I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 1107 - 1108 Senior Sister Handles the Situation
Chapter 1107: Chapter 1108: Senior Sister Handles the Situation, Junior Brother Admires
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Chapter 1107: Chapter 1108: Senior Sister Handles the Situation, Junior Brother Admires
Li Xiaobai suddenly fell silent, “The senior really has a true temperament, indeed a role model for our kind, I admire him.”
“It’s a pity, though, I didn’t see any old familiar faces. After so many years, Ice Dragon Island has also changed; things are no longer the same, and the people are different. Only that Second Elder Zhang seemed somewhat familiar, as if we had met before, but I can’t remember.”
A look of reminiscence appeared in Yan Zuzi’s eyes as he slowly spoke. The two of them had lived too long, and nearly all the cultivators of their generation had died a natural death. Only a few enemies remained in the world, truly exemplifying the saying: good people die young, while calamities persist for a thousand years.
“Second Elder?”
“Do the two seniors know this person?”
Li Xiaobai’s expression shifted, somewhat surprised. Though Second Elder Zhang looked so old that he was hardly recognizable as human, how could it be possible for him to live for a thousand years?
“I vaguely remember that not long after being sealed in the Buddhist Pagoda, I saw two people climb the Transmigration Ladder and reach the eyes of the Buddha. They were truly gifted, and one of them did bear a striking resemblance to this Second Elder, although at that time he was still a young man.”
“Time changes everything. I didn’t expect him to still be alive. Damn it, back then I was begging him with snot and tears to take me with him, but this guy wasn’t any good either!”
Ol’Fatty swore and cursed as he spoke.
“But he has indeed lived quite long, must be over six hundred years by now, and to think he’s only an Elder. With his experience and cultivation level, he would have more than enough qualifications to be the Island Master.”
Yan Zuzi spoke earnestly.
Ol’Fatty said, “He’s still far behind us, though. Seeing how aged he has become, he’s probably not far from his natural death.”
Li Xiaobai: “…”
Only the two seniors present would dare say that a Saint Realm powerhouse who had lived for six hundred years was close to natural death.
However, he was also puzzled; six hundred years was more than enough time to establish one’s legacy on Ice Dragon Island, so why would one settle for being a mere Second Elder?
Perhaps in terms of cultivation level, neither the Island Master nor the Great Elder would compare to him?
Never mind, the internal affairs of the island were of no concern to him. He just needed to safely take Long Xue away, without wasting the opportunity to use the strength of the two great masters at hand.
“Hehe, two seniors, how about we make a deal…”
Two hours flew by in the blink of an eye, and the outstanding young cultivators gradually regained their strength, returning to their respective factions.
Among the crowd, a fat figure could be seen bustling about once again.
“Come on, place your bets, bets are final!”
“The results of the first round were unexpected; some are happy, some are sad, but I must congratulate the lucky ones, you’ve made a killing! The second round will be genuine arena battles, so put your money on the prodigies you admire the most!”
Liu Jinshui shouted and hawked continuously, creating quite a spectacle, which seemed very lively.
Around him, a large number of cultivators placed heavy bets, for one simple reason: even though the Island Master’s impromptu first-round elimination made many of them lose everything, there were still quite a few who bet correctly and made a fortune, making others envious.
“I’ll bet one hundred thousand top-grade Immortal Stones!”
“Two hundred thousand, on Brother Long!”
“I’m betting three hundred thousand!”
“Betting on the geniuses from the Super Sect is a surefire way to make a profit!”
The cultivators realized that betting correctly could indeed make them rich, and they joined in one by one, putting in even more Immortal Stones than in the first round.
The pace of betting was swift, and Liu Jinshui closed the books and gathered with a few fellow brothers and sisters, apparently discussing something in whispers. Seeing this, Li Xiaobai grew curious and went closer to listen to their conversation.
Lin Yin took a drag from his Huazi, squatting on the ground and said indifferently, “Who has the most supporters now?”
Liu Jinshui flipped through the roster and read aloud, “Besides the few of us, there are quite a few cultivator disciples betting on Long Aotian from Ice Dragon Island, with a total of more than eight million top-grade Immortal Stones wagered on him.”
“There are also a few cultivators from the Sea Clan, not flashy, but they have quite a few supporters.”
Su Yunbing waved her slender hand, “Manipulate the odds, take them down!”
Ye Wushuang held her forehead, “Sister, with such a fiery temper, you’re going to scare off all the men.”
Su Yunbing, “???”
The atmosphere between the two women tensed up a bit, and Liu Jinshui hurriedly intervened, “What I mean is, let them win a round first, let more gamblers taste the sweetness and continue to invest, then when the pot gets bigger, we hit them in one fell swoop. This ill-gotten wealth can only be made once.”
Yang Chen fanned himself lightly with a feather fan, “How do we split it?”
“Ol’Fatty puts in work and strength, plus he plans and arranges everything, naturally he should take the lion’s share. Ol’Fatty wants fifty percent, how about the rest of you split the remaining fifty?” Liu Jinshui said, patting his chest.
Ling Feng shook his head, “Too little. You may have started the betting pool, but we’re the ones who will make them disappear. We all share the risk; why not split it evenly?”
Liu Jinshui frowned, “Without Ol’Fatty, where would the betting pool come from? No way we’re splitting it evenly!”
“What, you can’t include your little brother in the good stuff?” Li Xiaobai chimed in at the right moment, joining the secret conversation of the group.
“Damn it, another one who wants a cut of the money…” Liu Jinshui cursed inwardly.
“Those who didn’t exert effort won’t get a share of the Immortal Stones. Little junior brother, even you can’t freeload. You better think about how to take your junior sister away instead.” Su Yunbing said flatly.
“Hehe, little brother doesn’t want money. I just want to go to Sixth Senior Brother to retrieve my share. Shouldn’t we settle the six million we tricked out of Long Aotian by working together?” Li Xiaobai said cheerfully.
“I’ll give it to you after the competition is over. When have I ever duped you? Rest assured, what’s yours will always be yours, and no one can take it.” Liu Jinshui replied generously.
Seeing his manner, Li Xiaobai knew that the Immortal Stone was a lost cause, like throwing a meat bun at a dog, gone forever.
Changing the subject, Li Xiaobai continued, “I heard from Great Sister just now that we seem to be planning to take out all the disciples with potential, right?”
“Yes, this is all so you can win the title and take Long Xue away. Elder Sister here will clear the path for you, helping you reach the top!” Su Yunbing declared with a take-charge attitude, with the rest nodding solemnly.
“My fellow senior brothers and sisters will surely dominate the arena, achieving an invincible power, securing a massive following and heavy bets on winning. While little brother has always had a poor reputation, surely not favored by many, when it comes to the final stages of the competition and the senior brothers and sisters lose to little brother, we’ll shock everyone with a major upset and make a huge profit. Indeed, this is a grand manipulation.” Li Xiaobai stated plainly their true intentions. This group of senior brothers and sisters was each determined not to be outdone; Long Xue would be saved, but the leeks must be harvested.
“Little junior brother, you are mistaken. You want the woman, Elder Sister wants the Immortal Stones; it’s a win-win. Why not go for it?”
“Yes, indeed, little junior brother, rest assured, you’re the most important to us. Immortal Stones and the like are just a gesture of support, just an effort made in passing.”
“Exactly, exactly. The senior brothers just want to earn some pocket money. Little junior brother wouldn’t grudge us this small stream of income, right?”
Looking at the smiley faces before him, Li Xiaobai had to fight the urge to curse.
“Senior brothers and sisters are so noble, little brother is impressed!”