Then, his gaze shifted to Xiao Zhan with a hint of pity, "The reason why geniuses are called geniuses is not only because of their talent but also because of their extraordinary temperament. In this aspect, Xiao Zhan far outshines Lin Dong."
But the more one laments, the more regrettable it seems.
In this world, talent ultimately rules!
Effort can make you strong, but it won't make you the strongest!
The outcome of this battle has already been determined.
In the arena, Xiao Zhan slightly closed his eyes, experiencing the Death Demon Scythe seriously for the first time.
The Death Demon Scythe in his hand was not a cold weapon but a person with warmth.
Heart connected to heart, he could clearly feel her thoughts.
"The path of the world's brilliance begins now!"
Xiao Zhan's eyes sharpened, radiating unparalleled determination!
With one step forward, the Death Demon Scythe traced a black afterimage in the air, which slowly dissipated like a black mist.
As if sensing Xiao Zhan's emotions, the Death Aura surged from the Demon Scythe, as if the gates of Hell had opened!
Swinging it, there were even the mournful screams of evil spirits swirling around, chilling to the soul, cold and terrifying.
Lin Dong's scalp tingled!
Xiao Zhan's aura was overwhelming, his body enveloped in black mist, wielding the huge Death Demon Scythe, charging towards him!
It made him feel as if he was not facing a person, but a Grim Reaper from Hell!
Especially the crimson bloodline on the Death Demon Scythe, it was like a pair of eyes, firmly targeting his life!
He was terrified!
His body stiffened, at a loss!
Just subconsciously raising the Snow Lotus Sword to block!
Boom!
Without hesitation, Xiao Zhan's Demon Scythe struck the Snow Lotus Sword, and the Death Aura instantly climbed up like a bone-creeping flame, quickly infecting the blade and winding towards Lin Dong's hand.
The immense force directly knocked Lin Dong out of the arena, crashing heavily to the ground.
He let out a pained groan, with his face turning as pale as paper instantly!
But his first action was to hurriedly discard the Snow Lotus Sword in his hand, desperate to avoid it, fearing that the Death Aura would entangle him.
The moment he discarded the Snow Lotus Sword, Jiang Xian'er's true body materialized, her pure face equally pale, with fresh blood seeping from the corner of her mouth.
Yet, the rage in her eyes was even fiercer!
She was angered by Lin Dong's behavior, fearsome before the battle, and even despising herself for being inferior to her opponent.
During the fight, cowering, lacking ambition, and ultimately being scared out of his wits! Even too afraid to counterattack!
And after being knocked away, he only cared about his own safety, discarding her, not helping her disperse the Death Aura.
Despising the poor and loving the rich, cowardly and incompetent, timorous like a mouse, selfish...
Such a person embodies all the worst traits of humanity!
How could such a person be worthy of signing a Contract with her, Jiang Xian'er?
She suppressed the impulse to immediately terminate the Contract!
Lin Dong still had utility value; his family's cultivation resources were a luxury to her.
Unless it was absolutely necessary, she could not terminate it.
Her character was forbearing, just like how she had been towards Xiao Zhan initially.
Standing up, enduring the pain from her body, she looked at Xiao Zhan.
Her gaze lingered more on the Demon Scythe in his hands.
"You won this time, but it doesn't mean you will win in the future. You are just relying on her talent advantage, how long can you hold your own?"
Xiao Zhan responded indifferently, "You don't need to worry about that, you better take care of yourself."
The Death Demon Scythe in his hand flashed brightly, then transformed into Ye Youlong.
With her tall, aloof figure and gothic lolita style black dress, standing next to Xiao Zhan, the two seemed quite mismatched in temperament.
One was calm and handsome, while the other seemed somewhat dark and cold.
However, in terms of appearance, they still made a handsome couple.
Ye Youlong just coldly glanced at Jiang Xian'er without lingering, exuding indifference throughout.
Although it was Jiang Xian'er's recklessness that led to Xiao Zhan's injury and failed awakening, giving Ye Youlong the opportunity to pick up the pieces and successfully form a contract with Xiao Zhan,
she, Ye Youlong, would not thank her.
She always believed that what she holds in her hands is acquired through her own abilities.
Never because of someone else's charity!
Glancing over, the two then headed down the dueling stage.
"Xiao Zhan, you just wait, not even a year, I will defeat you!" Lin Dong threatened from behind.
He, like Jiang Xian'er, believed their loss was due to Ye Youlong's Artifact Spirit advantage.
A year from now, they would be at the realm of First Grade Spirit Masters!
By then, with Xiao Zhan's lousy talent, he would definitely still be at the same level!
He would easily crush him!
To his threats, Xiao Zhan just chuckled coldly.
A year later?
Hmph, give you thirty years and it would still be useless!
Never underestimate the poor, be it in youth, middle age, or old age; respect the deceased, the tears of tomb raiders!
This would follow Lin Dong for his entire life!
...
After descending from the dueling stage, Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong walked toward the school gates.
Principal Qin and the Head Teacher stood still, watching their departure.
"Principal, shouldn't we call them over for a chat?" The Head Teacher asked.
"A chat? Chat about what?"
"After all, it's an SSS-grade Artifact Spirit, though the contract is with an F-grade, but if cultivated..."
The conversation wasn't even finished when Principal Qin directly interrupted, "No need to overthink, those two won't stay."
Indeed, as soon as his words ended,
a few luxurious black sedans suddenly stopped in front of Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong.
"Miss!"
From the black sedan, several men and women emerged.
One of them, an older man with slightly gray hair, wearing a suit and white gloves, approached Ye Youlong with utmost respect, "Miss, the Family Head orders you to return immediately."
"Understood, I'll return now."
Ye Youlong's purpose of coming out was to find a contract partner, now that she's found one, there was naturally no need for her to stay out.
After speaking, she got into the back seat of the limousine.
But noticed Xiao Zhan was still stunned in place.
"What are you dazing at? Come home with me, unless you want me to stay in your shabby place?"
Xiao Zhan was a bit embarrassed; his place wasn't shabby at all.
That's a reward from the Federation Government!
That's called exquisite.
"Miss, he..."
The middle-aged man noticed the markings between Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong's brows, and showed some surprise and hesitation.
"What? Do I need to explain the meaning of the markings to you? He is now my contracted Spirit Master."
"I'm sorry miss, this old servant was disrespectful."
The middle-aged man, knowing Ye Youlong's temperament, quickly lowered his head in apology, then pulled open the car door for Xiao Zhan, gesturing him to enter, "Son-in-law, please."
Son-in-law...
It's the first time Xiao Zhan was addressed this way, and he really wasn't used to it.
Is this what big families are like?
Looking at just one car that's more expensive than his six years of scholarship plus the Federation's rewarded apartment, he couldn't help but pinch his nose; not only had he married a wife, but it seems like he was also ascending to heaven from now on.
A rich little wife.
In terms of his previous life, he had avoided a lifetime of detours.