Chapter 114: Two Women Face Off

"Sect Master Liu? You're not joking, are you?""Are you sure you're giving such an outstanding disciple to me?"Gong Caiyi asked cautiously, suppressing her excitement.

"Outstanding?"Sect Master Liu sighed dejectedly. "Is Sect Master Gong mocking me?""You must be laughing at me; I accepted a disciple with no spiritual root."

In his heart, Jiang Fan was the most unpresentable disciple on the Sect Master's peak, a disgrace he wished to hide.However, Gong Caiyi's beautiful eyes shimmered with surprise and delight.Even Yuan Zhiyu covered her red lips, secretly clicking her tongue.How could Liu Wenchen not know how exceptionally talented Jiang Fan was?

Jiang Fan felt awkward.He cupped his hands and said, "Master, Sect Master Gong.""Shouldn't you ask the disciple's opinion first regarding this transfer?"His wives were all in Qingyun Sect.How could he easily abandon them to become the Young Sect Master of the Spirit Beast Sect?

A cunning glint flashed in Gong Caiyi's eyes. "Didn't you agree just now?""How can you go back on your word?"

Jiang Fan was baffled. "When did this disciple agree?"Gong Caiyi leisurely replied, "Just now, this sect asked you what you thought of me.""You said 'very good'.""So, I took that as your agreement.""Alright, you're done here. Don't interrupt my discussion with your master."

She hesitated for a few breaths, then, with a pained expression, took out an ornate jade gourd.Inside, it held an unknown blood, boiling like fire.

Seeing it, Liu Wenchen shot up, exclaiming in shock, "Demon Emperor's Blood!""Sect Master Gong, are you serious?"On the continent, there was once a mighty tiger demon that led all demons.Its cultivation had reached the Demon Emperor realm, allowing it to transform into human form.It was a legendary shapeshifting demonic beast.It later died suddenly, and its corpse was divided among four continent-level powerhouses.Gong Caiyi, having some connection with one of these seniors, was bestowed with some Demon Emperor's Blood.

"Demon Emperor's Blood is not only a top-grade ingredient for crafting demonic beast feed, but also a sacred item for body tempering.""Over the years, the Giant Sect has repeatedly begged you to sell them some, but you never did.""Now you're exchanging it for Jiang Fan?"

Gong Caiyi's expression was serious, not joking in the slightest.She pushed the entire bottle of Demon Emperor's Blood towards Liu Wenchen and said, "I don't want Sect Master Liu to feel short-changed in the future.""Take it."After all, they were allies.She didn't want to exploit him too much.Using a bottle of Demon Emperor's Blood would effectively silence Sect Master Liu.One day, when he discovered Jiang Fan's true capabilities, he wouldn't be able to go back on his word.

How could Liu Wenchen disagree?He could get rid of Jiang Fan, a thorn in his side.It would also give Jiang Fan a legitimate reason to leave Qingyun Sect, preventing him from gossiping and exposing the secret engagement between Jiang Fan and his daughter.And he would gain a priceless bottle of Demon Emperor's Blood.It was an absolute windfall!

"Good, good!" He reached out excitedly with both hands to take the Demon Emperor's Blood.Just then, Liu Qingxian, who had been in secluded cultivation for several days, suddenly burst in.She blocked Liu Wenchen, her eyebrows furrowed, and asked, "You're giving Jiang Fan to the Spirit Beast Sect?""Just for a bottle of Demon Emperor's Blood?"

Jiang Fan possessed the Boundless Spiritual Root!The legendary Boundless Spiritual Root!Ten Demon Emperors combined couldn't compare to him.Let alone a single bottle of Demon Emperor's Blood?Watching her profligate father being bribed by a mere bottle of Demon Emperor's Blood, her face showed utter exasperation.

Gong Caiyi spoke with a breezy demeanor, "Miss Liu, for someone like Jiang Fan, who has no spiritual root, isn't a bottle of Demon Emperor's Blood already quite generous?"

Liu Qingxian stared at the seemingly gentle and beautiful Sect Master of the Spirit Beast Sect, a tremor in her heart."Has this woman discovered that Jiang Fan possesses the Boundless Spiritual Root?""Is that why she's willing to spend a bottle of Demon Emperor's Blood?"Composing herself, Liu Qingxian said meaningfully, "Sect Master Gong, you and I both know just how capable Jiang Fan truly is.""If you think a single bottle of Demon Emperor's Blood can take him away, I'll be the first to refuse!"

Gong Caiyi's face stiffened slightly.Her heart skipped a beat. "Could this girl also know about Jiang Fan's various abilities?""Right, their relationship is very good; it's normal for her to know so much about him!""How did she suddenly appear out of nowhere?"

Liu Wenchen, however, was startled by Liu Qingxian's attitude.He admonished her in a low voice, "Qingxian, don't be rude! How can you speak to Sect Master Gong like that?"

Liu Qingxian glared at him indignantly. "Father! Have you forgotten that your daughter has an agreement with Cao Zhen that requires Jiang Fan to fulfill?""Do you want to see your daughter bullied by the Grand Elder's disciple?"

Liu Wenchen slapped his forehead.He had completely forgotten about that.This matter, concerning his daughter, a disciple, and the dispute over Reincarnation Peak, he could not underestimate."Sect Master Gong, let's discuss the disciple transfer later.""It won't be too late to talk after the Ancestor Worship Ceremony concludes."

Gong Caiyi, however, was unwilling to miss the chance to strike while the iron was hot.She gazed at Liu Qingxian with a half-smile and said, "Miss Liu, how about I make a wager with you?""If Jiang Fan loses, he'll belong to my Spirit Beast Sect."

Liu Qingxian's face showed hostility. "And if he wins?"

Gong Caiyi chuckled lightly. "You're about to form your Core, aren't you? You've wanted our Spirit Beast Sect's Earth Dragon Core for a long time, haven't you?""If Jiang Fan wins, I'll make an exception and allow you to come to my Spirit Beast Sect and claim one."

An Earth Dragon Core?Liu Wenchen was startled. "Sect Master Gong, you mustn't! That's a secret treasure of your Spirit Beast Sect, only accessible to Core Formation disciples of your sect.""It's fine!"Gong Caiyi, however, smiled as she looked at Liu Qingxian. "Miss Liu, do you dare to make this bet?"

Liu Qingxian stared at Gong Caiyi.She knew the other party was trying to bait her, but it was an Earth Dragon Core!It was a miraculous item that could significantly increase a martial artist's chances of forming their Core, and it was simply unobtainable elsewhere.More importantly, she faintly sensed Gong Caiyi's provocation.Even if it wasn't for the Earth Dragon Core, she couldn't lose face. "A bet it is!"

Gong Caiyi nodded with satisfaction. "Good, the stake is Jiang Fan.""Tomorrow's sparring match will decide the winner!"Liu Qingxian replied, "It's a deal!"The two women exchanged glances.Faint sparks seemed to fly between them.

In a side hall.Kong Wushuang asked, puzzled, "Uncle, are we really just giving up on that heaven and earth spiritual beast? Isn't that a pity?"

Kong Yuanba, with his hands behind his back, chuckled. "My rushed arrival at Qingyun Sect wasn't because I worried about not getting it.""It was because I worried about Qingyun Sect and Spirit Beast Sect getting it.""Now that no one can get it, I feel at ease."Any sect acquiring the small spiritual beast would pose a threat.It was fairer if no one had it.

Kong Wushuang nodded slightly. "Then why aren't we leaving? What are we still doing in Qingyun Sect?"

Kong Yuanba smiled faintly. "Since we're already here, shouldn't we let the new talents of Qingyun Sect experience the prowess of our Giant Sect's prodigies?"

Hearing this, Kong Wushuang remembered Jiang Fan.His gaze turned sharp. "That's right, I almost forgot about that boy!""A mere outer sect disciple dares to practice body tempering techniques!""Tomorrow, I'll teach him what true body tempering really is!"