The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 113 - 112: Xie Jiuniang, You Did Well

Chapter 113: Chapter 112: Xie Jiuniang, You Did Well

The next match in the arena was about to begin.

It featured two demonic beasts of equal strength, both at the mid-stage of Qi Cultivation.

One was a lion-tiger, and the other, a Swift Wind Leopard.

Gongsun Xue courteously said, "Junior Sister Xiaojiu, you place your bet first."

"Oh, how embarrassing for me," Xie Jiuniang said with a purse of her lips and a smile, turning to look at the arena again.

Jian Lingyan was also enthusiastic, suggesting in a childlike voice, "Master, choose the Swift Wind Leopard. I think it’s definitely going to win."

"Oh, in that case, I’ll choose the lion-tiger," Xie Jiuniang voiced her choice.

It wasn’t just a response to Jian Lingyan; she was also answering Gongsun Xue.

Jian Lingyan went crazy, "Ahh, Master, why are you going against what I said?"

"Because I want to win," Xie Jiuniang calmly communicated with Jian Lingyan, "When have you ever won a bet against me?"

"I’ve won a Spirit Stone before," Jian Lingyan reminded her with a proud tone.

Xie Jiuniang pretended not to hear.

Even if the organizers of the Beast-fighting Arena were to fix the matches, they wouldn’t do it too obviously. The strength of the demonic beasts sent to the platform was comparable, and it was difficult to discern their strengths at a glance.

Otherwise, what would be the point of gambling?

After Xie Jiuniang made her choice,

Gongsun Xue could only laugh and say, "Then I have to root for the Swift Wind Leopard."

"Senior Sister Gongsun, I will definitely win against you. I think that lion-tiger looks so powerful!" Xie Jiuniang’s face was innocently sweet.

The others exchanged glances upon seeing this.

Actor A chimed in, "If Daoist Xie says so, I’ll also bet on the lion-tiger."

"Sure, I’ll pick the Swift Wind Leopard. Who knows who the winner will be until the very last moment? There have been upsets in the past," Actor B said with a chuckle.

This livened up the mood.

Xie Jiuniang was very interested in their wild fabrications.

By this time, the two demonic beasts below had already started fighting.

As expected, Xie Jiuniang won.

"Wow, I won!"

Xie Jiuniang was so excited she almost rubbed her hands together, but realizing that gesture was inelegant, she promptly sat up straight again.

Gongsun Xue generously brought out ten items.

Knowing there would be a wager, she had prepared some items in advance, ordinary yet not likely to arouse suspicion.

Each of the ten items was different.

There were Spirit Pills, Beast Bones, and several pieces of jewelry. Additionally, there was one damaged Beast Skin.

Xie Jiuniang’s gaze swept over the Beast Skin.

It looked like a casual glance.

But in reality, she was experiencing a storm of surprise inside.

Familiar Beast Skin?!

Among the three items Xie Jiuniang was searching for, there was a damaged half of a Beast Skin.

The value of the Beast Skin wasn’t high; what was valuable was the map on it. However, it was only half, and the whereabouts of the other half were still unknown.

And now?

Someone had brought it to her doorstep...

"Senior Sister Gongsun, each item looks so valuable." Xie Jiuniang pretended to be shy as she took the piece of Beast Skin.

Gongsun Xue smiled and teased, "Don’t be shy, I won’t be when I win later."

"Sure, sure," Xie Jiuniang said, though inwardly she thought Gongsun Xue was dreaming.

The Child of Destiny, after all, won whatever she bet on; there was no rhyme or reason to it.

And so, Xie Jiuniang won eight consecutive matches.

The better part of the day passed by, leaving Gongsun Xue unsettled.

She lost with anxiety and restlessness.

Not a single win, isn’t today’s arrangement all for nothing?

Gongsun Xue deliberately said, "Junior Sister Xiaojiu is really lucky. I’ve been sitting here for most of the day and haven’t won even once."

"Senior Sister Gongsun, don’t be discouraged. You might win the next round," Xie Jiuniang encouraged her naively and sweetly.

Others felt embarrassed for Gongsun Xue just by watching.

However, those few maintained professional integrity, echoing a few words, encouraging Gongsun Xue not to give up.

Gongsun Xue never intended to give up in the first place.

Xie Jiuniang’s heart was filled with joy, ready to continue her winning streak.

Eight victories in a row.

The eight items were not particularly valuable, but were worth more than one hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Gongsun Xue had set up this game, and as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, she couldn’t make it too obvious. If she had brought a pile of junk, even the most naive person would have sensed something was off.

Therefore, the items that Gongsun Xue put forward, besides a few exquisite pieces of jewelry, were all useful to someone at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Aside from the first time, when Xie Jiuniang chose what seemed to be an inexpensive Beast Skin, the rest of her choices were always the most valuable ones available.

The Beast-fighting Arena had a maximum of ten games per day.

She missed the first game but had already attended nine.

Xie Jiuniang bet randomly and yet continued to win easily. For the last game, she intended to lose and bet against herself.

Who could have expected that even fate would be on her side?

She won another valuable item from Gongsun Xue.

Gongsun Xue felt extremely frustrated internally, yet she still had to maintain a smile on her face.

Upon receiving a secret message, Actor A watched as Gongsun Xue pretended to be disappointed and immediately stepped forward to ingratiate himself, "Fellow Daoist Gongsun, there’s nothing wrong with losing. I have some items here. Pick one as a gift."

"I’ll let you pick one, too," Actor B followed suit and stood up.

The others echoed one after another, each displaying a pile of items, waiting for Gongsun Xue to choose.

Among those present, only Xie Jiuniang remained seated motionless, looking puzzled as she asked, "What’s happening, why is everyone looking at me?"

Actor A sent a secret message, "Fellow Daoist Xie, you won quite a lot today. Just take out a few things that aren’t too valuable, treat them as gifts for Fellow Daoist Gongsun to cheer her up. Aren’t we here for fun?"

"Oh, oh, oh, you’re right."

Xie Jiuniang smiled broadly.

She was just worried about not having the chance to take out the fake Stone Elephant.

In her Storage Bag was not only the real Stone Elephant, but also the fake ones she had made in the past.

As Xie Jiuniang was about to take out her items, seeing the table already full, she placed the larger items on the ground and the smaller ones on the chairs.

She waved her hand generously, "Senior Sister Gongsun, choose whatever you like!"

When the Stone Elephant appeared, Gongsun Xue was so excited she almost stood up.

She had been scheming for so long, all for the Stone Elephant!

After casually picking a few items from others, Gongsun Xue picked up the Stone Elephant and said hypocritically, "Thank you, Junior Sister Xiaojiu. How could I accept such generosity from you? I’ll just take the Stone Elephant; it’s perfect as a decoration outside my cave dwelling."

"That’s great, as long as Senior Sister Gongsun is happy." Xie Jiuniang collected the remaining items as she spoke, "Where shall we go next for fun?"

Gongsun Xue showed a hint of fatigue, "It’s getting late, why don’t we rest and meet up again tomorrow?"

Understanding as always, Xie Jiuniang would not impose.

The two of them returned to the inn together before going their separate ways.

Back in the small courtyard, with no outsiders watching, Xie Jiuniang couldn’t help but slap the table and burst into laughter.

As for Gongsun Xue, she couldn’t wait to return to her residence and immediately took out the Stone Elephant to examine it.

After a thorough examination, her initial joy slowly turned into anxiety.

Why couldn’t she find anything wrong?

Why did she feel this was just a Stone Elephant carved out of ordinary stone?

Gongsun Xue called for her Protector, asking the Nascent Soul Cultivator to help examine it.

The ultimate conclusion was—

This Stone Elephant was indeed carved from stone.

Gongsun Xue, in a fit of anger, split the Stone Elephant in half with a single sword strike and gnashed her teeth, "Xie Jiuniang! You’ve got some nerve..."