Chapter 40 - 40 37 Conflict

40: Chapter 37 Conflict 40: Chapter 37 Conflict The crowd erupted in commotion, as gazes filled with astonishment all fell upon Ye Xuan, clearly nobody had anticipated that the one who swaggered onto the stage riding a Two-headed Demon Tiger would actually be Ye Xuan, who appeared to have average strength at best. The latter, what capability did he possess that he could tame such a level of Demon Beast? It was simply inconceivable. “How is that possible?” Looking at Ye Xuan, who rode the Two-headed Demon Tiger and whose presence was no less domineering than his own, Jun Wuyan’s expression also darkened quickly. What method had this guy used to tame a Demon Beast like the Two-headed Demon Tiger? With his mere Third Grade Martial Master’s Cultivation, it was simply impossible to achieve this. “Could it be that this kid used a Beast Taming Pill?” Jun Wuyan secretly speculated, and then he quickly concluded that a Second Rank Mid-Stage Demon Beast was not so easily tamed. Even he had exhausted great efforts, using the strength of nine oxen and two tigers before he could tame the Ghost-faced Demon Lion he rode. With Ye Xuan’s strength, how could he possibly achieve the same level as him? “Although the Ye family has declined, it was once a first-class family; maybe there are indeed one or two Beast Taming Pills left in the clan. That would make sense.” Jun Wuyan thought to himself. At the same time, he also calmed down and a mocking look flashed in his eyes. He deliberately raised his voice and said, “I didn’t expect the Ye family to be so extravagant, actually willing to give you such a rare item as the Beast Taming Pill, to use in such a small Autumn Hunt. What a waste of heaven’s gifts.” As these words spread, the originally boiling crowd also came to a sudden realization. Like Jun Wuyan, they could not understand how Ye Xuan could tame the Two-headed Demon Tiger. If it was said that he used a Beast Taming Pill, then that explained it. Influenced by Jun Wuyan’s words, those who had originally looked at Ye Xuan with newfound respect now shook their heads one after another. A Pill like the Beast Taming Pill was close to Heavenly Grade quality and could tame a Second Rank Late-Stage Demon Beast at its highest. After using it on a Demon Beast, it could recognize its master in a short period of time. To use a Beast Taming Pill to tame a Two-headed Demon Tiger was not considered a real skill. Instead, many people looked down upon it. Regarding the gradually cooling gazes around him, Ye Xuan didn’t care. These people seemed to think too highly of the current Ye family. Not to mention that the Ye family didn’t have such an item as the Beast Taming Pill, but even if they had, how could it possibly be used on such a trivial Autumn Hunt? To let Ye Tianxiong take it and tame a Second Rank Late-Stage Demon Beast, wouldn’t that greatly enhance the strength of the Ye family? Jun Wuyan’s thoughts were somewhat foolish. “No matter how I tamed this Two-headed Demon Tiger, it is now my prey. Jun Wuyan, are you so certain that I used a Beast Taming Pill, could it be that you have resorted to such methods yourself?” Ye Xuan slowly launched a counter-attack, “Indeed, people from the Jun family have always liked to take shortcuts, so it’s not surprising that you would use such methods.” Whispers… Hearing such direct and sarcastic words, there was again a buzz of private conversation in the crowd, many people looked at Ye Xuan in surprise. By saying such words, wasn’t he afraid of offending Jun Wuyan and his backing of the Jun family? However, they were wrong; while others might worry about offending the Jun family, Ye Xuan didn’t. The relationship between the Ye family and the Jun family was already as bad as it could get, what difference did it make if he offended them further or to a greater extent? “What nerve.” Seeing Ye Xuan daring to directly provoke him, Jun Wuyan was initially taken aback, then a cold glint flashed in his eyes. Just as he was about to say something else, Xia Xun’s voice preemptively echoed lightly through the site, “Now is not the time for you to fight. Leave any words for after the Autumn Hunt is over.” With the result of the Autumn Hunt still unresolved, Xia Xun obviously couldn’t let Ye Xuan and Jun Wuyan waste time here; if this continued, it would soon be getting dark. On hearing these words, Ye Xuan took out a brocade box containing Demon Cores from his embrace, handing it over to the staff responsible for tallying the achievements. Inside were a total of eighteen Second Rank Early Stage Demon Beasts’ inner cores and over sixty First Stage ones. Of course, most of them came from those teams that were short-sighted, especially after raiding the teams of Jing Feng and Li Xiong, which nearly doubled the number of Demon Cores he had. The rest, he had given to Nangong Yao and Meng Hao, after all, they were representing their respective families in the hunt; an overall family ranking would take place later. Otherwise, Nangong Yao would certainly give her share to Ye Xuan. After a brief tally, the staff member frowned, seemingly a bit indecisive, then he too went over to Xia Xun’s side, whispering something to her. Upon hearing this, Xia Xun also furrowed her brows, then after pondering for a moment, she stepped forward under the watchful eyes of the crowd, and announced, “The champion of this Autumn Hunt has been decided.” As soon as these words came out, the surrounding noise quieted down a lot, and many people pricked up their ears, wanting to know which Princely Heir, which family, would it be this time? “This edition’s champion is Jun Wuyan’s Jun family…” The moment Xia Xun’s words were spoken, a radiant smile appeared on Jun Wuyan’s face. The champion of this Autumn Hunt was definitely him without any doubt, but just as his smile had begun to appear, Xia Xun did not stop there but continued. “And Ye Xuan’s Ye family tying for first place.” “What?” Hearing the latter part of the sentence, not only was Jun Wuyan himself taken aback, but the other Princely Heirs on the platform and the crowd around the high platform also couldn’t believe the result announced by Xia Xun. The Jun family and the Ye family are tied for first place? While it has happened before that the top rank was shared, the families involved usually had comparable power. But this time, the Jun family and the Ye family are completely in different leagues. How could a second-rate family like the Ye family possibly rank equally with the Jun family? “Your Highness, is this result truly fair?” Jun Wuyan clenched his fists, veins throbbing on his forehead. Although he was the first in the autumn hunt, sharing this first place with Ye Xuan was, in his view, a great humiliation. Moreover, it was a disgrace to the entire Jun family. “What do you think? Are you doubting me?” Xia Xun’s brows also furrowed slightly. In fact, the number of Demon Cores handed over by Jun Wuyan was slightly fewer than those of Ye Xuan. It was only out of consideration for Jun Wuyan’s feelings that she had declared a tie for first place. She hadn’t anticipated that he would not only fail to appreciate this favor but also question her about it. “I apologize.” Taking a deep breath, Jun Wuyan nodded. He was no fool and quickly realized he had asked an unnecessary question. Xia Xun had no reason to create a tie for first place just for the sake of Ye Xuan. This result was probably more about finding a balance. Damn it, where did that kid get so many Demon Cores? Jun Wuyan couldn’t figure it out. Surely Ye Xuan’s strength was not on par with his, nor was his team as good. How could they have outdone him? Unfortunately, he was unaware that the amount of Demon Beasts hunted by Ye Xuan’s team was not large. Most of the Demon Cores in their possession were gifts from other teams attempting to rob them, thinking Ye Xuan’s team looked easy to pick on. However, these would-be robbers ended up donating all their Demon Cores to Ye Xuan. As for Jun Wuyan’s team, its strength was inherently formidable, and no one would be foolish enough to pit themselves against them like eggs against a rock. Encountering them, most would first think to steer clear, thus making their efficiency fall short of Ye Xuan’s team. As for the result, Ye Xuan was initially surprised, but he quickly understood the subtleties involved and came to terms with it. He wasn’t obsessed with vying for first or second place and readily accepted the outcome. His intention was to bring honor to the Ye family, and that goal had clearly been accomplished. Xia Xun looked at Ye Xuan with some surprise. The young man she had never regarded highly had somehow managed to achieve this level… After a brief moment of distraction, Xia Xun then announced, “Regarding today’s events, I will inform Lord Jun. Both your families will share the top spot in this autumn hunt. Aside from the True Condensing Pills, the rest of the rewards will be distributed after a few days. Next…” “Hold on.” Just as Xia Xun was about to move on to the next part of the ceremony, Jun Wuyan suddenly interrupted her. “The autumn hunt is a significant event. Tying for first place is not proper. I believe we should settle this with a clear winner and loser; otherwise, it trivializes the title of first place.” And without waiting for Xia Xun to respond, he turned to Ye Xuan, saying coldly, “Ye Xuan, since the hunt has not determined a winner, let’s spar and decide once and for all. S~eaʀᴄh the nôvelFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The victor will be worthy of the autumn hunt’s top seat. Do you dare to accept?” “A spar?” At his words, everyone was taken aback, including Ye Xuan. However, after pondering for a moment, Ye Xuan shook his head. “Since the autumn hunt has already concluded, why should I continue to compete with you to the end?” Ye Tianxiong’s admonition, “The tree that stands out in the woods, gets blown down by the wind,” was not forgotten by Ye Xuan. Winning first place was good for the Ye family, but not necessarily for himself. “What, are you scared? Ye Xuan, weren’t you quite arrogant just now? Ha ha, it turns out that the Ye family’s men are all weaklings. No wonder they have become homeless dogs.” Seeing that Ye Xuan was unwilling to fight, Jun Wuyan’s eyes flickered, provoking him with vicious words. “This damned thing.” Ye Ba and others from the Ye family had also arrived at the hunting platform. Hearing Jun Wuyan’s insulting words against the Ye family, they too were furious. And Ye Xuan’s face darkened a bit. Even a clay Buddha has a temper, let alone him. Was he supposed to just swallow this insult? “Jun Wuyan, don’t push people too far. The Jun family, a leading family of the Capital, and yet its Princely Heir behaves like a rabid dog, biting people at will?” Just as Ye Xuan was hesitating whether to endure, an angry and clear female voice rang out, and a slender figure appeared before Ye Xuan—it was Nangong Yao. “Where did this little girl come from, spouting nonsense here? Don’t think that because you’re a woman, I’ll be merciful!” A chill flashed in his eyes as Jun Wuyan actually made his move, slapping his hand out viciously towards Nangong Yao. Just as his hand was about to strike Nangong Yao’s pretty face, a figure suddenly appeared beside her like a phantom and deflected Jun Wuyan’s slap. His expression changing slightly, Jun Wuyan’s gaze fell on the person before him, and he coldly smiled, “Finally stopped being a coward?” Ye Xuan positioned Nangong Yao behind him, his gaze fixed on Jun Wuyan, a sharp light flaring from his pupils, “I was wrong. Against a rabid dog like you, there’s no need to consider restraint. All you need is a fist to punch back…”