Chapter 1221: The Star-Falling Platform of the Boundary River

"Eighty thousand Dragon Essence?"

As Li Hongyou's voice fell, many around them secretly gasped in shock, clearly stunned by this huge sum, a figure many commanders would struggle to accumulate over years!

Hearing this, Li Zhihuo couldn't help but smile, staring playfully at Li Hongyou: "Do you think you are worth eighty thousand Dragon Essence?"

Li Hongyou seemed not to hear the mockery in his words, speaking calmly: "I may not be worth eighty thousand Dragon Essence, but as long as I am in the Dragon Tooth Guard for a day, some of you in the Dragon Blood Guard will be extremely uncomfortable, so the extra value is paid here."

"Some may think it's not worth it, but others, perhaps, will think it is very worth it."

As Li Hongyou spoke these words, her gaze fixed directly on Li Hongque, whose face was gloomy, a faint smile on her lips seeming to carry a kind of provocation.

Li Hongque clenched her five fingers tightly, her fists turning white, because Li Hongyou was right; as long as she was in the Dragon Tooth Guard for a day, then she, Li Hongque, would suffer torment for a day.

"Li Hongyou, do you really want to play?"

Li Hongque's voice seemed to carry a kind of chilling coldness; the anger on her face had already been suppressed, but those familiar with her knew that the more she showed this, the more Li Hongque's emotions had reached the extreme of rage.

Li Hongque stared fiercely at Li Hongyou and said: "Then I will play to the end with you. Eighty thousand Dragon Essence, is it? I will pay the excess, but if you lose, you must not only withdraw from the Dragon Tooth Guard, but also go with me to the Dragon Blood Clan, and from now on, you must not disobey any of my words."

Since she had paid such a heavy wager, how could Li Hongque let Li Hongyou leave easily? If this lowly servant fell into her hands again, she would surely make her regret appearing before her again.

Facing Li Hongque's gaze full of anger and hatred, Li Hongyou's eyes were also a sheet of ice, and then she said coldly: "Agreed."

She showed no retreat, because she had come to the Dragon Tooth Guard to fight Li Hongque to the death.

After her mother's death, the belief that supported Li Hongyou to keep living was to return in full the humiliation Li Hongque had inflicted on her mother back then.

For this, whatever price she would have to pay, Li Hongyou did not care.

As for falling into Li Hongque's hands if she lost? Li Hongyou did not care, because at that time, all Li Hongque would get would be a cold corpse.

And this corpse would also become a sharp knife attacking Li Yuanzhen and Li Hongque, causing their reputation in the Dragon Blood Clan to suffer damage.

So for Li Hongyou, she had no losing side, because she had even utilized her own corpse.

The crowd around them also secretly clicked their tongues at the confrontation between these two sisters; the two women clearly had a blood relationship, but at this moment, they looked like mortal enemies.

Li Zhihuo also frowned slightly; Li Hongque was still a bit impulsive. Actually, there was no need to make things so big, as this would only fulfill Li Hongyou's wish.

But what Li Hongyou just said made some sense; as long as she remained in the Dragon Tooth Guard, she would always be a thorn for the Dragon Blood Guard.

If Li Hongyou were a mediocre talent, that would be one thing, but she possesses the Lower Ninth Rank "Crimson Heart Vermilion Fruit Manifestation," and she is about to break through to the Marquis Realm; once she succeeds in breaking through, she will become a mainstay in the Dragon Tooth Guard.

At that time, how would the other guards view it?

So, if Li Hongyou could be driven out of the Dragon Tooth Guard, it would indeed avoid much trouble.

Li Zhihuo pondered for a few breaths, then looked at Li Fuo and said in a calm voice: "The wager is set. If you regret it now, as long as you expel Li Hongyou from the Dragon Tooth Guard, then everything is still negotiable."

Li Fuo said coldly: "Negotiate my ass! My Dragon Tooth Guard has no one who retreats. If you want to play, then play to the end!"

Since even Li Hongyou, the party involved, had decided, then no matter how much he said, it would be meaningless.

"In that case, let us see the truth on the day of ascending the stairs."

Seeing that Li Fuo still did not know how to cherish his life, Li Zhihuo also snorted and said: "According to the rules, same rank against same rank, two matches to decide the winner."

As his words fell, he said no more and turned directly to leave.

Li Hongque stared at Li Hongyou with eyes cold to the bone and said: "Cherish your last half month in the Dragon Tooth Guard."

Then she followed after them.

At this time, Li Qingbai, who had previously been slashed away by Jiang Jiang Qinge's sword, also walked up, but he did not dare to look at Jiang Jiang Qinge; instead, he showed a sinister expression towards Li Luo: "Li Luo, Fourth Commander, half a month from now, I will return the sword my fiancée gave me to you double."

However, as soon as his words fell, only to see Jiang Jiang Qinge's sharp gaze turn towards him, and brilliant, dazzling light of the Manifestation Power appeared, instantly startling this Li Qingbai to retreat hurriedly and catch up with Li Zhihuo and the others.

"Li Luo, just you wait!"

From far away, he was still throwing out harsh words.

Li Luo curled his lips, too lazy to pay him any mind, and instead looked helplessly at Li Hongyou, saying: "You, why be so fierce? What benefit does this wager bring you? If Li Hongque loses, she merely loses a few tens of thousands of Dragon Essence, but if you lose, there is no path left for you."

Hearing this, Li Hongyou smiled slightly and said: "I originally had no path to walk; you found one for me."

"As long as I can see Li Hongque's hysterical madness, for me, it is even more satisfying than breaking through to the Marquis Realm."

Speaking to this point, her smile seemed to appear somewhat pathological.

Seeing her smile, Li Luo felt a bit of his scalp go numb; when a woman goes mad, it is truly terrifying.

"So, my future fate is left in your hands." Li Hongyou played with the crimson long hair scattered across her chest, speaking to Jiang Jiang Qinge and Li Luo.

Jiang Jiang Qinge suddenly reached out and grasped Li Hongyou's palm; the touch was a sheet of ice. A trace of gentleness surged in her golden eyes, and she said calmly: "Do not give up on yourself. You are far more excellent than her. True revenge is not to destroy yourself with her, but to far surpass her, letting her sink to the deepest depths surrounded by self-loathing and jealousy."

Li Hongyou was stunned; feeling the warmth transmitted from Jiang Jiang Qinge's tender palm, her eyes became imperceptibly moist, because Jiang Jiang Qinge's words made her remember the comfort and admonition filled with reluctance and worry from her mother on her deathbed.

Li Hongyou held Jiang Jiang Qinge's fingers a bit tighter, then said softly: "Thank you."

The girl before her truly gave one a strange belief, like sunlight, casting warm beams onto a withered soul.

Li Fuo looked at them now and said: "These two martial arts debates of yours, I fear the focus will fall on Li Luo. In the debate on ascending the stairs, the Dragon Blood Guard will surely dispatch Li Yuanshan, also a Right Dragon Blood Envoy, to clash with Jiang Jiang Qinge. This Li Yuanshan is of Upper Third Rank strength; Li Changfeng has fought him many times and found it difficult to break through his defense."

"So if Li Yuanshan goes out, even if he cannot defeat Jiang Jiang Qinge, maintaining a draw within the time limit is probably not difficult."

"In this way, Li Luo here will become the breakthrough point."

"Once Li Luo loses, your two matches will be one draw and one loss, which naturally counts as a loss."

Jiang Jiang Qinge said calmly: "I will not let him drag it into a draw."

If she draws here, the pressure will be entirely on Li Luo; he is currently only at the Great Tian Xiang Jing, and the gap between him and a Upper First Rank Marquis is not much less than the gap between a First Rank Marquis and a Third Rank Marquis.

After all, the Great Tian Xiang and the Marquis Realm are two realms like watershed boundaries.

Li Luo's external power from the spirit beast will inevitably be banned in this situation, so Li Luo here is indeed quite dangerous.

Li Luo nodded and said: "Although the pressure is great, for Senior Sister Hongyou, I will do my utmost."

Li Fuo shook his head and said: "Just saying this is useless. You are currently at six thousand zhang of the Great Tian Xiang Jing. In the coming half month, you must break through to seven thousand zhang and strengthen your own strength as much as possible."

"So, I suggest you go to a place to temper your cultivation."

"What place?" Li Luo asked curiously.

Li Fuo looked at him.

"Jiehe Luoxing Tai."