The Bet

Long Yu was awoke from hunger, when he woke up he saw Veronica was busy chatting with the other women in the room, he felt a strange sense of déjà vu he had witnessed the same thing occur back in forest biome, and he idly wondered do the girls become friend so fast.

He shrugged and then he searched in his backpack, he had still a few meat jerky created by Tina from those 'Bone Armored Deer', he took a bite from it as he and drank orange juice from his bottle, a sudden thought went through his mind,' wouldn't it be nice if mommy and me went on an adventure together', a small smile went through his face normally his sisters usually tease him calling him momma's boy but he doesn't mind at all, he knows how much his mother loves and he loves her too and not only that his mommy always makes him feel safe as if no matter how tough it may seem he can overcome it as long as his mother is with him.

Koyuki: "Child did you finish your meal, but you know that it is rude to not share or ask a lady if she needs something."

Long Yu: "You are a cultivator get your own food and also you are an adult and asking a child to share." he gave a long sigh and shook his head as if he was disappointed by her.

Koyuki's brow twitched in anger, and she scowled when she heard Ryofu snickering at her.

Long Yu: "I have wanted to ask you both something I hope you two do not take it personally."

Ryofu and Koyuki both nodded at her to continue.

Long Yu: "Well you two seem to be quite familiar with each other, do you belong to the same sect?"

Ryofu: "Well we are rivals of some short, and no we do not belong to the same sect, but our sects are close you can say we from sister sects. Koyuki's sect "Frozen Maiden Sect", and my "Venerable Sect" are quite close as the founders of our sects were sworn brother and sister."

Ayesha: "So do you also work for 'Shangri-La Pavilion', like Sister Veronica."

Long Yu: "No I do not work there but my grandmother does. So what is it like to be in a sect?", asked a curious Long Yu as he stood up from his place and went and sat near them.

Helen: "A sect has many students so you may gain many friends but at the same time it can be difficult because in a sect only those who have talent thrive but those who are untalented are pushed aside thus it gives rise to rivalry enmity and what not, but it is also ideal environment to grow as you have many who you can compare to, challenge against and even fight. But the main thing about any sect is because we have many members of the sects we can have plenty of people whom you can consult and ask for help whenever you require. Why are asking little brother, do you want to join any sect? Well I would regret to inform you but ours only accepts females, if you want to join you have to speak with sister Ryofu."

Long Yu liked when people gave him complete and honest answers like Helen did, she gave him a short yet both the pros and cons were mentioned.

Long Yu: "No big sister Helen, I was merely curious about sect life nothing more nothing less."

The girls grimaced at that especially Ryofu, who had been ordered to lure Long Yu to join as Kyouki belonged to sister sect she was ordered to help her, both of them inwardly cursed Helen, who had very bad habit of speaking unnecessary things. They inwardly wondered the carnage that might take place outside as soon as he steps out of here, his family works from Shangri-La and from what they have heard till now and pieced together Long Yu's family is very high up in command chain of Shangri-la as the team send with him is merely his bodyguard, they felt a cold shiver running down their spine thinking about someone foolish enough to anger them as everyone knows to never be on Shangri-la's bad side, they have heard stories that even Empires which existed for thousands of years like overlords were crushed within in weeks time because they made an enemy out of Shangri-la Pavilion, a gigantic organization that has existed for time immemorial.

He casually glanced at the clock it was still more that 12 hours left and he grimaced at that, he was bored and had nothing to do.

Kyouki: "Your space bag is interesting looking, and if I am not mistaken it looks like a bear cub."

Long Yu gave a dazzling smile at that, "Yes it is I named it 'Teddy', my older sisters gave me this."

Ryofu raised his eyebrows at the new information, "Oh you have big sisters, and how many siblings do you have?"

Long Yu:" Well they are not related to me, they are like family friend of mine as for siblings I am an only child."

Ryofu:" So this sisters of yours are they strong cultivator?"

Long Yu: "Of course they are, my sisters are strongest there is and one day I want to be as strong as them.", he exclaimed with a proud smile on his face, with a hint of adoration in it. As far as he was concerned his sisters were amazing may be one day he could be as awesome as they were.

The women smiled at his proclamation, while they inwardly sighed, 'younger siblings always look up to their older siblings when they are child but as they grow up they realize how big and dangerous the world is one day he too will realize.', if only they knew even their so called sect leaders would have soiled their pants out of fear.

Veronica: "As amusing at it the conversation may seem the next challenge is dubbed as 'Labyrinth', we have to be careful as our team will be thrown into a place where we have to face challenge one after another it will constantly challenge our mental and physical strength."

Koyuki: "So true but we have to transverse the challenges which require knowledge especially for those who are Alchemists, Poison Master, Blacksmith and Array master, the trials has extra challenges for them and according to their performance they will gain access to the respective facilities. Now I my team have both an Array as well as an alchemist, both members of Alchemist and Array Master Association, they are High Houtian level in their respective trade. Ryofu may not seem much but is a talented blacksmith able to create Low Xiantian level items. I do not know about you but if you want any array, weapon or pills, you have to depend on us and according to your contribution we will share our loot, is that all right with you."

Hearing that both Long Yu and Veronica shared a knowing glance as they smirked, before Veronica spoke, "Well we have no problem with that unfortunately your teammates will not able to shine too much."

Kyouki's eyes narrowed at that, "Oh so you are saying you are a better than my teammates and rival."

Veronica," No you are partly correct on the part that someone on my side is better, but it is not me but Long Yu, he is High Zifu Disciple level Alchemist, Poison master and an Array Master as well."

The other's who heard were stunned before their face turned to a scowl, "That child, I do not know what you know about those profession but still a child who smells of milk can never be surpass countless talented geniuses who have spend years on those profession."

Long Yu frowned, "I do not smell of milk, but if I did I do not think it will be bad because milk is tasty.", others sweat dropped on hearing his retort, 'really he did not even understood he was insulted'. But he continued on oblivious to everything "As for my abilities why don't you all see and then be a judge of it."

Ayesha frowned before she replied, "That is acceptable but if we are proven right we demand an apology to be delivered to us by you by prostrating yourself in front of the entire crowd and if you are right we will do whatever you want from us for an entire day, we will be your slaves for that day. So what say Long Yu, do you have the courage to accept our bet?"

Long Yu frowned, "The bet is not equivalent, you are asking me, Long Yu to lower my head while you yourself will be my slave for only a day, really such a thing is unacceptable and I would demand your entire life to belong to me but I am reasonable so I would accept your bet but I want the terms to be under the witness of Heavens and the Dao themselves.", he was angry from the starting of the trials one after another he met arrogant people, who underestimated him insulted him and had the audacity to ask him to bow before them. He gritted his teeth in anger as he thought about the audacity of this people. Even Veronic seemed angry evident from her releasing killing intent.

The four women were stunned, 'What audacity does he think he has the right to be arrogant puny child we will humiliate you like to the point that as long as you live you will rue the day you crossed us.'

Kyouki: "hmp petulant child we agree to your terms, and we swear on the Heavens and the Divine Dao that governs It.", as she and the others agreed to the bet against Long Yu, a loud thunder boomed signifying the acceptance of the oath.