Undead Mage with No Skill Cooldown-Chapter 245: Like Forcing a Duck onto a Perch

Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Like Forcing a Duck onto a Perch
At this moment, all the present members of Tianfu Society were stunned.
Although they loved to be courageous and competitive, and enjoyed challenging each other, a Death Battle Contract was not something they could afford to mess with!
Though life and death were no issue.
Everyone still knew their limits when it truly came time to challenge, never easily resorting to murder!
After all, they were all members of Tianfu Society; if someone maliciously killed another or even accidentally did so,
life in the Society wouldn’t be easy afterward!
Therefore.
Since the inception of Tianfu Society, there had never been a Death Battle Contract!
Everyone turned to look at Lu Ran.
This new member, the Undead Mage, was someone some of them had heard rumors of.
But even so, to directly propose a Death Battle Contract?
Shock aside, it could be understood.
After all, Bai Lei was truly bullying people too much; such provocation was rare for anyone to tolerate.
Shen Man also looked at Lu Ran.
Yet, surprisingly, Shen Man didn’t interject; she just watched with a smile.
Bai Lei’s life was insignificant, and though the Bai Family had influence in the Imperial Capital, they were nothing before Shen Man!
Shen Man needed someone strong to suppress all members of Tianfu Society, someone with absolute strength and dominance!
Lu Ran was just the right candidate.
If Lu Ran could suppress Bai Lei, he could easily secure the top spot, hold absolute authority, and allow this Undead Mage to quickly establish himself.
It would be a one-time solution!
Even though some Tianfu Society members knew of Lu Ran’s strength, there were still quite a few arrogant individuals who looked down on everyone.
And at this moment.
Lu Ran had already produced a Death Battle Contract and waved it in front of him.
He looked at Bai Lei and said, "You’ve been blabbing on for a while, weren’t you just shouting a lot? What now? That’s all you’ve got? Don’t even dare to sign a Death Battle Contract? I advise you to step down voluntarily; the top spot is mine, only a fool like you wouldn’t dare sign a Death Battle Contract."
"You..." Bai Lei gritted his teeth, glaring viciously at Lu Ran.
Though he was confident.
The fact that Lu Ran directly produced a Death Battle Contract caught Bai Lei off guard.
The appearance of a Death Battle Contract meant one must die!
Either Lu Ran or him, Bai Lei!
It was a do-or-die situation!
Bai Lei’s breathing grew a bit rapid.
One of the lackeys next to him decided to voice out to Bai Lei, "Young Master Bai, maybe forget it, there’s a long road ahead, directly signing a Death Battle Contract might not be worth it, if we lose, it’ll be all over."
Upon hearing this, Lu Ran nearly burst out laughing.
This lackey was good, persuading at just the right time.
Saying this in front of everyone, wasn’t this forcing Bai Lei to sign?
If Bai Lei didn’t sign, he might as well live with his tail between his legs at Tianfu Society in the future.
"Trying to scare me, huh? Do you think you can scare me with just a Death Battle Contract? Have you thought about what would happen if I agreed to sign it? What would be the outcome for you?" Bai Lei asked fiercely.
Lu Ran rolled his eyes.
Too lazy to talk rubbish.
With a single hand, he swiftly swept over it.
Then he leisurely said, "You fools, so full of it when showing off, and when it comes down to real action, this is all you’ve got? Scare you? What’s the use of scaring you, I want your life! Isn’t that what you want too? Now here’s your chance, I’ve signed, whether you sign or not, that’s up to you."
With that, he tossed it casually.
The Death Battle Contract fluttered and landed in front of Bai Lei.
Bai Lei’s expression changed slightly.
Looking at the Death Battle Contract lying on the ground and the countless gazes around focusing on him, seemingly with a burning heat, he dared not raise his head.
At this moment.
The lackey who spoke earlier bent over to pick up the Death Battle Contract.
He cheerfully said to Bai Lei, "Don’t worry, Young Master Bai, this guy tried to throw the Death Battle Contract on the ground to insult you, but he won’t succeed, Young Master Bai, I’ve picked it up for you."
With that, he handed it over to Bai Lei.
Even Shen Man couldn’t help but laugh out loud at this.
Already having a voluptuous frame, her laugh made her move like tremulous branches, causing Lu Ran, who was closest to her, to gulp unconsciously.
Cong Shuang also shook his head helplessly.
This lackey was really doing his job, Bai Lei might have to be more selective in choosing his lackeys in the future.
But, if Bai Lei signed the Death Battle Contract today, there wouldn’t be a next time to choose lackeys.
Because in front of Lu Ran, there was no way he would survive!
"Fine, I’ll sign, my hesitation isn’t out of fear, killing you is my goal, I just wanted to give you more opportunities, but you didn’t cherish it. In that case, life and death are decided, and if a newly-joined member of Tianfu Society is killed by me so easily, President Shen wouldn’t mind, right?"
Bai Lei took the Death Battle Contract, glaring once at his lackey.
Then looked at Shen Man and spoke.
Lu Ran immediately understood, this Bai Lei really was gutless.
Of course, not that Bai Lei wasn’t confident—on the contrary, he was very confident, but confidence and cowardice are not mutually exclusive.
The Death Battle Contract, not something he dared to sign lightly.
Because in Bai Lei’s view, in a normal duel, he could also kill Lu Ran, but if something went wrong and he couldn’t kill Lu Ran, he himself wouldn’t end up dead.
The idea was nice.
So, ultimately, he was hoping Shen Man would intervene.
After all, this was Tianfu Society, with two members challenging each other in front of Shen Man, even using a Death Battle Contract, isn’t that a bit too much?
Shen Man, as the president of Tianfu Society, shouldn’t you say something?
But in the end...
Shen Man shook her head and said, "Existence is reasonable, the Death Battle Contract exists for a reason; though I do not advocate it, if both parties agree and sign, then there’s no problem. If you feel insufficient in strength, you can choose not to sign; it truly is dangerous, after all."
The implication was that she didn’t care, and they could do as they pleased.
Moreover, what appeared as well-intentioned advice also pushed Bai Lei one step up.
Now Bai Lei, once he signs, he must proceed, life or death!
If he doesn’t sign.
Then it would be a huge embarrassment, and forcibly retaining the first ranking held no meaning.
Bai Lei’s heart trembled.
Suddenly, he shouted, "I want to sign, but does this count as Lu Ran challenging my rank? Since he doesn’t seem to be a member of Tianfu Society yet, does he have the right to challenge me?"
As soon as the words left his mouth.
A Tianfu Society staff member walked in from outside.
Handing over some documents to Shen Man.
He said at the same time, "President, it’s done, Lu Ran has been registered, and he is now officially a member of our Tianfu Society."
Bai Lei’s head buzzed.
Holy crap!
Why hadn’t he seen them work with such efficiency before!
Lu Ran chuckled.
Looking at Bai Lei, he said, "Any more excuses left?"