Seeing Xia Yi agree so readily, Third Sister-in-law immediately activated her martial soul, took out a piece of paper, and handed it to Xia Yi. "This is the life-and-death agreement. I've already signed it. You just need to sign your name and place your seal."
Once the agreement was signed, the previous electronic prompt would become invalid.
The match would be restarted.
Only after the match restarted could martial souls be released again.
Earlier, Third Sister-in-law had released her martial soul solely to provoke Xia Yi.
Life-and-Death Agreement
Today, Third Sister-in-law and Xia Yi, for the honor of Tang Sect and Spirit Pagoda, engage in a duel in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. Aware of the risks to their lives, they voluntarily sign this life-and-death agreement, accepting all consequences with no involvement from others.
Signatories:Tang Sect: Third Sister-in-lawSpirit Pagoda: Xia YiWitness: Official representative of the Star Luo Empire's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament
Third Sister-in-law had used this name when registering for the tournament. Since the Star Luo Empire's officials needed to verify the agreement, she had to use the same name. Otherwise, the empire's officials wouldn't be able to authenticate it.
"What's the matter? Afraid? Don't dare?" Third Sister-in-law looked at Xia Yi with eyes full of provocation.
As she spoke, a white-haired elder from the Star Luo Empire stepped onto the stage where Xia Yi and Third Sister-in-law stood.
The life-and-death agreement required an official's signature and seal, and it had to be copied into five identical versions.
Xia Yi, Spirit Pagoda, Third Sister-in-law, Tang Sect, and the Star Luo Empire's officials each needed a copy.
"You are both the pride of the younger generation. A life-and-death agreement is no small matter. Are you sure about this?" The Star Luo Empire official looked at Xia Yi and Third Sister-in-law. Though he phrased it as advice, his tone seemed more like deliberate provocation.
After all, the more fiercely Spirit Pagoda and Tang Sect fought, the more beneficial it was for the Star Luo Empire.
"No need. I'm not too familiar with the Star Luo Continent's life-and-death agreements. Just check if this one has any issues." Xia Yi shrugged nonchalantly and handed the agreement to the Star Luo Empire's official.
As Third Sister-in-law eagerly watched, the official slowly took the agreement from Xia Yi's hand.
As long as Xia Yi signed it, she could justifiably kill him.
Then, her Third Brother would love her for a lifetime.
"Darkgold Dreadclaw!"
Seizing the moment while Third Sister-in-law was distracted, Xia Yi decisively attacked. His more-than-three-meter-long Darkgold Dreadclaw slashed through the air toward her.
Wherever it passed, black streaks were left in the air.
Even though Xia Yi's Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear right palm bone was only a century-old soul bone, when he fully activated it, even a Soul King wearing one-word battle armor wouldn't dare to take it head-on.
Right now, Xia Yi and Third Sister-in-law were standing in front of the Star Luo Empire's official. They were so close that when Xia Yi suddenly exploded into action, Third Sister-in-law had no time to summon her battle armor or even release her martial soul.
The razor-sharp Darkgold Dreadclaw was already at her neck.
She could even feel the blade slicing her skin, causing her to let out a piercing shriek.
However, just one centimeter from her throat, Xia Yi's Darkgold Dreadclaw halted.
"I won this round, didn't I?" Xia Yi looked up proudly at the Star Luo Empire official.
The official looked at the unsigned life-and-death agreement in his hands.
Xia Yi hadn't signed it, which meant the agreement was invalid.
Since the agreement was invalid, the earlier electronic announcement that started the match was still in effect.
Xia Yi's attack, therefore, was not a violation of the rules.
"You won." The Star Luo Empire official's mouth twitched violently.
"The so-called Tang Sect genius won with ease!" Xia Yi clapped his hands lightly and walked off the stage with his head held high.
"Shameless! Despicable!"
As soon as Xia Yi stepped beyond the protective shield, a tidal wave of insults crashed into his ears.
Without hesitation, he sealed off his hearing with soul power, shoved his hands in his pockets, and strolled leisurely back to the waiting area.
Completely indifferent, he left tens of thousands of furious spectators with no way to retaliate.
"You've almost ruined Sister Yaozhu's reputation."
As soon as Xia Yi returned to the waiting area and unsealed his hearing, Ya Li shot him an exasperated glare.
"If you've got something to say, just say it." Xia Yi gave her a cool look.
"Where's Leng Yulai?" Ya Li asked seriously.
These past few days, she had been secretly observing Leng Yulai.
But she noticed that Leng Yulai would occasionally vanish.
Sometimes, she clearly saw Leng Yulai enter Xia Yi's room.
At such times, she would carefully adjust her external spiritual detection to cover only the area around Xia Yi's room, not inside.
Yet when Xia Yi came out, he was alone. Leng Yulai was nowhere to be found.
This puzzled her.
Could Leng Yulai really bypass her spiritual detection and slip away unnoticed?
That was impossible.
She possessed Spirit Domain-level spiritual power.
Even Leng Yaozhu wouldn't be able to pass through her mental barrier without her noticing.
"She comes and goes like a ghost. I have no idea," Xia Yi replied with an absolutely serious expression, though his terrible acting skill practically screamed, "I just don't want to tell you."
"I want to learn medicine from her."
Ya Li smiled sweetly. "Can you help me convince her?"
"Don't even think about it." Xia Yi rejected her instantly.
Joking aside, how could he let The Yellow Emperor's Internal Canon leak?
That would be like asking a Tang Sect disciple to teach someone Mysterious Heaven Skill.
"Then let's take a step back. How about you forge a few sets of two-word battle armor for Shrek Academy?" Ya Li suggested, a slight, almost imperceptible smile appearing on her lips.
She had never expected Xia Yi to easily agree to let Leng Yulai teach her medicine.
Today, she had come solely for the battle armor.
Wu Siduo had already broken through to Soul King, meaning she could start preparing her two-word battle armor.
Even if she couldn't replace the entire set at once, upgrading a few parts would still be beneficial.
"You should know that any battle armor I forge can only be upgraded by me, right?" Xia Yi chuckled mischievously. "Aren't you afraid I'll use that to blackmail Shrek Academy in the future?"
"I believe you're not that kind of person," Ya Li shook her head confidently.
"Since you trust me so much, let's talk about payment." Xia Yi grinned.
"Payment? Can't you just gift us a couple of sets?" Ya Li rolled her eyes. "You're so stingy!"
In truth, Ya Li had only wanted to test Xia Yi's stance today.
Even if she agreed to offer him payment, the fact remained—those battle armors would always require Xia Yi for future upgrades.
Shrek Academy would inevitably become dependent on him.
Especially with the escalating conflict between Shrek Academy and Spirit Pagoda, who knew what might happen in the future?
"Stingy?" Xia Yi was speechless. "Besides you, who else says I'm stingy?"
He had already figured out that Ya Li was only probing.
Even she couldn't directly decide for Shrek Academy's students and put them under Xia Yi's control.
"Hmph! Sister Yaozhu says you're stingy." Ya Li huffed.
"Yaozhu…" Xia Yi froze momentarily, then quickly realized what was happening. Looking at Ya Li in exasperation, he asked, "Does Yun Ming know you're like this?"
He suddenly felt that he was still too naive.
Damn it!
There was even a female train driver driving straight into his face, and he had almost failed to notice!
(End of Chapter)
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