Although today's match was the semifinal, tomorrow's final was already a foregone conclusion.
Even Jiang Xiaolin, a Yellow Obsidian One-star, had been crushed by Xian He. The other two warriors were only White Jade Five Stars, so they didn't stand a chance.
Leaning on the Taining Brush Spear, Xian He strode over to the gambling table, head held high, like a majestic lion.
"Smack!"
Xian He slapped the betting slip down on the table and said coldly, "The money!"
"My lord, the money... there isn't enough!" The dealer looked ready to cry.
He was only a minor Azure-ranked warrior. One slap from Xian He would turn him into a bloody mist.
"I don't care! The bet's been signed, so you have to pay up. Go get your boss for me, now!" Xian He grabbed the dealer by the collar and dragged him out from behind the table.
Terrified out of his wits, the dealer ran in a panic to Xiao Yang.
Leaning on his Taining Brush Spear, Xian He strode after him with his head held high.
Xiao Yang was close to tears. How could he have known Xian He would end the fight in the very first round?
"You're his boss?" Xian He asked harshly, kicking Xiao Yang. "Quit sitting there and bring me the money!"
He suspected Xiao Yang had sent both of the assassins after him, but he had no proof.
The assassins were most likely from the notorious Greedy Wolf Organization. After buying the Sister Flowers at the slave market, he would avenge Chen Jingjing's father and look for evidence while he was at it.
If Xiao Yang had really sent the assassins, Xian He would run him through with the Taining Brush Spear.
Xiao Yang dared not protest. He silently got to his feet and