The two players who had been stopped both turned to look at Xu Huo, who was standing nearby.
Xu Huo smiled and tried to smooth things over. "Since this is a game, it's only fair that you each draw once. The countdown is about to end, so let's not waste any more time."
"Who the hell are you, and what's it got to do with you?" the player with the short ponytail snapped. "If you're looking to die, go somewhere else. I don't have time to deal with you!"
After speaking, he used his item again, but Xu Huo stopped him once more.
Ignoring the other man's fury, Xu Huo said calmly, "Losing two players isn't a big deal. If we lose one, though, they'll have to match everyone again and draw cards all over. I don't think this pointless game needs a second round. What do you think?"
Before either of them could answer, he continued, "Losing one person would be a bit of a hassle, but we could lose two."
What he meant was that no matter which of the two survived, Xu Huo would help send him on his way, so the card-drawing game could end in one round.
The two men didn't know how strong Xu Huo was, but neither wanted to fight to the bitter end only for someone else to reap the benefits.
"I don't want a second round either," Mu Yan said. "If everyone breaks the rules, this card-drawing game will never end. How many people will be left alive by then? Instead of fighting over one or two cards, why not save some time and go look for cards?"
The last female player didn't speak up, but silence could be a statement in itself.
After weighing the pros and cons, the two