Shi Heng's words made everyone nod slightly.

Not just Shi Heng.

If they had apprentices, they would definitely hope that their apprentices, from the moment they stepped into the world, would be unbeatable and victorious in every battle.

"But this time..."

Shi Heng paused for a moment, then continued:

"Sometimes, I feel that failure might actually contribute more to one's growth."

"And in this failure, if he loses more miserably, that would be even more effective."

After speaking, Shi Heng glanced at Wang Ye.

In a short amount of time, Wang Ye didn't even have to communicate with Shi Heng, yet Shi Heng could already predict what Wang Ye was planning to do, based on his previous experience.

Therefore, Shi Heng cooperated very well with Wang Ye.

Continuing to help set the stage for Wang Ye:

"This time, you can't let yourself be discouraged from this loss. You must summarize your mistakes, realizing that what you lost was just some things, it's nothing significant."

"Alright, thank you, master!"

Wang Ye immediately expressed his gratitude to Shi Heng.

And as Wang Ye thanked Shi Heng, he looked deeply at him.

He hadn't told Shi Heng his plans.

Yet Shi Heng cooperated with him so seamlessly.

Doesn't this suggest that Shi Heng has done lots of similar things before?

Otherwise, it would be impossible for Shi Heng to cooperate with him so well.

The surrounding people didn't know about the little secret plans that Shi Heng and Wang Ye had.

Instead, they exchanged glances and smiled.

Wang Ye and Shi Heng both said those words.

What does this mean?

It means that their benefit time is coming.

Sure enough.

They heard Wang Ye speak:

"Next, everyone can bet with my master, bet on whether I can win. My master will definitely bet on me winning."

"Yes."

Shi Heng's voice was full of energy: "I bet my apprentice will win, and... I'll wager one hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones!"

Hiss!

Shi Heng's words immediately made the surrounding spectators suck in a breath of air.

One hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones!

Just earlier, the wager between Wang Ye and Han Hong was only ten thousand top-grade spirit stones, and that already shocked these people.

One hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones.

Unbelievable!

It must be said, Shi Heng really treats his apprentice well.

Just to teach his apprentice a lesson, he wagered one hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones.

Even Han Hong was a bit shocked.

There was some surprise in Han Hong's gaze as he looked at Shi Heng.

Immediately, Han Hong spoke first to Shi Heng:

"To support my apprentice and to help Wang Ye grow well in his upcoming progress, I'll wager first. I'll bet one thousand top-grade spirit stones again!"

Hiss!

The surrounding people again sucked in a breath.

A high stakes bet!

With the sound of sucking in breath, many people joined in.

However, none of them bet on Wang Ye.

They all bet on Qiu Te.

Of course, some people, to give Shi Heng some face, would bet on Wang Ye a little.

But only a little.

After betting on Wang Ye, they would immediately switch to betting on Qiu Te at a higher amount.

Shi Heng and Wang Ye just watched from the side.

Soon, they exchanged another glance.

When they met eyes, their gaze was very much in sync.

Shi Heng's affection for Wang Ye grew a lot.

Not bad!

As expected of the boy he had chosen!

Even in action, he was just like himself back in the day.

Of course, Wang Ye was much better than him.

At the same time.

Shi Heng was also contemplating in his mind.

He wasn't stupid.

Shi Heng had managed to survive and live to the thousands of years in the river of time, signifying he had extraordinary courage, opportunities, and competence in all aspects.

He couldn't be easily fooled by Wang Ye.

As Wang Ye had been deceiving others in various ways, does it mean that Wang Ye had also deceived him when they first met?

Wang Ye... just got lost in the mountains?

Was the "getting lost" excuse just a lie?

No.

When Shi Heng thought of this, he shook his head.

The incident with his master shouldn't be a deception.

But Wang Ye might just simply not want to tell him about his master's identity.

Would Wang Ye dare not deceive him?

That's impossible!

From the first meeting, Wang Ye had planned some tricks.

Moreover, Wang Ye's face showed no fear while tricking Han Hong and the people present, just pure cunning.

Shi Heng knew that Wang Ye would definitely dare deceive him.

"Good lad."

Shi Heng looked deeply at Wang Ye.

Even he was deceived.

Of course, Shi Heng didn't feel angry or unhappy because of this.

As long as Wang Ye had no harmful intentions, just some small tricks, Shi Heng could accept it.

Another reason was Shi Heng's strength was powerful enough!

Even if Wang Ye planned something harmful, he couldn't affect Shi Heng.

While thinking, all bets before the competition had been placed.

The referee had a moment of envy.

The tavern rules prevented him from participating in these bets.

Otherwise, he would also want to make a wager.

He could surely earn a lot of money.

Han Hong, in a good mood, saw the uncomfortable expression on the referee's face and strolled up to him, stuffing a large amount of tip money into his hand, speaking generously: "Just keep this money!"

Han Hong didn't care much about the money.

After all, he could make a big profit!

If Qiu Te could defeat Wang Ye, Han Hong would be happy even without any bet, and if Qiu Te won, Han Hong would gain a great deal of benefits.

"Thanks, thanks."

The referee thanked him repeatedly.

Of course, the referee couldn't compromise the fairness of the upcoming competition for this.

Even accepting tips from participants' masters before the competition was a minor issue.

If he compromised the competition's fairness, he wouldn't be able to continue working at this tavern.

"So, can we start the competition now?"

The referee said this and glanced at Wang Ye.

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