Miss Loser is too enchanting

"If you’re going to buy, then buy; if not, leave immediately," Bei Wuchang urged upon hearing Sha Bao’s words.

"Buy? How could I not buy? I came here especially for this. I’ll bet ten million Purple Crystal Coins on Shayan winning," Sha Bao said with a smile, then took out a Crystal Card and handed it to Bei Wuchang. Watching people note his name down at Bei Wuchang’s instruction made Sha Bao smirk internally; Shayan was already capable of concocting Ninth Grade Advance Level Elixirs, and he was sure to be the first place winner of the competition. This time he planned not only to move the Alchemist Guild’s headquarters to the West Continent but also to make those old men, Black and White Impermanence, cough up blood in frustration. He was wagering ten million, which meant they would have to pay him fifty million when he won. The very thought was exhilarating!

Bei Wuchang was also thrilled, as the ten million in his eyes was already as good as his. He wondered what Sha Bao’s confident expression would turn into upon learning the final results.

Every day, a continuous stream of people came to take part in Bei Wuchang’s betting pool, making his heart tremble with joy. All this money! Amid the eager anticipation of the entire city, the Alchemy competition’s grand final arrived as scheduled.

On the last day of November, the Alchemy competition’s grand final took place in Feisha City. People from the East and West Continents, those who could make it wanted to come. A massive influx of people forced the City Lord of Feisha City to restrict the identities and numbers of those arriving. So, for the average person, coming to Feisha City was now an impossibility.

The competition venue to the east of Feisha City was already packed to the rafters. The phrase ’rubbing shoulders’ wasn’t enough to describe the scene. When Dugu Qianye and Green Emperor Xiahou arrived at the venue, they almost couldn’t squeeze into the competition area. In the end, it was only because the competition organizer was sharp-eyed and spotted them, calling for people to make way, that they were barely able to get in.

Soon after, Shayan also squeezed into the venue in a disheveled state. Seeing Dugu Qianye and Green Emperor Xiahou together, he snorted and sat down in the designated rest area. The crowd’s cheering at the sight of him made his expression quite smug.

Shayan had been in the West Continent for some time and was already well-known, so everyone was fairly familiar with his Alchemy level. Green Emperor Xiahou had consistently held the second spot in previous contests, so people had a good amount of confidence in him. Only Dugu Qianye was relatively unknown, without any particularly notable performance in the competition, leading many to doubt her chances. Bei Wuchang had set up the betting pool for some time, yet the bets on her were less than one-tenth of those on the others.

Before the competition started, Dugu Qianye observed the spectators in the stands while sitting in the rest area. Suddenly, she spotted individuals from the Divine Temple! A group dressed in uniform colors was extremely eye-catching in the stands. Thinking of how Little Qianye had to endure over ten years without parents because of them, and of Dugu Yixuan and Mo Qiushui, who were still being oppressed, Dugu Qianye’s eyes narrowed slightly, then she lowered her eyelids to hide the coldness in her eyes.

Feeling Shayan’s blatant and unrestrained gaze upon her, Dugu Qianye turned to face him and said, "Have you prepared that one billion Purple Crystal Coins?"

"Why prepare that? After all, you will end up following me regardless," Shayan said lecherously, looking at Dugu Qianye with confidence.

Disgusted by his demeanor, Dugu Qianye retorted, "Since it’s a bet, either winning or losing is a possibility. So you’d better have the Purple Crystal Coins ready, or I won’t be taking the bet. If you don’t have it ready before the match, then our bet is off."

Shayan, seeing Dugu Qianye’s determination, told one of his underlings, "Go tell big brother to gather the one billion Purple Crystal Coins before the match starts."

The underling cast a glance at Dugu Qianye, turned around, and went toward the Alchemist Guild’s viewing section to relay Shayan’s message.

Upon hearing his attendant’s words, Sha Bao’s face immediately darkened. Although he was very wealthy, one billion Purple Crystal Coins was no small sum! Nevertheless, to put his younger brother at ease for the competition, he still had his subordinates gather one billion Purple Crystal Coins and sent them over.

Once Shayan received the Purple Crystal Coins, Dugu Qianye wanted to verify them. Shayan was displeased with Dugu Qianye’s suspicion, but still, to make her follow him obediently, he handed over the Crystal Cards to Dugu Qianye.

Dugu Qianye took them, checked each one, confirmed the amount was correct, and called Shayan to go find the host.

"Big brother, could you please announce the bet between me and Shayan before the competition starts and have everyone here act as witnesses? No matter who loses, they must fulfill the wager," Dugu Qianye said to the host.

When Shayan heard Dugu Qianye’s words, he nodded in agreement. If he won later on, and Dugu Qianye wanted to back out, the two old men of Black and White Impermanence would certainly make trouble. If everyone knew about it, let’s see how she could deny it!

Seeing that both Dugu Qianye and Shayan requested this, the host agreed and even had someone prepare another table, placed the Crystal Cards on a platter, and set it at one side of the competition field.

Most people present knew about their initial wager, but some newcomers did not. Seeing an extra table on the competition field, they wondered if someone was supposed to sit there.

At nine o’clock, all the referees took their seats. With a signal from Black and White Impermanence and Sha Bao, the host went to the center of the field, gestured for silence, and after the venue quieted down, he cleared his throat and said, "Today is the final match of the Alchemist competition. It will determine the first, second, and third place of this event. Before announcing the competition’s rules, I have a matter to discuss with everyone. It concerns a wager made between two of today’s contestants, Shayan and Baili Xie, who wish for all of you to serve as witnesses. If Shayan wins the first place in the competition, Baili Xie will willingly go with Shayan; if Shayan does not win first place in this competition, he shall give her one billion Purple Crystal Coins and crawl three times on the ground, barking like a dog twice. Now, the Purple Crystal Coins have been confirmed by both parties and are placed on that table over there," the host said and pointed at the platter on the table.

Only then did everyone understand the purpose of the extra table, and upon hearing about such a wager, excitement rose in the stands. Only Zi Xiao’s face was dark.

Damn Shayan, daring to covet his woman! Zi Xiao waved his hand through the air and felt a slight shift in the atmosphere, which then returned to calm.

The host gave everyone a minute to get excited, and then once again calmed the crowd before continuing, "Now, I’ll announce today’s competition rules. The contestants will refine the highest grade Elixir they can presently produce, with no other restrictions. The scoring will still be based on the grade and time. Let’s begin."

After finishing, the host stepped down, leaving only the three contestants, Dugu Qianye among them, on the field.

Shayan glanced at Dugu Qianye and took out his Pill Furnace. Dugu Qianye recognized it at a glance as the seventh-ranked Wentian Cauldron. Before, he had always used a relatively common Pill Furnace, so it was unexpected for him to possess such a treasure. He ignited a flame beneath the Pill Furnace, which was the tenth-ranked Strange Fire known as Transformed Fire. A good Pill Furnace matched with a good flame; no one was surprised about Shayan having a Strange Fire anymore.