(After the rainstorm, it will be scorching sun. I need to find a house to get some air conditioning.)
The Sword Technique Conference lasted for three days. After Long Qianshan left on the first day, he did not appear again on the second and third days. However, this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. Because of Chu Mu, the discussion of the Sword Technique Conference was unusually lively, which made Shentu Wudi very happy.
He knew that this time, the Sword Technique Conference was a complete success. It was better than the previous ones because of Chu Mu. If not for Chu Mu, the Sword Technique Conference would have been ruined by Bi Lu's scheme. It would have been a stain, and Shentu Wudi would have become a laughingstock. The reputation of the Shentu Clan would also have dropped significantly.
It was not an exaggeration to say that Chu Mu was his benefactor. It was close to saving his life.
After the Sword Technique Conference ended, the crowd left. Only Chu Mu, Shentu Wudi, and Yang Wudi, who had been following Chu Mu, remained.
"Brother Chu, I can't thank you enough. Here is my cup." Shentu Wudi raised his cup, smiled, and drank it in one gulp.
Putting down the wine cup, Shentu Wudi frowned and said, "My Shentu family has already pressured the Long family, and the Long family has agreed not to deal with the Li family in any way. However, the Long family has a condition. If we do not agree to their condition, the Long family would rather go to war with my Shentu family and fight to the death."
"What condition?" Chu Mu asked. He did not look surprised.
"The Long Clan believes that Brother Chu, you killed an Origin Realm swordsman of the Long Clan, causing the Long Clan to suffer a great loss. This grudge has to be settled." Shentu Wudi said angrily, "Therefore, the Long Clan has proposed that they send an Origin Realm swordsman who is not even a Sword Sovereign to fight Brother Chu, regardless of life or death. If Brother Chu loses, only death will await him, and the grudge will be settled. If Brother Chu wins, the Long Clan will not attack Brother Chu, and the grudge will also be settled. "
"However, Brother Chu, don't worry. If Brother Chu is unwilling, my Shentu Clan can put pressure on the Long Clan again and make the Long Clan cancel this unreasonable request." Shentu Wudi sneered. There was a sharp glint in his eyes. Clearly, the Long Family's conditions had made Shentu Wudi lose face. "As for a life and death struggle, the Long Family only dares to talk about it. They can't do it."
"Thank you for your kind intentions, Brother Shentu. However, since the Long Clan wants to lose another Origin Realm swordsman, I will fulfill their wish." Chu Mu said with a faint smile.
As long as it wasn't a Sword Saint Rank Sword Artist, Chu Mu wasn't afraid. Even if it was a Sword Saint Rank Sword Artist, Chu Mu had a powerful trump card. This trump card was enough for him to kill the majority of Sword Saint Rank Sword Artists.
For a clan like the Long Clan, Chu Mu didn't believe that their Sword Venerable level swordsmen would have a trump card comparable to his.
"Alright, I believe in Brother Chu. If you can kill one Origin Realm expert from the Long clan, then you can kill a second one. Let the Long clan go for wool and come home shorn. Let them have a taste of pain." Shentu Wudi clapped his hands and said in a clear voice.
Although he was the young master of the Shentu Clan and the next head of the Shentu Clan, he still wasn't the head of the clan. There were some things that couldn't be done by his own will.
"Brother Chu, the life and death battle between you and the Long Clan's Origin Realm swordsman will take place three days later at the edge of the Wind Fire Desert." Shentu Wudi said.
"I will be there on time." Chu Mu said as he got up and left with Yang Wudi. After Shentu Wudi sent off Chu Mu and Yang Wudi, he sat alone in the Golden Sand Mansion for a while before getting up and returning to the Shentu Clan to report the news.
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"Very good. This Chu Mu is truly arrogant to the extreme. Long Yi, you will fight this battle. You can only win, not lose." Within the Long Family, the Long Family's Family Master shouted, his killing intent flashing.
"Yes." Long Yi was an old man who looked to be in his fifties. His figure was tall and powerful, and he had the aura of a fierce tiger. His eyes were filled with an astonishing baleful aura that was enough to scare an ordinary person to death.
… …
The news spread that in three days, Long Yi from the Long Clan would have a life and death battle with the backing of the Li Clan, Chu Mu, at the edge of the Wind Fire Desert. Immediately, all the swordsmen in the Golden Sand Region were boiling with excitement when they heard the news.
They dug up all kinds of information related to this battle and gradually understood the conflict between Chu Mu and the Long Clan. Because of this, the Li Clan was pushed into the limelight, and the Shentu Clan sent out a timely announcement that the Li Clan would be under their protection.
The Shentu Clan was the number one clan in the Golden Sand Region. They had a history of more than two thousand years. Although they were not as powerful as other clans, they were still very powerful. With the protection of the Shentu Clan, at least in the Golden Sand Region, the Li Clan would be able to take root and develop without worrying about being oppressed by other clans.
In the courtyard of the Li Clan, there were three people sitting in a pavilion. The first was Chu Mu, the second was Yang Wudi, and the third was the head of the Li Clan, Li Mingxin.
"Lord Chu, this Long Yi is an expert of the Dacheng Clan in the Origin Realm. Rumor has it that he has already comprehended sixty percent of his sword intent. Furthermore, he has also comprehended sixty percent of the profound of earth. He is very powerful, and his sword energy is vigorous. He is an expert in using heavy swords, and is one of the top three experts of the Long Clan." Li Mingxin quickly said with a worried expression. Long Yi was different from the Origin Realm swordsman who had been killed by Chu Mu. Long Yi's strength was many times more tyrannical.
"What other news?" Chu Mu was instead very calm as he asked.
"Also, there are rumors going around saying that Lord Chu is overestimating himself. You have only been in the Origin Realm for less than a year, but you actually dared to have a life and death battle with Long Yi, a veteran Origin Realm swordsman of the Dacheng Clan." Li Mingxin hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Therefore, there are already bets outside. The betting ratio is ten to one."
"Ten to one. That is to say, if I win, I will get ten times the amount. Not bad." Chu Mu nodded, "Who is the one who started the bet?"
"The Fan Clan started the bet." Li Mingxin said with some bitterness.
No matter if it was the Long Clan or the Fan Clan, they were both colossi that the Li Clan could not afford to provoke.
"The number two clan in the Golden Sand Region. They should be very wealthy." Chu Mu nodded, then looked at Yang Wudi and smiled, "Brother Yang, do you plan to make a fortune?"
"Of course." The eyes of Yang Wudi shone and he nodded without any hesitation.
"Patriarch Li, here is one million high-grade spirit stones. I entrust you to bet on my victory." Chu Mu took out a best quality space wristband and handed it over to Li Mingxin.
"One … … one … … one million … …" Li Mingxin held that best quality space wristband with both of his hands. His lips were trembling and his face was filled with shock.
One million high-grade spirit stones was a huge fortune for the entire Li Clan.
"I bet one hundred thousand." Yang Wudi took out a high-grade space wristband from his bosom and handed it over to Li Mingxin.
"Patriarch Li, I will entrust this matter to you." Chu Mu laughed, "This time, it's a perfect opportunity. I suggest that your Li Family take out all the Spirit Stones you have and bet on me winning. When the time comes, your Li Family will receive ten times the amount of Spirit Stones. Think about it, ten times the amount of Spirit Stones, how much wealth is that to the Li Family? It can cause the Li Family's overall strength to soar in a short period of time."
Li Mingxin's hesitation was immediately shattered by Chu Mu's words. He clenched his teeth and made up his mind. Even if he had to sell everything he had, he would take out a large amount of spirit stones to bet on Chu Mu's victory.
"Lord Chu, this time, whether our Li family will completely fall or rise again will depend on Lord Chu's battle." Li Mingxin said with a smile. His heart was filled with a myriad of complicated feelings. It was impossible to describe what he was feeling.
Chu Mu just smiled and didn't say anything. His suggestion was only for Li Daoyuan's sake. As for whether the Li Clan would accept it or not, that was their own business.
If they accepted, the Li Clan would definitely make a huge profit. If they didn't, they would only feel vexed in the end.
This was a real bet. If they won, they would make a lot of money. If they lost, they would naturally lose everything and sink into oblivion.
Whether to place a bet or not depended on one's foresight and courage. Clearly, Li Mingxin's courage was not bad.
"Lord Chu, Lord Yang, I will go to the Fan Clan's gambling house to place my bet." Li Mingxin put away the two space wristbands, stood up and saluted with his sword.
"Go." Chu Mu nodded. Li Mingxin immediately turned and left.
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"One to ten. I believe that Brother Chu will definitely win. Therefore, I will bet one hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones on Brother Chu's victory." In a courtyard of the Shentu Clan, Shentu Wudi immediately laughed when he heard the news of the Fan Clan's gambling house.
In fact, he himself was not clear about Chu Mu's true strength. However, he had a feeling that Chu Mu would definitely win.
"One hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones. If he wins, he will get one million high-grade spirit stones. That is equivalent to earning nine hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones. Not bad, not bad at all." After Shentu Wudi ordered his subordinates to place their bets, he muttered to himself with a smile. His eyes sparkled, "Oh right, I wonder if Brother Chu will place his bet after hearing this news?"
If Shentu Wudi knew that not only had Chu Mu placed his bet, but he had also placed one million high-grade spirit stones, it was unknown how shocked he would be.
As the number one clan in the Jinsha Region, the Shentu Clan, one million high-grade spirit stones was nothing. However, as the young master of the Shentu Clan, one hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones was a lot for him. One million high-grade spirit stones was something that even his entire fortune could not reach.
Of course, if he became the patriarch of the Shentu Clan, then he would be able to use the majority of the spirit stones of the Shentu Clan at will. One million high-grade spirit stones would naturally be nothing in his eyes.
Because the Fan Clan had opened a gambling house, the odds were one to ten. Coupled with the contrast in strength between Chu Mu and Long Yi, the vast majority of the people who placed their bets immediately placed their spirit stones on Long Yi. Although Long Yi won, the amount of spirit stones they earned was not much. In the end, it was still a harvest.
"Idiots, they actually bet on Chu Mu winning. They really have eyes but can't see." The person in charge of the Fan Clan's gambling house looked at the betting account and sneered.
"It's the Li Clan. It seems that they intend to cut off all means of retreat. If they don't succeed, they will die trying." Another person in charge said with a smile, "As for the Long Clan, this time, they directly bet one million high-grade spirit stones. It seems that they also intend to make a small profit."
"Say, if Chu Mu really wins, then the Long Clan will suffer a double loss this time."
"Impossible, Long Yi's strength is very strong. He is above you and me. He is merely a swordsman who has only entered the Origin Realm for less than a year. No matter how much of a genius he is, it is impossible for him to be Long Yi's opponent." If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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