Back when Lin Ming and Zhang Cang had made their bet, Zhang Cang had been arrogant, declaring he would pay twenty True Essence Stones if he lost. Remembering this now, Liuu Mingxiang cursed his luck.
Zhang Cang didn't have twenty True Essence Stones, and Liuu Mingxiang didn't carry that many on him either. He rummaged through Zhang Cang's pockets, added some of his own, and was still five short. After borrowing from a few people, he finally scraped together twenty.
After handing them to Lin Ming, Liuu Mingxiang hoisted Zhang Cang onto his back and left as if he were fleeing.
"Lin Ming won. And from start to finish, he only stepped left when assuming his stance and stepped forward when thrusting his spear. His right foot never moved. A true Iron Bridge Intercepting River, unshakeable!" Tuo Ku stroked the long staff on his back, a flicker of battle lust in his eyes. 'Although Lin Ming isn't strong enough to be my opponent now,' he thought, 'that day probably isn't too far off.'
