Shadow, a challenge in the arena against higher-level opponents.

With the sound of a wound being torn open, and amidst incredulous gazes, a powerful warrior fell unwillingly.

"The guy who self-destructed wins!"

A halo flashed on Zhao Ziyan's wrist, and the numbers on the halo changed rapidly, finally settling on: thirteen.

Shadow Thirteen!

Zhao Ziyan's gaze was unwavering, and she felt her blood boiling.

She wasn't trying to prove how great she was.

She wanted to tell others that she would take back what she had lost herself (with Karthus's help)!

Taking advantage of the little time left, Zhao Ziyan rushed to her opponent's side and said urgently,

"Quickly, swear an oath!"

The man shook his head with a helpless smile, swearing by his real name that he would never reveal the details of his battle with Zhao Ziyan.

Especially Zhao Ziyan's skill that can turn the tide of battle and deal damage by moving!

After the other party finished swearing, their figures flickered, and they left the arena, returning to reality.

"Yay!"

Zhao Ziyan waved her fist excitedly.

Using the [Tear Open the Wound] technique, she rushed to Shadow Thirteen in one go!

"Who should we challenge next, Shadow Twelve or Shadow Eleven?"

While Zhao Ziyan was excited, she did not forget the biggest contributor to this success.

The way Karthus taught her to make the other person swear to keep it a secret after the challenge was to complete it.

Believe it or not, it actually works!

Karthus has truly mastered these unorthodox methods.

She took out the small black box and started typing.

The self-declaring young man: Karthus, my injuries have improved, and I've returned to level 13!

Karthus: Awesome, awesome, fantastic!

The young man who revealed himself said: "I plan to challenge the movie 11. I'm 60% confident I can beat him."

Karthus: If I'm 60% sure of winning, isn't that a guaranteed loss? Why bother fighting?

Zhao Ziyan stared at the information on the small black box, lost in thought.

Although she didn't get high scores on every test in school, she did pay attention in math.

Karthus's math teacher seems to be even worse than him.

What does a 60% chance of winning have to do with certain defeat?

Karthus: A 60% chance of winning is equivalent to losing 40% before the fight even starts. If he loses another 40% during the fight, he only has a 20% chance of winning, which is almost zero!

Zhao Ziyan read this passage three times.

It seems like what you said makes sense, doesn't it?

The self-disclosure young man said: "In your opinion, young friend, what should this old man do now?"

Karthus: Conceal your talents and bide your time, then make a stunning debut!

On the other side of the black box, Ye Bai explained his combat philosophy in detail, which broadened Zhao Ziyan's horizons.

Finally, he gave a summary.

"Spend the most money, hide the most cards, and live the longest!"

If you can use only one card, don't use two!

The self-proclaimed young man said: "After listening to your words, young friend, I have suddenly understood!"

The self-proclaimed young man said: "I'll share a few drinks with you someday, young friend, while I, the old man, go and fight some monsters first."

She's still the same immature girl, unchanged in the slightest.

Ye Bai put away the small black box, and the matter of Zhao Ziyan came to an end.

What he needs to worry about now is—King Huo.

"If I'm not mistaken, Huo Tianwang will come knocking on our door by this afternoon at the latest."

Ye Bai made an agreement with Ninth Master that if Huo Tianwang came to their door, Ye Bai would fight him.

The task of keeping Ye Bai's identity a secret was handled by Ninth Master.

During a break in the training hall, Feng Dong walked in with a beaming smile.

"Brother Bai, it's my treat tonight!"

He pointed in the direction of the cafeteria and whispered, "I'll pay for it, we'll have special meals tonight."

Ye Bai couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's making you so happy?"

Fitt added from the side,

"He just spent all his money."

Upon hearing this, Ye Bai looked at Feng Dong with a surprised expression.

Why are you still so happy even though you've spent all your money?

This person might have some serious illness!

"It's just a little money!"

Feng Dong waved his hand dismissively, unable to suppress the excitement in his bones.

"I just bought a skill book from my nephew. The effect... cough cough, I can't say."

But one thing I'm certain of: this skill book came from... the hand of a powerful being!

Feng Dong concealed a lot of information and pretended to be a riddle teller.

Little did they know, their cards had been seen through.

Hearing Feng Dong's words, Ye Bai's expression was a half-smile, a forced smile, and he said casually,

"Even if it was created by a war god, how much would a skill book cost?"

Feng Dong casually replied, "Not much, 4,000 War God Merits."

"puff--"

Upon hearing this number, Ye Bai nearly coughed up a mouthful of blood.

You old Xu!

How could a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes be a secondhand dealer making a profit from the price difference?

hateful!

"so much?"

Zhao Lin exclaimed softly, his face full of surprise.

"I heard that 1 War God Merit is equivalent to a million gold coins. Dong Ge, you're too rich!"

"right."

Fate explained, "He spent all the rewards from the last SSS-level mission."

Ye Bai felt his heart bleeding!

He sold 3 copies of "Tearing the Wound" for 5500 War God Merit Points, while Lao Xu sold 1 copy for 4000.

In total, Ye Bai lost 6,500 War God Merits!

Ye Bai could only console himself.

"It's okay, there will be plenty of opportunities to take advantage of Lao Xu in the future!"

As a disgrace to the ninth-tier War God, Lao Xu has a lot of room for improvement. Even though he has been receiving a salary all these years, he is still quite wealthy!

Moreover, Ye Bai realized something.

He can use Lao Xu to fleece Feng Dong!

It would be inconvenient for Shura himself to come forward and earn this money.

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