Chapter 315: Scarcity Drives Up Value, Let Me Raise the Price for You!
“Grandma, I’ll fight you to the end!”
The Little Demoness, infuriated by embarrassment, suddenly burst forth, ready to teach that loquacious fellow a lesson.
“Stop! Don’t attack the organizer!”
Zhou Tong tightly hugged the Little Demoness from behind, preventing her from escalating the situation!
At this very moment, that official was drenched in sweat.
He had just been a hair’s breadth away from meeting his end!
“Thank you for the lifesaving grace, Guest Senior!”
The Imperial Official expressed his gratitude.
“Get lost, don’t meddle!”
“Yes, yes….”
He wiped the cold sweat from his brow and swiftly dashed onto the arena, becoming the focus of attention.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the betting assessment officially begins!”
He announced loudly, outlining the rules of the betting duel.
“We have a total of six great families. In the first round, opponents will be determined by drawing lots.”
“The two families that become opponents will present their stakes and, after mutual agreement, can send their respective participants to battle.”
“Each family’s two participants can be considered a unit; if the first one to enter loses, the other may immediately take their place to continue the fight, or they can forfeit the match and surrender the stakes to the opponent.”
“If the latter choice is made, then at the start of the next duel, a new stake must be prepared, and the second participant will continue the assessment.”
“When all participants from a family are defeated, it means that family has been completely eliminated.”
“The longer a family persists, the more substantial the rewards they receive. The family that stands until the end will gain the greatest support from Her Majesty the Empress and will initiate comprehensive cooperation!”
The rules were clear and straightforward. As soon as this was announced, the members of the six families began to roll up their sleeves, ready for battle.
Especially Lin Ruoxii and the others, who glared fiercely at Zhou Tong, their eyes flashing with hatred.
“Just ants!”
The Little Demoness smirked, filled with derision.
In her eyes, the so-called Li Family was nothing but a clown; if it weren’t to let Zhou Tong vent his frustrations, she would have wiped them out already.
“Next is the much-anticipated drawing session. Representatives from each side, please step forward to draw lots!”
As the words fell, six individuals walked up to the arena and drew lots.
The two families that drew matching colors would be the opponents in the first round.
After the six had drawn their lots, they handed them to the host, who then announced the results.
The host glanced over, briefly stunned, but then resolutely called out.
“I announce the opponents for the first round as follows: First match, Li Family versus Mu Family.”
“Second match, Zhong Family versus Lin Family.”
“Third match, Youjia versus Bai Family.”
As soon as this result was announced, the arena fell silent, caught in stillness.
Is it going to be so explosive right from the start?
Li Family and Mu Family, new grudges combined with old hatreds, incompatible as fire and water—this was definitely a situation of no holds barred.
Moreover, the Mu Family was currently seething with anger, preparing to take revenge, surely going to fight with all their might, while the old, weak, and sickly members of the Li Family would likely be unable to withstand it.
“I don’t think so; haven’t you seen how Her Majesty the Empress favors the Li Family? There must be some unseen intricacies here, perhaps they will turn the tables against the odds!”
“Hahaha… I never expected it! You’ve reaped what you sow so quickly, really satisfying to see!”
Somewhere, Li Congxin had regained consciousness. Despite having lost an arm and being disfigured, it did not stop his arrogance.
“Your previous success was merely the conceit of a dog relying on the power of others. Once you’re in the arena, you’ll understand the true difference!”
The onlookers couldn’t even bother with his bluster; the embarrassment they had just suffered was already too great, and no matter how they boasted, they were just a bunch of clowns!
“Please present your stakes!”
The host said heavily, drowning out Li Congxin’s noise.
“Ah, this is my favorite part! I just fear some poor souls won’t be able to afford their stakes!”
Li Congxin pulled out a pact from his robe, making Li Mu’s eyes turn red upon seeing it.
This was their tool-making qualification; they finally had a chance to take it out.
“Father, demand their Stabilizing Beauty Pearl; I want it to pursue the Virgin Saint!”
Li Xiang suddenly reminded.
“That’s right…”
Li Congxin nodded repeatedly, looking at Li Mu, “Old man, take out your Stabilizing Beauty Pearl; I only recognize that! Otherwise, no matter what you present, I will not acknowledge it!”
“That won’t do; I’ve already given it away!”
As soon as this was said, Li Xiang’s face turned the color of pig’s liver.
“What right do you have to give it away?! I advise you to get it back immediately; otherwise, you won’t even qualify to wager against us!”
Upon hearing this, Li Mu couldn’t help but laugh.
“You little bastard who occupies another’s nest, what right do you have to order me around? Get lost!”
Li Mu seemed to seize on the other’s weakness, savoring the mockery, which drove Li Xiang into a frenzy.
“Don’t be angry, my son; there’s still time for this old fool to regret!”
After comforting, Li Congxin said fiercely, “If you don’t present the Stabilizing Beauty Pearl, then we have no reason to compete, because aside from that, you have no treasures that I find worthwhile!”
“That’s not certain, bring it up!”
The old man said mockingly, and the next moment, two people were brought up!
They were thrown heavily to the ground, letting out pained cries, their faces turning deathly pale!
“Li Da! Li Er!”
Seeing this scene, the expressions of the Li Family members became extremely grim.
These were two Semi-Sage strong warriors; being treated and tortured like this by the opponent was utterly incomprehensible, as such strong warriors were the true foundation of a family, tied to its lifeblood!
Even more astonishing was how a broken-down family of criminals managed to catch these two; they still had the Nether River Water, which made it impossible to understand.
“Is this enough?”
The old man asked with an air of arrogance, looking at their faces contorted in distress, finally feeling a sense of satisfaction.
“Not enough!”
Li Congxin clenched his teeth, as according to common sense, a Semi-Sage warrior was already comparable to the tool-making qualifications of Li Mu and the others, considering even Li Mu was merely a Semi-Sage warrior.
“You’re quite demanding; since you think it’s not enough, then I’ll raise the price for you, Old Zhao!”
“Understood!”
The Guard Leader approached Li Da, wielding a sharp knife, causing the Li Family members to gasp in shock!
“What are you doing?!”
“What do you think? You’ll find out soon!”
“Stop, you scoundrel!”
Suddenly, Li Congxin shouted loudly, but it was too late.
There was a terrible cry from Li Da; his dantian, meridians, and fundamental essence were completely destroyed—this Semi-Sage would henceforth be rendered a waste!
“Ahhhh… I will ruin you!”
Li Congxin and Lin Ruoxii felt their hearts bleed; a Semi-Sage strong warrior had been so easily stripped of his cultivation—their losses were enormous!
“One is still not enough enough!”
The Guard Leader brandished the knife, viciously asking!
