Chapter 171: Eat the Stone

Master Valen was completely stunned. He never expected that Vincent Hill would side with Elena, especially since he had invited Valen in the first place! Just then, an elderly man with white hair and a beard appeared. "Look, it's Master George from the association!" "Wasn't he retired? And hasn't he stayed out of association matters for years? Why is he here today?" As George passed by Elena, his gaze lingered on her for a moment before he approached Master Valen. "In our field, integrity is of utmost importance. Since you made a bet, you must honor your promise." George’s words left the entire crowd in shock. No one had expected the long-retired Master George to suddenly show up and, even more surprisingly, to take the side of a young woman like Elena—who wasn’t even well-known. Master Valen felt like he was on the verge of tears. Why was today turning out to be such a disaster? Of all days to bet with Elena, it had to be when George showed up. "Master George, it’s not that I