Chapter 1108: Chapter 1108: Everyone’s Meddling
The duel between Li Yuan and Zhao Huafeng immediately began.
They had a time limit of three days to each select three raw stones and then publicly cut them open. The one with lower total value would be judged the loser and must leave Xuanbai City immediately, never to return.
This is a rule that all Primordial Stone Masters must follow; otherwise, a disobedient master would lose all respect and become a target for anyone.
The atmosphere was very tense. Everyone stopped picking stones and focused on this special battle.
Maybe, by watching more, they might gain some experience?
However, as they watched Li Yuan and Zhao Huafeng picking and choosing constantly, everyone was confused.
They couldn’t understand at all!
Each raw stone was different yet equally flawed. This common trait was very obvious. How could one judge which stone would yield results and which wouldn’t?
Zhao Youyi was somewhat worried.
Although Li Yuan, as the specially hired Primordial Stone Master for the Zhao Family, had blocked many similar challenges before, the Qian Family was coming on strong this time, and Liu Huafeng had gained a reputation, making him seem difficult to deal with.
But before a stone was opened, who other than a Primordial Stone Master could judge the situation?
She could only remain worried like this, not knowing the outcome until the very last moment.
Shi Hao only listened for a while before losing interest.
Primordial Stone Masters? Could they compare to him?
He immersed himself in his world, selecting raw stones one by one, keeping those that showed value into his basket.
Another day passed, and he picked up a raw stone, glanced at it as usual, and couldn’t help but reveal a look of surprise.
This stone not only had something but also contained a relatively complete Immortal Elixir!
What a fortune.
Shi Hao grinned broadly and placed the raw stone in his basket.
Before he continued to select the next stone, a young man appeared beside him, his gaze fixed on the raw stone Shi Hao had just placed in his basket.
It was Liu Huafeng.
After looking at it a few times, he reached out and grabbed it.
What the heck, does he understand the rules?
Shi Hao reached out, grabbing the young man’s wrist, "Hey, what are you doing?"
Liu Huafeng was initially focused on the raw stone and didn’t notice that the one he was looking at had already been claimed by Shi Hao and placed into the basket. Thus, he froze for a moment before revealing a cold smile: "I am waiting for the Primordial Stone Masters to compete, and you dare interfere?"
"What a joke, this is a Raw Stone Shop. As long as you have money, you can come in and select. What, are you the owner, and have the right to kick people out?" Shi Hao retorted.
Liu Huafeng was furious; he had set his eyes on the raw stone recently selected by Shi Hao. In his view, competing with another Primordial Stone Master meant everyone should make way for them.
If I want it, you won’t let me choose?
What kind of logic is this!
Qian Mo, who had been quietly following Liu Huafeng, could no longer sit idle when he saw this confrontation and immediately stepped up, shouting at Shi Hao: "I’ll give you two hundred Immortal Stones, leave immediately!"
Suddenly, there was a commotion around them; everyone was intensely envious.
—Without having to give anything, earning two hundred Immortal Stones is really lucky.
Shi Hao just glanced at him, "I have no time to bicker with you guys, get out of my way."
Qian Mo was instantly enraged.
Who was he?
A direct descendant of the Zhao Family from Xuanbai City, and what about the Qian Family?
Descendants of the Ninth Elder of the Taibai Sect!
So, a mere nobody dared to act arrogantly in front of him; how could he not be furious?
"Are you tired of living?" he said coldly.
"Such arrogance, are you showing off here in my presence?" Zhao Youyi appeared at a timely moment. She had always been with Li Yuan, and since she didn’t need to select, she could also keep an eye on other affairs.
Qian Mo had to suppress his anger. Zhao Family’s ancestor was also an elder of the Taibai Sect, and the discord between the two families mainly stemmed from the factional struggles of the Zhao and Qian Elders.
This was the Zhao Family’s territory. If he dared to act rashly, he would deserve a beating, and his family would certainly not back him up.
Never mind! Never mind!
As long as he won the stone betting duel, he could vent his anger then.
He suppressed his fury and said, "Miss Youyi, our two families are dueling, and this guy is getting in the way. Isn’t that inappropriate?"
"Please address me as Miss Zhao, or even by my full name." Zhao Youyi corrected him first, then said, "The duel is the duel; the shop hasn’t closed for business. Naturally, anyone can come in and select raw stones."
Upon hearing her, Qian Mo was speechless.
After all, this was not his territory, so he really couldn’t act tough.
He could only glare at Shi Hao, this punk, he would not let him off easily.
The duel continued.
Liu Huafeng, with the demeanor of a great general, remained calm and did not let this incident upset his rhythm.
He continued to select raw stones calmly.
Walking around, the Zhao Family’s Raw Stone Shop was vast. In theory, even thirty people selecting at the same time would rarely run into each other.
However, since this was a three-day duel, Li Yuan and Liu Huafeng encountered each other three times within two days. On the third day, not only did Li Yuan bump into Shi Hao, but he also, like Liu Huafeng, reached into Shi Hao’s basket.
Of course, Shi Hao slapped his hand back; what sort of people were these, always reaching their hands indiscriminately?
Li Yuan was older and not as arrogant as Liu Huafeng. He merely glanced at Shi Hao and continued selecting raw stones.
But Zhao Youyi kept her gaze on Shi Hao with a look of amazement.
Li Yuan and Liu Huafeng, both Primordial Stone Masters, were interested in the raw stones selected by Shi Hao, and not even the same one. What did this signify?
Her eyes involuntarily showed a trace of contemplation.
The three days finally came to an end, and both Primordial Stone Masters had selected three raw stones each.
Now, it was time to reveal the results.
Without the help of a stone resolver, the two masters personally handled it.
They simultaneously unveiled the first stone.
"There’s something!"
"There’s something here too!"
"It’s an Immortal Elixir!"
"This one too!"
"Truly worthy of being Primordial Stone Masters, their insight is truly precise!"
"Indeed, it’s said that only those with uniquely spiritual souls can become Primordial Stone Masters; it’s not something just anyone can aspire to."
"Sigh, I wish I could become a Primordial Stone Master too!"
Soon, two broken Immortal Elixirs were completely broken out, presented in full view of everyone.
"This battle, how about a draw?" Li Yuan said to Liu Huafeng.
"Alright." Liu Huafeng nodded. Even if the value of the two Immortal Elixirs had some differences, it was minimal, so declaring a draw was very fair.
Never mind, his real trump card was on the last stone.