WU DONG QIAN - KUN
Chapter 45: Rising Tensions

After they split their spoils of war, Lin Dong and the others all smiled. Even Mu Lingsha had a happy expression that reached her cheeks. After all, he had come to this "Hunting" to fight for a good rank to raise the reputation of the Mu Family. He had not expected to receive such a beautiful gift in the process.

Compared to this Fire Python Tiger child, "Hunting" had become an insignificant event.

"Let's head to the stage." Wu Yun carefully carried his tiger cub with a smile and said.

Lin Dong nodded in agreement. Although he still lacked two more body labels, he knew it was not a problem.

“I won't go.” Other than them, Mu Lingsha quietly muttered as she suddenly shook her head.

After hearing these words, Lin Dong and Wu Yun were both stunned. They looked at the little boy in Mu Lingsha's arms before nodding their heads to understand. A Fire Python tiger cub was extremely valuable and if he managed to tame and train it, their Mu Family would have the protection of a Heavenly Yuan Level Python Fire Tiger. This is great news for the entire village!

Furthermore, in the current Mu Family, there was only one person who reached the early stages of the Heavenly Yuan Level.

However, a Fire Python tiger cub would definitely attract the jealousy of others and if news of this incident were to spread, the Lei and Xie Families would definitely chase after him. The Lin Family and the Raging Blade Dojo were both established factions, so they were not afraid of the Xie and Lei Families. However, the Mu Family belonging to Mu Lingsha was different; they were too weak to fight against the Lei and Xie Families. Therefore, the fact that he had a tiger cub should not be revealed or it would be a catastrophe for the Mu Family.

“We will keep your secret.” Lin Dong said softly.

"Thank you." Mu Lingsha gratefully said as she glanced at Lin Dong. Then he mischievously said: "If you are free in the future, you can look for me in the village of the Mu Family. I'll take you around.”

"Haha, this is a deal." Wu Yun smiled as he nodded his head.

Since the two of them agreed, Mu Lingsha did not linger anymore. After he said goodbye, he hid the tiger cub and jumped onto a tree branch. Like an agile female panther, she immediately fled out of the forest.

"Let's go."

Sending Mu Lingsha with their gazes, Lin Dong gestured with his hands. Immediately after, he dashed towards the middle of the forest with Wu Yun quickly at the back.

Only a few of them managed to break into the dense forest and naturally, these people were quite skilled. Nonetheless, since Lin Dong had advanced to the Worldly Yuan Stage, they posed little threat to him. Therefore, a moment later, he had obtained the last two tags.

……

In winter, the sun does not feel hot, but instead makes it comfortable. Sitting in the Monster Area were thousands of heads bobbing in black. Their gazes were all concentrated in the center of the Monster Arena. Located there, there was an arena on top of a small hill.

"Based on my calculations, these participants should immediately reach the arena ..." In the Lin Family area, Lin Zhentian narrowed his eyes at the arena and smiled as he muttered to himself.

“Haha, Dad don't worry. Based on Lin Dong's strength, as long as he did not meet Lei Li, it would be easy for him to get ten tags.” At his side, Lin Ken chuckled and said.

After hearing these words, Lin Zhentian smiled as he nodded his head. As he gathered his thoughts, waves of cheers suddenly sounded from the Monster Arena. Immediately after, he saw several figures appear in the gigantic arena. Upon seeing one familiar figure among them, he quietly sighed in relief.

In the gigantic arena, Lin Dong and Wu Yun both revealed themselves. They looked at the large crowd around them and were amazed. After all, it was extremely rare to see this many people in one place.

Just as Lin Dong and the others climbed onto the Stone Arena, a few judges quickly arrived and checked the labels in their hands before retreating once more.

Not long after, two other figures also appeared in the stone arena. However, plastered on their faces was anger and fury and they immediately turned to glare at Lin Dong and Wu Yun.

Faced with the threatening gazes of Lei Li and Xie Yingying, Lin Dong and Wu Yun exchanged glances before the two of them chuckled.

"I won't let you easily snatch her children!"

Upon seeing the two of them laughing, the anger in Lei Li's heart grew even more searing. Immediately, he turned towards the area where the Lei and Xie Families were sitting and shouted: “Grandfather, Uncle Xie, just now, xie Yingying and I met the severely injured Fire Python Tiger and her three newborn children. After the two of us struggled with it for a long time, we ended up killing him. However, right at the last moment, Wu Yun and Lin Dong launched a sneak attack and snatched their three children away from us. Please help us overcome this injustice!”

"What?!"

Everyone present, no matter the Lei or Xie Families, or even Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng all immediately stood up as their facial expressions changed dramatically. They all clearly knew the prowess of the Fire Python Tiger, and his three children represented the three future Heavenly Yuan practitioner candidates. This power was something that no faction could ignore!

“Three cubs tiger Python Fire?!”

Lei Bao's face instantly flushed. He exchanged glances with Xie Qian as flashes flashed across his eyes before he turned to ask in a serious voice: "Is this true?"

In the gigantic arena, the facial expressions of Lin Dong and Wu Yun changed slightly. They did not expect Lei Li to be so shameless.

“The Fire Python Tiger has been seriously injured. Does that mean anyone who sees it first has it? If so, tomorrow I will surround the deep mountains, and every Demon Beast I see will belong to me. In the future, if anyone catches them, they will have to compensate me!” Wu Yun's expression darkened as he retorted with a sneer.

Wu Yun's mischievous reply immediately caused laughter to explode among the audience. Some people in the crowd also nodded in agreement with his logic. After all, the Fire Python Tiger did not belong to anyone. Therefore, her children should belong to anyone who has the ability to obtain them …

"Stop looking for excuses!" Lei Bao shouted as his face changed.

“Bang!”

Before Lei Bao's words faded away, nearby, Luo Cheng immediately slammed his palm into his stone chair. The power behind his punch immediately shattered the stone chair as he gripped the long sword at his waist and coldly said: "Head of the Lei Family, whatever your family members say is the truth. But when my family members talk, it becomes nonsense? Do you think my Raging Blade Dojo is so easy to bully?”

“Everything in the world will come to those who are destined with it. How can this be counted as stealing! Old man Lei, don't be so arrogant. ” Lin Zhentian also spoke in an indifferent manner. When he spoke, Lin Xiao could see his palms trembling slightly from excitement. After all, mentioning the Fire Python tiger cub had caused him to lose his composure.

After witnessing that the Lin Family and the Raging Blade Dojo had allied together, Lei Bao's expression darkened slightly as he coldly shouted: “Fire Python Tiger does indeed belong to nobody. However, Lei Li had invested effort in this, but in the end, all the spoils were taken by your people. Therefore, even if the two of you ally together, you must give me a satisfactory answer! ”

After hearing Lei Bao's tone of speech, everyone knew that he very much did not want to give his children to the Lin Family and the Raging Blade Dojo.

"An answer? Don't tell me you want her kids back?” The scar on Luo Cheng's face wriggled like a scorpion, as he replied menacingly.

“Mr Luo, things get hot. It's not gonna be good for all of us. Let me suggest an alternative, as it happens, we are holding a competition. Why not let whoever wins take his kids?” After seeing the situation heating up, Xie Qian suddenly suggested.

“Based on words alone, you plan to seize her children. How can there be a good deal in this world?” Lin Zhentian sneered while furrowing his brows. Lei Li and Xie Yingying were both the most outstanding amongst the younger generation members of their respective families. In fact, the former might even have advanced to the Earth Yuan Stage. Wu Yun might be able to face them, yet Lin Dong could not possibly match Lei Li.

“I'll bet my Steel Wood Manor. During this competition, if Lei Li loses to Lin Dong, then my Steel Wood Manor will belong to your Lin Family. However, if you lose, that child will belong to my Lei Family. Lin Zhentian, do you dare to accept this bet?” Lei Bao's eyes flickered as he said.

"Steel Wood Manor?"

After hearing these words, Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng were not only shocked, but even Xie Qian was also stunned. Steel Wood Manor produces unique Steel Wood and is an important company in the Lei Family. Lei Bao actually dared to use this Steel Wood Manor as a bet? However, moments later, they regained their wits after they realized that the Lei Family victory was almost guaranteed.

Lin Zhentian's facial expression turned irregular, he was clearly shocked by the bet. Immediately, he gently shook his head. Even though the stakes were profitable, he knew that their odds were still too low. After all, even though Lin Dong was extremely talented, he started training much slower than Lei Li. If they were to fight now, he would most likely lose.

“Dad, let's throw this idea away....”.

Standing behind Lin Zhentian, the facial expressions of Lin Ken, Lin Xiao and Lin Mang changed as they clenched their jaws and muttered softly. If they were to lose the Fire Python tiger cub due to this bet, it would be useless.

After hearing the three of them, Lin Zhentian sighed in his heart. However, just as he was about to refuse, a clear voice suddenly echoed from the Stone Arena, causing everyone to be stunned.

"Alright, our Lin Family accepts your bet!"