Chapter 411 Stuffing Herbs Like No Tomorrow
Both Nixon and Gilbert were enticed by the century–old saffron within Caspian’s hands.
Its value as a medicinal herb was incomparable.
However much enticed they were, the both of them remained silent.
“What’s wrong? Are you both scared? I can’t believe that the head elder of the TMAA and the tenth elder of Shadow Gate are both too scared to make a bet with me!” said Caspian disdainfully as he dramatically shook his head.
Nixon and Gilbert then looked at each other for a moment before Nixon stepped forward. “In that case, Caspian, we’ll make a bet with you!”
Gilbert nodded his head with satisfaction.
He surmised that if he joined forces with Nixon, they would at least be able to fight Caspian to
a tie.
Both of them had to put on a show for their subordinates behind them, or they might lose – their respect.
Caspian’s offer had given them no choice but to accept the bet.
“Very well!” Caspian nodded. “Although I wonder, what is it are you wagering against me? If you can’t present something that matches my saffron in value, then forget it!”
Now that Caspian had presented the century–old saffron, the two of them had to put up something
nilar in value.
Nixon gritted his teeth as he brought out a century–old shining Cranesbill. “This herb that’s as ancient as your saffron will be enough of a match!”
He had sacrificed hundreds of his subordinates for this herb alone.
He had also consumed a part of it to heal his injuries.
Nixon had planned to consume the entire herb when he returned to safety to enhance his powers a little.
But Caspian was now forcing him to bring it out as a wager.
Caspian nodded and replied, “It’s missing a piece, but it’s similar enough in value.”
The crowd then turned their attention to Gilbert.
Gilbert didn’t try to pull any tricks and presented a century–old lily of the valley.
“My herb is of similar rarity and value to each of yours,” explained Gilbert.
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It was the best thing he could bring to the table.
“Now that our bet is set, let us begin!” declared Caspian as he threw his saffron toward the peak of the stone stairway.
Both Nixon and Gilbert then followed suit with their own prizes.
The first to reach the peak of the Stairway to Enlightenment would be able to obtain all three. prizes at once.
Thousands of expert martial artists were drooling at the sight of the three treasures pooled atop the stone stairway.
But it would be impossible for them to obtain.
Caspian, Gilbert, and Nixon became the center of attention.
Caspian whispered to Xandros as he passed by him, “I hope you’re right about this, Stewart Senior. Or else I’m going to lose a lot.”
Mr.
The reason why Caspian dared to make the bet was because Xandros had told him about a trick to secure victory.
“Relax. Just do as I said and you won’t have a problem!” replied Xandros confidently.
Caspian could only believe in Xandros‘ words. So long as he could traverse the Stairway to Enlightenment, the Eldorian Scroll fragment would be his.
Caspian arrived in front of the stone stairway and turned to face Nixon and Gilbert. “Let’s begin!”
The two of them nodded their heads in agreement.
Three of them instantly disappeared from their spot, and their figures could be seen climbing up the stone stairway.
“Go, Caspian, go!”
“Do your best, Mr. Lynch!”
Sylvia, Aster, and the rest began cheering for Caspian as they began their race.
Shadow Gate members were also cheering for Gilbert, while the TMAA’s men cheered for their
head elder.
The shouts of encouragement filled the entire valley.
Meanwhile, other unaffiliated expert martial artists remained silent as they stared intently at the race happening on the Stairway to Enlightenment.
The current ongoing race had nothing to do with them.
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Gilbert was following behind him, and the injured Nixon was last.
wits.
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