"Han Yu, as Hua Long's friend, don't you have anything to say?"
"Are you just going to stand by and watch him keep going down the wrong path?"
Chu Feng turned his gaze toward Han Yu.
Chu Feng knew very well that if Han Yu spoke up at this moment, Yuwen Hua Long would most likely comply.
Although Han Yu, Yuwen Hua Long, and Yuwen Ting Yi appeared to be friends on the surface, Chu Feng felt that the three of them were more like master and servants.
Yuwen Hua Long and Yuwen Ting Yi were both terrified of Han Yu.
They followed his every word.
Under these circumstances, as long as Han Yu had any sense, he would persuade Yuwen Hua Long.
After all, everyone could clearly see who was right and who was wrong. So long as Han Yu still cared about his image, there was no way he would side with Yuwen Hua Long.
"Chu Feng, there's no point saying things like that. Although Brother Hua Long and I are good friends, this is his own affair. He has his own decisions — what can I possibly say?" Han Yu replied.
Upon hearing this, Chu Feng's gaze shifted slightly. He hadn't expected Han Yu to be this shameless. But Chu Feng didn't give up. Instead, he said: "Can't you tell who's right and who's wrong?"
"Heh heh…"
"Who's right and who's wrong — I won't comment on that. All I can do is very apologetically say that this matter between you two is not something I'll involve myself in."
Han Yu spread his hands and shrugged, indicating that there was nothing he could do about this matter.
With Han Yu refusing to intervene, the situation had already reached a stalemate.
After all, if Yuwen Hua Long simply refused to acknowledge it, Chu Feng truly had no way to force him.
And among those present, none of the influential figures intended to step in. Chu Feng felt powerless.
If there was anyone to blame, it was Chu Feng for underestimating Yuwen Hua Long and Han Yu — for underestimating the thickness of their skin.
Just as Chu Feng was at a loss for what to do, Han Yu, Yuwen Ting Yi, and Yuwen Hua Long were all watching him with smirks on their faces, their gazes filled with provocation.
It was as if they were saying: So what if we lost? So what if we refuse to admit it? What are you going to do about it?
"Ahem…"
Just then, a burst of loud coughing echoed through the corner of the great hall.
At the same time, a figure began walking toward Chu Feng and Yuwen Hua Long.
It was none other than that elder of the Ancient Snake Clan — the one who had said the chessboard was forged by the Ancient Snake Clan's Chief.
"Yuwen Hua Long, it seems you're dead set on refusing to honor your bet." The Ancient Snake Clan elder approached and addressed Yuwen Hua Long.
"Whether I did or didn't — what does it matter? What business is it of yours?" Yuwen Hua Long replied defiantly.
Though he put on a tough front on the surface, when he spoke those words, there was a trace of guilt in his heart.
After all, this Ancient Snake Clan elder possessed formidable strength — far beyond what someone of their generation could contend with.
Moreover, they were still on the Ancient Snake Clan's territory. If the Ancient Snake Clan truly decided to intervene in this matter, there was really nothing he could do about it.
"Heh heh…" The Ancient Snake Clan elder smiled faintly, then spoke. "Earlier, when you two placed your bet, it was agreed that those present could serve as witnesses. As it happens, this old man was present, so I qualify as a witness to your wager."
"As a witness, I have the authority to uphold fairness. If you're thinking of welshing on the bet, I'm afraid that won't be allowed."
After finishing those words, the Ancient Snake Clan elder moved his will, and the next moment, a look of agony surged across Yuwen Hua Long's face. Immediately after, with a thud, Yuwen Hua Long dropped to his knees on the ground.
"Senior, this is a private matter between them. For you to forcibly intervene like this — bullying the young with your seniority — I'm afraid that's not exactly appropriate, is it?"
"Could it be that your Ancient Snake Clan intends to throw your weight around and oppress others?"
At that moment, Han Yu stepped forward and slapped the label of "bullying the young with seniority" on the Ancient Snake Clan elder.
Hearing this, the Ancient Snake Clan elder's brow furrowed tightly.
Truthfully, he simply couldn't stomach Yuwen Hua Long's behavior.
But if he truly had that accusation of "bullying the young with seniority" pinned on him, it would put him in a difficult position.
After all, this was ultimately a private wager between Chu Feng and Yuwen Hua Long, and the Ancient Snake Clan had no obligation to get involved.
"Brother Han Yu, I thought you weren't planning to get involved in this matter?"
Just then, Chu Feng spoke up, looking at Han Yu with a smile.