Death... and me

It was then that Timao looked at Rean and the others. "So, are these the disciples who passed the twelve tests this time around? They look quite... frail. There are even quite a few of them in the Transition Realm... no, wait! Some of them aren't even at the Peak Stage. Instead, they're in the Middle Stage of the Transition Realm!"

Timao then looked at Govin with an angry expression, continuing, "Is your Yume Clan reducing the difficulty of the twelve tests in Lebgram? It has to be the case, or you wouldn't have so many low-level disciples that successfully pass through it. Govin, is this your Yume Clan's way of going against Sect Master Truman? If we find out that you did it, your Yume Clan will have a lot of things to explain!"

Govin looked at Timao as if he was looking at an idiot, saying in response, "Is that so? Then why don't you take the teleport formations and head to Lebgram's recruitment building to check it yourself? Sigh... such an idiot. You can't even see that it was due to their amazing talents that they passed the tests with their cultivation level. Well, I won't be the one who'll have to answer to the punishment hall elders for false accusations. If you want to denounce my Yume Clan's job in Lebgram, then be my guest."

However, it was then that Timao smiled. "So they're highly talented new disciples, huh? Very well. How about a little bet?"

"A bet?" Govin's interest was instantly piqued. "What kind of bet?"

Timao continued, "Nothing much. If these new low-level disciples are really as good as you say, they shouldn't have any trouble fighting the new disciples I brought along. How about it? Such highly talented disciples should be able to fight at least one or two stages above their cultivation level, no? I'll send one of my new Initial Stage Void Tempering Realm disciples from Trikas Continent against one of them. If these disciples are as good as you say they are, they should be able to resist for at least a minute."

Rean and Roan weren't idiots. Simply put, the twins, Kentucky and Celis, were the only new disciples at the Middle Stage of the Transition Realm. Everyone else was at the Late Stage or above. Min, for example, was in the Peak Stage while Habac was in the Late Stage. That Timao guy obviously wanted one of them to fight. Then again, he wasn't specifically targetting the twins' group. It's just that the twins' group happened to have the lowest cultivation.

Govin showed a dark expression after hearing that. However, that was only on the surface. After all, he had seen the twins, Kentucky, and Celis's power during the tests. Any one of them could totally fight and completely trash a normal Initial Void Tempering Realm cultivator or demon beast.

Govin then looked at the Kentucky, Celis, and the twins. 'What do you think? We might be able to get something very good from this bet. Timao is one of the elders that take care of the Trikas Continent's recruitment building. He's also a member of the Gileria Clan, one of the opposing factions in our Jhiod Sect. As part of the Gileria Clan, he does have quite a few nice items on him. But then again, that would mean you'll have to show your real power.'

When Rean heard that, his eyes immediately lit up. 'What kind of items? I hope it's not more Divine Stones but something nicer than that.'

Roan, Kentucky, and Celis could only sigh after hearing that. The System Sect's finance guy was at it again.

Of course, Govin was happy to hear that answer. 'Let me check.'

Right after, Govin looked at Timao once again as he replied, "The last thing I want to happen is to be underestimated by some lowly life from the Gileria Clan. Very well. However, it has to be only a minute. If any of these Middle Stage Transition Realm disciples resist a fight for an entire minute, then it will be my victory."

Timao's smile became wider after hearing that. "Of course! However, they can only rely on their own strength. At most, both sides can use their weapons, but that's it. I won't allow any treasure that can aid them in combat. There's no lack of life-saving treasures to protect someone against a higher-level opponent, after all. Naturally, the same goes for my new disciples. Are you fine with that?"

Govin pretended to struggle to make a decision as if that was his plan at first. However, he gritted his teeth and nodded in the end. "Fine! However, you better put a very good item for betting."

Timao didn't waste time as he suggested, "How about a vial of Half True Dragon Blood?"

Govin's expression changed instantly after that. "Are you crazy? Do you know how much such a thing costs? We can only get such an item when we get visitors from the center of the continent. First of all, how do you know I have this item?"

Timao laughed in response, saying, "Hahaha! Don't underestimate my Gileria Clan's information network. Anyways, does that mean you aren't confident in the talent of your new disciples? If you're still confident, then you shouldn't be afraid of losing it."

Rean, obviously, immediately asked Govin. 'Half True Dragon Blood? What's that?'

Govin used his Divine Sense to give an explanation. 'It's what the name implies. It's a vial with the blood of a Half True Dragon. It can be used in forging, alchemy, and many other things. The blood alone can increase the effects of whatever it's used on by at least 50%.'

Rean couldn't help but look at Kentucky with greed in his eyes. Dragons were Divine Demon Beasts, and so was Kentucky. 'Doesn't that mean Kentucky's blood is quite useful as well? How much would his blood be worth?' he thought.

Kentucky felt a chill on his back, prompting him to reply, 'Stop looking at me. This grandfather won't even give you a single drop of his blood!'

'Tch...' Rean stalled his tongue. 'Well, there goes my gold mine...'