Chapter 1176: Chapter 1176: Complete Victory Shi Hao found it strange, he had already been low-key enough, even disguising himself as an old man. How could he still attract hatred? Could it be that his prowess was simply too brilliant to conceal? He chuckled softly, “Alright, let’s compete then.” Being low-key doesn’t mean he’s afraid of confrontation. If you want to humiliate yourself, I’ll help you do just that. Zhao Yan was naturally delighted, convinced that he was going to win. —What a joke, a Formation Master gambling on raw stones against a Primordial Stone Master, isn’t that a guaranteed loss? Upon hearing Shi Hao’s challenge to gamble on raw stones, Master Qi couldn’t help but laugh. “Alright then, the old man is not a Primordial Stone Master, losing doesn’t matter anyway, it’s just for fun.” He said with a smile. Shi Hao glanced at him and said, “Since it’s just for fun, I’ll open one piece of raw stone and compete against all the ones you open.” Upon hearing this, everyone in the store was stunned, thinking their ears must be playing tricks on them. Do you think you are the Primordial Stone Master? Master Qi was furious. Are you belittling him on his own turf? Fine, then let’s open stones. Use facts to slam your face, so you know, an outsider remains an outsider. “Open the stones then!” he said with a heavy voice. This contest didn’t have any actual stakes, but it made Master Qi extremely eager to win. Of course, he was sure of his win. He fetched the Stone Dissolving Knife and started to dissolve the stones himself. Shi Hao, with his hands behind his back, watched leisurely from the side, even yawning with a bored expression. Everyone was observing, of course, the Primordial Stone Master himself was a spectacle worth watching. The first piece of raw stone was quickly dissolved, but inside there was only an Immortal Stone, although it was Silver Spirit level, its value was just enough to break even for the original price of the raw stone. Master Qi was not bothered, as it’s not possible for every stone to yield something. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱 No matter how skilled a Primordial Stone Master is, they can’t guarantee it! However, the second stone produced something. Immortal Elixir, though damaged and much less valuable, still, an Immortal Elixir is an Immortal Elixir, which many would desperately seek. Sure enough, gasps rose from the crowd. Out of these two raw stones, one yielded results. Truly, Master Qi deserves his title. If you had this skill, you’d never worry about food and drink for a lifetime. Master Qi continued to dissolve the third piece of raw stone, this one yielded again; it was another Immortal Elixir, and more complete than what was found in the second stone. Though not priceless, the price from selling two damaged Immortal Elixirs would be enough to earn over ten times profit. This is what being a Primordial Stone Master means, turning stone into gold! Everyone turned to look at Shi Hao; will you dissolve stones too? Are you sure you’re not asking to be humiliated? Shi Hao smiled, casually picked out a piece of raw stone, and began dissolving. With just a few cuts, a continuous stream of gasps erupted. “Something came out!” “Damn, what kind of luck is this?” The crowd was speechless, as this outsider managed to yield results on his first piece of raw stone, and since he promised to only open one, it resulted in a 100% yield rate, overshadowing even Master Qi. Master Qi’s face turned grim, yet the raw stones could yield a variety of things; he was not worried as he held two Immortal Elixirs in hand, why fear Shi Hao? “Another Immortal Elixir?” “Indeed, this one seems very complete.” As people watched Shi Hao continue dissolving the stone, they kept exclaiming and shouting. Master Qi’s expression showed slight tension but reassured himself, so what if Shi Hao yielded an Immortal Elixir, he had two! Zhao Yan was a bit nervous too, could it be that Master Qi might lose? If he truly loses, how would he maintain his dignity then? However, as more of the raw stone was dissolved, his worries turned into reality. “Such a complete Immortal Elixir.” “Just one is equivalent to Master Qi’s ten.” “Haha, what’s the point of having Master Qi? He can’t even match the outsider.” Some began mocking; since they couldn’t afford a Primordial Stone Master either, they didn’t mind offending Master Qi. Master Qi’s face turned extremely unpleasant; by now, he could confirm the value of Shi Hao’s Immortal Elixir far exceeded his two. When facing a contest between Primordial Stone Masters, losing is just losing; who hasn’t lost before? But losing to an outsider, how could he ever accept that? Shi Hao had already paid for the raw stone, so he collected the Immortal Elixir and leftover raw stones, gave Shen Yuexin a nod, and then walked away. Throughout the entire process, he hadn’t uttered a single mocking word, yet his sheer indifference stirred anger in Zhao Yan and Master Qi. So arrogant, you dare behave so brazenly! Shen Yuexin was again shaken, is there anything this senior doesn’t know? Formation Master, martial arts master, and now adding the title of Primordial Stone Master. Too mysterious, too captivating. Shi Hao returned to the Array Master Guild, happily dissolved the remaining raw stones, revealing a few more Immortal Elixirs, which he consumed directly, slightly enhancing his cultivation. Now, the Liu Family frequently sends Immortal Stones his way, making his wallet gradually swell, allowing him to purchase Immortal Elixirs. Additionally, he would keep any Immortal Stone that reached the Silver Spirit level, saving them for when he becomes a Silver Spirit Immortal, which would complement the rules of the microcosm then. Zhao Yan, after that blow, slunk away from Liangjing City. As for his intentions in pursuing Shen Yuexin, Shi Hao couldn’t care less, and whether he stays or leaves is of no concern to Shi Hao. However, the peaceful days didn’t last long because Luo Taifeng returned. Luo Taifeng’s last attempt to sabotage ended in failure, and he was humiliated by Shi Hao, which he certainly couldn’t swallow. Thus, this time, it’s not about business plundering but a serious personal vendetta. However, a Formation Dao Master surely wouldn’t resort to brute force, instead employing both overt and covert strategies. Overtly, using Array Plate deduction, this way to determine victory or defeat; certainly wagers could be included, with the loser paying a hefty sum, or kneeling to apologize, even cutting off a hand or a leg. Covertly, it would be ruthless, directly laying formations to erase the entire Formation Path Guild. Of course, without a deep grudge, generally people wouldn’t resort to covert actions, as that would ruin one’s reputation and make life difficult; who’s not afraid? Luo Taifeng returned, full of vengeance. He certainly wouldn’t come alone, wouldn’t it be self-inflicted suffering to do so? Three elderly men accompanied him, each with an air of importance. They were all Golden Formation Masters! The Formation Path Guild of Liangjing City can barely provide one Golden Formation Master, yet they showed up with three, showcasing a stark difference in power.