Cannon Fodder Cultivation Guide

Chapter 96 - Who is cheating whom?

Compared to Zhang Yiyi's apparent calmness, Zheng He and others couldn't help but want to curse at this moment.

But strength determines everything. No matter how big the disagreement was, no matter how angry they were, even Zhu Qing collapsed and burst into tears, but under the strong desire to survive, naturally, no one dared to curse.

Zhang Yiyi took a deep breath.

Seeing that everyone was looking at her with their last glimmer of hope after hearing such sad news, she felt even more stressed.

"Are you kidding? Do they really think of her as a savior?"

As various possibilities flashed through her mind, Zhang Yiyi realized that she couldn't rely on anyone else now. Even if it was just for her own freedom, she had to continue pushing through.

"Senior, how about we raise the stakes on this bet!"

After a moment, Zhang Yiyi had never felt her mind as clear as it was now. "If I can directly overthrow your two puppets, you will let us leave immediately. How about it? Are you willing to raise the stakes with me?"

This was a significant increase in the stakes, almost like burning bridges behind her. Not only did Jia Fang find it hard to believe, wondering if the little girl was joking, but even Zheng He and the others were getting anxious.

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"Linlin, maybe we shouldn't push too hard. Half a year is half a year; anyway, it's just getting beaten up. Your safety is more important, so don't push yourself too hard."

Zheng He instinctively grabbed Zhang Yiyi, fearing that if they gambled too big, they might lose the chance of enduring for half a year.

He was very optimistic about Han Lin and believed she was much stronger than her cultivation level suggested. The experiences they had in the cave were enough to prove everything, and it could even be said to exceed his expectations.

But the key issue now was that Han Lin was facing opponents who were not just Foundation Establishment or Golden Core level, but directly two levels higher, the Nascent Soul level.

Even if the puppets did not possess real intelligence, they were not something a Foundation Establishment cultivator like Han Lin could defeat, let alone face two Nascent Soul puppets at once.

"Yes, yes, yes! Miss Han, you shouldn't take such a big risk. Let's just settle for the half-year return first!"

Zhu Qing was even more practical than Zheng He. After all, he had gotten somewhat used to being beaten. While an extra six months might be hard to endure, at least there was a more realistic hope. Given Zhang Yiyi's earlier performance against the puppets, the chance of not getting hit in the face was quite high.

However, thinking of defeating two Nascent Soul puppets simultaneously, Zhang Yiyi was clearly lacking.

In his view, that was simply impossible, so why risk turning a hopeful situation into a hopeless one for a moment's bravado?

Zhou Yi and Zhou Ren, along with Uncle Guan, instinctively urged her to reconsider. It was obvious they were worried. Everyone felt that Zhang Yiyi had no chance of simultaneously defeating two Nascent Soul puppets.

Raising the stakes like this was sheer folly, and even the chance of getting the half-year return they had initially hoped for could be wasted away.

Zhang Yiyi was bombarded with advice from everyone, and they nearly dragged her back from making any more reckless gambles. She felt her scalp was about to go numb from their insistence.

"Stop, stop, stop! Do you have no confidence in me at all?"

Zhang Yiyi raised a finger, making a pitiful gesture.

Sure enough, she did not receive any support in this round of radical increase in stakes.

But this was all expected and intentional on her part.

In response to the unanimous opposition, Zhang Yiyi intentionally intensified her displeasure and grievance.

"Linlin, it's not a matter of confidence. We can't try to achieve everything in one go. Some things need to be done gradually; there's no need to rush."

Zheng He really didn't want to say no to the girl he admired, but there were always exceptions, and so many things couldn't be forced.

"Hahaha..."

Seeing the proud and stubborn little girl feeling incredibly frustrated and wronged by her companions' unanimous rejection, Jia Fang's consciousness was almost laughing to the point of losing control.

"Little girl, are you sure you still want to raise the stakes to the max?"

He laughed after, sounding like a sleazy old man trying to entice someone to do something bad. "If we really raise the stakes as you say, the previous six-month deadline will be void. Unless you can really defeat my two puppets..."

Before Jia Fangge could finish, Zhang Yiyi immediately seized the opportunity to respond with precision: "If I can overthrow your two puppets, you will let all six of us leave safely. If I can't defeat them, everything will be at your discretion! I promise I won't go back on my word, nor will I have any complaints. Do you agree, Senior?"

"Uh..."

Jia Fang didn't expect Zhang Yiyi to be so stubborn, knowing it was impossible but still refusing to turn back.

But he couldn't help but feel that something was off, yet the little girl didn't give him the chance to think about it even a little.

"What? Are you too afraid to agree, Senior? Or are you worried that your two puppets haven't been used for thousands of years and might give me some advantage?"

Zhang Yiyi continued to provoke him, her tone filled with challenges.

"Bullshit! Why would I be afraid to agree!"

Jia Fang was so enraged that he swore, glaring at Zhang Yiyi. "Don't think I don't know you are deliberately provoking me, but no matter what, I won't be scared of a little girl who doesn't know her own limits. Everything will be done according to what you just said. I agree! I also promise I won't go back on my word!"

"Great! Thank you, Senior. I will give it my all and not let you down!"

Zhang Yiyi's smile instantly blossomed like a flower. She flipped her palm, and a walnut-sized sound stone appeared before everyone: "Everything we agreed upon is recorded here. The time is almost up, so please make sure to see clearly how I will overthrow your puppets and win the chance for my companions and me to leave safely."

The revelation of the sound stone and Zhang Yiyi's last explanation left everyone present dumbfounded.

Then, contrasting emotions of ecstasy and rage erupted.

Not to mention Jia Fang, even Zhu Qing, who had the least common sense, suddenly realized Zhang Yiyi's true intention and cunning.

Oh no, their good companion was clearly smart, bold, and meticulous. How could such a clever person be described with the word "cunning"?

To defeat and to overthrow—just one word apart, yet worlds apart. No wonder Zhang Yiyi was so proactive in her provocation, even secretly recording it with the sound stone!