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In response to Li Yuntian's inquiry, Yang Kai didn't answer.
Li Yuntian thought he had guessed correctly and said with a smile, "Senior Brother, rest assured. Our strength should be about the same, so it's uncertain who will win. If Junior Brother really wins by chance, I will compensate for Senior Brother's loss."
"Is that true?" Yang Kai was somewhat surprised.
"A gentleman's word is as binding as a four-horse chariot!" Li Yuntian replied solemnly.
Originally, Li Yuntian thought he had tricked Yang Kai into falling for it and was ready to show off his skills. He knew that Su Mu must be hiding nearby, watching. If he could give Yang Kai a good lesson and help Su Shao vent his anger, he would gain a lot of face.
However, Yang Kai frowned again, and Li Yuntian almost jumped up and cursed. This Senior Brother was so nagging and annoying, like a woman. How could Zhao Hu lose to such a person?
"Senior Brother, do you have any more questions?" Li Yuntian felt he was almost at the breaking point.
"Hmm, although I also want to spar with you, I was challenged by someone else yesterday. I need to wait a few days before I can fight again."
Pig! Li Yuntian almost couldn't catch his breath and hurriedly said, "Senior Brother, you can challenge me. I haven't been challenged by anyone these past few days. As disciples of Lingxiao Pavilion, don't we all have the chance to challenge someone every day?"
"Is that so!" Yang Kai suddenly understood and laughed dryly, "Junior Brother, don't blame me. I haven't challenged anyone in years and completely forgot about this rule."
Li Yuntian slowly exhaled, as if trying to expel the anger and frustration in his heart. After a long while, he said, "Senior Brother, can we spar now?"
Yang Kai had another question: "Junior Brother, if I lose, will you really compensate me with contribution points?"
"Compensate! Absolutely compensate, and ten times over!" Li Yuntian gritted his teeth.
Yang Kai shook his head, "I don't believe you. Unless you give me the contribution points first."
"How can I give them to you?" Li Yuntian was extremely frustrated. Contribution points were recorded in the accounting office and couldn't be carried around for transactions. This Senior Brother was too petty. Would he really renege on such a deal?
"I have an idea," Yang Kai smiled slyly, beckoned Li Yuntian over, and whispered a few words in his ear.
Li Yuntian's expression changed several times. He had to admit that Yang Kai's thinking was truly sharp, coming up with such a method.
"If Junior Brother finds it difficult, we can forget it. It's not that I don't trust you, but..." Yang Kai used reverse psychology, advancing by retreating, and left it unsaid.
Li Yuntian knew what he meant. Although he despised it in his heart, he had to endure it for his plan. He said, "No problem, Senior Brother, wait for me. I'll go get the things and come back. Wait for me, I'll be quick."
As he spoke, he ran off hurriedly.
Watching his disappearing back, Yang Kai was filled with mixed feelings. In this world, there were people who begged to be beaten, and even offered something in return. It was truly bizarre. But it was good, as it solved his immediate problem. Unfortunately, this method could only be used once, not again.
For a moment, Yang Kai felt regretful. If he had known earlier, he would have demanded a lot more. Given Li Yuntian's eagerness, he would have probably agreed to even more outrageous demands.
Su Mu and a group of people were hiding nearby. Initially, they were secretly pleased when they saw Li Yuntian and Yang Kai talking, ready to watch the show. But they were puzzled when Li Yuntian suddenly ran off.
This wasn't part of the plan we discussed last night! What is Li Yuntian up to?
Su Mu was puzzled and quickly sent someone to intercept Li Yuntian to ask about the situation.
After a quarter of an hour, the person returned and whispered to Su Mu, "Young Master Su, Li Yuntian said that Yang Kai is petty and insisted that he go to the Contribution Hall to exchange for ten medicinal herbs to compensate for his potential loss before he would agree to spar."
"Isn't that too petty?" Su Mu was speechless, "Yang Kai is just a probationary disciple. Losing a fight would only cost him a few contribution points. Why would he need ten medicinal herbs as compensation?"
The person replied, "Li Yuntian himself boasted about tenfold compensation, so..."
"Right, he deserves it," Su Mu's expression was strange, "But never mind, as long as we can teach Yang Kai a lesson, ten medicinal herbs are nothing."
Ten medicinal herbs would probably cost ten contribution points, which Su Mu didn't care about.
The group, knowing the situation, could only wait.
Half an hour later, Yang Kai had almost finished sweeping the ground. Li Yuntian finally returned, sweating. It wasn't that the Contribution Hall was far away, but the old man in charge was still sleeping and took a long time to wake up after Li Yuntian knocked on the door.
The old man, whose spring dream was interrupted, was in a bad mood. Li Yuntian didn't get to teach Yang Kai a lesson but was scolded by the old man. It cost him twenty contribution points to get ten low-grade medicinal herbs.
Li Yuntian was furious! He secretly vowed to get his revenge on Yang Kai.
At the agreed place, Yang Kai was indeed still there, holding a broom.
Li Yuntian ran up in three quick steps, panting, and handed over the ten medicinal herbs, saying irritably, "Here, Senior Brother, check them."
"Hehe, no need," Yang Kai seemed very generous, just took them, and without even looking, placed the broom and the herbs on the ground.
"Senior Brother, can we spar now?" Li Yuntian asked.
"Sure, sure. Junior Brother, you didn't need to go through all this trouble. Your word is enough for me," Yang Kai smiled happily.
Li Yuntian was almost driven to the brink of madness. You said you needed the herbs first, and now you say you trust him. You get to say all the good and bad things. I haven't even had breakfast, and you make me run around for nothing?
But never mind, Li Yuntian took a few deep breaths to calm down. The goal was halfway achieved. As long as Yang Kai dared to challenge him, he wouldn't hold back.
"Junior Brother, shall we start?" Yang Kai asked for Li Yuntian's opinion.
"Sure." Li Yuntian's spirits were lifted, and he bowed, "Please, Senior Brother, guide me!"
"Not at all, not at all!" Yang Kai smiled.
Neither of them revealed their current cultivation levels. Li Yuntian was afraid of scaring Yang Kai away, and Yang Kai was happy to keep it that way. With mutual understanding, the challenge began.
With the lesson from Zhao Hu yesterday and today's pent-up resentment, Li Yuntian wouldn't be polite. He was ready to take down this Senior Brother with a thunderous attack.
The lightning-fast clash, the deep and resonant shouts, and the agile movements—Yang Kai and Li Yuntian were already engaged in combat. Li Yuntian, fueled by anger, didn't hold back, using his true skills with his palms flying up and down, each strike faster and heavier than the last.
Yang Kai remained calm, his lean body tensed with the results of his recent training. He used the basic long fist and whip kick techniques of Lingxiao Pavilion to counter.
As their fists and palms met, Li Yuntian was shocked. A powerful force came from the opposite side, making him lose his footing and step back several steps. Not only that, his palms felt as if they had hit a rock, and his hand bones were numb from the impact.