Chapter 12 Bet
The paper reader broke out in a cold sweat. The other party's dark gaze almost ruined his originally stern expression. He looked at Ai Wanle with a little hesitation, waiting for Ai Wanle's instructions.
"Zhuidu, you killed someone and broke the rules of this competition. Shouldn't you be more worried about whether you can continue to participate in this competition than winning?"
Ai Wanle looked at Zhui Du steadily and said in a deep voice.
Zhui Du raised his eyebrows and defended himself calmly:
"They're inferior in skills, so shouldn't they pay the price for their incompetence? It's the law of the jungle. Besides, I didn't do it myself. You saw it, they committed suicide. I have nothing to do with it."
As soon as these words were spoken, Ai Wanle frowned, glared angrily, and without controlling the strength of his palm, he slammed the table in front of him, and the table instantly broke into pieces.
Seeing Ai Wanle's anger, the soldiers and the drumming team in the audience all bowed their heads and knelt down, except for the man wearing a silver mask next to Ai Wanle.
The situation was out of control for a while, and the onlookers didn't dare to breathe when they saw it.
The old man on the high platform seemed to be of high status and was probably someone they couldn't even see on a normal day.
However, Zhui Du was not afraid at all. He even had a contemptuous smile on his face as he watched the scene in front of him quietly.
After a long time, Ai Wanle seemed to have thought of something, calmed down his anger, rolled his eyes, and smiled.
"Zhuidu, do you think you're really strong? There aren't many people your age who can surpass you. If you hadn't broken the rules, you would have been at the top of this competition."
"I didn't break any rules."
Zhui Du quickly seized the key point in the sentence that was unfavorable to him and refuted it.
As for Ai Wanle's question, Zhui Du did not respond directly and chose to ignore it, but from his arrogant eyes, it was clear that he thought he had no rivals.
"Zhuidu, do you want to make a bet with me?" Ai Wanle narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly.
"What's the meaning?"
"I can assume that you didn't break the rules in this match, as long as you promise me that your opponent won't die again in your future matches. Can you do that?"
Hearing this, Zhui Du thought carefully in his heart. Ai Wanle did not rush him and waited slowly for Zhui Du's reply.
Zhui Du thinks he is invincible among his peers. He has always looked down on the weak, treating them like ants and ignoring their lives, so he has no scruples when it comes to killing people.
But this time he really wanted to become famous through the Jiucai Kingdom competition and satisfy his vanity.
He had already broken the rules once, and this time he found a loophole in the rules, skirting the edge of the rules. Instead of killing the person himself, he let the other person commit suicide.
But it was obvious that his attempt to take advantage of the loophole would not work. Ai Wanle on the podium was an opponent he absolutely could not defeat at the moment, and he did not want to completely anger Ai Wanle.
"Can."
He who knows the times is a hero. He is not a person who does not know how to judge the situation when chasing drugs.
Ai Wanle nodded with satisfaction. Zhui Du could still be saved. If his request was rejected, then even if Zhui Du was indeed one of the young talents he was satisfied with, he would kill him in public.
He carefully designed every competition for Jiucai Country, and he would never allow Zhui Du to repeatedly ruin the competition he organized.
Seeing that Zhui Du didn't refuse, he finally felt like telling her about the bet: "Very good. Then I'll tell you about the bet.
Based on my assessment of all of you contestants, Zhuidu, I don't think you're even close to being in the top five. What do you think?"
Zhui Du snorted coldly, looking disdainful.
Seeing this, Ai Wanle smiled slightly, his attitude was totally not unexpected.
"This is the agreement we're going to make. If you make it into the top five, you can participate in Jiucai Country's competitions at any time, and there will be no restrictions forever, but..."
Ai Wanle paused deliberately, causing everyone to subconsciously focus their attention on him, waiting for his next speech.
"However, if you don't make the top five, then, unless you have to protect yourself, for the rest of your life, you must not actively harm others, even if they anger you."
"I accept this bet."
From the perspective of drug hunting, this is a bet that is completely in favor of drug hunting. He is very powerful, and the group of people off the court are just a mob.
Not making the top five? Ridiculous!
He would simply become the top of the list easily, and then completely let go and kill all the incompetent people in the world.
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The sun is scorching and it is almost noon, so it is time to eat.
"Master Shangguan, let's part ways here. See you tomorrow."
Mo Youli, Xu Ren'er, and Master Shangguan happened to have a section of the road they were going on on their way back, so the three of them traveled together.
As for Tang Qiuyue, she went to find Mu Shuangyan as soon as the game was over.
"Aren't you going to take us to meet your new friends?"
Before Tang Qiuyue left, Xu Ren'er asked quietly.
"Didn't my brother leave early? When all of you are together, I will bring you all to meet her at once."
Tang Qiuyue gave a rather perfunctory answer to Xu Rener's question.
Memories are brought back.
"Why don't you go to Zuiguilou with Master Tang after you return? Sharing joy is worse than enjoying it alone. Enjoying delicious food with a group of like-minded friends will make it more delicious the more you eat it."
Shangguan Jieshu looked at Mo Youli and said.
"We're new here, but we've heard of Zuiguilou's reputation before. The prices are simply too high. One more person means one more financial burden.
In the competition, you and Beiju are rivals and confidants of each other. It is natural that you would like to drink and chat with your confidant.
But we are not like that. We really don’t want to make Master Shangguan spend so much money. We will not go to Zuiguilou.”
Xu Ren'er slowly expressed what they were thinking.
But as soon as these words were spoken, Shangguan Jieshu immediately became unhappy.
"Ren'er, it's so strange to say that!
I recognize Tang Beiju, and you are the partners recognized by Mr. Tang, so wait, you are also people recognized by me.
Money is something outside of one's body. It is my honor to be able to meet a group of outstanding people.
If you are worried about causing me financial trouble and creating estrangement between us, don't worry!
I, Shangguan Jieshu, may not be as wealthy as a nation, but my family is well off, so money is not a problem for me!"
Seeing Shangguan Jieshu's firm attitude, Xu Ren'er no longer insisted. Since the other party had said so, it would seem a bit hypocritical to refuse again.
He looked up and gave Mo Youli a look, and Mo Youli nodded knowingly.
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Master Shangguan."
Mo Youli added with a bow.
"According to the time, Beiju should be ready in about half an hour. Master Shangguan, how about we meet in front of Zuigui Tower in half an hour?"
Xu Ren'er looked up at the sky, roughly estimated the time in his mind, and then spoke.
"Of course! See you in half an hour then!"
I'll go back and wash up too. Oh, you guys have been really hard at work. I've always been smelly since I met you, but you haven't been disgusted at all."
Shangguan Jieshu immediately relaxed all over and spoke in a relaxed tone.
"For those who practice martial arts, these smells are commonplace. How could they be disgusted?"
Xu Ren'er also responded with a smile in his voice.
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When Tang Qiuyue walked straight towards Mu Shuangyan, Mu Shuangyan knew that Tang Qiuyue had indeed recognized her at first sight.
"Shuangyan, why did you choose not to wear the veil that covers your entire face today, but only wear a veil?"
"Because I want to see your game more clearly."
Mu Shuangyan explained the reason and then asked, "It's a pity that you didn't play today. Which game were you in?"
"I'm in the ninth game, and I'll be playing the day after tomorrow."
"Ninth match." Mu Shuangyan pondered for a moment. Judging from today's matches, there were four matches in one day, so...
"You're the first one of the day."
"Yes. I'm really looking forward to it. I've never fought a stranger before."
Tang Qiuyue's eyes were sparkling. Mu Shuangyan looked at her quietly. From her perspective, she felt that Tang Qiuyue's blood was boiling.
Even though she was wearing a veil, Mu Shuangyan still subconsciously covered the smile at the corner of her mouth with her hand.
"It's getting late, let's go have dinner together. Why not go to Zui Gui Lou? Zui Gui Lou in our Jiucai Country is a local specialty. I've been there several times and the food is truly delicious. I'll treat you today and take you to try it."
Mu Shuangyan looked at Tang Qiuyue tenderly and spoke softly.
"Forget it." Tang Qiuyue frowned, her face full of disapproval. "I've heard a lot about Zui Gui Lou. Any dish there costs half a year's wages for an ordinary person. I don't want you to spend so much money."
What's more, now is the peak of martial arts competitions, and the prices of street stalls have doubled to an astonishing level. I'm afraid that Zuiguilou will ask for even more money.
"That's fine. The last thing I lack is money. Money is meant to be spent. If I can make my friends smile, then it's worth it."
Besides, it was all money from the pockets of those who deserved to be killed. If it wasn't enough, I could kill a few more and do some good deeds for them. Mu Shuangyan blinked and thought to herself.
When Tang Qiuyue heard this, she choked.
When they first met, she knew that Mu Shuangyan had no concept of money and her family background should be quite good, but she didn't expect Mu Shuangyan to be so generous.
"Well, since you've said that, I won't refuse.
"But at this time, there must be a lot of people at Zuiguilou. I think the weather is not too sunny, so why don't we go shopping for a while and then go to Zuiguilou." Tang Qiuyue said helplessly.
"Yes, I want to see the scenery you showed me yesterday again. Can you take me up there again?"
"sure."
With a destination in mind, the two no longer talked face to face, but walked side by side.
"Qiuyue, the man in green in the third match today, is he your brother?"
The fight between Tang Beiju and Shangguan Jieshu was long enough and exciting enough to leave a deep impression.
Mu Shuangyan recalled Tang Beiju's appearance. His facial features were quite similar to Tang Qiuyue's. He was a very handsome man.
However, although their facial features are similar, their temperaments are very different.
Tang Beiju has a cold temperament, while Tang Qiuyue has a warm temperament, which are two contrasting characteristics.
"You guessed it right, that is indeed my brother."
"You two really look alike."
Hearing this, Tang Qiuyue curled her lips in disdain and said casually, "It's just so-so."
Mentioning Tang Beiju, Tang Qiuyue suddenly realized that Tang Beiju and Shangguan Jieshu seemed to have an appointment, and the location seemed to be—
Zuigui Tower.
"Shuangyan..." Tang Qiuyue was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. She stopped and called out Mu Shuangyan's name.
"What's wrong?" When Mu Shuangyan saw Tang Qiuyue stop, she also stopped and turned to look at Tang Qiuyue.
"You might get to meet one of my family members early."
The original plan was to introduce her family to Mu Shuangyan all at once after the competition was over tomorrow and everyone was gathered.
I didn’t expect it to be such a coincidence!
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