Eight Years Old, Making a Fortune

"Feng, didn't you say you'd been too busy lately to come to the Beast Fighting Arena? Why do you have time to come now?" Ye Mingyue asked as he took huge bites out of a chicken leg.

Ye Feng did not answer Ye Mingyue's question directly, instead changing the subject. "I came to the Beast Fighting Arena to find you, and to relax a little while I was at it. I have some insider news related to you. Do you want to hear it?"

"Related to me? What news? Feng, stop keeping me in suspense. You're not being straight with me. Hurry up, tell me!"

Hearing Ye Mingyue's anxious words, Ye Feng slowly said, "Your brother here heard that you have three potential betrothal matches in the Lin Family. When the time comes, you can choose one—or even two—of those three Lin Family girls." After saying that, Ye Feng paused, smiling as he held out his hand toward Ye Mingyue.

Seeing Ye Feng's gesture, Ye Mingyue, who knew him well, naturally understood what it meant. He tossed him five Sky Flame Copper Coins. "Hurry up and talk. If I find out afterward that your news is false, just wait until I beat you up."

After accepting the five exquisitely crafted copper coins, Ye Feng stopped dangling the bait. "The three are Lin Miao, the direct granddaughter of the Lin Family's Second Elder; Lin Yu, the youngest daughter of the Lin Family's Third Elder; and Lin Miao, the only daughter of the Lin Family's Fifth Elder."

Without waiting for Ye Mingyue to speak, he continued, "From what I've learned, the one with the best temperament happens to be Lin Miao, whose family background is the weakest. Other people really shouldn't interfere in matters like marriage, but as your brother, I still have to remind you: learn more about them before making a decision. The Lin Family hasn't told you the news yet, so you have time to get to know all three of them. A partner is someone tied to your whole life. There's nothing wrong with being cautious."

The reason Ye Feng gave this advice was because, in the second simulation, Ye Mingyue had chosen Lin Miao, who came from the better family. While Ye Feng had been stationed at the Xiao Tie Ore Vein resource point, he had heard Ye Mingyue's complaints.

Lin Miao appeared gentle and mild-tempered, but she was actually exceedingly arrogant. Relying on the fact that she was the granddaughter of the Lin Family's Second Elder, she did not regard Ye Mingyue's parents with the slightest respect. Yet Ye Mingyue still treated Lin Miao extremely well. Aside from the resources he used daily, he gave most of everything else to his wife.

Then, when Ye Mingyue reached the Viscera Refining Realm and wanted to withdraw some resources to exchange for materials to forge a handy weapon—so that he would be safer when stationed at a resource point—he discovered that the resources he had kept with his wife Lin Miao for decades had all been given to her younger brother. Not a single bit had been left for Ye Mingyue.

Of course, Ye Feng did not tell Ye Mingyue the reason behind all this now. After all, it had not happened yet. And from what he knew, Lin Miao, the only daughter of the Lin Family's Fifth Elder, truly treated her husband's family very well.

After hearing Ye Feng's words, Ye Mingyue quickly recalled what his mother had asked him before. Those three girls had been among the names she mentioned. He had not paid much attention at the time, but now that he thought about it, the news was indeed highly believable. Besides, Feng had never lied to him. Ye Mingyue immediately believed it. Thinking of this, he turned and said something to his personal guards. Soon, one of the guards following Ye Mingyue left.

In Ye Feng's view, Ye Mingyue had most likely sent someone to investigate information about the three girls.

Afterward, the two chatted and laughed as they watched the battles in the Beast Fighting Arena. During that time, Ye Mingyue frequently placed bets, but after watching more than ten matches, Ye Feng had not put down a single copper coin.

It was not until more than two hours later that Ye Feng finally saw the first target he had been waiting for that day.

For this bet, Ye Mingyue held the opposite opinion. Judging from the situation, the Demonic Beast Ye Mingyue chose was indeed stronger. Although Ye Feng seemed to feel the same way, he still bet on the other Demonic Beast. Soon, the result of the battle between the two Demonic Beasts was decided. Ye Feng had chosen correctly and made a small profit. This made him even more certain that his information was correct.

Very soon, the second Demonic Beast he had his eye on entered the arena. This time, he put in all the money he had brought with him. Seeing Ye Feng's actions, Ye Mingyue was stunned. "Feng, have you gone crazy? You're playing this big? Aren't you afraid Uncle Changming will beat you?"

Hearing Ye Mingyue's words, Ye Feng did not reply. He merely smiled faintly.

Seeing how confident Ye Feng was, Ye Mingyue did not know what was going on, but he felt that the always clever and steady Ye Feng must have gotten some kind of information. Then Ye Mingyue gritted his teeth and put in half of his own savings as well.

Though the two had wagered quite a bit of money, there were many people placing bets in the Fengyuan Beast Fighting Arena, so their stakes did not seem all that large by comparison.

When the result of the beast battle appeared, Ye Feng finally let out a breath of relief. He had bet correctly this time. Unlike Ye Feng's calm demeanor, Ye Mingyue completely lost his composure. He actually tried to kiss Ye Feng. Fortunately, Ye Feng's cultivation was higher than his now, or he would truly have been disgusted for days.

Ye Mingyue could not be blamed for losing his composure. Because very few people had bet on their side this time, their winnings had increased eightfold.

In Ye Mingyue's eyes, Ye Feng must have known some kind of news, or he would not have been so confident. He immediately laughed and said to Ye Feng, "Feng, next time something this good comes along, make sure to call your brother over. We're good brothers!"

Ye Feng looked at the excited Ye Mingyue. "How could there be such good things every day?" With that, Ye Feng left the Beast Fighting Arena.

Over the next several days, Ye Feng continued coming to the Fengyuan Beast Fighting Arena, and Ye Mingyue followed him there, earning quite a bit as well.

After earning money for a full seven days, no matter how much Ye Mingyue tried to persuade him, Ye Feng refused to return to the Beast Fighting Arena. He knew that some things had to stop at the right point. Earning nearly enough was enough; any more, and unpleasant things might happen. Even though he was part of the Ye Family's Direct Lineage, there was still a limit.

Looking at the Mithril Coins in the bag, Ye Feng could not help smiling. These silver coins should be enough to buy the nineteen kinds of Precious Herbs needed to make the Bone Strengthening Root Growing Treasure Pill. He only needed the family's power to purchase them. The remaining money would also be enough for him to buy Pills for cultivation for a long time.

When Ye Feng handed the money to his father, Ye Changming was utterly dumbfounded. Although people from the City Lord's Mansion had approached him before and told him that Ye Feng had earned quite a bit of money at the Fengyuan Beast Fighting Arena, warning him to make Ye Feng stop, he truly had not expected him to earn this much.

Ye Changming was immensely gratified by this. For the next several days, whenever he met a friend, he would say, "My son Ye Feng can make money at eight years old!" At the same time, he did not forget the important matter. After discussing it with the Ye Family Third Ancestor, he began searching for the remaining few Precious Herbs that were difficult to obtain for Ye Feng.