Chapter 722: Chapter 722 A Bet Sealed In Blood
The Heavenly Guardian Book stands as a mythical tome that documents binding agreements.
As the mustached man had explained, breaking this pact would put one’s very soul at risk.
The mustached man set the Heavenly Guardian Book before us, wearing an obsequious grin.
"Ms. Zackary, I worry that I might not honor my commitment, so I’ve specially brought the Heavenly Guardian Book for your peace of mind," the mustached man said with a smile.
Though he spoke these words, everyone understood the mustached man was actually protecting me.
If I truly failed, I’d face death anyway, making the Heavenly Guardian Book unnecessary.
Ms. Zackary’s expression darkened, and she shot the mustached man a venomous look, as though she wanted to devour him alive.
"I don’t need to sign any Heavenly Guardian Book," Ms. Zackary said icily.
"I represent the Capital City Martial Arts Association, and I won’t break my word."
I smirked. "The Capital City Martial Arts Association’s promises have always been worthless as wind. If you’re too scared to sign, just admit it."
Ms. Zackary’s face turned colder, her eyes narrowing. "Mind your language."
"Stop wasting time. Will you sign or not?" I mocked.
"Looks like you don’t trust that pet you’ve trained. What, worried I’ll crush it with one blow?"
Before Ms. Zackary could answer, the young man called Leticia lost his composure.
He stepped forward, speaking coldly. "I’ll sign it! Who’s backing down!"
Seeing this, the mustached man quickly intervened. "Come, bite your finger and let your blood drop onto the Heavenly Guardian Book."
Leticia snorted, about to bite his finger when Ms. Zackary suddenly seized his wrist.
"I’ll handle this," Ms. Zackary said coldly.
I sneered. "Doesn’t matter who signs; the outcome stays the same."
Without hesitation, Ms. Zackary approached the Heavenly Guardian Book and bit her finger.
Blood trickled from her finger and splashed onto the Heavenly Guardian Book.
The instant blood touched it, dense smoke billowed from the Heavenly Guardian Book!
The smoke morphed into threads of pale light, shooting straight toward Ms. Zackary’s forehead!
"Buzz"
The light pierced Ms. Zackary’s brow, officially sealing the wager.
"Your turn," Ms. Zackary said, eyes narrowed.
Without a word, I bit my finger and let my blood drip onto the Heavenly Guardian Book.
Again, light flashed, and the bet between us became binding.
"One month from now, meet at the Capital City Martial Arts Association," the mustached man tucked away the Heavenly Guardian Book.
He looked at Ms. Zackary with a grin, then dramatically cautioned me.
"Listen carefully, if this bet isn’t honored, the contract will never break. Your soul will be bound to Satan forever, got it?" The mustached man stared directly into my eyes.
Though his words seemed aimed at me, they were actually warning Ms. Zackary.
If anything happened to me during this time, the bet couldn’t proceed as planned, and wouldn’t be void.
This way, I’d earned a month of protection.
"I get it," I said with a smile.
Right then, I couldn’t help but silently applaud the mustached man.
Honestly, this guy was genuinely clever.
Ms. Zackary also caught the mustached man’s scheme, glaring at him fiercely. "You certainly have plenty of tricks..."
The mustached man immediately bowed, saying, "Ms. Zackary, you flatter me; I’m just a humble nobody with no abilities."
Ms. Zackary couldn’t help grinding her teeth again.
This mustached man spoke in such a maddening way that it drove people crazy.
Ms. Zackary took a deep breath, then studied the mustached man and asked, "Would you be interested in working for the Capital City Martial Arts Association?"
As soon as those words dropped, the entire room erupted in shock!
Even my jaw dropped slightly.
Ms. Zackary was actually recruiting the mustached man?
"Ms. Zackary, are you serious?" The mustached man asked, looking stunned.
Ms. Zackary smiled faintly. "I recognize you as someone with talent, and the Capital City Martial Arts Association doesn’t let talent slip away."
The mustached man exclaimed in amazement. "Ms. Zackary, are you being real? Someone lowly like me, qualified to join the Capital City Martial Arts Association? My goodness, am I hallucinating?"
"Aren’t all Capital City Martial Arts Association members from distinguished families like yours? Do I deserve such honor?"
As soon as he spoke, someone in the crowd couldn’t suppress their laughter.
A grin spread across my face too.
This mustached man was truly a master of sarcastic speech.
Ms. Zackary’s face grew even more sour, her facial muscles twitching.
Clearly, Ms. Zackary was completely enraged.
She glared coldly at the mustached man and snapped, "You don’t know when to quit while you’re ahead."
The mustached man laughed awkwardly. "Ms. Zackary, what do you mean? I just don’t think I’m worthy of such a prestigious organization."
Realizing she’d gain no ground, Ms. Zackary stopped engaging with the mustached man.
She looked coldly at me and said, "Treasure your remaining days."
I scoffed. "You should be telling that to your beast."
Without another word, Ms. Zackary turned and departed with Leticia.
After she left, I also stepped down from the platform.
"Tsk tsk, you’ve got real talent. That Leticia is supposedly Ms. Zackary’s personal student. Even I wouldn’t be completely confident against him," Alberto Sean approached with a light smile.
I glanced at Alberto Sean and scoffed. "You really love showing off, don’t you? What’s your confidence got to do with me? You sure think a lot of yourself."
Alberto Sean’s eyes narrowed, and he said coldly, "You’ve already crossed Ms. Zackary. Want to cross me too?"
I pointed straight at Alberto Sean’s nose and said, "Alberto Sean, in one month, I’ll destroy you as well. Count on it."
Alberto Sean burst into laughter. "Cocky idiot! I was curious to see for myself too, so why not let me test you right now!"
"You want to fight, I’m game!" At this moment, Bella Tad jumped up and positioned himself in front of Alberto Sean.
Alberto Sean stared coldly at Bella Tad and said, "Kid, you’re still breathing. Well, I’ve been itching to put you in your place."
"Is that right? Then come and try!" Bella Tad radiated fighting spirit, ready for battle.
I pulled Bella Tad back and looked at Alberto Sean, saying, "Alberto Sean, don’t rush. I’ll give you what you want in a month."
Alberto Sean snorted softly. "Fine, see you in a month."
With those words, Alberto Sean turned and walked away.
