man of his word. However, since you've learned the Three Stunning Spears, you still need a good spear. You need to find a spear to maximize its power," Zhang Daolin said seriously.

After dropping Ye Jun Tian off in Greenwood City, Zhang Daolin flew away without landing.

However, when he approached his own residence, he saw the steward, Ye Hong, sitting on a stone roller near the gate, lost in thought.

"Uncle Hong, what are you thinking about?" Ye Jun Tian asked with a smile.

"Ah, Second Young Master, you're back." Ye Hong immediately stood up when he saw Ye Jun Tian.

"What, are you planning a welcome ceremony? That's too much, we're family," Ye Jun Tian joked.

"Not... this... how do I say it." Ye Hong's expression was a bit strange.

"Let's go inside and talk. I'm a bit thirsty," Ye Jun Tian said, walking towards the gate.

"Stop!" At this moment, a young man with a long beard came out from inside the gate. He looked at Ye Jun Tian with disdain.

"Who are you, shouting at my gate?" Ye Jun Tian was taken aback.

"Second Young Master, don't talk, let's go," Ye Hong quickly pulled Ye Jun Tian.

"Your gate? Ha ha ha, what a joke..."

The long-bearded man laughed wildly, attracting a crowd of onlookers.

"Is this not my gate, then yours?" Ye Jun Tian sneered.

"Ye Jun Tian, go ask your father. This residence is now the 'Ye Shan' family." The long-bearded man looked down on Ye Jun Tian, clenched his hand, and said fiercely, "I'm Ye Bing, Ye He's older brother. My brother's debt will be settled on the arena. Ye Jun Tian, you will pay tenfold."

"Uncle Hong, is this true?" Ye Jun Tian was taken aback and turned to ask.

"Yes, you've been gone for two days, and we couldn't contact you. So, the head of the family asked me to wait here. I didn't have time to tell you," Ye Hong quickly said.

"Ye Bing, when the time comes, I'll make you crawl on the ground," Ye Jun Tian sneered and turned to leave.

"Your words are so loud, the son of a fool who can't even protect a councilor, what do you have to be arrogant about?" Ye Bing sneered.

"Ye Bing, what are you talking about? What councilor? Your father isn't even a councilor, what do you have to be arrogant about? My father is at least the Sixth Elder, a councilor," Ye Jun Tian huffed.

"Councilor, ha ha, he used to be, but now, he's not," Ye Bing sneered again.

"Second Young Master, let's go home and talk. The master is waiting for you at the old residence. He wants you to see him as soon as you return, there's something important," Ye Hong said.

Ye Jun Tian didn't say another word, got on his horse, and left with Ye Hong. Behind them, a chorus of laughter echoed, clearly from the Ye Shan branch, loud and grating.

"To raise enough crystals for Ye Jun, the master had no choice. Now, except for the old residence, all other assets have been sold. Even this residence has been mortgaged to Ye Haodong," Ye Hong said.

"Mortgaged to Ye Haodong, so why is it now the residence of Ye Shan, that old scoundrel?" Ye Jun Tian asked.