Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 356: Changing the Wager?

The crowd was puzzled. Why did Qian Feng speak up just as Fang Chen was about to start unraveling the tenth Immortal Origin Stone?

Even Master Wu was taken aback as he turned to stare at Qian Feng.

"Your Highness, is there a problem?" asked Fang Chen casually.

Qian Feng chuckled. "No problem at all. I just want to change the wager. Can I?"

The crowd's expressions turned strange.

spoke with a hint of sarcasm. "Second Brother, the wager has already been set. Is there any reason to change it?"

After speaking, Qian Jiuye looked at Master Tong Hu, "Senior Tong Hu, don't you agree with this logic?"

"The wager can be changed as long as both sides agree," said Tong Hu lightly.

"You can rest assured, Brother Jiuye. This change will benefit both of us," said Qian Feng, chuckling lightly. "This stone gambling bet was originally a competition of honor between us brothers. Regardless of the outcome, it will definitely affect the brotherly relationship between you and I."

"Second Brother, what do you want?" asked Qian Jiuye, looking puzzled. Why was Qian Feng suddenly talking about brotherly affection?

There was none between them at all!

Qian Feng smiled. "Didn't Master Fang wager ten thousand low-grade spirit stones with me earlier? So, if you lose this time, Master Fang only needs to give me five thousand low-grade spirit stones. As for you, Brother Jiuye, there's no need for you to pay up. How about it?"

"Your Highness?" Master Wu was stunned.

Just as he was about to speak, he noticed Qian Feng's gaze, causing him to swallow back his words.

"The second prince's generosity is truly remarkable!"

Discussions were abound in the Jade River Pavilion, and the gazes directed at the second prince carried a hint of respect. To easily give up five thousand low-grade spirit stones which already seemed to be within reach wasn’t something they could do.

It could be said that this sum of spirit stones was not a small amount for any cultivator present; it could completely buy their livelihoods and lives! It was a massive fortune!

Qian Jiuye frowned. "What exactly are you planning, Second Brother?"

He didn't believe that his second brother was so kind-hearted.

Qian Feng chuckled. "It's nothing much. As long as Master Fang agrees, if he loses, he just needs to lend me the item left behind by that senior earlier for three months," he said. "Isn't this fair?"

Everyone suddenly understood.

Master Wu finally understood why Qian Feng wanted to change the wager at such a critical moment.

Qian Jiuye's gaze flickered. "Hmm, this...."

Master Tong Hu looked at Qian Feng, then at Fang Chen, seemingly lost in thought.

Fang Chen smiled. "I think you've misunderstood something, Second Prince. The item the senior left me was just an ordinary token, not a treasure, and it doesn't hold any inheritance."

Fang Chen took out the Greenwood Token and calmly showed it to everyone. He knew that if this matter wasn't clarified, it would lead to many troubles later. It was better to be clear and dispel everyone's misconceptions.

The crowd found it hard to believe.

"An ordinary token?"

Tong Hu suddenly asked, "Young Friend Fang, may I have a look at it?"

"Young Friend Fang?!"

When the crowd noticed how Tong Hu addressed Fang Chen, they couldn't help but feel a bit envious. For Fang Chen to be treated this politely by a Golden Core Realm cultivator meant that he had already won regardless of the bet's outcome.

However, naturally, everyone still knew that this was only because of the favor the mysterious old man had shown Fang Chen. This token, which he had given him, was a clear display of his consideration.

Fang Chen smiled and casually handed the token to Tong Hu.

The doubts in everyone's hearts gradually faded. Could it really be just an ordinary token?

"Greenwood Sect? I've never heard of this sect before. It seems that where the senior comes from is also a place beyond our reach," Tong Hu muttered as he looked over the token repeatedly. He even infused it with spiritual power but couldn't sense anything special about it. He was convinced that it was just an ordinary token. However, its underlying meaning was anything but ordinary.

Tong Hu returned the Greenwood Token to Fang Chen and casually remarked, "Young Friend Fang, hold onto this token well. Since the senior gave you this token, it shows that he holds you in high regard. This is an opportunity that belongs solely to you. If others take this token, it might bring them trouble."

Qian Feng was somewhat unwilling to believe it. He forced a smile and requested, "Could I also take a look?"

Fang Chen tossed the Greenwood Token to Qian Feng.

Qian Feng carefully examined it but ultimately had to admit that there was nothing extraordinary about it. However, the opportunity represented by the token...

As this thought arose in his mind, Qian Feng remembered Tong Hu's earlier words. He felt a slight chill in his heart and immediately returned the token to Fang Chen.

Indeed, the token was personally bestowed by that senior, and if someone else were to take it, not only would they not gain the opportunities available but they might also invite trouble and offend that powerful individual.

It suddenly hit him that the reason Tong Hu said this was to enlighten everyone present.

Qian Jiuye was curious as well and asked Fang Chen for a chance to look at it. Fang Jue and Fang Yun also came forward to take a look.

Envy flashed in Fang Yun's eyes as she looked at the token. She could imagine how many opportunities the token could bring to Fang Chen. It could even elevate his status within the Fang Family.

"Brother Wudi, is there really nothing special about this token?" Fang Lingxing asked via voice transmission.

"Indeed, there is nothing special about it, but it represents a kind of opportunity that is limited only to Fang Chen," replied Jue Wudi via a voice transmission. He had also observed the token carefully when the second prince inspected it but found no clues.

Qian Jiuye returned the token to Fang Chen and suddenly smiled at Qian Feng. "Second Brother, are you going to keep your word from earlier?"

Qian Feng's expression turned slightly unpleasant. Being watched by so many people, if he didn't fulfill what he said, it would bring shame to the royal family.

It was then that Fang Chen suddenly said, "Prince Jiuye, since it's a wager, let's stick to what was agreed upon."

Qian Jiuye was slightly surprised. After a moment, he showed a bitter smile.

But Qian Feng burst into laughter at these words. "Master Fang's words are very reasonable. I was indeed a little confused earlier!"

Fang Chen smiled and began to crack open the Immortal Origin Stone in front of him as everyone watched attentively. Soon, the Immortal Origin Stone, which was originally about ten feet tall, was reduced to just a few feet in size.

The surface residue of the Immortal Origin Stone piled up on the ground. Until this moment, there was no sign of the Immortal Origin Stone revealing anything valuable within.

When Master Wu saw this, he immediately started chatting with Qian Feng, saying how he was planning to continue looking at the other Immortal Origin Stones down at Yuchuan Pavilion later. He wanted to try his luck again with the spirit stones he had earned from today.

Fang Ao's wife couldn't help but transmit, "Husband, Fang Chen is too impulsive. Losing ten thousand low-grade spirit stones like this... If those spirit stones were handed over to the third branch, they could've nurtured many cultivators."

"My lady, these spirit stones belong to Fang Chen alone. How he handles them is none of our business," Fang Ao transmitted back. "Senior Tingjian said that he wants to see Fang Chen after this is over. Treat him with some respect in the future."

Fang Ao's wife was slightly surprised, and her face turned serious.

The next moment, Fang Chen's movements suddenly accelerated. The remaining surface of the Immortal Origin Stone was immediately peeled away and disintegrated, revealing a long sword emitting a radiant jade-white light in front of everyone.

The moment it appeared, a vast and mighty sword intent swept in all directions.

The crowd suddenly felt their skin prickle with pain.

To their surprise, they found that they had all sustained a cut out of nowhere!