The Great Ruler: Starting with the Contract Goddess Luo Li

Chapter 46 The Gambling Battle

"call."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuantong took a deep breath and quickly composed himself.

He stared at Luo Li and said, "You shouldn't have come here."

Whether I come or not is my business.

Luo Li frowned slightly; these words annoyed her.

"Excuse me, what brings you here, senior?"

Seeing this, Lin Suzhou also became impatient.

Li Xuantong stared at Lin Suzhou without saying a word, but he exuded a sense of oppression.

It was the aura of a late-stage Transformation Realm cultivator!

Song Hao couldn't help but take a few steps back, and only then did he feel a little better.

He's only at the early stage of the Heavenly Fusion Realm, so we have to keep our distance.

Upon seeing this, Lin Suzhou used the Luoshen Robe to suppress his cultivation and released the aura of a mid-stage Transformation Realm cultivator.

He originally intended to slap Li Xuantong away, but instead came up with a plan to kill two birds with one stone.

"Um?

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Realizing that Lin Suzhou was only one level below him, Li Xuantong nodded slightly and said, "Although you have reached the mid-stage of the Transformation Realm at your age, making you one of the best among your peers, it is still not enough."

You have no idea what responsibilities Luo Li bears. For your own good, you should leave her.

A chill flashed across Luo Li's glassy eyes. She was about to speak when Lin Suzhou stopped her.

He looked at Li Xuantong and said, "I'm sorry, senior, I can't agree to this. I know the responsibility that Luo Li bears, but I will work hard to cultivate and resolve everything for her."

If you don't like me, or think my cultivation is too low, you're welcome to come and fight me on the dueling platform.

"Shall we have a showdown?"

Li Xuantong looked at Lin Suzhou with surprise, a playful glint in his eyes: "What if you lose?"

"If I lose, I will leave Luo Li as my senior said, and we will never have anything to do with each other again."

After saying this, Lin Suzhou looked at Li Xuantong and said, "However, if you lose, you must not interfere with my relationship with Luo Li from now on."

Moreover—they also want to give me ten million spirit points. Luo Li and I just arrived in Northern Cang, and we're really short on cash.

A flicker of heartbroken anger flashed deep in Li Xuantong's eyes as he said in a low voice, "I can agree to this bet, but I want to tell you that Luo Li paid a heavy price for these two years of freedom—"

"Clang!"

Before he could finish speaking, a crisp sound of a sword being drawn rang out, and the spiritual energy in the sky seemed to fluctuate.

A sharp sword light shot into the sky.

In the next instant, Luo Li arrived in front of Li Xuantong, her sword gleaming with an extremely sharp light.

The tip of the sword vibrated, as if even the air itself was being cut open.

"Li Xuantong, although we are friends, you interfere too much in my affairs, and I don't mind taking action against you, so don't push me."

Luo Li's eyes flashed with coldness, and her voice was icy.

Li Xuantong stared at the sword tip in front of him, but made no attempt to dodge.

He stared at the girl's delicate face; this was the first time in years he had seen her get angry in order to protect something.

But it wasn't for him—

A barely perceptible dimming light flashed across Li Xuantong's eyes, and he said bitterly, "Is it worth it for him? You know your own situation; continuing like this will only be a burden—"

Luo Li looked at Li Xuantong, and although she didn't answer, she nodded her sharp, fair chin heavily.

A tenderness appeared in her eyes; whether it was worth it or not, she didn't bother to investigate further.

All she knew was that ever since she met him on the Spirit Road, her once monotonous world had become more colorful.

Even amidst the monotonous training, a sense of anticipation grew within me.

All she knew was that being with him allowed her to let down her guard and laugh out loud with joy.

Lin Suzhou stepped forward, took Luo Li's wrist where she had drawn her sword, and gently pressed down on it.

Then, looking at Li Xuantong, she calmly asked, "Senior, what's your decision? Do you agree to the wager I proposed?"

"OK."

Li Xuantong felt a pang of pain in his heart when he saw the coldness in Luo Li's eyes. He had come here today for Luo Li's sake, but he hadn't expected her to be so uncooperative.

It seems that only by defeating the boy in front of her can she truly wake up.

"You set a time and place."

Li Xuantong nodded, agreeing to the bet.

"Let's set the time after the freshman assembly, and the location will be inside the Spirit Arena. What do you think, senior?"

Lin Suzhou thought for a moment and then said.

"Sure, I'll be attending the freshman orientation soon. I hope you'll show your true abilities."

Li Xuantong gave Lin Suzhou a deep look, then glanced at Luo Li with a complex expression in his eyes, before transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the horizon in a few breaths.

"Luo Li, I know these are your last two years of freedom, but I will work hard during these two years to clear all obstacles for you."

Lin Suzhou turned his head and looked at Luo Li seriously, assuring her.

"Yes, I've always believed in you."

As soon as Li Xuantong left, a smile bloomed on Luo Li's face once again.

Like the warm sun in the sky, it warmed Lin Suzhou's heart.

"Junior Lin, isn't this a bit reckless? Are you really confident you can defeat Li Xuantong?"

Song Hao, who was standing nearby, approached again and said solemnly.

"Yes, Brother Song, don't worry, I'm absolutely confident I can beat him."

Lin Suzhou affirmed to him.

"Alright! Since Brother Lin is so confident, then I'll give it my all!"

A look of madness appeared in Song Hao's small eyes: "I've been in Beicang for a year and I'm still not doing well. I have to thank Brother Lin for encouraging me and giving me confidence."

I will be publicizing your duel with Li Xuantong extensively for the time being, but it will damage your image, so please bear with me, Brother Lin.

"That's fine, as long as you can provide me with enough spiritual energy, Brother Song."

Lin Suzhou waved his hand and said.

"Alright, then I'll take my leave now."

Song Hao clasped his hands in a fist salute to him, then turned and quickly left.

Lin Suzhou withdrew his gaze and led the two women into the stone pavilion, where they ate the dishes they hadn't finished eating earlier.

It must be said that the spirit wine that Song Hao brought was quite good, comparable to the spirit wine that Wen Qingxuan took out in the Spirit Road in the past.

"Um!?"

After the three of them ate for a while, Wen Qingxuan suddenly looked at the jade pot containing the spirit wine and exclaimed in surprise, "No wonder this wine is so good, it turns out it's from Jubao City on the Wanshang Continent."

"The Continent of Merchants? Treasure City?"

Lin Suzhou looked at her with surprise and suspicion.

He knew about the Wanshang Continent; he and Jiuyou had transited through there when they first went to the Tianluo Continent.

But he had never heard of Jubao City.

"Country bumpkin."

Wen Qingxuan rolled her eyes at him, but after Lin Suzhou patted her delicate bottom, she turned into an obedient little wife again.

He explained, "As one of the ten super continents, the Wanshang Continent is filled with auction houses and all sorts of treasures."

Among the more well-known forces is Treasure City.

"This guy is quite wealthy, able to buy such a spirit wine."

Lin Suzhou clicked his tongue and sighed.

"More than just extravagant."

Wen Qingxuan rolled her eyes again and explained, "This kind of spirit wine is the best in Jubao City. It's priceless and hard to find. Some people can't even buy it even if they have money."

"So you mean—this unassuming guy has connections to Wanbao City?"

Lin Suzhou asked in surprise.

"Not too stupid."

"Ouch."

Hearing her complaint, Lin Suzhou slapped her buttocks again.

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