After delivering this slap, the Inner Sect Disciple didnât strike again, but instead looked triumphantly at the servant.
"I donât really want to kill you either. Killing you would bring me no benefit, but itâs impossible for me to just let you go, so figure out a way yourself!"
After saying this, he waited for the servantâs response.
Obviously, he just wanted the servant to bleed a little, figuratively speaking.
The servant, of course, understood this, but where could he get any Crystal Stones?
Immediately, he looked toward Ye Luo, after all, Ye Luo was dressed in such high-quality clothing, even if he lacked Crystal Stones, he was still much better off than the servant on the bottom rung.
Ye Luo understood his meaning, and without waiting for him to speak, he came in front of the servant.
The Inner Sect Disciple noticed Ye Luoâs attire, his expression changed slightly, but quickly returned to normal.
"What? Are you going to pay the Crystal Stones for him? That would be nice, a total of one hundred Crystal Stones, hand them over!" he said lightly, extending his hand toward Ye Luo.
One hundred? Ye Luo chuckled silently. As servants, they receive one Crystal Stone every three days at best. One hundred Crystal Stones would require at least ten months of servitude.
"I have no Crystal Stones," Ye Luo replied casually.
"No Crystal Stones?" Instantly, the Inner Sect Disciple frowned.
"Hmph, do you think you can swagger around just because you wear decent clothes? If you dare, come with me to the duel arena!" he sneered.
Duel arena? Ye Luo looked at him in confusion. He hadnât been with the Moonwater Tribe for long and was not familiar with what the duel arena was.
"Young master, you mustnât!" the servant behind him whispered, "The duel arena is a place within the tribe to settle conflicts. One can fight to the death there, and the loser must give all their possessions to the winner. Once you step onto the duel arena, even the Clan Leader cannot interfere!"
Upon hearing the servantâs explanation, Ye Luo immediately understood.
He shook his head, "I wonât go!"
Wonât go?
Everyone looked at him in astonishment. Originally, since the duel arena was a place to resolve conflicts, the Inner Sect Discipleâs words were a form of provocation.
Based on Ye Luoâs status, he was expected to accept the challenge, but he unexpectedly refused, immediately causing those around to display looks of disdain.
In such a harsh environment, strength is especially revered, particularly among the younger generation who are hot-blooded and aggressive. Any provocation naturally requires a response, and retreat would be seen as cowardice!
However, Ye Luo was not from here, and he didnât want to stir up trouble. The Inner Sect Discipleâs strength didnât concern him at allâone finger could end him.
But if he did that, heâd certainly attract the attention of the powerful. He carried many secrets, which would be dangerous.
"Hmph, truly a servantâs fate. Since you refuse to fight, fine, just give me the one hundred Spirit Stones instead!" He clearly had no intention of letting Ye Luo off.
Ye Luo narrowed his eyes. He wanted to stay under the radar but that didnât mean he could be bullied!
Just as he was about to act, footsteps suddenly sounded from outside.
Immediately, a young woman and a middle-aged man pushed open our door.
"Greetings, Ice Princess!"
Seeing the young woman enter, the servants and the Inner Sect Disciple all knelt to pay their respects.
Ice Princess? Ye Luo looked at the girl curiously. It was, in fact, the very girl who had used a whip on him before being subdued by him!
She was actually a princess of the Moonwater Tribe!
Moreover, the person behind her was of unfathomable cultivation, giving Ye Luo a deep sense of danger. Clearly, his cultivation surpassed that of any Law Enforcers and he was likely a renowned expert within the Moonwater Tribe.
Could she be here for revenge?
Thinking of this, Ye Luo became cautious but also puzzled. The Soul Contract shouldnât have been broken!
At this moment, a servant beside him tugged at Ye Luoâs sleeve.
It was only then he noticed that everyone else was kneeling while he alone stood, feeling like a crane among chickens.
And those Inner Sect Disciples were watching him mockingly, clearly waiting to see him make a fool of himself.
The Moonwater Tribe heavily emphasized decorum. Typically, servants are expected to pay respects to Inner Sect Disciples, but since their status isnât much different, it usually isnât enforced.
However, when encountering Core Disciples, failure to pay respects would violate tribal rules, leading to punishment.
As for True Disciples, their status is equivalent to the Royal Family, making them especially significant, and anyone who offended them could be rightfully executed!
And this girl in front of him, being a princess of the Moonwater Tribe, had a status even higher than True Disciples. With just a word, she could obliterate Ye Luo.
The royal family of the Moonwater Tribe naturally carried its own dignity, and Ye Luo, defying the royal familyâs dignity in front of so many people, logically and emotionally, should be punished.
Of course, Ye Luo was completely unaware of these things! Or rather, even if he knew, he wouldnât possibly bow to this girl.
What a joke, in a sense, they had signed a master-servant contract.
A master bowing to a servant? What a joke!
At this moment, the girl seemed to notice Ye Luo and walked slowly toward him.
And Ye Luoâs eyes narrowed as he made up his mind that if she showed any sign of backing out, he would immediately activate the power of the contract.
At worst, it would be mutual destruction! And he already sensed that the power of the contract was still in place.
"How bold you are!" Her voice was pleasant, like the lilting call of a nightingale.
But Ye Luo noticed she blinked at him as she approached.
Clearly, she had another plan in mind, so Ye Luo decided to cooperate with her for now.
"The princess is naturally beautiful. I was a little dumbfounded looking at her before. I hope the princess will forgive me!" Ye Luo hurried to find an excuse.
Yet upon hearing this, the expressions of those around him grew even more colorful.
First, the servant beside him turned pale with fright.
Ye Luoâs words, if said outside, would naturally be completely normal, but here! Itâs highly inappropriate!
In this place, even Dao Companions canât joke about such things, and Ye Luo speaking to the princess in this way was a great disrespect, akin to flirting with her. According to the tribeâs rules! Heâs meant to be executed!
The princessâs face flushed slightly upon hearing this, and she gave Ye Luo an annoyed glare.
Originally, she intended to give Ye Luo a way to back down, but Ye Luo climbed the pole, putting her in a difficult situation.