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Chapter 267: Nuan Xi and Her Underworld Masters, Qingming Shenzong's Ancestral Worship and Divine Di
Chapter 267: Nuan Xi and Her Underworld Masters, Qingming Shenzong's Ancestral Worship and Divine Discipleship (Part 2)
Li Che despised gambling and drugs, but he firmly believed in his heart that his daughter would stand out in this assessment.
So, when something is certain, it's not considered a gamble.
He believed in his daughter!
He had high hopes for her!
Li Che entered the Heaven and Earth Gambling House.
"I'm placing a bet on Li Nuan Xi. One fifth-tier lower-grade Divine Energy Crystal."
Li Che said to the person in charge of the gambling house.
The person in charge's hand trembled, and the ink almost splattered on the paper.
A fifth-tier lower-grade Divine Energy Crystal?!
Who's this ruthless person?
Such a huge bet?
And it's for the tenth-ranked... The odds are so high, which means the chances of losing are also extremely high!
If he loses, this fifth-tier lower-grade Divine Energy Crystal will be gone!
"Sir, are you sure you want to bet on the tenth-ranked Li Nuan Xi?"
After the attendant informed his superiors, a burly, powerful man with an extremely strong aura emerged from the gambling house.
Li Che guessed that the power behind the gambling house must be incredibly strong, at least on par with the Su Family or the Dao Master's Mansion, and it wouldn't be surprising if it was even operated by the Heavenly Origin Sect itself.
Otherwise, who would dare to set up such a large-scale operation without a solid foundation?
"Yes."
"Sir, why not play it safe? You could bet on the first or second-ranked Divine Children, that way, the chances of getting your money back would be higher." The burly man looked at Li Che and smiled as he advised.
"Gambling is just for fun. Heaven and Earth Gambling House opened this bet mainly to create some excitement for the Heavenly Origin Sect Master's personal examination."
Li Che shook his head and said gently, "I am Li Nuan Xi's father. I believe in my daughter, and it's only right that I bet on her. Even if she fails, I won't mind. At least... as her father, I will always believe in her."
Li Che's gentle voice caused many people around him to look at each other in surprise.
"Oh, it's Elder Li!"
"I am the third master of Heaven and Earth Gambling House, Hong Lei."
"I didn't expect it to be Elder Li himself. Since Elder Li has said so, Heaven and Earth Gambling House will take the bet."
Upon hearing this, Hong Lei immediately guessed Li Che's identity.
After all, the intelligence on Li Nuan Xi included information about Li Che.
Li Che smiled gently, and in the eyes of ordinary people, he had always been a straightforward and honest Divine Crane Master.
"May I ask, is there a Divine Sect behind Heaven and Earth Gambling House?" Li Che lowered his voice and asked softly.
"If there is a Divine Sect involved, then I won't place the bet. After all... if Xi Xi wins, the losses will be significant, and as a Divine Sect Elder... it wouldn't be appropriate for me to win resources from the Divine Sect."
Upon hearing this, Hong Lei's eyes flashed slightly, and he was indeed as described in the intelligence—a straightforward and honest Divine Crane Master.
He exhaled and also lowered his voice, saying softly, "In that case, I won't hide it from Elder Li... Although Heaven and Earth Gambling House bears the name of Heaven and Earth, it is jointly operated by the Dao Master's Mansion, the Su Family, the Zhou Family, the Yun Family, and the Zhong Family, the four great aristocratic families of Dao City. It is fair and just, and its reputation is absolutely trustworthy."
Hearing this, Li Che took a light breath and nodded with admiration.
After placing his bet, Li Che held up his oiled paper umbrella, turned around, and bid farewell.
In the deep and narrow alley, Li Che put on the Ox Demon Mask, and his body transformed, becoming towering and robust like a mountain. He then brushed his fingers, and a painting unfolded in the alley, revealing one figure after another.
After instructing his attendant to record Li Che's bet, Hong Lei suddenly felt his hairs stand on end. He turned around and saw the terrifying figure wearing the Ox Demon Mask, with its aura of intertwining blood and energy.
"This..."
"Ox Demon?!"
"Underworld Ox Demon!"
The name Underworld Ox Demon immediately sent shockwaves through the surroundings.
The name Underworld was truly terrifying!
This was the force that had assisted the Yellow Sword Wine in killing a Martial Saint!
An invisible pressure seemed to spread in all directions, instantly enveloping the entire gambling house, making it difficult for people to even breathe.
"Place your bet."
Li Che, wearing the Ox Demon Mask, lowered his voice...
And said in a deep voice, "Betting on the tenth-ranked, Li Nuan Xi..."
"One fifth-tier mid-grade Divine Energy Crystal."
Zzzz...
It was as if flickering golden lightning was dancing, and beneath the adorable Ox Demon Mask, his eyes seemed to be filled with a terrifying murderous intent like that of a devil.
Hong Lei was only at the Pre-Celestial Great Master cultivation level, and at this moment, he felt as if his Pre-Celestial True Energy had frozen.
A sense of impending doom followed him, as if the Ox Demon could twist his head off at any moment.
"Can I place a bet?"
The Ox Demon asked in a hoarse voice.
"Y-yes... you can..."
A bead of sweat as big as a soybean rolled down Hong Lei's forehead and fell to the ground with a loud crack, shattering into four or five pieces.
Then, his eyes narrowed again.
Because behind the Ox Demon, one figure after another appeared.
There was a thin and cold figure wearing a Horse Face Mask.
There was a figure with a Monkey God Mask, carrying a stick, and exuding a wild and unrestrained aura.
And there was a figure standing with hands behind its back, a ferocious Thunder Dragon Mask with flickering lightning, and an unmatched domineering presence.
"Underworld... the Evil Group?!"
Hong Lei's face turned pale...
This was the group that had killed General You Li Qing, the commander of the Western Camp of the Divine Guard Army, and had even injured a Martial Saint, assisting in the attack on the Martial Saint!
They were elusive, and their shadows were difficult to capture!
How could Hong Lei have the fortune, or misfortune, to face the Evil Group directly?
The Ox Demon, towering like a mountain, slightly lowered his head, and his gaze fell upon Hong Lei.
His hoarse voice was like a sharp blade gently caressing Hong Lei's neck.
"We're betting on the tenth-ranked..."
"Li Nuan Xi."
...
"The Underworld Evil Group appeared together at Heaven and Earth Gambling House to bet on Li Nuan Xi?"
"Among them, the Underworld Horse Face bet a fifth-tier mid-grade Divine Energy Crystal? Such a huge bet?"
"If the Underworld Evil Group's bet is correct, will Heaven and Earth Gambling House still give the Divine Energy Crystal, or will they call upon the Su Family Martial Saint and the Divine Embryo to surround and kill the Underworld Evil Group... Will the Underworld dare to go?"
"Do you think the Underworld dares to?"
...
The news of the Underworld Evil Group's appearance and bet spread like a storm, even overshadowing the Heavenly Origin Sect Master's personal examination to some extent.
However, the Underworld Ox Demon had always been on good terms with Li Nuan Xi, and this was known by the various powers during their investigations of the Underworld.
So, it wasn't too surprising that the Ox Demon pulled the Underworld Evils to bet on Li Nuan Xi.
What surprised everyone was the Underworld Evils' brazen and unrestrained behavior, parading through the city without a care.
After all, the Underworld had joined forces with Huang Jian Jiu to slaughter the Su family disciples and even killed the Su family patriarch, Su Wen Xi, thoroughly offending the Su family.
Many were curious as to how the Underworld Evils dared to do this. But upon careful thought, it seemed that the Underworld completely disregarded the Su family.
However, the Underworld indeed had the audacity to act so arrogantly.
When the Su family patriarch, Su Dao Ling, rushed over, the Underworld Evils had already disappeared without a trace.
Qian Yuan Divine Sect.
Inner Gate, Divine Talisman Tower.
"Husband~~~!"
"You must take good care of Xi Xi. She's my disciple, the seventh disciple of Xuan Qi Sha. If she gets eliminated in the personal disciple examination, your wife will lose face!"
"Husband, please let me pull some strings for her!"
Xuan Qi Sha joined her palms together, her watery eyes filled with a pitiful expression.
Lu Tai Bai rubbed her head affectionately.
"Wife, don't be silly."
"Xi Xi doesn't need any special treatment."
"That little girl..."
"Someone will help her."
...
...
February 26th, Qingming Festival.
During the Qingming Festival, the rain falls incessantly, and the pedestrians on the road seem to lose their souls.
The spring rain continues to drizzle, and deep within Qian Yuan Dao City, the endless mountain range that resembles a giant dragon lying across the city is shrouded in mist. You can vaguely see a mountain peak covered in blooming red plum blossoms.
Dong!
The melodious bell rings out from the Qian Yuan Divine Sect's gate, echoing throughout the city.
This ancient divine bell is only rung for significant events, and it is said to have been left behind by the Qian Yuan Divine Sect's founder.
It holds special significance.
The bell's reverberations fill the entire city, and its sound waves cause a few petals to fall from the peach trees lining the long streets on both sides.
They fall onto the wet ground, getting soaked by the fine spring rain. Then, they are trampled by the wheels of passing carriages, leaving traces of mud on the wheels as they turn.
Today, on the special occasion of the Qingming Festival, an event that has attracted the attention of the entire city is about to begin in Qian Yuan Dao City.
The sect leader of Qian Yuan Divine Sect, Lu Tai Bai, is about to conduct the final personal disciple examination.
This will be the last disciple Lu Tai Bai accepts, and no one understands why he has made this decision. But since Lu Tai Bai has spoken, no one doubts its authenticity.
On the wide avenue of Qian Yuan Dao City, which is spacious enough to accommodate over a dozen luxurious carriages traveling side by side, the rain wets the bluestone road, and the city is bustling with carriages and horses.
Many divine children who were not registered on the Qian Kun Gambling House's chart are also being brought by their parents to the mountain range where the Qian Yuan Divine Sect's gate is located.
Of course, they must possess the talent of a divine child; otherwise, bringing a spiritual child who doesn't even reach the level of a divine child to participate in the examination would be disrespectful to the sect leader, Lu Tai Bai, the fifth-ranked Great Deity on the Divine Embryo Chart.
Moreover, up until now...
No one knows what this personal disciple examination will test... Lu Tai Bai hasn't revealed anything, not even to the elders of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect's Inner Gate.
This is because Lu Tai Bai personally sets the examination rules without involving anyone else.
Therefore, this personal disciple examination is very different from previous ones.
Regardless, this examination carries a different significance. If one becomes a personal disciple of the sect leader, they might even feel like they have achieved immortality, and their entire family will benefit.
After all, if this personal disciple is from Great Jing, there's a possibility...
That they could become the future heir of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect!
Qian Yuan Divine Sect.
Outer Gate, Disciple City, Elder Hall.
Nie Yang had driven his carriage early and was waiting at the entrance. Li Cheng Zhou leaned against the carriage shaft, holding a sword with his eyes closed, displaying a maturity beyond his years.
Xi Xi finished three large bowls of long-life noodles with eggs prepared by Zhang Ya and was contentedly patting her slightly bloated belly.
"Xi Xi can already feel Mother's love! Let's go, Xi Xi the Great is going to conquer!"
Xi Xi stood with her hands on her hips, her little belly protruding, full of fighting spirit!
It would have been better if she had wiped off the noodle stuck to the corner of her mouth.
Li Che came out of the house, smiling as he picked up Xi Xi and carried her into the carriage.
"It's time to go. If we don't leave now, we'll be late."
"Your father has bet half of his fortune on this."
Li Che said with a smile.
Hearing this, Xi Xi, who was being carried by Li Che, patted her chest proudly.
"Father, rest assured. Xi Xi the Great has been holding back for a long time without getting into any fights!"
"Today, I'll definitely surprise everyone!"
Xi Xi was full of confidence.
Li Che rubbed Xi Xi's head. When it came to fighting, this little girl was truly fearless, resembling the number one fighter in the world.
However, this personal disciple examination wasn't about who could fight better.
Nie Yang, who had broken through to the Supreme Great Grandmaster realm, drove his carriage.
Old Chen, with a dry tobacco pipe in his mouth, also drove his carriage, carrying Xi Xi's little friends—Gong Yang Xiu, Gong Yuan Liang, Hai Chao Sheng, and Huang Si Xiang—who had come to cheer for Xi Xi the Great.
They were not qualified to participate in the sect leader's personal disciple examination, but they were excited to cheer and boost Xi Xi the Great's morale.
The carriage drove out from within the Divine Sect's gate.
Inside the gate, there were not just these two carriages. One by one, carriages broke through the spring rain and raced along the mountain path.
From within the gate.
From outside the gate.
Like two opposing currents, they headed towards the Jade Archway of Heaven and Earth, which contained the essence of the founder's Dao, located in front of the Divine Sect's gate.
There...
Was the location where Lu Tai Bai announced the personal disciple examination.
On this Qingming Festival, they would pay respects to the founder and accept a new personal disciple.
The gentle spring breeze caressed the willow trees, and the fine rain continued to fall.
The ancient divine bell rang once again in the spring breeze and rain.
7,000 words. This type of transitional chapter is the most challenging to write. I've pulled out my hair, edited and revised it, and finally finished it. I can't take it anymore; I'm going to sleep. If there are any typos, I'll fix them tomorrow.
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