Marquis Level, King Level, and Emperor Level championships rewards have all been decided, and they have been upgraded from the original plans.

Now, the heated confrontation is over the gambling stakes.

"For Marquis Level, the champion side gets the mining rights to a small Spirit Crystal Mine from the opponent."

"For King Level, the champion side gets the mining rights to a large Spirit Crystal Mine from the opponent."

"For Emperor Level, the opponent cedes six cities!"

This was the demand put forth by Yan Nan.

But Dongfang Sansan firmly refused: "That’s impossible! Under no circumstances can I agree!"

Yan Nan was adamant; he insisted on gambling! 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

No matter what, Dongfang Sansan refused to agree, even slamming the table in rage: "Yan Nan, have some decency. How many major cities does your Wei Wo Zheng Sect’s Xin Chu Country have on the border? What level of cities do we have on the border? Gambling like this, you might as well just launch a full-scale attack!"

"Those six cities of yours, it’s worthless to conquer them, yet you propose them as stakes!"

Yan Nan sinisterly: "Are you scared?"

Dongfang Sansan calmly said: "I know you have a conspiracy. How could I not know?"

Yan Nan understood that Dongfang Sansan’s alertness was fully aroused by him.

He couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious himself.

Darn it, I’m trying to give you something, and also give merit to our undercover agents. But I went overboard, and scared them off.

Absolutely refusing to take the bait.

This is really... a bit speechless.

"Then let’s not gamble the cities..."

"The Spirit Crystal Mine is out of the question too."

Dongfang Sansan resolutely: "Even the King Level Spirit Crystal Mine, scratch it off."

At this, Yan Nan could hardly bear it: "Dongfang, you’re being unreasonable. We’ve put in so much effort to come here, and just to watch a few Marquis and King Level fights? You might afford to lose such face, but I can’t!"

"But we can’t bet on the mines!"

Dongfang Sansan was firmly resolute, calmly seated, refusing to agree to anything proposed.

Because you have a conspiracy!

Yan Nan and Chen Gu were both at a loss for words.

Who exactly has a conspiracy? Clearly, it was you who proposed this friendly competition, but now it feels like we’re the ones rushing?

Especially facing Dongfang Sansan’s probing gaze, both couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty.

Could he really have seen through something?

"It’s impossible to play like this. You disagree with everything, how do we even play?"

Yan Nan angrily said: "Wasn’t it you who proposed the friendly competition?"

"Yes, I proposed it!" Dongfang Sansan did not deny.

"The rewards were also your idea, right? And we didn’t say anything, did we?" Yan Nan said.

"Yes."

"Everything is according to your plan, we’ve complied completely with your wishes, why can’t we up the stakes when the time comes?"

Yan Nan was furious: "Should we only listen to you? I’m not your subordinate either!"

Dongfang Sansan calmly said: "Because you surely have a conspiracy! Although I don’t know what it is, I’m certain you must have one!"

"..."

Yan Nan and Chen Gu were bewildered.

This old fox Dongfang Sansan, always speaking of us having a conspiracy...

But it seems he can’t deny it, because we do indeed have a conspiracy...

"Then what do you suggest?"

"Cancel the King and Emperor Level stakes, keep a small Marquis Level mine as the sole stake for both sides."

Dongfang Sansan said.

"No way!"

Yan Nan and Chen Gu collectively opposed: "Never mind if you reject the third, but even the King Level one? Dongfang, do you really think we’re here to play house? Just a small mine? Who are you underestimating? Any one of us could take out something more valuable than a small mine, right?"

Meanwhile, the Supreme Elder of the Netherworld Palace, Yin Xiao, and the Supreme Elder of the Qingming Palace, Yun Du, came out to mediate: "Dongfang Strategist, we both feel that Vice Sect Master Yan’s proposal... a large mine, won’t hurt, and carries enough weight. You might consider it."

They were naturally in favor of such gambling.

Because, according to the agreement, as the referee sect, they would get a share of two percent of the resources evenly.

What do we gain from your gambling cities? Gambling a mine is the solid strategy.

"This matter is significant. Yan Nan must have ulterior motives!"

Dongfang Sansan frowned, contemplating.

It seemed he was trying to figure out what Yan Nan’s conspiracy was.

"Are you so confident of winning?"

Dongfang Sansan frowned: "Where does your confidence in winning come from?"

"Where’s the confidence? The participants were only informed in the last couple of days. They’re all young and have no time for reconnaissance."

Yan Nan felt helpless inside, we’re bringing up stakes precisely because we aren’t confident of winning, okay?

It’s so difficult to give you a little benefit? Is the defensive mindset that strong?

You’re overly cautious.

"Vice Sect Master Yan."

Dongfang Sansan calmly said: "Previously, whenever I proposed something, you were very cautious and refused whenever possible. Even if you agreed, you’d reduce the quota. Why the sudden change this time? I don’t know what your intentions are, but I’m sure you have them!"

"Otherwise, you definitely wouldn’t be acting like this!"

Yan Nan regretted it deeply, slapping his thigh in frustration.

As expected, this was a giveaway.

Dongfang Sansan, the old fox, truly hard to deal with.

But Dongfang Sansan’s eyes flashed with sharpness: "But... if I don’t agree, I won’t find out your trick. Fine, let’s gamble like this!"

"Alright! It’s settled then!" Yan Nan was delighted.

"How can it be settled just like that?"

Dongfang Sansan frowned: "The Emperor Level stake hasn’t been decided yet."

Yan Nan laughed heartily, having already put forth several suggestions on his side, now it’s their turn, graciously going along: "You decide."