"Young Master Liu, what fine catch have you brought today? Let us have a look!"
Fat Shopkeeper looked at the boy who had spoken, his tone full of teasing.
The boy snorted. "You'll find out soon enough. Today's winner is none other than me."
"Oh? I don't mind, but I'm afraid Miss Song and Young Master Ma might not agree."
"What are they supposed to be? My little bug isn't some common trash."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Fat Shopkeeper looked doubtful.
Soon, all ten contestants had taken the field.
Standing across from Ye Kang was a young woman in a white-and-pink gown. Confidence filled her eyes, as though the winner's seat had already been reserved for her.
She must be that Miss Song.
The host announced, "Everyone, please be quiet. Contestants, release your fighting insects one by one."
A transparent formation rose up, sectioning off an area in front of Ye Kang.
It served as a display zone. As long as the formation remained active, the fighting insects couldn't escape.
The audience held their breath, waiting for the show to begin.
The host made a round of the contestants, then stopped beside Young Master Liu.
"Then let's have Young Master Liu go first."
The corners of the latter's mouth curled up, and he couldn't hide his delight.
For this Free Battle Royale, he had searched high and low before finally getting his hands on a retired fighting insect from a county city elimination arena.
It was old and injured, but it had fought its way through battles in a major city. In Black Fire Town, wouldn't it slaughter the competition?
The thought of taking the field first, the commotion his divine insect would cause when released, and the panicked looks on everyone's faces filled him with excitement.
Young Master Liu