Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 164 Why Does This Wicked Woman Refuse?
Just as Qian Duoduo was about to make an introduction, Qian Yourong, who had returned to the betting station, suddenly exclaimed, "Are you sure you want to bet on Ning Xuan to win? And for 100,000 Heavenly Crystals?!"
Upon hearing this, everyone’s gaze immediately focused on a burly man.
"Hahaha, of course. I’ve got reliable news that Ning Xuan killed Kong Wei of the Kong Family and Sun Qin of the Sun Family! This time, he didn’t use any schemes; he won purely through martial strength!"
When he said this, countless people in the square revealed expressions of shock.
"What?!"
"Is that true?!"
"Kong Wei and Sun Qin are the pride of their respective families, true paragons of their generation!"
Others looked at the burly man with eyes that looked like they wanted to skin him alive. They had also received this news. Although they didn’t know how Ning Xuan had done it, the odds on him were high, and they had been hoping to make a killing.
Our chances look slim now!
Because Qian Yourong had stated earlier, she could adjust the odds at any time. And they, hoping to maximize their profits, were still gathering money and hadn’t placed their bets yet.
Damn it! You bastard, you did that on purpose, didn’t you?!
Sure enough, Qian Yourong immediately announced that she would adjust the odds on Ning Xuan in fifteen minutes.
Instantly, countless people swarmed the betting station. No one paid any more attention to the burly man, except for Ning Xuan.
Ning Xuan watched him blend into the crowd and disappear, hiding his contribution and fame. Ning Xuan’s expression turned odd. He realized he had still underestimated Qian Yourong. The burly man was clearly an actor she had hired, planning to profit from both sides and squeeze these gamblers dry.
Impressive!
Looking at her on the platform, Ning Xuan couldn’t help but marvel.
"What?" Mo Xiaoxiao held onto Ning Xuan’s arm nervously, not having heard what he said.
These people were crazy. If she didn’t hold on to Ning Xuan, she would surely be swept away by the crowd.
With her enemy nearby, in a place like this, she decided not to leave his side for a moment!
Although Ning Xuan shook his head, the sharp-eyed Mo Xiaoxiao reminded him with a huff, "You scoundrel, what are you doing? Can’t you see her hairstyle? She’s a married woman!"
"What’s going on in that little head of yours?" he teased. "By the way, didn’t a certain someone tell me she was the fiancée of the Jun Family’s Young Master and had run away from an arranged marriage? With so many Jun Family members up there, how come you’re not nervous anymore?"
"Ah... I am nervous, very nervous! Can’t you see how tightly I’m holding onto you?" Mo Xiaoxiao hastily lowered her black veil, but her flustered eyes betrayed her.
From the moment this girl had given her reason for leaving home, Ning Xuan knew she was lying. As for the real reason, he wasn’t interested in finding out.
"You scoundrel, you’re so rich. Aren’t you going to place a bet?" Mo Xiaoxiao, having learned from his example, also knew how to change the subject.
Ning Xuan shook his head, looking at the crowd flooding toward the betting station. Those people are all walking Heavenly Crystals! I don’t have to do a thing to get seventy percent of the profits. Only a fool would join that frenzy.
After a moment’s hesitation, Mo Xiaoxiao sent Ning Xuan a mental message. "That woman is really evil. That man from earlier was with her!"
Ning Xuan glanced at Mo Xiaoxiao with some surprise. This girl might seem detached, but she wasn’t dumb at all.
Ning Xuan reacted instantly, feigning shock. "Really?! How despicable!"
Mo Xiaoxiao pinched Ning Xuan hard. "You saw through it a long time ago!"
As soon as she finished speaking, her expression turned downcast.
Damn. This girl is sensitive. It must have taken great courage for her to speak out against her enemy, and I just...
Without delay, Ning Xuan sent her a mental message, telling her everything he knew. "I didn’t mean to. If the fatty hadn’t secretly tipped me off, I never would have noticed. You’re the impressive one!" He followed up with a sincere apology.
Mo Xiaoxiao believed him instantly. She visibly perked up and asked excitedly, "Does that mean you’re going to have a lot of Heavenly Crystals soon?!"
Ning Xuan nodded.
Mo Xiaoxiao looked like she wanted to say something but held her tongue.
Suddenly, an unknown person bellowed from the crowd, "Goddammit, that’s enough! Get on with it! Stop messing around, we’ve been waiting for half a day!"
Instantly, everyone who had already placed their bets chimed in. If this dragged on, there might be other unexpected developments.
Qian Yourong glanced at the ledger and nodded. This is enough. This wave alone will bring in several million Heavenly Crystals!
"The auspicious hour has arrived! Let the duel begin!"
With that command, both Jun Ting and "Ning Xuan" on the high platform took a step forward.
Jun Ting looked at the "Ning Xuan" across from him and remarked, "I truly didn’t expect that you, having come from the Yuan Ling Continent, would stir up such a storm in the Heavenly Palace in just a few short days!"
As soon as he said this, a buzz of discussion rose from the plaza.
"So, he’s really not a deviant; he’s actually from the Lower Realm!"
"That land below is called the Yuan Ling Continent, huh? If I ever have the time, I’d like to take a trip there!"
"..."
Across from him, "Ning Xuan" gave an arrogant smile. "Before I came here, I had great expectations. As it turns out, this so-called Heavenly Palace is a huge disappointment!"
These words directly provoked the crowd’s anger.
"Damn! This guy is too arrogant!"
"Insolence! A piece of trash from the Lower Realm dares to be so shameless!"
"..."
In the crowd, Mo Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded. "That woman has some nerve. Isn’t she afraid of making you angry?"
Ning Xuan was also a little surprised. He hadn’t expected Qian Yourong to dare have the fake Ning Xuan say something like that! This woman is really something else!
"Now I believe he’s the real Ning Xuan!"
"Indeed! Otherwise, he would never dare to say that. Not only would the Jun Family suffer, but the Qian Family would also face an undeserved calamity!"
Not far from Ning Xuan and Mo Xiaoxiao, some people were discussing this in hushed tones.
Mo Xiaoxiao had a sudden realization.
"Wait! Can I still place a bet?"
"I arrived late; I want to bet too!"
"Yes, yes! I want to bet 500,000 Heavenly Crystals!"
"..."
People in the crowd kept speaking up. These were the skeptics, but the conversation between the two combatants had dispelled their doubts.
On the stage, Qian Yourong, without the slightest hesitation, rejected them outright.
Mo Xiaoxiao was stunned, as was the rest of the crowd. Even Ning Xuan was taken aback for a moment before he understood.
Amazing!
Ning Xuan couldn’t help but feel a grudging admiration. Qian Yourong’s ability to read people is terrifying. With her methods, she could probably pluck a passing crow bald! The crow had no comment.
Mo Xiaoxiao sent a mental message to Ning Xuan. "Why is that evil woman refusing?"
If it were me, I would have agreed without a second thought.
Ning Xuan replied, "Because there are still fish that haven’t taken the bait."
As Mo Xiaoxiao puzzled over this, Qian Yourong firmly declared from the stage, "I’d like to make money too, but rules are rules. Betting is closed; there’s no reason to reopen it!"
More and more people started asking to reopen the betting for various reasons, but Qian Yourong remained unmoved.
Suddenly, a voice emerged from a corner. "And what if I’m the one asking you to reopen the betting?"
