It was obvious that Ling Xiao was still alive. This made Lawless uncomfortable, because he'd already made a bet with the Liquor Demon Sword. If he lost, he'd have to guarantee the safety of Ling Xiao and the rest.
That was the same as being a bodyguard for free.
Of course, he could go back on his word, but he couldn't bear the consequences.
Naturally, he hated Ling Xiao and felt that it was Ling Xiao who'd put him in such a difficult situation.
"Announce the results?"
Ling Xiao raised his head to look at Lawless. "Esteemed head judge, have you made a mistake? The treasure hunt hasn't ended yet, but you dare announce the results? "
"Hmph, so what if you're alive? Can your existence affect the top five rankings?"
Lawless gave a cold snort.
Although he'd seen Ling Xiao come out alive, he still didn't believe that Ling Xiao could change the rankings.
As for Leng Mei, it was even more impossible.
"You're a big shot. Many people listen to your every word. Don't dig your own grave and lose face. That'd be bad."
Ling Xiao said mildly.
"Impudent. Do you think your results are better than Feng Feiye and the rest?"
Lawless had been insulted multiple times today, so he was in a bad mood. His attitude was unyielding.
"It doesn't matter if my results are better than theirs. If Black Tortoise Temple can't even abide by the most basic rules, won't they become the laughingstock of the world?"
Ling Xiao's every word laid out the rules and principles in front of everyone.
Although these things weren't worth much, they were still useful when there were many people around.
"Moreover, what if I really get first place? Are you going to kneel down and apologize to me, Lawless?
If Black Tortoise Temple's reputation is damaged because of you, how can you make up for it? "
Ling Xiao looked at Lawless, his attitude cold and arrogant.
Lawless was furious. "Brat, you're too savage. If you really can get first place and surpass Feng Feiye, what's wrong with me kneeling down to you?"
"Hehe, how would I dare to accept that?"
It wasn't that Ling Xiao didn't dare to accept it, but he felt that this condition was meaningless.
He smiled and said, "As long as the Black Tortoise Temple agrees to one condition of mine after this matter is settled."
"You're too arrogant. What qualifications do you have to negotiate with the Black Tortoise Temple?"
Lawless scolded loudly.
"So that's the case. The Black Tortoise Divine Palace disregarded the rules and destroyed the White Tiger Gathering. A minor character like me is not qualified to negotiate with you. In that case, let's not talk about it. When this matter spreads outside, I would like to see how the Black Tortoise Divine Palace will deal with itself."
Ling Xiao had always believed that the Black Tortoise Temple might be the strongest force in the White Tiger Mainland, but it was absolutely impossible for it to completely suppress all the other forces.
Therefore, they also needed to win over talents. At the very least, they had to be fair on the surface.
As expected, a crack suddenly appeared in the sky and a person stepped out. His cultivation level was on par with Lawless's.
"Junior brother, the sect head has decreed that you agree to Ling Xiao's conditions. After all, you broke the rules first. If Ling Xiao's results are better than Feng Feiye's, then let him raise a condition. Of course, this condition can't be targeted at the Black Tortoise Temple."
As soon as the person finished speaking, he stepped back into the crack and disappeared.
Lawless's expression was extremely ugly, but he had no choice but to obey the sect head's orders right now.
He was well aware of how powerful the Black Tortoise Temple's Sovereign was.
"Many thanks to the Black Tortoise Temple for your wise decision."
Ling Xiao smiled slightly and began to quietly wait for the results to be announced.
"That brat really doesn't know life from death. If he doesn't get first place, he'll probably be destroyed for pestering others endlessly."
Most of the people in the crowd looked down on Ling Xiao and thought that he was only using this occasion to put on airs.
Because there were only two people's results, they were quickly tallied up and presented to the person announcing the results.
That person looked at the results with an ugly expression.
It was even uglier than when he saw Long Chen get fifth place.
He couldn't decide whether to read it or not.
"Read it!"
In front of so many people, Lawless didn't dare to do anything. In the end, he was just an Honored Elder from the 13 halls of the Black Tortoise Temple. He wasn't a top figure.
He had to listen to the sect head's words.
Under the Sect Master were two Sacred Hall Protectors and a Vice Sect Master.
What could he do?
He could only admit defeat.
"There's a new result, so the previous rankings have been changed!"
Hearing the Divine Emissary's words, the audience gasped in surprise.
The meaning behind his words was clear. He was clearly saying that Ling Xiao's results had changed the rankings.
"First place, phew —!"
The Divine Emissary exhaled deeply, as if he was very nervous. This time, his breathing eased his nerves.
"Ling Xiao!"
Hearing the name, Lawless' eyes suddenly glazed over. He looked at the ordinary-looking young man in the ring in disbelief.
This kid was only 17 years old. Although he was going to be 18 soon, at his age, he had actually gotten first place in the Treasure Hunt Battle. It was simply unbelievable.
He wasn't the only one who was surprised.
Everyone was shocked, including Ling Xiao's friends.
Even though they knew that Ling Xiao would be able to achieve very good results, they did not expect him to do so well. It was really too surprising.
"Hahahaha, this time Lawless has really embarrassed himself."
Jiumo Sword laughed happily.
Ling Xiao had once again surprised him and refreshed his expectations.
He used to be afraid that his expectations of Ling Xiao were too high, but now, he felt that his expectations of Ling Xiao were a little too low.
This young man, this scary young man, was much more powerful than he had imagined.
"Hahaha, big brother, you are too awesome. You actually got first place. You have really made us proud."
Long Chen slapped Ling Xiao's back hard and laughed loudly.
"Indeed, this is too surprising. Although I thought you might be a dark horse, I didn't expect you to be even darker than me."
Sun Lengchan shook her head and smiled bitterly.
Ling Xiao's results had really surprised her.
"I was lucky."
Ling Xiao smiled. He said it was lucky, but in his heart, he thought it was inevitable.
From the very beginning, he had made a completely different choice from the others.
Moreover, he had obtained the only Divine Grade Spiritual Weapon from the space crack.
If he was not first place, who else could be first?
However, this was only the first place in the Treasure Hunt Battle, not the first place in the White Tiger Meet, so he was not too excited.
However, at this moment, a very discordant voice sounded.
"What are you excited about? It's not like you got first place in the White Tiger Meet."
The voice came from the Hundred Eyed Demon Lord, Wu Long.
Ling Xiao looked at him with a smile and said, "That's right, it's not the first place in the White Tiger Meet, but it's still better than someone being beaten out by my little girl, right?"
He had heard this from Cold Plum. Anyway, it was just one sentence, so it was convenient to talk about it.
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