In the morning, Wang Junze was still worried about how to catch the attention of the Profound Moon Sword Sect’s Saintess. Isn’t this just like someone bringing a pillow to a dozing person?
Moreover, by only comparing Sword Dao, he wouldn’t have to expose his strength. Such an opportunity was nearly perfect, and besides, he could also win a Rare Treasure Sword. It couldn’t get any better.
With this thought, in Wang Junze’s eyes, this Third Young Master Lin suddenly became adorable. It’s not every day you find such a great patsy, even with a lantern.
"Are you really betting a Rare Treasure Sword?" His heart was filled with delight, but on the surface, Wang Junze had to put on a hesitant look, fearing this patsy might get scared away.
"Naturally!" Lin Binqiang replied with disdain, "Let’s compete right outside the Spirit Treasure Pavilion. All the friends present here can witness. Given my status, are you worried that I can’t afford it?"
"Then... we’re really only comparing Sword Dao without using True Qi?" Wang Junze asked again, "After all, I’ve just entered the Opening Veins. If we use True Qi, I definitely can’t beat you."
The more hesitant Wang Junze appeared, the more confident Lin Binqiang became. Without blinking an eye, he agreed again, "Of course, otherwise people would laugh at me for bullying you. What would be the point of winning then?"
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After hesitating for a moment, Wang Junze gritted his teeth and agreed, not forgetting to add, "Let’s make it clear, we’ll stop at the point of victory, not life and death!"
"Don’t worry, I won’t harm you. After all, we are old friends!"
Lin Binqiang laughed heartily, full of teasing mockery.
"Young lady, please show me the Rare Treasure Sword."
Turning to the maid beside him, Wang Junze said softly.
"Ah, alright! Please follow me, young master."
The maid was stunned for a moment before realizing, her eyes filled with joy as she quickly agreed.
"What are you looking at, Wang Junze, let’s compete first!" Lin Binqiang impatiently interrupted, "Do you really think you can beat me?"
"Since it’s a bet, naturally there will be a victor. Even if my chances are slim, there’s always a chance." Wang Junze was not annoyed and replied calmly, "Third Brother Lin, you wouldn’t be planning to back out, would you?"
This was a difficult comment to respond to. Even though Lin Binqiang looked down on Wang Junze from his core, since it hadn’t started yet, it was no good to speak too harshly, lest it scare Wang Junze away from the competition.
Forget it, endure it for now. Once they start, there would be plenty of opportunities to vent.
At the moment, Lin Binqiang was already planning in his mind how to properly humiliate Wang Junze later.
Meanwhile, Wang Junze was already following the maid to the second floor of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion.
"Young master, our Spirit Treasure Pavilion currently has only this one Treasure Level sword." Pointing at the sword in front, the maid enthusiastically introduced, "The sword is called Dragon Roar! It’s made principally of a section of keel, refined, and contains a trace of dragon power, having a deterrent effect on the mind. When drawn, it emits a dragon’s roar, hence the name."
With just one glance, Wang Junze found himself liking this treasure sword.
The hilt was in the shape of a dragon, looking extremely beautiful, and even just by looking, Wang Junze seemed to feel a subtle Sword Intent emanating from it. Undoubtedly, this was a great sword.
"Of course, this Dragon Roar is also extremely expensive. We don’t take silver or gold, only Spirit Stones... five hundred Spirit Stones, non-negotiable!"
Spirit Stones are resources needed for a martial artist to train after entering the Condensing Realm. One Spirit Stone can roughly be exchanged for one thousand taels of silver, and generally, few people are willing to trade Spirit Stones for silver or gold.
In fact, martial artists above the Condensing Realm rarely trade in ordinary worldly treasures like silver or gold.
Five hundred Spirit Stones, this was indeed an extremely high price.
Even for Lin Binqiang, if he wished to purchase this sword, it would certainly make his heart ache for a long time.
"This is the one!" Nodding slightly, Wang Junze turned and looked towards the gathered crowd in the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, cupping his hands and speaking loudly, "I am Wang Junze, having agreed to a wager duel with Third Young Master Lin, Lin Binqiang. Both sides will not use True Qi, only comparing sword techniques. The stake is this Dragon Roar sword. Please, everyone, serve as witnesses!"
This statement immediately caught the attention of everyone around.
After all, a Treasure Level sword is quite precious, even for martial artists. Despite the number of martial artists in the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, very few could actually afford to buy the Dragon Roar Sword.
"Lin Family? Is that the Lin Family from our Jubei City?"
"Who is this person, daring enough to wager with the Third Young Master of the Lin family?"
"Shh, I know who he is, Wang Junze! Three years ago, that prodigy of the Wang Family who was hailed as a Sword Dao genius!"
"Oh, wasn’t he unable to open his veins? People said he had Innate Wasted Vein, and there’s been no news for three years. Though I heard someone from the Wang Family, Wang Xin, has joined the Cloud Mirror Sect."
For a time, there was a flurry of discussions among the crowd, with those familiar whisperingly explaining to others.