Douluo: Wuhun Eats Iron Beast, Never Become a Slave

Chapter 163 Bet
Qibao Glazed Sect.

Reception hall.

There weren't many people in the hall at the moment, only Ning Fengzhi, Sword Bone Douluo, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing.

"Zhuqing, as long as you tell us the details of how Zhao Mu helped you, your father and the others will never make things difficult for you," Ning Rongrong advised Zhu Zhuqing from the side.

However, Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, staring intently at Ning Rongrong. Ning Rongrong couldn't help but take a step back until Ning Fengzhi reached out to support her.

Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't say anything, Ning Rongrong seemed to understand something from that resolute look in her eyes.

Their fragile relationship seemed to break down completely at that moment.

Seeing that her daughter's persuasion had no effect, Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly, looking somewhat troubled.

Then he said, "You and Rongrong are classmates, so as an elder, I will call you Zhuqing."

"No need," Zhu Zhuqing said, her tone cold and resolute.

At the same time, his eyes were constantly scanning his surroundings, trying to find a way to escape.

However, when Zhu Zhuqing caught a glimpse of the Sword Bone Douluo standing on either side of Ning Fengzhi out of the corner of her eye, the pressure on her increased dramatically.

Strictly speaking, the people of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School did not make things difficult for Zhu Zhuqing; at most, they only placed her under house arrest.

There was no way Zhu Zhuqing could escape from the Sword Bone Douluo.

“Zhu Qing, I think you’ve misunderstood. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has no ill intentions toward you or Zhao Mu. As long as you’re willing to tell us how Zhao Mu helped you, you’ll be a friend of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. I can even promise to help you with three things, not just for me personally, but for the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.”

The promise from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, one of the three upper sects, to do three things for her was quite a temptation. However, for Zhu Zhuqing, it only stirred slightly in her heart before she resolutely shook her head.

"My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can cover all subsequent soul rings and soul bones for you."

Zhu Zhuqing remained silent.

"My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can give you endless wealth."

Zhu Zhuqing remained silent.

"Zhu Qing, to put it bluntly, as far as I know, you are a member of Shrek Academy. When Zhao Mu humiliated Shrek Academy, you were also implicated. So why do you insist on keeping his secret?"

Just as Ning Fengzhi's patience was wearing thin and he was relentlessly pressing Zhu Zhuqing for answers, a cold voice suddenly rang out in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's reception hall.

"Because she is my woman!"

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone in the reception hall looked toward the main entrance.

Compared to the slight shock of Ning Fengzhi and the others, Zhu Zhuqing's face involuntarily showed a natural smile.

Hearing Zhao Mu address her in a way that made Zhu Zhuqing inexplicably happy.

Immediately, a figure slowly walked in from the main gate, and at the same time, more than a dozen disciples of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School surrounded Zhao Mu and moved in with him.

Ning Fengzhi looked troubled. He hadn't expected Zhao Mu to arrive so quickly, or rather, he hadn't expected Zhao Mu to dare to directly attack the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and break ties with them.

Judging from the demeanor of Zhao Mu and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School disciples around him, Zhao Mu definitely didn't come up in a friendly manner.

“Mr. Zhao Mu, this is all a misunderstanding! We just invited Zhu Qing to be our guest and did not make things difficult for her. After all, she is Rongrong’s partner.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Mu's expression remained unchanged, and his gaze did not linger on Ning Fengzhi for long: "Is it a misunderstanding?" "Since it's a misunderstanding, why don't you come back with me?" As he spoke, Zhao Mu looked at Zhu Zhuqing standing to the side.

"Oh." Zhu Zhuqing responded, and in the next instant, she moved and arrived directly beside Zhao Mu.

Caught off guard, Zhao Mu grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's hand and then turned and left without saying a word, completely disregarding Ning Fengzhi.

"Mr. Zhao Mu, please wait!" In the end, Ning Fengzhi could no longer hold back and finally called out to Zhao Mu.

"What is it?" Zhao Mu asked without turning his head.

Ning Fengzhi had tried his best to suppress his emotions: "Mr. Zhao Mu, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is very curious about the secret of the 100,000-year soul ring in your possession and the secret of how you helped the Nine Heart Begonia Soul Masters gain combat power. You can name your price, and we are sincere."

"Your sincerity is to kidnap the people around me?" Zhao Mu turned to look at Ning Fengzhi and said.

Ning Fengzhi, true to his reputation as a shrewd and tactful man, chuckled and said, "Mr. Zhao Mu, you must be aware of the principle of 'encircling a jade disc is a crime.' If you are willing, with my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as your backer, things will be much more convenient for you on this continent."

"Furthermore, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has some resources and possesses a number of treasures. As long as you are willing to cooperate with my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, you can take whatever you want, such as soul bones, soul tools, and rare metal materials you need..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Mu glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, who had been following him, and a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is truly a large and powerful organization. In that case, Sect Master Ning, would you dare to make a bet with me?"

"A bet?" Ning Fengzhi was clearly a little confused. Why would he suddenly want to make a bet out of nowhere?

Even though he didn't understand, Ning Fengzhi still asked, "What are you betting on?"

He had a feeling that Zhao Mu might bet the secret of the 100,000-year soul ring on this bet.

After all, this was what they had been discussing before, so there must be some connection between Zhao Mu's sudden mention of a bet and the two, right?
As expected, and just as Ning Fengzhi had guessed, Zhao Mu really did use the secret of the 100,000-year soul ring as a wager.

"I've heard that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has two Douluo, both with unparalleled swordsmanship and bone strength. I'd like to see them for myself today."

"If I fight one of the Sword Bone Douluos and I lose, I will give the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School what it wants. If I don't lose, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will need to provide three soul bones that are over 50,000 years old and suitable for agility-type soul masters. They will also have to apologize to my people."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's reception hall was shocked, as if they had heard something extremely unbelievable.

Zhao Mu's challenge to either Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo seems like a huge exaggeration.
Ning Fengzhi looked deep in thought.

Is his confidence in challenging the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School truly based on himself, rather than on Dugu Bo?

As for the bet, it sounds like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has the upper hand, except for the stakes: three soul bones over 50,000 years old suitable for agility-type soul masters. This is clearly prepared for Zhu Zhuqing. Zhao Mu really has a soft spot for this girl.

Zhu Zhuqing, too, had some guesses, and for a moment, she felt a surge of inexplicable joy.

“Mr. Zhao Mu, high-quality soul bones over 50,000 years old are extremely rare. Even our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School only has two. However, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School does have a 20,000-year-old soul bone suitable for agility-type soul masters. Would you be willing to use it as a substitute? Of course, we are willing to offer other additional conditions as supplements,” Ning Fengzhi said.

Zhao Mu sneered, "You can't even produce three soul bones that are over 50,000 years old? Is this all the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has to offer? Of course, if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School loses, I can accept two soul bones that are over 50,000 years old plus that one soul bone that is 20,000 years old. But at the same time, I also want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to unconditionally help me prepare several batches of metal raw materials later."

Three soul bones, plus several batches of metal raw materials—if the bet was the same as the one they traded with Zhao Mu before, then this wager would be a huge gamble even for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Losing would be a huge loss, but winning would allow them to obtain the secrets of Zhao Mu. Ning Fengzhi firmly believed that this secret would definitely change the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

As for losing? He truly couldn't imagine the possibility of losing. After all, how old was Zhao Mu? How long had he been cultivating? No matter how monstrous he was, he couldn't possibly defeat a Title Douluo, could he?
Moreover, having finally forced Zhao Mu to wager his own secrets, Ning Fengzhi had no reason not to gamble.

So Ning Fengzhi quickly made a decision.

"We, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, accept this bet!"

(End of this chapter)