Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1401: Taking the Stage

Tan Shaoting also tossed his token to the young woman, "Take mine as well, we’ll wait for you at home."

Qi Wen nodded excitedly.

Her friends looked at her with a hint of resentment.

"Qi Wen, why didn’t you tell me? All my Spirit Stones!"

"What do you want me to say? Even if I told you, would you have believed it?"

With sixty thousand Spirit Stones in the two Storage Bags, Qi Wen was even more delighted. Naturally, the Zhuang Family was also very happy.

He was a cultivator at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment; his grandfather was the Peak Master of Spirit Seven Peak, a Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

It’s quite normal, actually; otherwise, no one would dare to set up a gambling game so openly.

He squinted his eyes, and anyone with eyes could see he was very pleased.

Feng Yan had been paying attention to Su Yuanyuan all along, but he never focused on her, realizing now he had misjudged her.

He always thought Tan Shaoting was impressive, with Su Yuanyuan just trailing behind. This time, he realized the truly impressive one was this woman.

He really underestimated her; he didn’t expect she was the impressive one.

It seems that more attention should be paid in the future. Isn’t this the dark horse?

Su Yuanyuan was stopped by Xu Ying. "Junior Sister Su, we’re having a sparring match tomorrow, we’ve already agreed on it."

Su Yuanyuan smiled and nodded. "Alright, Senior Sister, you set the time."

"Junior Sister Su, my swordsmanship is definitely not up to par, let’s try spells instead." She had never actually seen Su Yuanyuan use spells. Xu Ying felt a bit unscrupulous, but she was a Magic Cultivator, and she couldn’t compete with a Sword Cultivator in swordplay.

Su Yuanyuan smiled and nodded, "Alright, I’m not a pure Sword Cultivator either. Let’s try spells tomorrow."

"Alright, wait for my sound transmission, I’ll go book the arena now."

The people below the arena heard this news. Many were thinking of turning the tables tomorrow.

Su Yuanyuan is formidable, especially with her swordsmanship. Those who followed their family knew they rarely used spells.

Today, they had already lost and were determined to gamble another round tomorrow.

"Young Master Feng. Will the gambling game for tomorrow still be on?"

Feng Yan smiled and nodded, "Of course, I’m going to set higher odds tomorrow."

Those who lost money today were even more excited. Who wouldn’t want to win it back?

Liu Yan Yue approached Jia Chongxin with a smile, "Senior Brother."

Jia Chongxin nodded, "It’s okay, Su Yuanyuan is truly remarkable. Even if you used your full strength from the start, your odds of winning wouldn’t be high.

Let’s go, I’ve noticed some issues in you, I’ll correct them for you when we return."

Liu Yan Yue smiled and nodded; losing felt uncomfortable and embarrassing, but it hadn’t reached an unbearable point.

They returned to the mountain top. "Second Senior Brother, after this Golden Core is formed, I also need to work harder."

"Yes, it’s time to work harder. I also want to spar with Tan Shaoting once."

"Senior Brother, what do you think is the deal with their family? How do they all have such capabilities?"

Jia Chongxin shook his head, he only knew Tan Shaoting was exceptionally strong, as he had watched him practice sword many times.

The family returned to the peak top; Su Yuanyuan stood in the outdoor training grounds, reflecting on her battle with Liu Yan Yue.

Tan Shaoting spoke to her about her shortcomings on the side. Su Yuanyuan recalled while listening to Tan Shaoting’s corrections, adjusting them to her own understanding when necessary.

Qi Wen was also very eager on the side; she wanted to get on the arena as well. Why hasn’t anyone challenged her yet?

She had already decided that if no one challenged her in the end, she would do it herself.

Feng Yan returned to Spirit Seven Peak just as his grandfather emerged from retreat.

"How was it?"

"Grandfather, Su Yuanyuan is truly remarkable."

Although Feng Yiyun is the Peak Master of Spirit Seven Peak, he is actually in charge of the entire Xuantian Sect’s Dark Department.

"What about Tan Shaoting?"

"Their family is so low-key they’re unlike any cultivators."

Feng Yiyun nodded.

"Grandfather, tomorrow Su Yuanyuan and Xu Ying from Yufa Peak have another arena match."

"Alright, I’ll watch them tomorrow."

The Sect Master’s intention was to have the couple join the Dark Department, which is the Xuantian Sect’s trump card, established after an incident involving a Bishui Peak predecessor.

Those who can join the Dark Department are all elite disciples cultivated by the sect, never had there been a case of a Loose Cultivator joining.

They have been investigated, and it seems the family appeared out of nowhere.

However, the Sect Master insisted, which made him very curious about this family.

Listening to his grandson’s words, Feng Yiyun decided to see for himself.

The next day, the family was once again practicing swordsmanship in the training grounds. This time, Tan Shaoting accompanied the young woman in a sparring session.

Qi Wen’s swordsmanship lacked a killing intent, and it was clear her mentality was the issue.

The couple felt conflicted in their hearts. In the end, they decided to let her change at her own pace.

Qi Wen set down her sword with a frown. "Mom, Dad, I’ve got quite a few problems."

"Qi Wen, take it slowly."

Tan Shaoting sighed inwardly; his daughter had killed many demon beasts, and it wasn’t that she hadn’t fought cultivators before, but her personality was now a concern.

"Alright, change gradually. With more opponents, it will get better."

"Yes, I’ll adjust my mindset." Qi Wen also noticed her own problem.

The family had the tradition of eating breakfast together.

After breakfast, the family once again headed to the arena. Now, the crowd here was certainly much larger than yesterday, and people had already begun placing bets.

What left Su Yuanyuan speechless was a banner above with her and her opponent’s names and odds written on it.

She transmitted a message to Tan Shaoting, expressing a desire to lose at the end.

"Yuanyuan, there’s no need for that, do your best."

Su Yuanyuan understood Tan Shaoting’s intent; they wanted to establish a firm foothold. The couple had already agreed the night before: after the arena match, they would focus diligently on their cultivation, aiming for the top of the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer during the selection competition.

That way, in a year’s time, they would have hope of reaching Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer.

This would give them more confidence in the ranking competition.

Knowing their own capabilities is beneficial; it helps them plan their cultivation strategies going forward.

Now, two Foundation Establishment cultivators were sparring on the arena, both using spells. Watching the beautiful spell attacks above, Su Yuanyuan felt her attacks lacked elegance.

She squinted her eyes, observing the match above, and suddenly she realized something. She could discern their attack trajectories.

Tan Shaoting noticed the difference in his wife and immediately threw down a Third-tier Array Plate around them both.

Su Yuanyuan entered a mysterious state, mentally simulating the battle between the two, successfully predicting ninety percent of their moves.

Suddenly, spiritual energy began to rapidly converge around her.

Tan Shaoting felt a bit troubled; he didn’t expect an advancement here. Nothing could be done now.

He once again threw down a Fifth-rank Array Plate, making it impossible for outsiders to see inside.