Chapter 33

Just as Long Tai was utterly shocked, so was Xia Ye.

He had only started paying attention to Lu Xuan because of Long Tai's unusual behavior, but he never expected that Lu Xuan would suddenly achieve such a terrifying score.

Three thousand catties, a strength that was four hundred catties higher than his own. Although Xia Ye was不服气 (unconvinced), he had no words to say. The two of them were always on par, but now, a random person had achieved a score of three thousand catties, which Xia Ye, who had always considered himself the second genius of Lincheng, could not accept.

Long Tai barely suppressed his shock and said with a gloomy face, "Long Yang, did you find the murderer when you saw that the Second and Third Brothers were killed while chasing Lu Xuan?"

Originally, Long Tai had never taken Lu Xuan seriously, but now, the strength Lu Xuan displayed far exceeded his expectations. In terms of strength, Lu Xuan even surpassed him. He immediately shifted his suspicion to Lu Xuan. With the strength Lu Xuan had shown, he was fully capable of killing the Second and Third Brothers.

"No, when I arrived, I only saw their bodies. Third Brother, do you suspect Lu Xuan?" Long Yang answered truthfully.

"Indeed, how could it be such a coincidence? The Second and Third Brothers went to chase him, and he was fine, but they were killed instead."

"That's impossible," Long Yang rarely contradicted Long Tai, "I examined the Second Brother's body; he was injured by a fierce sword aura. Lu Xuan absolutely couldn't emit such a sword aura."

Long Tai sneered, "I say he killed them, so he did! Anyone who dares to harm my Long family will die a miserable death!"

When Long Tai said this, Long Yang immediately understood. It seemed that Long Tai was preparing to frame Lu Xuan and use this as an excuse to attack him.

He laughed and said, "Third Brother is right. The Second and Third Brothers were indeed killed by Lu Xuan. Blood debts must be repaid with blood!"

While all the players were shocked by Lu Xuan's score, on the judges' platform, Xia Chenxi was talking to Uncle Jiu.

"Uncle Jiu, if I'm not mistaken, Lu Xuan should be at the fourth level of Body Tempering. How could he achieve a strength of three thousand catties?"

Uncle Jiu smiled slightly and said, "For ordinary people, it is indeed impossible. However, some people are born with great strength and a special constitution, giving them immense power. I believe Lu Xuan is one of these."

What he said was true; some people are indeed born with great strength, far exceeding ordinary people. However, Lu Xuan was not one of these. He was able to achieve a strength of three thousand catties at the fourth level of Body Tempering thanks to the Taiyi Reversion Technique.

The Taiyi Reversion Technique has twenty-six meridians, and Lu Xuan used it to temper his body, achieving a level of refinement far beyond that of ordinary people. The strength he could unleash was naturally far beyond that of ordinary people.

While Uncle Jiu and Xia Chenxi were talking, Elder Sun suddenly turned and said, "Yan Jiu, it seems you know this boy?"

Yan Jiu, Uncle Jiu's real name, nodded and said, "We've met a few times."

Elder Sun chuckled, "This time, your Lincheng has a few good prospects. By the way, I also know someone. Just watching is boring. Are you interested in a bet?"

"A bet? What kind of bet?" Uncle Jiu asked with interest.

"Of course, it's about who will be the first in this assessment," Elder Sun said matter-of-factly. "You know this boy, and I know Long Tai. Why don't we bet on who will be the first, Lu Xuan or Long Tai?"

Uncle Jiu looked at Elder Sun thoughtfully and then smiled faintly, "Long Tai is at the fifth level of Body Tempering, while Lu Xuan is only at the fourth. Don't you think I'm at a disadvantage?"

"Haha, how about this? Since you're at a disadvantage in strength, I'll be at a disadvantage in the bet. I'll put up twice the stake. How about that?" Elder Sun seemed determined to bet with Uncle Jiu.

However, before Uncle Jiu could speak, a gentle voice said, "Elder Sun, why don't I bet with you?"

Everyone's gaze turned to the speaker, who was none other than Xia Chenxi, sitting behind Uncle Jiu!

"Oh? Niece Chenxi is interested too?" Elder Sun did not dare to act like an elder in front of Xia Chenxi. A sixth-level Body Tempering at under sixteen years old was a rare talent, even in the Fengjian Sect. Moreover, Xia Chenxi was a pre-determined core disciple, and her future achievements would certainly surpass Elder Sun's.

Xia Chenxi smiled and said, "I have interacted with Lu Xuan a few times and have some confidence in him. I don't know what your stake is, but I can probably come up with something."

With these words, she accepted Elder Sun's bet and directly asked about the stake.

"Haha, I was actually interested in Uncle Jiu's Shadow Claw, a low-grade treasure weapon. If you can provide a low-grade treasure weapon of the claw type, I would be willing to bet with you."

Elder Sun finally revealed his intentions. The reason he insisted on betting with Uncle Jiu was for Uncle Jiu's weapon.

When he said this, Xia Chenxi frowned. Although a low-grade treasure weapon was valuable, as the daughter of the Lincheng city lord, she could obtain one. However, Elder Sun's insistence on a claw-type weapon was a bit difficult.

At this moment, Uncle Jiu, who had been silent, finally spoke, "If I'm not mistaken, Long Tai specializes in hand techniques, right? Is this weapon for him? It seems that Elder Sun and Long Tai have a deep relationship..."

Uncle Jiu's insight was quite sharp, and he immediately saw the key point.

Elder Sun just laughed and did not explain, only looking at Uncle Jiu and Xia Chenxi, waiting for their response.

Xia Chenxi was about to speak, but Uncle Jiu waved to stop her, smiled, and said, "Since Elder Sun is interested, I, Old Jiu, will accompany you. Chenxi, take the Shadow Claw and bet with Elder Sun! I plan to spend my remaining years in Lincheng, so I probably won't have much use for it."

Seeing that Uncle Jiu was willing to put up his personal weapon, Xia Chenxi was delighted, "Don't worry, Uncle Jiu, Lu Xuan will definitely win!"

She then turned to Elder Sun and said, "Elder Sun, the Shadow Claw is here. What is your stake?"

Seeing that Uncle Jiu was really willing to put up the Shadow Claw, Elder Sun's face showed a hint of joy, and he said, "Niece Chenxi, just say what you want. I have accumulated some wealth in the Fengjian Sect over the years."

Since Elder Sun let her speak, Xia Chenxi did not hesitate. After a moment's thought, she said, "The Shadow Claw has accompanied Uncle Jiu for nearly half his life. Although it is a low-grade treasure weapon, it has been refined to a high degree, making it far more valuable than an ordinary low-grade treasure weapon. Since Elder Sun has promised a double stake, I won't be shy. I want a storage ring and a Huntu Pill. How about that?"