Chapter 838: Chapter 754: So, Do You Dare Accept? (2)

If possible, it’s best not to force it, admit defeat quickly..."

Fairy Sixuan spoke earnestly, she genuinely felt that she was doing it for Shen Han’s good.

Shen Han nodded, indicating he understood.

Before leaving, Fairy Sixuan turned around and added: "Admitting defeat isn’t shameful, truly."

She felt that she could only do so much.

Every year, the number of young people eligible to come here is about two hundred.

But in the end, only a little more than fifty can get in.

So more than half won’t be able to enter.

For many, coming here is just trying their luck, to experience something new.

Those from small factions never even thought they could enter the Immortal’s Residence.

In Shen Han’s view, this rule is overly beneficial to those stronger.

Immortal Tianheng loves wine, and every two years when his residence opens, people can present wine to him.

After waiting for about half a two-hour period, everyone will receive a token.

A number is engraved on the token.

The number one token naturally grants one entry first.

Generally speaking, tokens numbered over fifty have a chance to enter.

But exactly where the cutoff is, only the Immortal can answer.

Thus, everyone wishes to obtain a token with a front number.

Accordingly, there’s another rule.

Each person can challenge someone else once, and if they win, they can exchange their token with the other person’s.

With this rule, the top talents rarely miss out.

And those without background or connections are specifically targeted.

If they don’t dare to bully disciples of the major sects, dare they not bully you?

After noon, a slight glow appeared before Immortal Tianheng’s residence.

Many disciples were here not for the first time, so they naturally knew what it meant.

Everyone took out the wine they brought with them.

One by one, they went to the front of the Immortal’s Residence and poured the wine before the door.

No one fought over presenting wine to the Immortal.

Many have tried it; the token they received has nothing to do with who presented wine first.

The main factor is the quality of the wine.

Shen Han put a [smooth] label on his wine.

He wondered if Immortal Tianheng liked the taste of this wine.

If not, he’d have to win someone else’s token.

After offering the wine, everyone waited respectfully, not as casually as before.

After all, Immortal Tianheng is a First-Grade Immortal.

Standing at the peak of the world in power, everyone inwardly respected him.

About half a two-hour period later, a radiant light descended, and a number token appeared in everyone’s hand.

Shen Han lowered his head to look at his token, it was engraved with the characters [seventeen].

Which meant his rank was seventeen.

Seventeen was almost certainly guaranteed entry into the Immortal’s Residence.

He didn’t need to hurry to challenge others.

People around him began looking left and right, inquiring about each other’s tokens.

There’s little point in hiding the token; even if it’s hidden, it’ll be snatched when heading towards the Immortal’s Residence.

Understanding this, Shen Han lazily chose not to hide it, allowing others to see it directly.

When seeing the token engraved with [seventeen], many started shouting.

"He is seventeen, he is seventeen!"

There was a hint of excitement and agitation in their words, as if they discovered a treasure.

Regarding his status and background, Shen Han was just a cultivator from Yu Country.

If Yu Country wasn’t resource-rich, many sects might not even know of its existence.

Being eligible must have been Meihua Tower’s charity.

Having obtained the seventeen token, Shen Han was naturally a walking treasure.

Hearing this, many turned their gaze towards Shen Han.

While Young Master Xiuqi was too lazy to take even two steps, he directly shouted at Shen Han.

"Hand over your token, and for past grievances, I might give you some leniency.

Things are busy today; I don’t wish to tangle with you any longer."

As Young Master Xiuqi spoke, he also displayed his token, [seventy-three].

He intended to trade tokens with Shen Han.

But before he finished speaking, Xu Shunian jumped out again.

"Everyone knows the seventeen token is a sweet bun, why should you, Young Master Xiuqi, be the first to challenge?"

Xu Shunian was clearly here to stir up trouble today, deliberately targeting Song Xiuqi.

Seeing this, Xu Shunian’s senior brother sighed and stepped forward.

"The two of you have been bickering since youth, fighting and arguing so much. You’re almost thirty, and still this fond of fooling around?"

Upon hearing his senior brother, Xu Shunian still insisted.

"I also want the seventeen token; why can’t I be the one to challenge first?

Everyone knows the token in this guy’s hand is easy to get; anyone would win.

When he gets the token, if I challenge him, it’ll be said I’m deliberately going against Cangqiong Manor."

The sect Dream God Valley has always had good relations with Cangqiong Manor.

But they simply don’t get along.

Both were talented disciples of their sects, but they just couldn’t see eye to eye.

Seeing this, members of Dream God Valley and Cangqiong Manor could only sigh, feeling helpless.

"Young Master Xiuqi, how about this? Let’s compete one-on-one again.

You feel slightly aggrieved about losing earlier, right?

If we compete fully, whoever wins gets the person.

What do you say, dare to accept?"

In previous contests, Song Xiuqi mostly had a slight edge.

Now, with things reversed, Xu Shunian seemed intent on reclaiming past losses.

Upon hearing this, Song Xiuqi leaped forward.

"Why wouldn’t I accept? I could beat you before; I can still do so now."

One sword, one knife, again confronted each other.

This time, the prize for winning or losing was Shen Han.

"If I were you, I’d drop the token and flee now.

You’ve angered Song Xiuqi, and I don’t like you either.

Later, if you admit defeat a bit too slowly, you’ll likely get hurt."

Xu Shunian looked at Shen Han and spoke softly.

But Shen Han still seemed disinclined to pay attention.

Fairy Sixuan beside him couldn’t help but chime in.

"Young Master Shen, maybe you should..."

"Thank you, Fairy Sixuan, I’m fine."

Upon hearing Shen Han’s rejection, Xu Shunian couldn’t help but snort coldly.

"It seems you’re not only mediocre but also foolish."

With those words, Xu Shunian’s gaze shifted away from Shen Han, focusing entirely on Song Xiuqi.

Two people who had battled for years, clashed again.

This skirmish seemed to erupt with greater intensity than before.

In their previous encounter, both had held back.

Around them, Sword Qi and Sword Momentum clashed, the fierce sound intimidating to the ear.

Those from smaller factions instinctively retreated, trying to avoid the fray.

After dozens of moves, Xu Shunian still held the upper hand.

He had made significant progress over the years; he had improved way more than the vanished-for-four-years Song Xiuqi.

At this moment, the corner of Song Xiuqi’s mouth bore traces of blood.

Xu Shunian, though panting heavily, was in much better shape.

"Xiuqi’s lost; today’s duel ends here."

Cangqiong Manor’s senior sister, Song Shiyin, stepped up again, intervening in the fight.

"Senior sister..."

"Return."

Song Shiyin refrained from saying much, firmly telling Song Xiuqi to come back.

Even though he’s willful, he dares not act up in front of his senior sister.

Song Xiuqi’s eyes still held defiance, but today, there was nothing he could do.

Xu Shunian was smug, especially amused by Song Xiuqi’s expression.

Pausing his steps, Xu Shunian approached the Cangqiong Manor crowd.

"Actually, my token is [thirty-one]; I don’t need his [seventeen] token at all.

I just don’t want Song Xiuqi to have it."

Speaking so, Xu Shunian looked toward the other members of Cangqiong Manor.

"Senior brothers and sisters, if you need this token, feel free to take it.

In regards to Cangqiong Manor, I, Xu Shunian, hold respect sincerely, as long as Song Xiuqi doesn’t get it."

Hearing this, members from both sects couldn’t help but sigh.

"Moreover, this man is both foolish and bothersome.

Senior brothers and sisters, please exert a little more force if you act."

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