LRAB Chapter 806 The Great Xia Princes, Each with Their Own Hidden agendas, Make a bet!
Chapter 806 The Great Xia Princes, Each with Their Own Hidden agendas, Make a bet!
"The gathering of various holy lands and aristocratic families in the Holy City is related to the Yaochi Holy Land?" Chu Yang pondered.
Tu Fei shook his head and said, "It shouldn't matter. The Holy Maiden of Yaochi only invited the younger generation. Those holy land families and even the Central Plains Dynasty probably have other purposes..."
Chu Yang frowned, suddenly remembering Jiang Taixu.
Could it be... that all these people came for him?
Just then, Tu Fei seemed to remember something, suddenly slapped his thigh, stared at Chu Yang with wide eyes, and asked urgently:
"Brother Chu! I heard from the Little Flood Dragon King that...you and the demon princess last night..."
Now, not only Tu Fei, but the other three also looked over expectantly, seemingly very curious about the answer to this matter.
Chu Yang was somewhat amused and exasperated, but he still nodded.
The four men all looked excited, leaving Chu Yang completely bewildered. How could they be so excited on their own wedding night?
Liu Kou chuckled and said, "That's a demon princess! A descendant of the Azure Emperor!"
"I heard that back in the Southern Region, even the Ji family's divine bodies were defeated by her!"
"In terms of status, she is even higher than the Holy Goddess!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Yang immediately understood what these guys were thinking.
In Tu Fei's words, although he hadn't stolen the Holy Maiden yet, his brother had already captured the Demon Princess!
To put it bluntly, it's about sharing in the glory!
For these descendants of bandits, having someone do something so prestigious was something they wanted to do to celebrate by getting drunk for three days and three nights.
Tu Fei suddenly clenched his fists, brimming with fighting spirit, and declared, "At this Yaochi mini-gathering, I'll kidnap a saintess if I have to!"
"A small grand gathering at Yaochi?" Chu Yang raised an eyebrow slightly, suddenly finding the statement rather strange.
The Yaochi Grand Gathering invites heroes from all walks of life, and the Yaochi Holy Maiden has invited all the geniuses this time, so it is called the Yaochi Mini Grand Gathering.
Or……
Will the Holy Maiden of Yaochi bring out the Primordial Origin Stone at the banquet?
In any case, he would only know once he got there, and he hadn't figured out the purpose of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi leading him there yet, so he had to ask her in person.
During our casual conversation, we looked up and found ourselves in front of a magnificent palace, like a celestial pavilion.
"This is..." Chu Yang turned to look at Tu Fei.
This guy is both a big mouth and a know-it-all.
Tu Fei's eyes suddenly lit up, and he urged, "This is the stone archway of the Jade Pool Holy Land!"
"Brother Chu, aren't you lacking resources?"
"Let's go! They're going in to gamble on jade!"
"With you here, we'll make sure Yaochi Holy Land loses so badly today that they have to give up their Holy Maiden!"
The street in front of the stone archway was bustling with activity, with a constant stream of pedestrians coming and going.
In addition, Tu Fei has a loud voice, so his words immediately attracted a lot of attention.
A group of cultivators, clearly of considerable status, were about to enter when they suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked this way.
The young man at the head of the group was dashing and imposing, with a dragon-like aura emanating from him, exuding an aura of authority without anger.
Beside him followed a young nun in white robes, with an exquisitely beautiful face that exuded a sense of holiness, and a pair of clear eyes that were quite expressive.
The remaining dozen or so people surrounded the man and woman like stars around the moon.
The young man glanced at Tu Fei, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Chu Ya, and his eyes suddenly sharpened.
The dragon aura around him also intensified, as if he were eager to hunt.
But the young man quickly composed himself and said with a smile, "Interesting!"
"This is the first time I've heard of someone trying to win the Jade Pool Saintess from the Jade Pool Stone Archway!"
"You lot are truly remarkable!"
Chu Yang narrowed his eyes. Although he had never met the other party, he could guess the young man's identity from the dragon aura and the little nun in white.
In Zhongzhou, there is Xia Yiming, a prince of the Great Xia Dynasty!
The little nun in white was his younger sister, Xia Yilin.
Chu Yang could sense a hint of fighting spirit in Xia Yiming's eyes, as if he wanted to have a match with him.
At this moment, Chu Yang's eyes were also shining. In his eyes, Xia Yiming was simply a walking "scripture"!
The Great Xia Dynasty's Taihuang Scripture Dragon Transformation Spin is the strongest technique in the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.
Chu Yang estimated that by the time the coffin board engraved with the Taihuang Scripture transforming into a dragon appeared, he would have already reached his bottleneck.
Therefore, he did not intend to fight for the coffin lid, but instead wanted to start with the Great Xia Dynasty.
"It seems you're quite interested in this, brother?" Chu Yang teased with a smile.
And so, the two guys, each with their own ulterior motives, started chatting back and forth.
Behind Chu Yang, Li Heishui's expression was strange. "Do they know each other?"
Tu Fei rolled his eyes and said, "How could that be?"
"That's the prince of the Great Xia Dynasty from Zhongzhou!"
"Brother Chu has always been in the Southern Region, so the two of you will not have any interaction."
The expressions on their faces became even stranger. How could they chat so enthusiastically on their first meeting?
Tu Fei stared longingly at the little nun in white, his mouth practically watering.
That's a princess of the Great Xia Dynasty!
She is in no way inferior to the Holy Maiden of the Holy Land!
The little nun in white felt Tu Fei's gaze, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she shrank back in a panic, using the two guards to shield herself.
The two guards glared at Tu Fei with hostility.
Upon noticing this scene, Jiang Huai-ren exclaimed with a pained expression, "What a beast!"
"You smear your lips! You're a complete beast!"
"They even prey on young nuns!"
At that moment, Chu Yang and Xia Yiming, who felt an instant connection, introduced themselves to each other.
"I am Xia Yiming of the Great Xia Dynasty. I have had a very pleasant chat with you today. May I ask your name?"
Xia Yiming was pretending to be ignorant; he recognized Chu Yang at first glance, otherwise he wouldn't have been arguing with him like this.
Chu Yang smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Chu Yang, a mere rogue cultivator."
This place had already attracted a lot of attention, partly because of Tu Fei's shout earlier, and partly because the princes and princesses of the Great Xia Dynasty were too eye-catching.
They had obviously been in the holy city for some time, so many people recognized them.
Naturally, everyone recognized Chu Yang.
Upon hearing his words, the surrounding cultivators all wore strange expressions.
A mere rogue cultivator?
You, the young emperor of Chu, have the nerve to say such things?
However, upon closer reflection, it seems that Chu Yang is indeed without any sect or faction.
However, some people disagreed, whispering, "I heard that Emperor Chu's cultivation enlightenment was in a blessed land affiliated with the Yao Guang Holy Land!"
Clearly, he knew a lot about Chu Yang's affairs; it didn't seem like hearsay, but rather that he had specifically inquired about it.
Someone countered, "That doesn't even qualify as apprenticeship!"
"I do recall that Emperor Chu Shao once received the inheritance of the Humble Peak of the Tai Xuan Sect, a great sect in the Southern Region!"
The first person to speak curled his lip and said, "Come on!"
"You've only scratched the surface. You don't know that even the Peak Master of Zhuofeng claims he achieved enlightenment overnight because of Emperor Chu!"
The crowd whispered among themselves.
"So it's Emperor Chu! I've heard so much about you! Your name is truly legendary!" Xia Yiming said with a fake smile.
Chu Yang waved his hand politely and said, "You have an undeserved reputation. I have long heard that Brother Xia has a high level of expertise in the Taihuang Scripture. When the Imperial Dragon Qi is released, your attacks are unparalleled!"
Listening to the two of them exchanging empty compliments, Tu Fei couldn't hold back any longer and stepped forward, saying, "Brother Chu, should we still go and try to win against the Holy Maiden?"
Chu Yang was just waiting for someone to break the ice, so he went along with it, saying, "We were having such a good chat that we almost forgot about the important matter!"
"Since we've met here, Brother Xia, you must also be here to gamble on stones?"
Xia Yiming climbed up the pole, nodded, and said, "Indeed! It seems we are truly destined to meet!"
Even the onlookers couldn't stand it anymore.
What the hell is this about fate?
The two of you arguing at the entrance of the stone workshop are obviously here to gamble on stones!
The two parties involved did not find this explanation far-fetched at all, and walked into the stone archway while chatting warmly.
Many cultivators followed him in; news of Chu Yang's arrival in the Holy City had already spread far and wide.
However, after he plunged into the demon clan's palace, he never showed up. Now that he has finally met Emperor Chu, everyone naturally wants to follow him in to see what's going on.
I wonder if someone will directly attack him in the Holy City?
Soon, the news that the young emperor of Chu had appeared at Yaochi Stone Workshop and gambled on stones with the prince of Daxia spread like wildfire throughout the entire holy city.
This was like a boulder falling into a calm lake, instantly creating waves, and attracting geniuses from all directions.
Inside the Yaochi Stone Archway, Chu Yang and Xia Yiming had already passed through several courtyards and arrived directly at the Heavenly Stone Garden while talking.
The price of Originium here is outrageously high, truly a case of one strike leading to heaven or hell.
Those who come here to gamble on stones with real expertise are mostly from influential backgrounds.
"Young Emperor Chu! Please go first!" Xia Yiming gestured, extremely politely.
Chu Yang waved his hand and said, "No! Brother Xia, please go first!"
The people behind were even more speechless. Xia Yiming suddenly suggested, "How about we each pick a few source stones and gamble on the spot?"
A hint of a smile flashed in Chu Yang's eyes, and he instead asked, "Then what about the stakes...?"
Xia Yiming revealed his true intentions, his eyes burning with fervor, "We hit it off immediately, but the stakes are too high, and it's inevitable that things will get messy."
"If Young Emperor Chu loses, he can have a match with me, which will serve as the wager!"
"If I lose, you may choose any source stone in this stone workshop today, and I will provide it!"
Will Chu Yang's eyes light up? Does this mean...?
Is everything going to be paid for by Young Master Xia?
Xia Yiming had a clever plan. He first said that the stakes were too high and it would hurt their relationship, thus putting Chu Yang in a difficult position.
In this way, even if I lose, the other party will probably not leave any room for maneuver and will choose Originium that is too valuable or too numerous.
But if we win, we can achieve our goal: to fight this young emperor without incurring any enmity!
Xia Yiming's ability to stand out among the princes of the Great Xia Dynasty and represent the Great Xia Dynasty in the Eastern Wilderness was not solely due to his talent.
He was a smart man and never thought of coveting Chu Yang's opportunity to become an emperor, nor did he want to make an enemy of him.
Chu Yang is not alone now; he has the entire demon race standing behind him. Those powerful demons are all incredibly strong, and even the Holy Land Lord has to be wary of them.
When Li Heishui and the other three behind Chu Yang looked at Xia Yiming again, their eyes became somewhat strange.
It was as if they were looking at a sucker, with a hint of sympathy mixed in...
They all know just how desperately Chu Yang is lacking resources!
Today, this prince of Great Xia is probably going to get a severe cut!
The two finalized the bet and began selecting stones, agreeing to each choose nine source stones. The total value of the stones after cutting them would be calculated together, and the one with the higher value would be the winner.
Just as the two were selecting source stones, a sudden exclamation erupted from the onlookers.
"It's the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang!"
"The Holy Maiden Dao Yi has arrived too!"
"And there's also Xiang Yifei, the Holy Son of the Great Yan Dynasty!"
"I saw the successor of the Heavenly Demon Palace; it's said he possesses the Heavenly Demon Physique!"
"And there are members of the Northern Yuan Golden Family!"
Few of the young prodigies in the Holy City could remain calm after hearing the news of Chu Yang's appearance.
Not everyone wanted to deal with Chu Yang; most just wanted to see this young emperor and join in the fun.
When Tu Fei saw the Daoist Saintess, dressed in a Daoist robe and possessing a refined and elegant appearance, and Yao Xi, who resembled a bright moon and ethereal as a fairy, his eyes widened in astonishment.
Hei Shui, standing to the side, curled his lip and said, "These kinds of people think they can deal with Brother Chu?"
"Brother Chu doesn't even need to take action personally; sending his mount will suffice!"
The mount he was referring to was naturally the Golden-Winged Roc King.
For some reason, the Golden-Winged Roc King never showed up when they were in the demon palace, as if he was not in the Holy City.
Jiang Huai-ren chuckled and said, "I think that without external help, even a monkey could put up a fight with them!"
Liu Kou shook his head rather objectively and said, "The monkeys can no longer be considered part of the younger generation..."
The monkey looks very young, but if you consider the average lifespan of a cultivator in the Four Extremes Secret Realm, he is already nearing old age.
Chu Yang and Xia Yiming remained completely unaffected, as if they hadn't noticed the arrival of those holy sons and daughters, and were focused solely on selecting source stones.
Chu Yang's Origin Technique has now reached its pinnacle, and he has created his own school of thought. It can be said that he can tell whether there is something inside a stone just by looking at it.
With a closer look, one can roughly estimate the value of the stone treasure.
If one were to use the Great Luo Divine Eye, one could even see what's inside.
Keep in mind that this is without using one's true spirit, so gambling on stones with him is a complete waste of time.
The most valuable source stones in the Yaochi Stone Archway have a more significant origin than Chu Yang had anticipated.
After selecting eight source stones, Chu Yang glanced around and finally fixed his gaze on the direction of Yaochi.
Within the Tianzihao Stone Garden lies a fairy lake named Yaochi, sharing the same name as the sacred Yaochi site.
Noticing Chu Yang's gaze, the Old Man of Yaochi in the Stone Garden smiled and said, "Young Emperor Chu has a good eye! The source stones placed by the pool are all of extraordinary origin!"
Chu Yang completely ignored him; this was just self-promotion.
The stones by the pond are indeed quite attractive, and half of them may even contain hidden treasures.
However, the price is also very high, and even if you cut out rare treasures, you won't make much money.
Upon reaching the edge of Yaochi Pool, Chu Yang suddenly unleashed black divine power from his body, which condensed into a giant hand and plunged into the pool water.
"Young Emperor Chu! You..." The old man of Yaochi's expression changed. Just as he was about to speak to stop him, he saw Chu Yang fish out a strange stone from the bottom of the pool.
The stone is the size of a human head, without any carving marks, yet it resembles an old tortoise.
Chu Yang weighed the old tortoise-shaped stone in his hand and asked with a smile, "How many kilograms of source material does this stone cost?"
This was, after all, the stone archway of the Yaochi Sacred Land. Although the old man could tell that Chu Yang had taken a liking to the old tortoise stone, he didn't immediately raise the price. After thinking for a moment, he said:
"This isn't an Originium. If you insist on buying it, then it will be at the lowest price offered by the Heavenly Grade Stone Garden..."
Chu Yang nodded, took the old tortoise stone, walked to the other eight source stones, and looked at Xia Yiming, who had been waiting for a long time.
"Brother Xia, let's begin cutting the stone!" (End of Chapter)