Chapter 450 (1/2)

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Shao Xuan’s words were just what Luzong wanted.

Although they were prepared to fight the Black Bears, if they could avoid it, they would. They would suffer losses in battle. Fighting one person was so much simpler.

Now that Shao Xuan volunteered, it saved Luzong many problems. Winning would obviously be great-- but if Luzong lost, his men would step up to fight Shao Xuan. They had already discussed this beforehand. Luming had agreed to this. This wasn’t being shameless, it was just strategy.

Lubi also told him that the Flaming Horn bastard was peculiar. If Flaming Horn had such an impressive figure, they naturally had to kill him and not let him return.

Even if Shao Xuan could win Luzong, he would be severely injured in the process too. Then it would be simpler for other people to interfere and kill him off. As long as they could stop Black Bear from intervening.

The Linlu tribe was prepared in a few moments. Till now, everything was as expected.

“But I have one condition,” said Shao Xuan.

“Speak.” Since everything was as expected, and it was an efficient path, Luzong was in a good mood.

“If this area, or the wall is damaged, you’ll incur the costs,” said Shao Xuan.

“Alright.” To solve this problem, even if they cracked a hole in the wall and broke the thick slab of stone, which was the entrance, it was not difficult for them to repair it.

Shao Xuan and Luzong were not speaking softly so everyone could hear, including the people on the tower.

When they conversed, three fruits flew from the tower. They were hurled at Shao Xuan.

Shao Xuan moved his head to dodge them.

The red fruits fell on the ground, splattering some juice around. It was bright against the grey stone.

The people on the tower had woken up early for a good show. They wanted to watch the Lu family battle the Black Bears- that would be awesome! They didn’t want to watch two people fight, this was boring! Some upset audience members hurled fruits at Shao Xuan, who suggested this.

However, there were some who were eager to watch too. Shao Xuan had beaten Lubi and the stories said it was an effortless victory. Not sure how he’d do with the Lu family’s patriarch. The ones who were smarter knew that Shao Xuan would never walk out of the city alive. It didn’t matter if he won or not.

Black Bear knew this too. That was why he didn’t understand why Shao Xuan accepted the challenge. Why would he do this?

“Stay back,” said Shao Xuan to Black Bear and Guang Yi.

Black Bear sighed and did not say anything. Any advice would be useless now. The kid can suffer a bit and he’ll intervene if something went wrong.

“Further,” said Shao Xuan.

“What are you thinking?!” yelled Back BEar.

“A little further,” said Shao Xuan sincerely.

Black Bear: “...”

Not just Black Bear, Guang Yi was told to stay away too.

“Make decisions based on what happens later,” said Shao Xuan.

“Make what fucking decision if we’re so far away?!” Black Bear instructed Maoda to bring the party further because the fight might damage their goods. At least the space in front of the gates was wide enough.

On the tower, Yi Bing did another reading with his jade stones to check who would win. However, none of his readings showed results.

Luzong gave his men a look, implying for them to watch Black Bear. They must not let him intervene.

“I am Luzong, patriarch of the Lu clan,” said Luzong loudly, stepping forward. He did not announce what would happen if he lost or won, just announcing his name so the people of King City would remember him.

When he saw Guang Yi and the rest had backed away, Shao Xuan turned around. “Shao Xuan, Elder of the Flaming Horn tribe.”

Elder?!

Such a young tribe Elder?!

No wonder he won Lubi, forcing Luzong to personally take action.

He must not live!

A gust of strong wind blew.

Outside the city, the stalks of unharvested grains and weeds were bent in one direction with the breeze.

Within the city was silence. Tensions ran high.

“I see that you’re younger, you go first,” said Luzong as if he was generous. In reality, he was better at defensive tactics to retaliate based on the other person’s weakness.

“No, you’re older. I’ll let the old man go first.” Shao Xuan did not move.

Luzong wasn’t old, he was about Guang Yi’s age.