第139章 "Blood Oath of Darkness"

**Chapter 139: The Devil's Bargain**

Lin Feng's nod was like a challenge thrown down, and Wen Xiyue's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with a malevolent light. "Excellent," he said, his voice dripping with satisfaction. "Then let us begin. But remember, Lin Feng, once you start down this path, forever will it dominate your destiny. Consume you, it will."

Lin Feng didn't flinch, his determination unwavering. "I'm ready," he said, his voice steady.

Wen Xiyue chuckled, the sound sending a shiver down Lin Feng's spine. "Excellent," he said again. "Then let us make our first bet. I will give you a gift, a gift that will make you unbeatable on the court. But in return, you must give me something in return."

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. "What do you want me to do?"

Wen Xiyue's smile grew wider. "I want you to make a choice, Lin Feng. A choice that will change the course of your life forever. You see, I have a friend, a friend who is in a bit of a bind. A friend who needs your help. And I'm willing to give you the gift I spoke of, if you agree to help him."

Lin Feng's instincts screamed at him to refuse, to get as far away from this devil as possible. But Wen Xiyue's words had piqued his curiosity. What kind of friend could Wen Xiyue have, and what kind of bind could he be in?

"Wen Xiyue, what kind of bind is your friend in?" Lin Feng asked, his voice cautious.

Wen Xiyue's eyes seemed to gleam with excitement. "Ah, my friend is in a bit of a predicament. You see, he has something that belongs to me, something that I very much want back. And he's refusing to give it back, no matter how hard I try to persuade him."

Lin Feng's mind was racing. Who could Wen Xiyue's friend be, and what could he possibly have that Wen Xiyue wanted so badly?

"Wen Xiyue, what do you want me to do?" Lin Feng asked again, his voice firm.

Wen Xiyue's smile grew wider. "I want you to help me get what's mine back. And in return, I'll give you the gift I spoke of. A gift that will make you unbeatable on the court."

Lin Feng hesitated, his mind torn between his desire to become a better basketball player and his instinctive distrust of Wen Xiyue. But Wen Xiyue's words seemed to echo in his mind, tempting him with the promise of power and success.

Finally, he made his decision. "Okay, Wen Xiyue. I'll do it."

Wen Xiyue's smile grew even wider, his eyes gleaming with triumph. "Excellent," he said, his voice dripping with satisfaction. "Then let us begin. Together, we will make a deal with the devil himself."

As Lin Feng agreed to Wen Xiyue's terms, a sense of foreboding settled in the pit of his stomach. He knew that he had just made a deal with a devil, a deal that would change the course of his life forever. And he couldn't help but wonder what the consequences would be.

But for now, he pushed the doubts aside and focused on the task at hand. He was going to help Wen Xiyue get what he wanted, no matter what it took. And when it was all over, he would finally get the gift that would make him unbeatable on the court.

Or so he thought.

As Lin Feng and Wen Xiyue parted ways, Lin Feng couldn't shake off the feeling that he had just made a terrible mistake. But it was too late now. He had to see this through to the end.

And so, Lin Feng set off on his mission, determined to help Wen Xiyue get what he wanted. But little did he know, the devil had a few tricks up his sleeve, and the consequences of his actions would be far more devastating than he could have ever imagined.

To be continued...