Chapter 314: The Championship Will Be Mine!
"Payment?" Gu Mengqi immediately caught the key point in Lin Fan's words. She looked toward Gu Yan with a light smile. "I wonder what kind of compensation Xiao Yan promised Brother Lin Fan?"
"This matter… should be discussed with your clan's decision-makers," Lin Fan replied casually with a faint smile.
Two entry slots to the Desolate Tower—such a condition was clearly beyond what anyone present could approve. Lin Fan didn't see the point in wasting time discussing it further.
"In that case, let's have Brother Lin Fan settle in first, and we'll talk again later," Gu Mengqi said with a slight frown.
Lin Fan nodded; he had no objections.
The group then made their way deeper into Martial Meet Island.
Soon after, Lin Fan and Lin Dong arrived at the Gu Clan's base on the island, along with the others.
Gu Yan personally arranged guest rooms for them, then excused herself and left.
"Brother Lin Fan, do you think the Gu Clan will agree?" Lin Dong asked after Gu Yan left.
Lin Fan smiled. "If they're smart, they'll agree."
…
Time passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, five days had gone by since Lin Fan and Lin Dong arrived on Martial Meet Island.
During those five days, the Gu Clan treated them well—but no one brought up the issue of payment.
Now, it was the day before the Martial Meet.
While Lin Fan was in a light cultivation state, a knock came at the door.
He stood and opened it—outside stood Gu Yan, her expression somewhat complicated.
"Brother Lin Fan, please come with me to the meeting hall," she said.
"Let's go." Lin Fan nodded, stepped out of the room, called for Lin Dong, and followed Gu Yan through the sprawling estate toward the Gu Clan's hall on the island.
After walking for some time, the three arrived outside a grand and spacious hall.
Gu Yan pushed open the doors. Inside, there were already many figures present—it was quite the formal gathering.
As the doors opened, conversations ceased and all eyes turned toward Lin Fan, narrowing slightly as they examined him.
Lin Fan's expression remained unchanged as he walked inside, glancing around the hall. He spotted familiar faces like Gu Mengqi and Gu Ling, as well as many unfamiliar ones—clearly people of importance within the Gu Clan.
Lin Dong followed silently behind, calm and composed.
Lin Fan's gaze finally landed on the seat of honor.
There sat an elder in a brown robe, his eyes sunken but sharp, and a powerful Yuan Power faintly emanated from him—a Perfect Life Xuan Stage expert.
Beside him sat a white-robed young man, handsome but extremely pale. His aura was feeble, clearly indicating severe injuries.
Lin Fan's eyes flickered—this had to be Gu Yuntian, the most outstanding youth of the Gu Clan.
"Heh, this must be the external aid Xiao Yan invited—Young Friend Lin Fan?"
While Lin Fan scanned the hall, many others were also observing him. The brown-robed elder at the head seat smiled mildly and spoke first.
"I am Gu Shuo, an elder of the Gu Clan."
Lin Fan cupped his fists. "I am indeed Lin Fan. As for the payment for participating in the Martial Meet, I believe Miss Gu Yan has already mentioned it. May I ask what Elder Gu Shuo thinks?"
Gu Shuo stared at Lin Fan for a moment before smiling. "Xiao Yan did tell me."
"You should understand how valuable Desolate Tower entry slots are to the Gu Clan. Would you consider accepting a different reward instead?"
Lin Fan shook his head. His tone was firm. "I want two entry slots to the Desolate Tower. I want nothing else."
Gu Shuo's brows furrowed slightly, and whispers of discontent spread through the crowd.
Many were visibly displeased. After all, entry to the Desolate Tower was immensely precious—and Lin Fan was asking for two!
But Lin Fan paid no mind to the whispers. His gaze remained on Gu Shuo as he said plainly:
"Without my help, the younger generation of the Gu Clan has no chance of winning the championship."
"And without the championship, you won't get a single slot in the Desolate Tower. But with me, you get one for free—so what's there to hesitate about?"
Uproar!
The hall erupted in an instant.
Many Gu Clan members glared at Lin Fan with visible anger, believing he was belittling them.
Gu Shuo frowned deeply and raised his hand, silencing the room. He looked intently at Lin Fan and said:
"Though Young Friend Lin Fan's words may be harsh, they are true. If we don't win, we gain nothing. Not even one slot."
He paused, eyes flashing. "However, if not for the Gu Clan offering you this opportunity, you wouldn't be able to participate in the Martial Meet, nor enter the Desolate Tower."
"So, how about we compromise? After the Martial Meet, we'll give you one slot. What do you say?"
"No deal," Lin Fan replied with a calm smile. "If the Gu Clan refuses my terms, I can go to the Su, Song, or even the Wei Clan."
"With my strength, if I enter the Martial Meet, the championship is guaranteed. I only came to you first because I'm familiar with Miss Gu Yan."
Whoosh!
Everyone's expressions changed drastically upon hearing that.
Lin Fan's words were laced with clear threat, and none of them liked it.
But… none of them could deny the truth in what he said.
Gu Yan looked at Lin Fan as he negotiated with Gu Shuo, a bitter smile forming on her lips. For the first time, she wasn't sure if inviting Lin Fan had been the right choice.
Gu Shuo's brow creased tightly. "Do you truly have the strength of the Perfect Life Xuan Stage?"
Lin Fan didn't speak. Instead, he released his aura.
BOOM!
A terrifying pressure erupted through the hall. Yuan Power roared from within Lin Fan like a violent tide.
Many of the Gu Clan members turned pale under the pressure, their internal energy surging uncontrollably!
Sensing Lin Fan's power, the hall fell into a stunned silence.
Not a single voice could be heard.
"If Elder Gu Shuo doesn't believe me, why not try me yourself?" Lin Fan looked up at the elder, smiling faintly.
Whoosh!
His words shocked everyone again.
Lin Fan was… challenging Elder Gu Shuo?
Was he insane?!
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