Chapter 260 - 257: The Way
"You haven’t won yet. Why the arrogance?"
Nangong Yao’s face flushed red. She knew Zhuo Yanyun wasn’t making empty threats, and if the two were to continue fighting, she would likely be the one to lose in the end.
Her confidence waning, Nangong Yao started to falter. What would she do if she really lost to Zhuo Yanyun in a month’s time?
Seeing the change in Nangong Yao’s expression, Zhuo Yanyun’s lips slowly curled into a smile. Proud geniuses could least afford to be struck a blow. It was apparent that Nangong Yao’s confidence had begun to shake. How could she compete with her from now on?
At that moment, Ye Xuan walked over and stood beside Nangong Yao, saying, "Zhuo Yanyun, you’re already twenty this year, while Yaoer is only eighteen. Moreover, your cultivation is one level higher than hers. Even if you have a slight advantage, does that prove you’re better than her? I doubt you were anywhere near this level when you were eighteen."
Hearing this, Zhuo Yanyun’s gaze darkened. At eighteen, she indeed wasn’t as good as Nangong Yao, but she wouldn’t admit this fact. "All you’re saying is nonsense. The competition among geniuses always focuses on the present. Even if you gave her another two years, would you dare claim she’ll definitely surpass me?"
"We don’t need two years. In one month, she will surpass you," Ye Xuan said indifferently.
Upon hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Nangong Yao suddenly looked up at him, somewhat shaking her head. One month was too short. Surpassing Zhuo Yanyun wouldn’t be as easy as just talking about it.
"Are you so sure? Then do you dare to bet with me on the outcome of the contest one month from now?" The cold light flickered in Zhuo Yanyun’s eyes. "If I win, I want you to be my slave, serving by my side for life, at my disposal."
Ye Xuan, who already looked quite delicate and had a noble and otherworldly charm, had impressed Zhuo Yanyun with the soul power he released earlier. Plus, the fact that he had previously fought alone against Gu Feiyang and other disciples from the inner mansion made her interested in Ye Xuan. Such a talent couldn’t be left by Nangong Yao’s side, so she wanted to rope him in to serve her.
Moreover, having Ye Xuan as her slave would certainly deal a blow to Nangong Yao. With Ye Xuan in her grasp, how could Nangong Yao compete with her? Using Ye Xuan as a pawn, she could make Nangong Yao do whatever she wanted.