The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1470 - 1469: Provocation

"Then you've lost now, why don't you quickly hand over the Dragon Scale to Tang Rao? What are you waiting for, to be punished by the Heavenly Dao, struck by lightning?"Tang Rao was sincerely moved seeing Wang Lin's support for him, that indescribable feeling left him speechless.

"Island Master Wang, you must be in cahoots with this kid, I don't believe you would help a nobody without knowing the situation. I don't believe it, I refuse to accept it!"

Hehe!

Tang Rao kept silent, thinking maybe Wang Lin should address this issue instead, it might be better.

Wang Lin's hawk-like gaze suddenly intensified, looking sternly at the man, he spoke with unquestionable authority: "If I had sided with you, wouldn't Tang Rao be justified in suspecting that I knew of your wager and was helping you deceive him for his possessions?"

With just one sentence, he left the others speechless.

"We are all from better backgrounds and have status, how could we be at his level?"

They spoke waveringly, starting to doubt their own words.

"Why back down from me now? If you don't want to deal with me, why are a group of mid to late Divine Realm beings fighting a peak early-stage Upper Divine? Yet you won't let me defend myself, and when your sword breaks, you want compensation—is that fair to me?"

That is truly unfair from Tang Rao's perspective.

A peak early-stage Upper Divine having to yield to several mid-tier Divines, Tang Rao's grievance is worth the sympathy of the entire Divine Realm.

"Upper Divine peak early-stage? You claim you're early-stage Upper Divine, that's a lie, isn't it? If you were, why wouldn't you fight us?"

Hahaha.

They were truly blinded, speaking without realizing their foolishness.

At that moment, Tang Rao no longer hesitated, directly unleashing the pressure unique to a peak early-stage Upper Divine, causing the men to fall to their knees in fear before Tang Rao.

"I really didn't intend to embarrass you, but with so many witnesses, and your disbelief in my being early-stage Upper Divine, my apologies for offending you!"

Tang Rao had reason in every word he spoke, so flawless that no fault could be found.

Such a humble lad, yet lacking support behind him, led to his bullying—it's fate. Now his only hope is to rely on his own strength to deal with these people.

"Spare us, good man, spare us!"

The moment the men knelt before Tang Rao, their dignity and pride was trampled underfoot. Now, their only option was to apologize and move on quickly.

"It's good that you understand your mistake. Hand me the item; we agreed to this wager willingly, I imagine you don't want to be punished by the Heavenly Dao. We weren't acquaintances, why let such matters create discomfort in our hearts?"

Tang Rao truly held every reason, fighting with a man like him requires time, requires strategy.

"Fine, you're good, but today's matter isn't over; let's hope we don't meet again."

Forced with no options, the man reluctantly took out the Dragon Scale and threw it to Tang Rao.

Tang Rao received the Dragon Scale without any reservation.

"Whether we meet isn't up to me, but to you; goodbye, and thanks for the Dragon Scale!"

Tang Rao withdrew the pressure, pocketed the Dragon Scale, and simply smiled as if the matter was settled.

"Tang Rao, you impress me! Just a short outing, and you come back with such gains!"

Wang Lin was genuinely praising Tang Rao, making Tang Rao feel embarrassed before Wang Lin.

"Island Master is too kind, I must thank you for your assistance; otherwise, this item wouldn't have been as easily obtainable as imagined!"

Tang Rao spoke truthfully.

He must also thank Wang Lin for not minding that Tang Rao had wagered with the men earlier.

"Indeed, it wasn't simple. But you haven't shown your gratitude through actions yet, Tang Rao; do you know what I mean?"

Huh?

Tang Rao hadn't anticipated being caught off guard by Wang Lin. Despite his cleverness, he was ensnared by Wang Lin.

"Does the Island Master want this Dragon Scale?"

Facing a battle of wits with Wang Lin, Tang Rao became extremely cautious with each word.

"Just the Dragon Scale? No, what I want isn't as simple as a Dragon Scale. When you thank elders, I imagine you wouldn't use such perfunctory means, would you?"

No, I've already handed over the Dragon Scale, and you call it perfunctory—what would then be sincere? Enlighten me?

Tang Rao could only think to himself, while outwardly asking submissively, "I wonder what the Island Master wishes me to do?"

He was pushed to the point of asking Wang Lin directly.

How did he miss it? Had he known Wang Lin was waiting for this, he would have rebet with the men using his wit, surely ensnaring them.

Wang Lin pondered for a while then finally thought of a way for Tang Rao to express his gratitude.

"To thank me, it's simple: when my daughter initiates the marriage selection soon, I hope you'll participate. I accept the outcome, win or lose. What do you think?"

What?

Did Tang Rao mishear, being asked to participate in the marriage selection? It's unlikely for him.

At Wang Lin's estate, he almost fought with Wang Han over these matters. If Tang Rao were to step up and register, Wang Han might directly kill him—it's possible.

"Island Master, you must be joking. Do you think if I enter the stage, Wang Han won't find trouble with me? This is revenge, not sincere gratitude!"

Despite reluctance, Tang Rao had to say such words, otherwise he'd remain unsettled.

"No, I naturally have my arrangements and plans. You just follow my instructions; otherwise, there's no need to thank me. Just consider I misjudged you!"

Is Wang Lin serious?

With his tone, Tang Rao understood Wang Lin's intentions.

Either don't go or step up, two divergent paths that will shape Wang Lin's perception of Tang Rao.

"Let me think; this isn't a trivial matter. If it goes wrong, I can't afford the consequences!"

Tang Rao pinched his fingers, intending to divine a fortune, determining the outcome of agreeing with Wang Lin. However, Wang Lin didn't allow Tang Rao the time for prophecy.

"Can or cannot, give me a straightforward answer. If you can't, I'll need to find another solution!"

This statement evidently had a goading effect on Tang Rao.