“You fucking call me a good-for-nothing.” Hearing Chen Xiao call him a good-for-nothing, Zuo Youren could no longer hold back his anger, pointing his finger at Chen Xiao.
“Whoever responds is who I’m talking about,” Chen Xiao said, looking at Zuo Youren mockingly.
“You… you’re very good.” Zuo Youren suppressed the urge to act, gritting his teeth and saying, “It seems you truly consider yourself a genius. Whether you’re a genius or an idiot will be known soon. I’m too lazy to waste words with you.”
Zuo Youren thought that Chen Xiao would soon make a fool of himself in front of everyone. What was the harm in letting him have his say for now?
The smile in Chen Xiao’s eyes grew stronger. He said with a smile, “It seems you’re quite confident. Coincidentally, I’m also quite confident in myself. How about we make a bet? If this enchantment array talisman of mine is real, you’ll lose two thousand gold to me. Do you dare?”
“A bet is a bet. What is there for me to fear?” Zuo Youren couldn’t stand this and readily agreed.
“What if I lose?” Chen Xiao said this because he knew he would never lose.
“Good. If you lose, I’ll take your life.” Zuo Youren had already harbored murderous intent. If it weren’t for Lan Qing’er being present, he would have already made his move.
“It’s a deal.” Chen Xiao still had a calm expression on his face. To the onlookers, this expression was one of complete recklessness.
Xiao Liuzi was already numb to Chen Xiao’s words, his mind a complete mess. He now wished with all his might that all of this was just a dream.
Lan Qing’er was also furious. Seeing this, she furrowed her delicate brows, her eyes widening as she said to Chen Xiao, “Why are you so ungrateful?”
Lan Qing’er thought that she had already given him enough face, but he completely disregarded it. Now, he was even betting his life. She had thought he was brave, but it turned out to be mere brute courage.
Chen Xiao wasn’t angry. He could tell that Lan Qing’er meant well. He still said with a smile, “I will never lose. Miss Lan, you can try it.”
“I wonder where your confidence comes from?” Lan Qing’er muttered softly. However, seeing Chen Xiao’s persistence, she could only say helplessly, “Then I’ll give it a try. Everyone present, please bear witness.”
Although Lan Qing’er was angry at Chen Xiao’s ingratitude, she wouldn’t really stand by and watch Zuo Youren kill him. She had already made up her mind to let Chen Xiao suffer a bit to teach him a lesson. If Zuo Youren were to really make a move to kill him, she would intervene.
With a *clang*, Lan Qing’er drew her sword. A cold glint flashed, and everyone couldn’t help but silently praise “What a good sword.” However, for them now, the bet between Chen Xiao and Zuo Youren was far more captivating than this treasure sword. After all, spectators never minded a bit of trouble.
Lan Qing’er had seen her father enchant weapons, so she was familiar with the usage of enchantment array talismans. She held the sword in one hand and the talisman in the other, slowly placing it onto the treasure sword. Everyone held their breath, as if afraid of missing anything, their eyes wide open watching this scene.
The array talismans mastered by Chen Xiao were mainly divided into two categories: functional array talismans and enchantment array talismans. Functional array talismans were consumables, like the trapping array he used to deal with Chen Feng earlier.
The other type was enchantment array talismans, which could be used to enchant weapons and armor. After enchantment, the power of weapons and the defensive capabilities of armor would be greatly enhanced.
The lowest grade of enchantment array talismans was Grade Four. In the eyes of everyone, Chen Xiao claiming to have drawn an enchantment array talisman was nothing short of a fantasy.
However, the scene that followed made everyone’s jaws drop. After Lan Qing’er placed the talisman on the treasure sword, a dazzling blue light flashed, and then the entire talisman disappeared. On the blade that was originally flashing with cold light, an ancient pattern appeared.
Lan Qing’er saw clearly that this pattern was the same as the runes drawn on the talisman. Her heart stirred greatly. This was actually a real enchantment array talisman!
At this moment, a dragon’s roar emanated from the treasure sword, and boundless battle intent permeated its surroundings, striking fear into people’s hearts.
Although most people had not seen enchantment array talismans before, all the anomalies on the treasure sword indicated that what this young attendant drew was indeed an enchantment array talisman!
This young attendant was actually an array master! And a four-star array master at that! Such a young four-star array master was unprecedented in the entire Tianfeng Kingdom, no, perhaps the entire Longwu Continent.
At this moment, everyone was silent. But this did not mean they were indifferent. On the contrary, everyone’s hearts were boiling, but they were too shocked to know how to react.
“This is impossible! This kid is definitely a swindler!” Zuo Youren roared. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. His array master skills were personally taught by his grandfather, and he had been immersed in them since childhood. Now, he could only draw Grade Two array talismans. What right did this young attendant have, looking younger than him, to be able to draw Grade Four array talismans at the same level as his grandfather? How could he believe it?
But the facts were before him, and he had no choice but to believe. No one echoed his roar. One was a spoiled brat who relied on his power, and the other was a young man who could draw Grade Four array talismans. The comparison was clear. The more Zuo Youren blustered and shouted, the more contemptible he seemed.
Lan Qing’er felt ashamed of her attitude towards Chen Xiao just now. Suppressing the shock in her heart, she said to Chen Xiao, “This humble woman was blind and offended you, sir. I hope you will not blame me.”
Chen Xiao didn’t blame Lan Qing’er at all. He said with a smile, “Miss Lan, you worry too much. It is my honor that you can use my array talisman. Also, please don’t call me ‘sir.’ Just call me Chen Xiao.”
Hearing this, Lan Qing’er’s impression of Chen Xiao improved a bit. He was young but possessed top-tier array master skills, and he remained humble and composed, which was truly commendable. Her small face blushed slightly as she continued, “Your array talisman has been used by me, but it is too precious. I cannot accept it for free. How much does this cost? Consider it a purchase.”
At this moment, the crowd also reacted. That’s right, previously, only Zuo Qiuming in the entire Tianfeng Kingdom could draw Grade Four array talismans. However, his Grade Four array talismans were not for sale, and ordinary people couldn’t buy them even with money.
If Chen Xiao truly offered his enchantment array talismans for sale, then… Thinking of this, everyone’s eyes gleamed with greed. In this world that revered martial arts, strength was everything, and the enhancement enchantment array talismans provided to strength was not a small matter.
Chen Xiao waved his hand and said solemnly, “I said I’d give it to you, so how can I accept money?”
“Then this humble woman will not decline. If you ever need my help in the future, please don’t hesitate to ask.” Seeing Chen Xiao’s sincerity, Lan Qing’er no longer refused. She thought that since Chen Xiao could draw Grade Four array talismans at such a young age, the forces behind him must be extraordinary. Lan Qing’er also intended to befriend Chen Xiao.
“That’s more like it!” Chen Xiao put on a playful smile again, but in his heart, he thought, you are already helping me, you just don’t know it.
The entire incident was an extremely resounding advertisement for Chen Xiao. Thinking of this, Chen Xiao had to thank Zuo Youren. If he hadn’t foolishly fanned the flames, the effect might not have been so good.
Chen Xiao had long noticed the desire for enchantment array talismans in everyone’s eyes. He smiled slightly and cupped his fists, saying, “Everyone, you have all seen the authenticity of the enchantment array talismans. Starting tomorrow, enchantment array talismans will be available for sale to the public. If anyone needs them, you are welcome to come and purchase them.”