363: A legendary gamble!

“Want to make a bet?”

When Mo Yan lightly uttered these three words, the entire VIP section instantly fell silent.

Everyone’s gaze was fixed on Mo Yan and Chen Hean.

He Yongping’s heart sank, and he thought to himself, “This is bad.”

He knew the temperament of this Holy Lord; though he seemed easygoing, he was actually extremely overbearing.

And Chen Hean was known in the military for his stubbornness, refusing to tolerate any nonsense.

If these two butted heads, it would be troublesome.

He Yongping quickly stepped forward to mediate: “Mr. Mo Yan, General Wei.”

“We are all here for the Dragon Kingdom; let’s talk things through properly and not hurt anyone’s feelings.”

Zhang Chen also anxiously signaled from the side.

However, Chen Hean, already put on the spot, couldn’t listen to any advice at this moment.

He felt that Mo Yan’s gaze was full of contempt for the Dragon Kingdom’s officials, for him as the chief instructor, and for his most favored student.

He couldn’t swallow this insult!

“Fine! A bet it is!”

Chen Hean stiffened his neck and sternly declared, “How do you want to bet?”

Mo Yan smiled.

He liked people who were so headstrong.

“It’s simple.” Mo Yan held up a finger, “We’ll bet on the champion of this individual competition.

I believe the champion will be my person, Chen Beixuan.”

“You believe your student, Bai Yuanlong, also has a chance, right?”

“Exactly!” Chen Hean said proudly, “Yuanlong’s strength definitely qualifies him to contend for the championship!”

“Alright.” Mo Yan nodded, “Then we’ll bet on whether Bai Yuanlong can win the championship in the end.”

“If he wins, I lose.

If he doesn’t, you lose.”

This bet sounded like it greatly favored Chen Hean.

After all, there were many reasons why one might not win the championship, such as losing to contestants from other countries.

But Chen Hean was no fool; he understood the hidden meaning in Mo Yan’s words.

Mo Yan’s implication was that as long as Chen Beixuan was present, Bai Yuanlong absolutely could not win the championship!

This was no longer mere disregard; it was blatant contempt!

“Agreed!” Chen Hean gritted his teeth, “What’s the stake?”

The surrounding higher-ups held their breath; the main event was coming.

For this mysterious Holy Lord to propose a bet, the stake would certainly not be small.

Mo Yan reached out and stroked Gun Gun’s head, saying:

“As for the stake, let’s not make it too big; it’s not good to hurt feelings.”

“How about we bet on... a legendary-grade equipment?”

Pfft—

He Yongping almost choked to death on the spot.

This is still... “not too big”?

Legendary-grade equipment?!

That was a strategic asset of national importance!

The entire Dragon Kingdom official treasury didn’t have many legendary-grade items combined!

Each one was only available for S-rank powerhouses who had achieved great military feats to apply for!

Now, this Holy Lord just casually wanted to use this as a bet?

Was he crazy, or was I crazy?

Not just He Yongping, all the high-ranking officials of the Dragon Kingdom present, including Chen Hean himself, were stunned by this bet.

They stared blankly at Mo Yan, as if looking at a monster.

“Mr. Mo... Mo Yan, you... you’re not joking, are you?”

An old man with white hair spoke, his voice trembling.

“Do I look like I’m joking?” Mo Yan put down his teacup, his expression calm.

Everyone fell silent.

They couldn’t see the slightest hint of a joke in Mo Yan’s eyes.

He was serious!

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Chen Hean’s forehead.

He regretted it.

He shouldn't have challenged this guy who didn’t play by the rules.

This wasn’t a gamble; this was clearly a trap!

A legendary-grade equipment—even if he sold himself, he couldn’t produce it!

Seeing Chen Hean in such a difficult predicament, Mo Yan smiled faintly.

“What? Afraid now?”

“If you back down now and admit that your student is not as good as mine, then we can drop this matter.”

These words were more painful than a direct slap to his face.

Chen Hean’s old face turned a liver-like purple, and his fists clenched, making cracking sounds.

Back down?

He, Chen Hean, had spent his life in the military; when had he ever backed down?

Especially on a matter concerning his most prized student!

If he backed down, not only would he lose face, but the entire Dragon Kingdom military would be disgraced because of him!

“Who says I’m afraid!”

Chen Hean, like a cat with its tail stepped on, raised his head, revealing bloodshot eyes.

“A bet it is, a legendary-grade equipment! I, Chen Hean, on behalf of the Dragon Kingdom military, accept!”

He practically roared it out.

After shouting, he himself felt somewhat drained.

He knew he had been impulsive.

If he lost this, his military career would likely be over.

But it had come to this; he had no retreat!

He could only place all his hope on his student, Bai Yuanlong.

“Yuanlong, you absolutely must... you absolutely must bring honor to your master!” Chen Hean screamed inwardly.

He Yongping and the others were dumbfounded.

They hadn’t expected Chen Hean to actually dare to accept.

This was no longer a personal grudge; this was staking the entire Dragon Kingdom military!

The several high-ranking officials exchanged glances, seeing helplessness and bitterness in each other’s eyes.

What more could they say now?

They could only hope that Bai Yuanlong could truly create a miracle.

Mo Yan looked at Chen Hean’s tragic expression and nodded with satisfaction.

“Very good, you have guts.”

He turned to Uncle Qin beside him and said:

“Uncle Qin, go to my vault and pick out any legendary-grade equipment I don’t need, bring it over as a prize.”

“Pick out any... unnecessary... legendary-grade equipment...” These words made them feel like their breathing was about to stop.

Listen, is that even human speech?

The things we treat as national treasures, to you, are just “unnecessary”?

How many more of these “unnecessary” items are hidden in your vault?

Uncle Qin respectfully assented and turned to leave.

A moment later.

He returned, holding an ancient wooden box.

In front of everyone, Uncle Qin slowly opened the wooden box.

A scorching yet life-filled red light surged from the box, instantly dyeing the entire VIP section a warm hue.

Everyone instinctively squinted, looking into the box.

Inside a crystal-clear bottle.

A drop of viscous, fiery red liquid, like molten lava, floated, radiating light and heat like the sun.

Just looking at it made one feel their blood begin to boil.

【Elf Spring (Legendary)】

【Type: Heaven and Earth Wonder】

【Description: A spring of life that can only be born when Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and Earth Vein True Fire converge in a special environment, after tens of thousands of years.】

【Effect: The spring water contains the purest fire element energy, a treasure for fire-element creatures.

It can cleanse Bloodline, promote evolution, heal injuries, and is an essential item for hatching fire-element pet beast eggs.】

When the item information appeared on the screen, a collective gasp swept through the entire VIP section.

This... this was a divine item that could create a top-tier fire-element powerhouse!

For any Lord with fire-element talent.

The value of this drop of spring water was even higher than a legendary-grade equipment!

Chen Hean’s eyes were fixated.

Staring at that drop of spring water, his breathing became heavy.

His student, Bai Yuanlong, although possessing the Dragon Blood Battle God talent.

His Bloodline also contained powerful fire-element energy!

If... if he could win this drop of Elf Spring and give it to Yuanlong... then Yuanlong’s strength would definitely rise another level!

By then, let alone the individual competition championship, even against more terrifying enemies, he would have the power to fight!

Thinking of this, Chen Hean’s last shred of rationality was completely replaced by greed.

He looked at Mo Yan, his gaze firm.

“Good! We’ll bet on it!”

Mo Yan smiled and pushed the box to the center of the betting table.

“Then, let’s wait and see.”