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However, in the next moment, Steven Ye sneered, “What a sharp-tongued brat, but in the world of Martial Dao, a sharp tongue can’t fill your stomach!”
He looked at Terra Su with disdain, “Even if you sign a life-and-death agreement, it still needs to be recognized! Without recognition, it’s just a worthless piece of paper!”
His implication was clear: he intended to rely on the absence of any powerful figures to back Terra Su, planning to outright deny the validity of the life-and-death agreement.
As Steven Ye finished speaking, the killing intent around him was fully unleashed, making Terra Su feel as if he were a lone boat adrift in a vast ocean, in an extremely perilous situation.
Yet, Terra Su showed no sign of tension; instead, he smiled leisurely, “Oh? Do you really think no one will recognize it?”
“Then tell me, who will recognize it?” Steven Ye sneered, thinking that no one present would dare to back Terra Su. Even if there were someone, they couldn’t possibly be as powerful as Steven Ye.
“I recognize it!”
Suddenly, a completely unexpected voice rang out.
Steven Ye turned his head in surprise, only to find that the speaker was none other than Instructor Ouyang!
“Instructor Ouyang, what did you say?” Steven Ye was incredulous. Wasn’t Instructor Ouyang a teacher at Tianyue Academy? He should be on Steven’s side. Terra Su crippling Miles Ye should have angered Instructor Ouyang. Why would he recognize the life-and-death agreement?
“I said, I recognize this life-and-death agreement!” Instructor Ouyang repeated impatiently, giving Steven Ye a warning look.
Indeed, Terra Su crippling Miles Ye had infuriated Instructor Ouyang, and he wished he could kill Terra Su with a single slap.
But as a teacher at Tianyue Academy, his every word and action represented the academy’s image. If he stood by and watched Steven Ye blatantly deny a written life-and-death agreement without intervening, wouldn’t that bring shame to Tianyue Academy?
Steven Ye opened his mouth to speak but ultimately closed it in frustration.
He couldn’t defy Instructor Ouyang; the latter’s cultivation level was higher than his. Defying him would be courting death.
“Although I recognize the validity of the life-and-death agreement, you won’t escape the punishment you deserve,” Instructor Ouyang turned to Terra Su and said coldly, “Because of the life-and-death agreement, you may be spared from death, but you still crippled a student of Tianyue Academy. The academy can’t let you go unpunished.”
“So, I will take you back to Tianyue Academy to await their judgment!” Instructor Ouyang said flatly.
Take him back to Tianyue Academy for judgment?
Terra Su sneered, “I won’t go.”
“Hmm?” Instructor Ouyang’s face darkened, his eyes flashing with anger. He had already been lenient with Terra Su. If it weren’t for him, Terra Su would have been killed by Steven Ye long ago.
“Do you think I’m here to negotiate with you? I’m informing you that you must go!” Instructor Ouyang’s voice was stern.
Terra Su shook his head, “Instructor Ouyang, you and Miles Ye aren’t that close. You’re only intervening because you’re both from Tianyue Academy. There’s no need for us to be enemies.”
“What are you trying to say?”
Instructor Ouyang stared intently at Terra Su, suspicious.
Terra Su smiled, “Instructor Ouyang, have you heard of the Leaving Fire Elixir? It should be quite useful to you, right?”
“What?”
Instructor Ouyang’s pupils contracted sharply. How did this kid know?
The Leaving Fire Elixir was a highly sought-after elixir for martial practitioners who cultivated fire attributes. Its effects were comparable to some rare fire attribute treasures, offering significant benefits to those practitioners.
But he had never revealed in any setting in Clear River City that he cultivated fire attributes. How did Terra Su know?
And where did Terra Su hear about such a rare and valuable elixir?
“Don’t be nervous, Instructor Ouyang. I said we don’t have to be enemies; we can even be friends,” Terra Su smiled faintly, “As a friend, I can give you a Leaving Fire Elixir. Where else could you find such a good deal?”
What?
Give him a Leaving Fire Elixir?
Instructor Ouyang’s heart skipped a beat. Forgetting his composure, he quickly asked, “Are you serious? You’ll really give me a Leaving Fire Elixir?”
Even in the capital, the Leaving Fire Elixir was hard to come by. Now Terra Su said he could give him one. How could he not be tempted?
“Of course, I’m serious.”
Terra Su’s smile was slight, but every word he spoke seemed to have a mesmerizing power over Instructor Ouyang.
“Instructor Ouyang, don’t listen to him!” Steven Ye finally couldn’t hold back and shouted, “He’s just a kid. How could he possibly have such a valuable elixir? Don’t be fooled by him!”
“You’re the one trying to fool me!”
Instructor Ouyang turned sharply, coldly reprimanding, “Do you think I didn’t see it? At Madam Jiang’s birthday banquet, the president of your Clear River City Alchemy Guild was so eager to befriend Terra Su! Can you guarantee that Terra Su absolutely doesn’t have a Leaving Fire Elixir?”
Did they think he was blind? Master Mo’s enthusiastic attitude towards Terra Su clearly indicated that Terra Su had some background in the Elixir Path.
Of course, Instructor Ouyang wasn’t entirely convinced that Terra Su could produce a Leaving Fire Elixir, but even a slight possibility was worth the gamble.
“Instructor Ouyang is a wise man,” Terra Su smiled slightly. He liked dealing with smart people.
Instructor Ouyang turned back to Terra Su, “Within a few days, if I see the Leaving Fire Elixir, then today’s incident with Miles Ye will be considered an accident, and I will know nothing of it.”
If Instructor Ouyang claimed ignorance, then Miles Ye’s injury could be deemed an accident, and Tianyue Academy wouldn’t pursue anyone’s responsibility.
“Deal.” Terra Su didn’t waste any more words.
As for Steven Ye, he was so furious he almost spat blood. He couldn’t believe Terra Su had so easily resolved the crisis this way.
Steven Ye was still unwilling to give up and wanted to say something, but Instructor Ouyang gave him a warning look. At least until he got the Leaving Fire Elixir, Instructor Ouyang wouldn’t let Steven Ye touch Terra Su.
“Fine, you brat, just wait and see!” Steven Ye glared at Terra Su, leaving with a final threat.
After all, Instructor Ouyang couldn’t stay in Clear River City forever. He might protect Terra Su for now, but he couldn’t protect him for life!
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