The hum of an ancient bell accompanied by the dragon's roar gave Tang Rao peace of mind. For him, gaining an extra Dragon Scale was of no particular consequence, but for Wu Suowei, this Super Alchemist, it was quite different. The enhancent from a Dragon Scale greatly increased the defensive capabilities beyond what they once were!
"About the bet just now, shall we go check the results now?"
The man in the indigo-purple robe seed eager.
"Of course, it's my duty to quickly shatter your unrealistic fantasies."
With those words, Tang Rao led the way and soon stood before Wang Lin.
"Island Master Wang, I've encountered a bit of trouble."
Tang Rao's manner was noticeably more reserved when speaking to Wang Lin than before. At first, Wang Lin didn't understand Tang Rao's intent until Tang Rao sent a private ssage, asking Wang Lin to help complete this act. Only then did Wang Lin realize what Tang Rao was up to and what plans he had.
"What trouble?"
Wang Lin, the lofty Island Master, regarded Tang Rao as if he were an insignificant ant.
Wang Lin's acting was as earnest as Tang Rao's.
"Soone's causing trouble for . Look, here they co. They want to kill ; you must stand up for !"
Tang Rao put on quite the act.
The few people were there to mock Tang Rao. As for the wager, in their minds, it was rely a formality. They took out the Dragon Scale to flaunt it, knowing that they would eventually recover it with interest.
"Island Master Wang, we just want an explanation. This kid spoke rudely just now, so we wanted to teach him a lesson. We request you hand him over to us!"
Demanding soone from Wang Lin's hands directly?
Wang Lin's eyes narrowed slightly, as if weighing which side might be telling the truth.
"Island Master, this is a personal vendetta between us and this kid. We ask that you don't interfere!"
The n saw Wang Lin hesitating, looking troubled, and pressed on, which made Wang Lin less patient with them.
No one has ever dared to threaten Wang Lin.
"Oh? But what if I choose to get involved?"
Wang Lin hadn't witnessed what had happened and didn't know the story. However, judging by the n's manner of speaking to him, Wang Lin imdiately sided with Tang Rao without much thought.
It seed things weren't going well for them!
Tang Rao looked at Wang Lin, giving him a grateful glance, deliberately making it obvious to provoke the n into losing composure, providing Wang Lin a reason to deal with them.
"You really want to get involved? Island Master, on one side, there's just one person, on the other, several people from multiple families. Surely, as a wise Island Master, you can discern the weight of the situation without us spelling it out!"
No matter what reasons they laid out, Tang Rao hadn't expected them to use the backing of their families to press the Island Master.
They were observing whether this West Island Master had the guts to offend them while using their family's power to thoroughly humiliate Tang Rao.
Wang Lin's face was covered in a frost, with an inexplicable expression beneath it.
"So, has the Island Master reached a decision, whether to hand him over or not?"
The n continued to press aggressively, nearly forcing Tang Rao into a corner, but the Island Master showed no signs of yielding.
"Of course, I'll keep him. You should give up your intentions."
When the n were full of confidence, believing Tang Rao couldn't be shielded by Wang Lin any longer, Wang Lin's words doused them thoroughly, from head to toe, like a cold shower.
"What?"
"Island Master Wang, surely you jest?"
The n questioned Wang Lin, their words sharp and tinged with a hint of threat.
"Not joking with you. It's just that I can't stand threats in my life. Since you threaten , I chose the more amicable side."
What?
Wang Lin's reason was way too dignified, wasn't it?
The n couldn't believe their ears; such unbelievable words, such a lofty excuse, and yet they ca straight from Wang Lin's mouth.
"A bet is a bet! So, where's the item?"
Tang Rao grinned slyly, extending a hand towards the man in the indigo-purple robe, who of course knew what Tang Rao was asking for.
"Impossible! You must have colluded beforehand, or how else would you stand with this useless nobody? I'm not convinced!"
Of course, the man wasn't convinced. A Dragon Scale was such a rare treasure that he couldn't even bear to use it himself, let alone give it away. Yet the bet they made earlier forced him to accept the result.
"Boom! Did you hear my mimicry just now? Sounded like the Heavenly Dao's punishnt awaiting you, didn't it? Don't say I didn't warn you, the wager is set, and breaking it would incur the Heavenly Dao's wrath!"
Tang Rao spoke while the man listened. Though Tang Rao's threats didn't faze him, because he had a powerful family backing him, the Heavenly Dao's oath was a different matter. Regardless of how powerful one is, before the Heavenly Dao, they're nothing. Even an immortal offender faces impartial punishnt from the Heavenly Dao.
"What other wagers do you have? Is there sothing I don't know about?"
Wang Lin inquired.
Tang Rao sighed internally. Oh, he hadn't realized earlier that Wang Lin was such an actor; his performances were too dazzling to behold.
The man, thoroughly deflated, saw a flicker of hope reignite as Wang Lin's deanor shifted slightly.
"Island Master Wang, perhaps you're unaware? This kid proposed a bet with us, wagering on which side you'd choose. It seems he leveraged your position, Island Master, and you didn't even notice?"
Oh dear, only ntioned the wager now, but it doesn't matter. Wang Lin will support Tang Rao regardless. He's not obliged to aid people he hardly knows, gaining no benefit from doing so.
"Really? What was your bet?"
The man saw Wang Lin's sudden cheerful deanor, feeling uneasy yet couldn't decipher Wang Lin's thoughts, decided to lay everything out in the open.
Hearing it all, Wang Lin couldn't help but applaud, sensing Tang Rao's swift wit, seeing potential usefulness in him for the future.
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