This eating contest was a sinister plan. Everyone knew that these fruits were extremely nutritious especially for natives of the light.
After all, each contained the rich essences of the light affinity. Eating one could wash the mind and increase ones cultivation power. The better the fruit, the greater the effect.
Alas, nothing was ever absolute. If one wasnt strong enough, eating a high-ranked fruit wouldnt be good.
For example, if Zhou Qiushi were to eat a ninth-ranked fruit in one bite, his body would instantly explode.
Despite his incredible sword, everyone could tell that Li Qiye had no cultivation to speak of. Eating one eight-ranked fruit might be okay but eating ten in a row? Implosion might be the result of being unable to withstand the influx of power.
Not a bad idea. Tiger King chuckled: Were all fellow students so fighting will only harm our comradery. Its much better to have an eating contest. If you win, you can do as you please to me. If you lose, the treasure will be yours and Ill back off!
His comment seemed fair toward Li Qiye. In fact, Li Qiye seemed to have the better end of the deal. Remember, one was the disciple of Goldtypha True Emperor and the other was only a student from Repentance Institution. The disparity of status was immense.
An eating contest, huh? Li Qiye rubbed his chin, seemingly hesitating.
Of course, I will drop this issue if you give up now. Tiger King became more confident after seeing his opponents demeanor.
Just give up in my opinion and do Tiger King a favor by selling that treasure to him. Maybe youll earn Goldtypha True Emperors grace too. Others started chiming in to support Tiger King.
Fine, lets do it. What rank? Li Qiye laughed and made up his mind.
The sudden shift in his attitude surprised the crowd. All eyes turned towards Tiger King.
The ninth? Lets do that. Tiger King pondered for a bit before speaking.
Ninth-ranked fruits? This startled the members of the audience. Not many of them could handle eating ninth-ranked fruits in one go.
Ninth rank it is, lets do it. Li Qiye didnt hold back.
No one expected Li Qiye to accept so fast. Could the guy actually handle eating an entire ninth-ranked fruit?
Lets start with three. Tiger King took out his spatial pouch and revealed three ninth-ranked fruits inside.
They had a peerless sacred glow, seemingly carved from precious gems.
Brother Tiger King actually has three... An impressed spectator murmured. Getting just one was hard enough for some Eternals, let alone three.
Theyre Hundred-dew Pill Fruits too, the finest grade among the ninth-ranked fruits. One person sighed with envy.
Haha, its nothing. I barely got one thanks to Masters guidance. He also knocked down another two for me. Tiger King said.
His expression had no sign of humility unlike his words, only signs of complacence. After all, how many people had a True Emperor for a master?
The crowd started wishing for a new master who would casually give their disciple two ninth-ranked sacred fruits. This was the difference between Tiger King and the rest.
Okay, lets eat three fruits each. Whoever can finish and be all right will be the winner. Tiger King said. According to his own estimation, eating three fruits in a row was pushing it but he really wanted this piece of treasure for his master. Being reckless in this case was acceptable.
Sure, three then. Li Qiye coolly accepted.
Where are your fruits? Tiger King had a smug expression. He didnt think Li Qiye would have three ninth-ranked fruits.
In his opinion, it wouldnt be easy for the guy to get three with the help of his sword. This was a chance to humiliate Li Qiye.
You need to prepare your own fruits for this bet. Tiger King cant get them for you. One student immediately said.
Of course, you wouldnt be able to get a first-ranked fruit without your sword. Another insulted him.
Yeah, its too bad I do have the sword. Wait a minute then, Ill go get some. Li Qiye smiled and jumped off the branch.
He ran to a mound and started digging with his sword to the crowds horror. This guy is using a progenitorial sword as a shovel... This world is so unfair...
If they had a sword like that, they would treasure it each day with tributes and offerings. On the other hand, Li Qiye just let it touch the mud and soil.
So disrespectful, a progenitorial sword should be enshrined and worshipped! One student said with indignation.
Yeah, its my sword now so Ill do as I please. You can do the same with your sword if you want, its not a crime. Li Qiye calmly answered while digging.
This shut the student up since he had no retort.
Okay, got it. These are my three. Li Qiye got three items resembling lotus roots and washed them clean.
Earthlotus Fruits... The crowd recognized the washed fruits.
Thats a sacred fruit? A student has never seen this type before.
Yes, its a ninth rank too, but far inferior to Hundred-dew Pill Fruit. A knowledgeable student said.
Everyone learned that sacred fruits didnt only grow on trees. Some were buried underground too.
So, my three against your three? Li Qiye smiled.
Hmph, its not fair because your lotus fruits are barely at the ninth rank. You have to get something similar or the same fruit. One student said with disdain.
Yes, this isnt fair for Tiger King. Another added: Just give up if youre not capable enough to get some Hundred-dew Pill Fruits.
Dont bet if you cant handle it. One more sneered.
These students with mediocre background tried hard to please Tiger King.
Its fine. Tiger King acted as if he was being generous: Earthlotus Fruits will be just fine. So what if Im at a slight disadvantage. Lets go.
Your mentality is commendable, we pale in comparison. One student instantly praised Tiger King.
Okay, well, I wont push my luck since youre being so lenient already. Ill eat one first since Earthlotus Fruit has a harmonious and moderate affinity that can subdue the power of the light. This will make it fairer.
Hmph, so it has a gentle property. No wonder why he chose this fruit. One student snorted.
Fine, you go first then. Tiger King wanted to see the result of Li Qiye consuming this fruit so he agreed.
Li Qiye began eating one. Buzz. A holy light engulfed him.
Everyone could sense a majestic power entering his body. Strands of light oozed out of him, seemingly overfilling him to the point of cracking.
Such powerful medicinal property. The students were shocked. This fruit had a gentle nature yet it still seemed dangerously potent. One could only imagine the potency of the Hundred-dew Pill Fruit.