Confident Bai Hao, who fell into whose trap in the end.

Huh?

Lin Dong had barely warmed his seat when he felt a chill again. Opening his eyes, he saw two men wearing Academy Steward uniforms looking down at him.

"You are Lin Dong, correct?"

"I am Shen Yun, an Outer Gate Steward. Someone wants to challenge you for the golden lotus leaf you are sitting on. Please come with me!"

Lin Dong quickly understood what had happened. Clearly, the commotion just now had attracted the attention of the Academy Stewards.

He glanced at Bai Hao's group in the distance. He didn't need to guess that Bai Hao was the one challenging him.

The Academy forbids internal killing, but encourages competition, as progress only comes through competition.

The distribution of the Golden Lotus Pond leaves is based on strength; the stronger one is, the more qualified they are to occupy a Golden Lotus to Cultivate.

Lin Dong nodded, stood up, and left with them.

He understood that unless he completely dealt with Bai Hao and his group, he likely wouldn't be able to Cultivate in peace today.

With so many people watching him, he wouldn't even have a chance to take a bite of the Golden Lotus... By the Golden Pond.

A large arena was specifically set up here so that disputes among students could be resolved immediately.

Many people had already gathered by the arena, chatting amongst themselves, looking ready to enjoy a good show.

Bai Hao and his entourage were also standing by the arena. Bai Hao's face was extremely grim, and Yan Qing and the others behind him were trembling with fear.

"Brother Hao, Lin Dong seems to be at the Fourth Layer of the Pulse-Opening Stage. Are you sure you can beat him?"

Yan Qing asked. Recalling the scene of Lin Dong descending like a Heavenly God just now, he couldn't help but confirm again, afraid that Bai Hao was being reckless.

If he couldn't win, and with so many Academy Disciples watching, the humiliation would be immense!

Bai Hao glanced at him coldly and snorted, "How could a trash like him be my opponent? I was just careless earlier!"

"He attacked suddenly, and the distance was too close for me to defend myself in time."

"If I were given another chance, with proper defense, he absolutely wouldn't be my opponent!"

He was the little Genius of the Bai Family, an invincible existence among his peers. Had he not been careless, how could he have lost to Lin Dong, who was a level below him?

And suffered such a huge loss.

Thinking of the humiliating scene just now, Bai Hao's gaze grew colder. When had he ever suffered such a great loss?

The prestige he had built up over the years was probably wiped out.

How was he supposed to get by in the Academy after this?

No matter what, Bai Hao had to severely teach Lin Dong a lesson and wash away the previous humiliation!

If given the chance, he would even cripple this kid! He wanted to show everyone the consequence of offending Bai Hao and the Bai Family!

Hearing this, Yan Qing stopped saying anything more.

He's here, he's here!

As the surrounding noise came closer, the crowd automatically parted to form a path.

Lin Dong walked out with a swaggering gait, and the moment he appeared, he felt Bai Hao's murderous gaze.

"Lin Dong, I thought you wouldn't dare show up!"

Bai Hao stepped forward. Yan Qing and his group surrounded Lin Dong, afraid he might leave.

Oh!

Lin Dong feigned surprise: "So it was you, the Drowned Chicken, who wanted to challenge me? How did that feel just now?"

As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere around Lin Dong became strange. Everyone seemed to be holding back laughter, wanting to laugh but daring not due to Bai Hao's tyrannical power.

Usually, the people in the Outer Courtyard were often oppressed by Bai Hao. Seeing Bai Hao suffer a loss, they couldn't help but feel secretly delighted.

"You... sharp-tongued!"

Bai Hao was furious, feeling utterly disgraced. He wanted nothing more than to suppress Lin Dong on the spot.

But seeing that everyone was still present, he could only suppress his anger and said coldly, "I was careless just now. Otherwise, with my strength, how could a trash like you succeed in a sneak attack!"

Just you wait!

As he spoke, Bai Hao unleashed the aura of the Fifth Layer of the Pulse-Opening Stage without reservation. Everyone was startled. Bai Hao looked at Lin Dong, hoping to see him panic.

"Let's go. This Young Master is in a hurry!"

But to everyone's surprise, Lin Dong didn't care at all. He put his hands in his pockets and started walking toward the arena, acting as if Bai Hao wasn't even worth his attention.

This made Bai Hao grit his teeth. 'Damn it, I'll let you be smug for a moment!'

But then he thought about how he could completely redeem himself in front of everyone, and Bai Hao regained his composure, acting as if everything was under his control.

"Wait!"

Bai Hao seemed to recall something and stopped Lin Dong, a confident smile playing on his lips: "How about this, let's add a Stake? Do you dare?"

"If you beat me, this Treasure Sword is yours!"

"But if you lose, you must agree to one condition of mine!"

He raised the Longsword in his hand, which glowed with blue light, causing the eyes of the surrounding Disciples to light up brightly, wishing they could rush forward and snatch it.

The aura emanating from this Treasure Sword was comparable to the Spiritual Sea Realm. It was worth at least tens of thousands of Spirit Stones and was a protective Magic Treasure given to him by his father. Even Hua Hai Realm experts would covet it.

He believed Lin Dong wouldn't refuse.

He hadn't forgotten his goal today: to vent his anger for his Sister-in-law.

Defeating Lin Dong was easy.

But his Sister-in-law's reputation would be difficult to restore unless Lin Dong personally admitted that Liu Yanran had broken off the engagement.

As for the ownership of the Treasure Sword, as long as he won against Lin Dong, the Treasure Sword would still be his, and he was confident he would defeat Lin Dong.

Lin Dong raised an eyebrow. So generous? Giving him a Treasure Sword? It seemed this Bai Hao was very confident in himself!

"What are you doing?"

Just as Lin Dong was about to agree, a loud shout suddenly came from the crowd. A burly figure burst through, rushing up to Lin Dong, and shouting at Bai Hao and the others.

"What do you guys want? Why are you surrounding my Brother Dong? Are you trying to bully someone?"

"Skinny Monkey?"

Seeing the newcomer, Lin Dong was stunned. The appearance of the person in front of him matched a childhood playmate, and he couldn't help but feel excited.

"Holy cow, you got so buff? And you've actually reached the First Layer of the Pulse-Opening Stage?" Lin Dong punched his broad shoulder.

"Of course!"

"Brother Dong, I'll protect you this time!"

Hou Zhan scratched his head and grinned at Lin Dong. When he was little, he was skinny and small, and people specifically bullied him.

Only Lin Dong didn't bully him; instead, he protected him and stopped others from bullying him.

Now, Lin Dong had no cultivation, so it was his turn to protect Lin Dong.

Lin Dong smiled, "Don't worry, who can bully your Brother Dong? Besides, your Brother Dong can Cultivate now! We'll talk about old times later; just stand aside and watch the show."

Hearing this, Skinny Monkey was a little excited and genuinely happy for Lin Dong.

Furthermore, having been here for a short while, he had also heard some rumors—it wasn't that Brother Dong was being bullied, but that Brother Dong was teaching some little brats a lesson.

Skinny Monkey was worried: "Brother Dong, he's at the Fifth Layer of the Pulse-Opening Stage. Do you really want to fight him?"

Lin Dong lowered his head, pretending to be considering. To others, he looked scared, but he was secretly winking at Skinny Monkey.

Skinny Monkey instantly understood. "Brother Dong, why don't we just forget about it?"

Seeing Lin Dong's hesitant appearance, Bai Hao's voice rang out: "Lin Dong, what's your decision? You're not scared, are you?"

Bai Hao crossed his arms. Seeing the demeanor of Skinny Monkey and Lin Dong, he grew even more confident, as if he could already see them kneeling and begging for mercy at his feet.

Lin Dong's expression was grim, and he relented: "First, tell me the condition!"

Bai Hao said, "I don't want anything of yours. If you lose, I want you to tell everyone that it was Liu Yanran who broke off the engagement with you yesterday, not you who broke off the engagement with Liu Yanran!"

'He's giving away a Treasure Sword for free! What a good person!'

Lin Dong still looked troubled, and sneered, "I am the dignified Young Master of the Lin Family. Do you think I'd be lacking one Treasure Sword?"

"How about I add fifty thousand Spirit Stones?"

"That's it? Fifty thousand? Are you trying to bribe a beggar?"

"One hundred thousand!"

"Deal!"

Who knew that the next moment, Lin Dong agreed without a second thought or a hint of hesitation. The next moment, his figure appeared in the arena.

This move stunned everyone.

Bai Hao was also delighted. Had he finally fallen into the trap?

Wei Qing frowned, "Brother Hao, could this be a trick?"

He felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't stop the impulsive Bai Hao.

Bai Hao had a confident smile on his lips, "Why panic? Everything is under my control! Just wait and watch the show!"

Skinny Monkey stood aside and chuckled. Watch the show? Fallen into a trap? It was still undecided who had fallen into whose trap!