98: Top-grade magic weapon

As soon as Zheng Tingtao left, the originally silent grassland immediately became lively.

"Impossible, why did I only get thirty points? I clearly answered everything."

"No way, what's going on? I didn't even make it into the top six?"

"This civil exam was really difficult. I barely managed to get fourth place."

"Indeed, I didn't expect sixty-eight points to be enough to rank in the top three."

...

All sorts of discussions rose and fell.

Of course, what surprised them the most was naturally Zhou Luo.

How could he alone get ninety-five points?

If it were usual, they would at most think this person was lucky.

But this time, with the civil exam being so difficult and everyone generally getting low scores, this guy was actually still able to get ninety-five points.

Isn't this too exaggerated?

Could his theoretical knowledge really be that extensive?

Just as everyone felt it was unbelievable, a clear and unquestionable voice suddenly rang out.

"Lu An, hand over your things!"

Lin Xin stared intensely at Lu An, who was frozen on the spot, appearing before him like a victor.

Behind her, Wang Yuwei and Zhou Luo stood one on each side, full of imposing presence.

Lu An's face was ashen, his gaze fixed on Zhou Luo's calm face, wishing he could slice him into a thousand pieces.

Everyone else also turned their gaze over.

In this situation, if Lu An dared to go back on his word, the entire Lu Family would likely be disgraced for ten thousand years.

Lu An knew that if he tarnished the Family's reputation, he would surely be punished upon his return.

Even if this mid-grade magic tool and three bottles of Pills were precious, he had to take them out.

Under the gaze of the three of them, the extremely unwilling Lu An steeled his heart and threw over the precious sword and the three bottles of Pills.

"Don't get complacent," he said, suppressing his anger.

"Why can't we be complacent when we won?" Lin Xin retorted.

She lifted her chin, a look of disdain on her face: "Even if your Lu Family were given another chance, you would only be the defeated opponent of my Lin Family."

Since the other party had mocked her so much earlier, she naturally had to return the favor in full.

Hearing this, Lu An clenched his fists tightly, feeling a surge of monstrous anger in his heart.

But the other party completely ignored him.

"Here."

Lin Xin handed the three items to Zhou Luo.

"Thank you, Third Miss."

Zhou Luo's eyes lit up, and he put the items into his pouch with a smile.

Although he couldn't fully utilize the power of the mid-grade magic tool yet, it didn't mean he wouldn't be able to in the future.

With such a powerful magic tool by his side, he would have more confidence when going out to search for dragon blood grass in the future.

Furthermore, although those three bottles of Pills weren't of much use to him personally, they could be used on his wife and son.

The Beauty Pills weren't needed for now and could be sold, but the Spirit Pills that enhance spiritual energy for beginner Cultivators were good things.

When he returned, he could give them to Xiao Chang'an and the others to take.

These three items were of great benefit to Zhou Luo, and he happily accepted them.

However, this scene, in Lu An's eyes, deeply stung his heart.

"I want to continue competing with you!"

Seeing the three preparing to leave, Lu An's voice rose, sounding extremely agitated.

The three paused in their steps. Lin Xin looked at him with a hint of contempt and asked, "Are you worthy?"

Pfft—

Lu An felt as if a sharp blade had been plunged into his heart, and he felt completely unwell.

His blood surged. He took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Luo: "I want to bet on the martial exam with you again!"

Earlier, he had learned that this guy's failure rate in Pill Refining every day was extremely high. Although his theoretical knowledge was extensive, his actual Pill Refining was definitely no match for him.

To win back his things and the Lu Family's dignity, he had to gamble with the other party.

Zhou Luo glanced at him and slowly said, "Do you think I would agree?"

"Or are you going to use the same old trick again?"

"But the dignity of your Lu Family seems to have already been lost just now."

These cutting words caused the onlookers to burst into laughter.

From the start, the other party had refused this bet.

If Lu An hadn't mocked the Lin Family, causing Lin Xin's fury, Zhou Luo wouldn't have accepted this bet either.

And now, the Lu Family was no longer qualified to mock the Lin Family.

Since that was the case, what reason did he have to make Zhou Luo accept the challenge?

Lu An stood frozen on the spot, hearing the uncontrollable laughter, his face red and extremely angry.

"Let's go." Zhou Luo didn't intend to pay attention to him and turned to leave.

"I'll bet a top-grade magic tool with you!"

Just then, Lu An's voice suddenly rang out.

Zhou Luo's steps halted, and he immediately turned to look at the other party.

The others were filled with surprise.

"You have a top-grade magic tool?" Lin Xin's eyes slightly darkened.

Earlier, seeing him only take out a mid-grade magic tool, she thought he didn't have one.

Now it seemed he was unwilling to take it out.

Lu An was naturally unwilling to take it out.

That magic tool was his only life-saving method; how could he possibly bear to use it as a bet?

But at this moment, to make the other party accept the challenge, he had to do so.

Otherwise, for the next "Nian", he would not be able to hold his head up in front of the other party, and if it spread back to the Family, he would receive severe punishment.

"Are you sure it's a top-grade magic tool?" Zhou Luo asked.

Originally, he didn't plan to participate in this meaningless bet; he had already won anyway.

But if it was a top-grade magic tool...

Then the meaning was different.

Across from him, Lu An's face was gloomy, and he raised his right hand.

Buzz—

The next second, spiritual light bloomed, and a burst of bell ringing suddenly sounded.

Immediately after, a small golden bell appeared in everyone's sight in front of him.

The small bell was entirely bronze-colored, with mountains, rivers, plants, trees, the sun, moon, and Star carved on it. A layer of halo surrounded it, and an ancient and vast Aura rushed towards them.

Everyone who saw this small bell felt a heavy presence and showed expressions of surprise.

This was not only a top-grade magic tool, but also one of the best among them.

Zhou Luo also felt the extraordinary nature of this magic tool; even the precious sword Lin Xin had taken out just now couldn't compare to it.

"I'll bet this Golden Light Bell with you, do you dare?"

Lu An put away the treasure and said sternly.

"What if you go back on your word?" Zhou Luo, who was sure of victory, retorted.

"We can have an Immortal witness it," Lu An said with a firm tone.

If it were the civil exam, he might still hesitate a bit, but in the martial exam, the other party absolutely could not defeat him.

"Okay, I'll bet with you," Zhou Luo said.

Hearing the two betting again, everyone was in an uproar.

They didn't expect there to be so much good drama to watch today.

Immediately after, the two walked towards the black building.

Generally speaking, when Disciples in the front courtyard have conflicts and want to compete, they will ask Elder Liu to witness.

This was an established custom.

When he learned that Elder Liu was the witness, Zhou Luo knew that he was going to get this Golden Light Bell for sure.

In the pavilion hall, Elder Liu became interested upon hearing the two's bet.

"Good, good. Young people should have spirit. I will witness for you," Elder Liu said with great satisfaction.

"Thank you, Elder Liu." The two cupped their hands.

With a witness, it was time for the competition.

Seeing that the "Time" was almost up, the top six from the civil exam walked towards the building Zheng Tingtao mentioned, and the four who were eliminated also followed.

They wanted to witness this exciting match.