C70 (1/2)

”Lin Yue!”

”Lin Hsing!”

On and below the arena, the two people's gazes met. One was filled with killing intent, while the other was filled with fighting spirit, showing no fear.

”I will cripple you!”

”If I had the chance, I would have done the same.”

When the other disciples below the arena realized that something was wrong with the two, they all turned their heads and pointed at them, discussing something in hushed voices.

One of the old disciples pointed at Lin Hsing and stated his identity, causing the new disciples to reveal expressions of respect and worry.

”Don't worry, Senior Apprentice Brother Lin and I are more or less right. We even drank wine in private a few days ago. As long as you pass through the first stage and mention my name to him, he probably won't make things difficult for you.”

”Really!?”

The new disciples immediately revealed joyous expressions, feeling that their confidence had greatly increased. At the same time, they also began to feel the strength of their families.

For a family with a strong background, no matter what the occasion was, there would always be someone willing to give you face, allowing you to go with the flow and enjoy the limelight.

In this world, people were not independent after all. Everyone had their own needs, and they all felt attached to power. The glory of a family was reflected in the situation that their clansmen could influence outside.

It was obvious that most of the families below the stage had some respect for each other. As long as their new disciples entered into the second round, generally speaking, they would depend on the strength of their families to influence them.

But disciples from small clans like Liu Meng, Wang An and Xiao Yu were much more likely to be relegated.

Lin Yue had once again offended the old disciple, and the probability of such a person being mercilessly suppressed was already above ninety percent. Furthermore, he had even managed to offend the old disciple himself, this was practically impossible.

Seeing Lin Hsing's attitude towards Lin Yue, the other disciples below the stage all revealed pleased smiles. They knew in their hearts that this brat had already been sentenced to death.

A group of old disciples led a new disciple and walked towards Lin Yue. When they were near, one of the old disciples took a step forward and glanced at Lin Yue, then hurriedly cupped his hands together in greeting.

Lin Yue saw the arrogance on the faces of this group of people, and an unfathomable condescending look. It was as if in their eyes, his status was lower than theirs.

Lin Yue said with an expressionless face: ”That's right, I'm Lin Yue, what's the matter?”

He took out a stack of silver notes from his sleeve and handed it over, saying indifferently: ”That's good, I am a disciple of the Fang family from Yuncheng, and my younger brother Fang Xing is your opponent this time, so I hope that you can withdraw and give up this competition. This five hundred silver notes is your compensation, and you can accept it.”

”Five hundred silver!” ”Big brother, why are you giving him so much? One hundred silver would be enough for him.” Fang Xing said with a pained expression.

The Faang Xia waved his hand and said magnanimously: ”Our Fang family has never been stingy when doing things, five hundred taels would be equal to five hundred taels.”

As he said that, he slightly puffed out his chest and looked at Lin Yue with confidence.

Lin Yue was almost amused by him. Was this group of people a joke? Five hundred silver taels? He even said how magnanimous he was, as if he was giving out alms.

He shook his head, not even bothering to speak to them.

”What is it? Faang Xia frowned, he thought for a moment, then suddenly gritted his teeth and said: ”Alright, then I'll give you another five hundred silver, for a total of a thousand gold, is that enough?”

”Brother!”

”Don't say anything!” Faang Xia waved his hand and stopped Fang Xing.

Lin Yue still shook his head.

”Brat, don't be too greedy. A thousand gold is not a small sum. At least, it will be enough for you to eat and play for two to three years!”