Chapter 1584: Adding insult to injury

Huo Dongping sneered with disdain, "I truly don't know if this man has a brain. Does he think his strength can surpass Hong Sihai?

Or perhaps he has too much money to spend and wants to distribute some to everyone?"

In his opinion, Ye Bufan had no chance of winning this challenge; he was destined for death. For him to open such a betting market at this time, what was the difference between that and giving away money?

Huo Jian laughed, "Grandfather, since this guy is a big spender, let's help him spend more."

Huo Dongping glanced at him. "What do you want to do?"

"Since he opened a gambling den, we naturally have to bet a little, otherwise, we wouldn't be doing him justice."

After Huo Jian finished speaking, he directly pulled a bank card from his pocket and threw it to the Shopkeeper. "Place a bet for me right now. There's 10 billion in here; put it all on Yunxia Mountain to win."

As the saying goes, "poverty for scholars, wealth for warriors." Huo Dongping was originally the Sect Master of Qingmu Sword Sect, with a substantial fortune. Coupled with his generous treatment as the Deputy Palace Master of the Heavenly Palace, he had accumulated a considerable Family fortune over the years.

However, even so, this 10 billion was already their entire fortune.

Seeing his Grandson bet all their money on Yunxia Mountain, Huo Dongping merely smiled, showing no intention of stopping him.

In the eyes of the Grandson and him, Ye Bufan was clearly an enemy, and it was only right to extract some benefits from an enemy.

Situ Changkong's expression changed. "Huo Jian, isn't this inappropriate?"

In his opinion, Ye Bufan had no chance of winning this challenge, and placing a heavy bet on Yunxia Mountain at this time was akin to kicking someone when they were down.

Huo Jian frowned. "What's inappropriate about this? Since he opened the market, can't others place bets?"

"This…"

Situ Changkong was speechless for a moment, truly not knowing how to argue. Ye Bufan himself had opened this market, so he couldn't blame anyone else.

He looked at Huo Dongping, hoping the Elder could intercede, but before he could speak, the other's expression darkened.

"Situ Changkong, you're meddling too much. Is my Grandson's choice of who wins still within the jurisdiction of your Xuanyuan Pavilion?"

"Alas!"

Situ Changkong could only let out a long sigh and then remained silent.

Huo Jian ignored him, directly asked the Shopkeeper for the betting address, and placed the bet himself. He quickly wagered all 10 billion, all on Yunxia Mountain.

Seeing the successful bet confirmation, he laughed arrogantly.

"Hahaha, Ye Bufan, by this time tomorrow, I'll show you what it means to lose both money and status."

As Situ Changkong and the other person left, he pulled out his phone and dialed Ye Bufan's number again, wanting to persuade him to stop the gambling, but the phone was turned off.

He then dialed Situ Dianmo's phone, but the result was the same; it was still unreachable.

Situ Changkong looked anxious. "This child, why are both of them turned off?"

In contrast, An Daoquan was much calmer. "Old man, you don't need to be anxious.

Think about it, if Young man really loses the challenge, money is an external thing; what's the use of keeping it?

If Young man wins, then this gamble will naturally be won, which is a great thing, and you have even less reason to worry."

Situ Changkong thought about it and realized it was true. He finally sighed, "Let him be!"

Inside the banquet hall of the February Group's Imperial Capital branch, it was exceptionally lively at this moment.

Seated at the main seat in the center was an old man with white hair and beard. Although he was quite old, his expression exuded dignity. He was Hong Sihai, the Grand Elder of Yunxia Mountain.

Next to him sat several other Elders, who were the Four Great Elders of Yunxia Mountain.

This time, Hong Sihai personally led the team to the Imperial Capital, bringing along the Four Great Elders of the sect. This almost encompassed half of Yunxia Mountain's strength, showing how much importance they placed on this trip.

Beside their seats, accompanying them were Park Jae-sang, the head of the February Group, and Li Hai Zheng on the other side.

Both of them clearly understood what Yunxia Mountain meant to them now. It could be said that if Yunxia Mountain won, the February Group would prosper; if Yunxia Mountain ultimately lost, then they would be completely finished.

Their faces were full of fawning smiles, and they carefully accompanied them.

After three rounds of wine and five courses of dishes, Park Jae-sang excitedly said, "The news of Grand Elder challenging Ye Bufan has now spread throughout the entire Imperial Capital; no one in high society is unaware.

What do you all guess that Young man is doing now? Is he perhaps hiding in a corner, trembling?"

Guan Ping, who had delivered the message earlier, said, "How could the prestige of our Yunxia Mountain and the Grand Elder be resisted by an ordinary person? I guess that Young man must be terrified right now, and perhaps he'll come to beg for forgiveness soon."

Hong Sihai shook his head and said with an arrogant expression, "It's useless. The final outcome for offending my Yunxia Mountain can only be death; there is no other option.

Even if he comes kneeling to beg me, it's useless. At most, I'll just leave him a complete corpse."

Park Jae-sang followed up with a fawning expression, "Grand Elder is truly merciful. If you ask me, that Young man should be dismembered into ten thousand pieces, not even leaving him a complete corpse…"

Li Hai Zheng said, "When a Young man gains a little ability, he becomes boundlessly arrogant, daring to even offend Yunxia Mountain. He has no one to blame but himself for today's outcome."

Several people conversed eagerly, their topics revolving around how terrified and regretful Ye Bufan was, and how powerful Yunxia Mountain was.

Just as they were chatting merrily, the bodyguard captain rushed in from outside and whispered a few words into Park Jae-sang's ear.

"What? How is this possible?"

Park Jae-sang's expression changed dramatically after listening.

At the same time, he also asked, "Mr. Piao, what happened?"

"This…"

Park Jae-sang hesitated and said, "The Three Great Families in the Imperial Capital have jointly opened a betting market for tomorrow's Yanbo Lake battle."

"What's so surprising about that?" Guan Ping said with a look of disdain, "This gamble has no suspense. Tomorrow's winner will definitely be my Yunxia Mountain. These Three Great Families also have no brains; they are destined to lose everything."

Park Jae-sang said, "Not that, it's just that the odds are a bit strange."

"How strange? Did they offer odds of one hundred to one, or perhaps one thousand to one, for my master?"

Guan Ping said proudly, "This is also expected, after all, the strength difference in this challenge is too great."

Li Hai Zheng said with a smile, "That's right, even if it's ten thousand to one, the final result will still be a win. The Three Great Families' betting market is destined to lose money."

Listening to everyone's indirect flattery, Hong Sihai's expression grew increasingly smug.

Park Jae-sang swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "It's not like that. The odds opened by the Three Great Families are two to one for Ye Bufan to win, and ten to one for Yunxia Mountain to win."

At this, everyone present's expressions changed dramatically. They all knew what these odds meant: it meant they weren't optimistic about Yunxia Mountain, not optimistic about Hong Sihai, and instead, were optimistic that Ye Bufan could win.

From another perspective, this was an indirect insult to Yunxia Mountain.

Hong Sihai's expression instantly darkened. "You didn't say it wrong, did you?"

Li Hai Zheng immediately followed up, "Yes, Family Head, did you say it in reverse?"

In the eyes of everyone present, these odds would only barely make sense if they were reversed. Even odds of two to one wouldn't be worthy of Hong Sihai's status.

"That's right, those are the odds." Park Jae-sang quickly explained, "But Grand Elder, please don't take it too much to heart. After all, behind these Three Great Families is Ye Bufan; they are actually all in this together."