"Do you think everyone's stupid? Who would go and fight that big, dumb guy?"

Liu Yi shook his head, feeling that the other party's shouting would be useless.

But then Tang Huan offered a different opinion: "I don't think so."

"Do you have a different opinion?" Liu Yi asked Tang Huan. As morning approached, the last group of guests were having breakfast.

Perhaps the three people in front of him are the last three guests of the day, so Liu Yi can rest and chat with them.

"You're right about one thing. I also think he's a big, dumb guy. Under normal circumstances, no one would dare to fight him, not even for a friendly spar. You'd get hurt from a mere brush or bump into him, it's not worth it."

"Then why did you say that just now?" Liu Yi asked curiously.

Tang Huan explained, "Because they definitely don't just set up a stage. If they want to attract others to step onto the stage, there must be some conditions or rewards, and I guess the rewards won't be bad."

Before Tang Huan could finish speaking, the gong beside the arena was struck forcefully a few more times.

"Anyone who steps onto the stage to spar will receive one hundred taels of silver. If they can hold their own against Ah Da for a quarter of an hour, they will receive an additional one thousand taels of silver."

Immediately, everyone heard these words, and many people turned their heads.

Those who had been watching the situation around the ring stared wide-eyed, unable to believe the amount.

The man on the platform nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this, then smiled meaningfully and said, "If anyone can defeat Ah Da, they will receive an extra ten thousand taels of silver."

Upon hearing this, many people looked around and exchanged glances with those around them.

Many people were already looking hesitant, seemingly wanting to go on stage and give it a try.

"However, let me make this clear first: swords have no eyes, and life and death are preordained. Anyone who steps onto the stage must sign a life-or-death contract beforehand, and if they die on stage, they cannot seek revenge..."

The people on the stage continued explaining the various rules, but Tang Huan didn't listen.

Tang Huan turned to Liu Yi and asked, "Boss, do you have any wine here?"

Since she had nothing better to do, Tang Huan wanted to satisfy her craving.

"Sir, this breakfast stall doesn't serve alcohol. People rarely drink alcohol when they eat breakfast early, so we don't prepare any."

As he spoke, Liu Yi hesitated for a moment, thinking of the young man's decisive judgment earlier, and how everything was developing in the direction the other party had expected. So he said, "Although this stall does not sell alcohol, I like to have a few sips when I have nothing to do. I wonder if you will find my wine to be of average quality."

"How could that be? As long as it's alcohol, it's all good stuff." Tang Huan didn't mind at all.

Seeing this, Liu Yi nodded to his wife, who immediately took out a wine pot from the wooden box.

The wine pot has a simple design and looks quite old; it's unclear how long it has been used.

"This is the cheapest wine in the capital, only twenty copper coins a pot, but the taste isn't that great..."

Tang Huan took the wine pot from the other person, and Liu Yi immediately handed him a bowl instead.

While pouring the wine, Tang Huan noticed a hint of heartache on Liu Yi's face. It seemed that even though he was getting a free drink, he was usually reluctant to drink. So, Tang Huan only poured half a bowl and returned the wine pot.

Upon tasting the beverage, a sour and astringent flavor immediately hits you.

At the same time, my throat started to feel burning.

In addition, Tang Huan could clearly feel a slight impurity in the wine, and the taste was not very good.

But since he had expected it, and because he had drunk far too many inferior drinks, it wasn't unacceptable to him.

"This wine is not bad," Tang Huan said with a smile.

Li Daikui sniffed, scoffing at Tang Huan's assessment.

Even from a distance, he didn't think that wine was anything special.

"Sir, this wine is hardly good, especially compared to our Fenjiu, it's practically swill..."

Liu Yi chuckled and said, "It certainly can't compare to Fenjiu. I heard that a pot of it sells for two taels of silver, and it's still hard to find. I've long been interested in trying it, but unfortunately I haven't had the chance."

As he spoke, he turned to look at his wife, a regretful expression on his face.

Liu Yi's wife sighed, "You've worked so hard all these years, and all you want is a drink. I've told you before not to worry about the money and just buy a bottle to try. A small cup every day would be enough for you for a month..."

"Isn't this about saving money? Even if we scrimp and save, we might not be able to save much. Besides, Fenjiu is very popular right now. I don't know how much of a premium it would cost to buy a bottle. I heard that many princes and ministers have started to buy it in large quantities. How could it be my turn?"

Liu Yi scratched his head and gave Tang Huan and the others an awkward smile.

Tang Huan lowered her head and thought for a moment, then asked Liu Yi, "Can I have another bowl?"

"The drinks are of poor quality, but if you don't mind, I'll give them to you for free."

There was only a small half-pot, not much money involved, so Liu Yi wasn't that stingy.

Tang Huan stroked his chin and continued drinking in silence.

At the same time, shouts came from the sidelines of the arena.

When everyone turned their heads, they saw a figure fly backward and crash heavily to the ground.

A large crowd immediately gathered around.

"He's still breathing! Get him to the hospital quickly!"

The man who had been banging drums and gongs earlier immediately sent someone to deliver a silver note worth one hundred taels of silver. Someone then hurriedly left with the injured man, carrying the silver note.

On the ring, Ah Da stood silently to one side.

"Let me try you!"

Someone roared and jumped onto the stage.

This man was indeed tall and strong, but unfortunately, he was no match for Ah Da.

Using his roar to bolster his momentum, the man charged towards Ah Da.

But then, he too was sent flying backwards.

"One punch!"

Li Daikui opened his eyes wide and carefully recalled what had just happened.

Tang Huan said, "When there is a sufficient power gap, any skill is insignificant. To A Da, these people are no different from ants."

"Isn't this putting money before life? Although a hundred taels of silver is a lot, going up there is just suicide..."

Liu Yi looked at the person who had been thrown into the air and saw the pale expressions on the faces of the onlookers, guessing that something bad had happened.

Sure enough, the crowd soon became agitated.

The second person to step onto the stage was rendered speechless by that punch.

"Unfortunately, I am very sorry about this, but we had already signed a life-and-death contract beforehand, so this cannot be blamed on Ah Da."

Immediately, someone shouted at the man, "You're supposed to be from Daqing, why are you acting as a lackey for the Northern people? I despise you!"

The man banging the gong scratched his head. "It's all for the money, isn't it? Since some people can go on stage for money, I can do things for them for money too."

Tang Huan took everything in, shook his head, and then drank his wine in silence.

After finishing the last cup in her hand, Tang Huan stood up and thanked Liu Yi.

"Thank you for the wine and for your hospitality today. Will you still be setting up your stall here tomorrow?"

Liu Yi said, "I will also set up a stall tomorrow, but it may not be here. It depends on whether I can get a spot."

"good."

It seemed like another person rushed up onto the stage, but Tang Huan paid no more attention.