The fight was over. Not long after that, the second round began.
Usually, there wouldn't be so many duels. It was one after another. Clearly, someone had arranged this in advance.
The two people on the stage were both Three Tribulation Warriors, one at the middle stage and the other at the latter stage. One of them was a strong middle-aged man with high spirits. The skinny old man was clearly worried. His lips were pale and his eyes were filled with fear.
Before the fight started, the two of them talked some nonsense. The strong middle-aged man scolded the skinny old man, telling the skinny old man to stop fighting if he was afraid of death and to kowtow and apologize …
Dozens of people moved quickly and started collecting bets. Lu Li also saw many people taking out some dark purple stones or Ice Heart Crystals to place their bets. After placing their bets, they would receive a special jade token.
More people came to Lu Li, but Lu Li still didn't place a bet. After Gan Lin and the others left, Gan Lin approached Lu Li and said, "This time, we can bet on the skinny old man. This time, it will be another counterattack. Ha, ha … if the old man wins, the payout will be two to one. Clearly, they are trying to lure us to bet on the strong middle-aged man."
"Not necessarily!"
Gan Lin didn't know much about these despicable things, but Lu Li did. He said with a smile, "I just told you. Winning or losing is not decided in the arena, but outside the arena.
The banker will decide the winner based on the number of bets. For example, if more people bet on the old man, the banker will say the middle-aged man will win. If not, the banker will say the old man will win. The banker will calculate and see which side they can make a profit … "
Gan Lin's eyes lit up and he said, "Then how about we see who wins by how much?
Then we can bet on the side with less bets? "
"The problem is!"
Lu Li said with a bitter smile, "Sometimes, the banker will go easy on you. He won't find the pattern for you. Otherwise, how can he win?
Nine out of ten gambles are cheating. The banker has the control. Any gambler who keeps on gambling will lose everything in the end. "
"That works …"
Gan Lin and Qin Zhan looked at each other and were somewhat speechless. People like them who didn't understand the tricks inside, if they were to rashly gamble, they reckoned that they would lose everything in the end. In the end, they would go to gamble with others and die miserably …
As expected, the winner this time was the strong middle-aged man.
Those who had won were delighted, while those who had lost were cursing and swearing. Soon, the third round began and more people came to Lu Li and the other two to place their bets.
Lu Li still didn't place a bet, but he stopped the one who placed the bet. Lu Li cupped his fists and said, "Brother, we would like to gamble. What should we do?"
"Duel?"
The person who placed the bet glanced at Lu Li with a mocking smile and said coldly, "You don't have to go up. You can die easily. But your two brothers can go up and have some fun.
Go to that corner. They are all people who wish to make a bet. Every time you make a bet, you will be given an Ice Heart Crystal. However … it doesn't matter if you die or not. "
"Thanks a lot!"
Lu Li glanced over and found that there were dozens of people in the corner. There was also a man in a steward's uniform sitting there. Lu Li and the other two looked at each other and smiled. So many people were waiting for the fight. This was going to be fun.
"I'm going!"
Lu Li gave all the Icy Heart Crystals to Qin Zhan and said, "Later, just watch my eyes and act accordingly. When I tell you to place all your bets, you just do it.
If I give this signal, then place all your bets on your opponent! "
Lu Li made some gestures. Qin Zhan nodded slightly. But he was a bit worried and asked, "Bet on my opponent to win?
Will the dealer think I am cheating?
At that time, will someone come looking for trouble? "
"It doesn't matter!"
Lu Li shrugged and replied, "The dealer will come to me sooner or later anyway. Just do whatever you want."
Lu Li walked to that corner, found the man in the steward's uniform and said, "Sir, I want to take part in the duel."
"You?"
The steward was surprised. The people who were waiting in line for the fight all put on cruel smiles. They looked at Lu Li as if he was a dead man.
"Are you sure?"
The steward looked at Lu Li coldly. It was more and more like he was looking at a dead man.
Lu Li made up his mind. He made up his mind and said, "I am sure."
"Okay!"
The steward said indifferently, "Each time you make a bet, you will get an Icy Heart Crystal. However … it doesn't matter if you die or not!"
"Okay!"
Lu Li acted like he was ready to risk everything, which amused the warriors nearby. Many of them looked at Lu Li. One of them suddenly said, "Chief Steward Liu, can you arrange for me to play with this young man later?"
"Pff ~"
Another old man spat and said, "Hawk, don't you have any shame?
How can you bully a kid?
Chief Steward Liu, I will fight with this young man! "
"Let go of this young man and let me do it!"
"Piss off. I have a special affinity with this young man …"
There were more than 20 people nearby. Lu Li was in high demand. They all wanted to fight with Lu Li.
There was only one Icy Heart Crystal for each fight. If a warrior of similar abilities were to fight with Lu Li, he might risk his life or even die.
Therefore, to fight with Lu Li was equivalent to getting an Icy Heart Crystal for free. Naturally, everyone wanted to fight with Lu Li.
"Shut up!"
Chief Steward Liu shouted coldly. He glanced over to the others. Seeing that no one said anything, he looked at the arena.
After the time for one incense stick to burn, the fight was over. Chief Steward Liu pointed to a warrior at the initial stage of the third tribulation and said, "One-eyed, go and fight with him!"
Lu Li was surprised to see Chief Steward Liu pointing at him.
A look of astonishment appeared on his face. He didn't expect that it would be his turn soon.
He looked at his opponent and sensed his abilities. He had a better impression of this Chief Steward now.
Clearly, this Chief Steward had taken care of Lu Li. He didn't arrange a powerful opponent.
Lu Li walked onto the arena. A one-eyed man walked up. It was not that he was blind in the other eye. He only had one eye. Clearly, he was of a special race.
"What ~"
Soon, the arena became lively. Seeing that Lu Li, a warrior at the Second Tribulation, dared to go up, people were mocking him. Then, many people became excited. They took the initiative to place their bets. Some even bet heavily on the One-eyed.
They all knew that the One-eyed often fought. Even though his abilities were not particularly strong, his comprehensive abilities could be compared to the middle stage of the third tribulation.
A warrior at the Second Tribulation would go up. Wasn't he giving them a free win?
Such a pity!
The odds for the One-eyed were low, five to one.
Naturally, Lu Li's odds were higher, one to five.
But even if the odds were one to ten, nobody would bet. Qin Zhan and others secretly investigated. They found that very few people bet on Lu Li. Even if there were, they only bet several Ice Heart Crystals. Maybe they were just buying for fun.
"I bet that white-haired young man will win!"
Qin Zhan found the one who placed the bet and bet all 30 Ice Heart Crystals. The one who placed the bet was a bit surprised. He knew that Qin Zhan and Lu Li were in cahoots with Lu Li.
But the amount Qin Zhan bet was small. The one who placed the bet didn't mind. He took the Ice Heart Crystals and gave Qin Zhan a jade talisman.
"How many Ice Heart Crystals can I pawn?"
Qin Zhan suddenly took out the Immortal Demon Tower. This was a secret treasure, a replica of an Imperial Weapon. It was a good one.
The one who placed the Immortal Demon Tower was shocked. He took it over and felt it carefully. Then he said, "I can pawn 3000 Ice Heart Crystals."