Chapter 81: Lin Ye’s Loyalty, the Blood Rose’s Favor

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"How... is this possible!"

Seeing Lin Ye's seemingly "slender" arm easily overpower Black Rhino's, which was as thick as his own thigh, everyone around looked on in utter disbelief.

"Lin Ye is amazing!"

Off to the side, Su Ying, holding the rice ball she had just received from Lin Ye, also stared in shock, muttering in a daze.

"Little Brother Lin Ye… so strong!"

A rare look of admiration flickered across Xie Lin's usually icy face as she murmured in awe.

"Isn't Lin Ye supposed to be a support-type spirit master? How is he stronger than even an assault-type spirit master like me?"

He Feng's mouth twitched slightly as he spoke, his tone mixed with complex emotions.

Beside him, Luo An also nodded silently, equally stunned. Even as a control-type spirit master, he found this whole thing a bit… monstrous.

"Ah!"

Just as everyone was still marveling, Shi Yue suddenly seemed to recall something and smacked his forehead, letting out a heavy sigh of regret.

"What's wrong, boss?"

Hearing Shi Yue's sigh, the other members of the Savage Bear Soul Hunting Team turned to him, faces full of confusion.

"Lin Ye has sacrificed too much for us!" Shi Yue shook his head with a complex expression and sighed heavily.

"Don't you realize how unusual it is for a support-type spirit master to beat a defensive power-type Soul Ancestor in an arm-wrestling match?"

"What's so strange about that?" He Feng asked, a bit hesitant.

"This means that Lin Ye must've used some secret family trump card for our sake!" Shi Yue replied, his tone full of frustration at their lack of understanding.

"A trump card?"

"Yes, a trump card! When I first met Lin Ye, he told me that he came to Eternal Night City as part of his family's training. Before he left, his elders gave him some means to ensure his safety here."

Shi Yue clenched his fists, his tiger-like eyes misty with emotion. "That trump card was originally meant to save his life during his journey, but instead, Lin Ye used it here to stand up for us and teach the Violent Tiger Soul Hunting Team a lesson. Such loyalty… it's truly moving!"

"If he hadn't used his trump card, do you really think a support-type spirit master could beat a defensive power-type Soul Ancestor with such overwhelming force?"

Hearing Shi Yue's words, Xie Lin, Su Ying, He Feng, and Luo An's eyes also grew misty with emotion. Lin Ye's loyalty touched each of them deeply.

Having a brother like this... it's worth it!

"For Lin Ye to overpower a defensive and power-type Soul Ancestor with just his support abilities, he must have an impressive background!" He Feng remarked, his eyes reddened and heart moved.

Shi Yue, Xie Lin, Su Ying, and Luo An all nodded in agreement, sharing his sentiment.

"This is impossible!"

While the Savage Bear Soul Hunting Team felt deeply moved and uplifted, the Violent Tiger Soul Hunting Team was anything but pleased. Seeing Black Rhino's defeat at Lin Ye's hands, Violent Tiger roared in anger.

"How could Black Rhino lose to this brat?"

"Captain Violent Tiger, are you questioning the fairness of the Blood Rose Tavern staff?" one of the Blood Rose Tavern staff members frowned and spoke up.

"No, it's just… don't you all find this unbelievable? There's definitely… something wrong here!" Violent Tiger pounded his fist on the table, his voice filled with frustration.

"Something wrong? What could possibly be wrong? The kid didn't use any spirit possession, nor did he have any external support from auxiliary spirit skills. What's the issue here? If anything, Captain Violent Tiger, it sounds like you're the one with issues!" The staff member retorted, raising an eyebrow.

The moment he heard this, Violent Tiger's angry expression froze. A hint of guilt flashed in his eyes.

"All right! Now that the result is clear, it's time to hand over the wager to the victor."

Without giving Violent Tiger another chance to respond, the staff member walked over, took Violent Tiger's storage bracelet, and handed it to Shi Yue and the others.

"But…"

Watching his storage soul guide being taken away, Violent Tiger didn't dare protest but couldn't help feeling a pang of bitterness.

"No 'but's!"

Just then, a familiar, sharp female voice came from a distance.

Turning to look, they saw the Blood Rose approaching once more. She had witnessed Lin Ye and Black Rhino's match from afar, and the outcome had left her equally shocked.

For Lin Ye to overpower Black Rhino so decisively, he couldn't possibly be an ordinary kid. Whether due to his natural spirit talent or some unique means, it was clear that this boy had powerful backing.

Seeing Violent Tiger attempting to contest the outcome, Blood Rose immediately stepped in.

She had ignored the dispute between the Savage Bear Soul Hunting Team and the Violent Tiger Soul Hunting Team earlier because neither team was worth her attention.

But when it came to Lin Ye, Blood Rose felt it was necessary to extend a gesture of goodwill.

"Lady Blood Rose!"

Violent Tiger immediately bowed respectfully when he saw her approach.

"I saw the entire match. There was nothing unusual about it, so the Savage Bear Soul Hunting Team is the rightful winner. According to the terms of your wager, your storage soul guide now belongs to them. If you have any complaints, feel free to bring them up with me!" Blood Rose's icy gaze fixed on Violent Tiger as she spoke, her tone calm yet carrying a hint of threat.

"Y-yes…"

Violent Tiger's expression twisted as he forced a bitter smile, knowing her stance on the matter was unshakable.

"Young man, you're quite impressive. I have high hopes for you. If you ever find yourself in trouble, feel free to come find this older sister."

After casting an icy glance at Violent Tiger, Blood Rose turned to Lin Ye. Her frosty expression melted into a smile as radiant as a blooming rose. Crouching down, she gently touched his cheek, her voice as enchanting as her gaze.

"Thank you, Sister Blood Rose!" Lin Ye replied, feeling an odd sensation at her sudden warmth. Still, he wasn't one to miss out on a good opportunity, so he played along smoothly.

"Heh, what a sweet boy."

Whether her amusement was real or feigned, Blood Rose chuckled softly, covering her mouth with a delicate hand as she straightened up and patted Lin Ye's head. With a graceful step, she turned and disappeared toward the tavern's back courtyard.

"Brother Lin Ye, let's go," Shi Yue said, glancing around at the other patrons, who were now casting Lin Ye curious and slightly envious looks. He leaned in and whispered.

"Mm."

Lin Ye nodded, understanding the stir he'd caused. Following Shi Yue and the others, he left the Blood Rose Tavern behind.

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