Chapter 2824 - 2826: Well, You Lost, Didn’t You?

After the performance, the real highlight followed.

It’s the martial arts contest!

The stage was easily transformed into an arena.

Ma Shangming said excitedly, "The martial arts contest is about to begin.

This is the best part to watch!"

At this moment, a man stepped onto the arena.

The man’s temples were sharply raised.

Clearly, he was an expert.

This was the guard challenger chosen by Buliang Well.

Defeat a guard challenger, and you’ll get a million gemstone currency as a reward.

The more you defeat, the greater the reward.

Up to one billion gemstone currency in rewards.

These rules are clearly accessible in everyone’s handbooks.

"This man doesn’t seem special at all.

Looks so skinny.

How powerful can he be?

Just beat him and you get a million gemstone currency?

Young Master Ma, you’re Well-Trained, aren’t you going to give it a try?"

Liu Mei said excitedly.

"What do you know? Even though you have connections with the Wanyan family in Central Plains Prefecture.

But you’re not a martial artist.

So you don’t understand the prowess of a martial artist.

This man may look thin.

But his strength is formidable.

An ordinary person going up there would only be seeking death.

I am certainly no match for him.

You should know, it’s been years.

No one has ever defeated the guard challenger.

Firstly, because they are truly strong.

Secondly, those who come here must show some respect to Marshal Buliang.

So experts rarely make a move."

Ma Shangming sure knows a lot.

He continued, "Besides, just a million gemstone currency, I can’t even be bothered, it’s meaningless, even if it were a billion.

It’s nothing.

I bought that car last month, worth thirty million gemstone currency.

It’s a custom model.

Limited to a thousand worldwide."

As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at Xue Lan.

Hoping to get Xue Lan’s attention.

But yet again he was disappointed.

Xue Lan seemed to have eyes only for Xiao Chen.

She didn’t even bother to look at the guard challenger on the stage.

Ma Shangming was dumbfounded.

This girl is impenetrable.

What’s going on?

She can’t be pretending, can she?

Finally, someone stepped onto the stage.

The scene instantly erupted in cheers.

Such a duel is what’s truly interesting.

Clashes between martial artists are actually quite rare.

The challenger is a large man.

At least two meters tall.

Doesn’t even look like a Dragon Country person.

The contest wasn’t even underway yet, but this guy was already gesturing.

Even showing off his muscles.

Soon, the electronic sign revealed the identity of this strongman.

Turns out he is a retired special forces soldier from another country.

With formidable strength.

And has trained in martial arts.

You can tell just from the aura he exudes as he moves.

This man is not simple.

"The fight hasn’t started yet, betting is open.

Currently, this strongman has odds of 1 to 2.5, the guard challenger has odds of 1 to 0.9.

People are still betting on the guard challenger.

What’s everyone’s view!"

Ma Shangming asked with a smile.

Picked up his phone.

You can bet directly on the phone.

There’s a countdown now.

Once the countdown ends, betting closes.

No more bets can be made.

"Young Master Ma is the expert, what do you think?"

The crowd asked.

"Currently the casino owner favors the guard challenger.

I think so too.

The guard challenger is a subordinate of Marshal Buliang.

A true expert.

That strongman may look as strong as an ox.

But he’s actually just fluff.

Completely useless."

Ma Shangming proudly analyzed.

"Great, shall we bet on the guard challenger then?"

Liu Mei and others laughed.

"Yes, let’s bet, just for fun.

Otherwise, just watching isn’t as fun."

Ma Shangming laughed, "I’ll bet a million on the guard challenger!

A million gemstone currency!"

He looked smugly at Xue Lan.

Others might say he’s boasting.

But casually throwing out a million gemstone currency can’t be mere bragging.

Surely this woman would be impressed.

Unfortunately, Xue Lan ignored him.

Instead, she turned to Xiao Chen and said, "Mr. Xiao, what do you think?

Whom should I bet on, I’ll play too, I trust your judgment!"

"Bet on the big guy!"

Xiao Chen said casually.

"Hahaha, are you stupid?

The odds for the big guy have now changed to 1 to 5!

It’s clear nobody thinks much of him.

There are many martial artists here.

Do you think they’re all idiots?

If I follow your lead, I’d lose everything."

Ma Shangming mocked.

"Mind your own business, I’m listening to Mr. Xiao, I’ll wager ten thousand on the big guy, I didn’t bring much money this time!"

Xue Lan said.

"Miss Xue, this guy is just a freeloader.

What could he possibly know?

You worked hard to save up ten thousand.

If you bet it all on the big guy, you’ll definitely lose it.

Listen to Young Master Ma.

Young Master Ma’s insight is undeniably spot on.

Young Master Ma is a true martial artist!"

Liu Mei weighed in.

"Exactly, Young Master Ma is a Meridian Opening Phase expert.

Do you even know what Meridian Opening Phase is?

Seems like you don’t.

Stop pretending in front of an expert.

Young Master Ma’s martial prowess, back in the day, was more terrifying than that of the Tyrant King.

Besides, you’re urging the lady to bet.

Why don’t you place a bet?

Oh, I see, no money, right?

Yeah, you’re just a live-in son-in-law, what money could you have?

Obviously, you can’t afford to bet."

"I don’t have money. So, lend me some?

If I win, I’ll return your principal.

If I lose, I’ll pay you back double, how about that?"

Xiao Chen smiled at Liu Mei.

"Alright, that’s what you said.

Your wife runs such a big company, you can’t escape.

I’ll lend you ten thousand!"

Liu Mei actually transferred ten thousand to Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen bet it all on the big guy.

Turns out this big guy was clearly an actor.

He was, in fact, a terrifying martial artist.

His strength had at least reached the Marrow-Cleansing Phase.

Much stronger than the guard challenger.

He pretended to be weak deliberately.

Probably colluded with the casino owner for some trickery.

Unfortunately, most people couldn’t see through it.

And those who did wouldn’t speak up.

Soon the betting closed!

The match began!

Ma Shangming really hoped the guard chief would quickly defeat the big guy, to embarrass Xiao Chen.

So Xue Lan would admire him.

But things went contrary to his wishes.

What Ma Shangming didn’t expect was.

Just one minute.

The guard challenger was defeated.

The big guy won outright.

The casino owner secretly laughed.

This time most people lost their money, and the casino owner made a huge profit.

Of course.

Xiao Chen and Xue Lan also won.

"Wow, we won, ten thousand became fifty thousand!"

Xue Lan jumped up happily.

Ma Shangming and the others looked grim.

The six of them placed bets totaling over three hundred thousand.

All gone to waste.

Suddenly, it was all gone.

But it’s not just about the money.

It’s mostly about losing face!

Who would have thought that big guy would be so terrifying.

"This is infuriating, they must be throwing the fight!"

Ma Shangming said bitterly, "I can’t believe the guard challenger is so weak!"

"Shh!

Lower your voice, Young Master Ma can’t speak carelessly.

If someone hears, it’s over!"

Liu Mei quickly covered Ma Shangming’s mouth.

"Fool!

Not being able to see through such an obvious situation.

And you think you are a martial artist.

That big guy is at least a Marrow-Cleansing Phase expert.

The guard challenger was only at Meridian Opening Phase.

There’s no way he could win.

Your insight is truly lacking!"

Xiao Chen mocked.