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24 Chapter Twenty-One: Big Trouble
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After hearing Du Ze’s words, Tang Luo realized that their situation was quite simple – it all came down to money.

As the most popular entertainment in all of Xiling, the allure of the martial arts competition lay not only in the two fighters pitting their strength against one another, but also in the exciting betting element, where large sums of money could be won by betting on the right fighter. If you were lucky, you could even make a fortune.

Gamblers, enthusiasts, and spectators flocked to the competition, turning it into the most appealing and lucrative event.

Pang Yan was an orphan raised by the Tang Philanthropic Hall. Despite its charitable name, it primarily served as a training ground for servants and warriors for the Tang Clan.

Given that it was a place for training servants, the living standards were naturally not superior. Let alone food and clothing, they wouldn’t even subsidize a fighter at the peak of the Mortal Realm like him. A new set of clothes and shoes at New Year was the extent of their welfare.

Trainees at the Martial Hall were allowed one leave every three months to see the colorful world of Xiling, but unfortunately, these penniless youngsters had limited options on where they could go.

Fortunately, having gained extraordinary strength from their martial arts training, they could earn a small sum by taking on manual labor jobs during their leaves. Although they weren’t able to live lavishly, they were at least able to afford decent clothing.

After all, finding work in the vast array of Tang family businesses scattered across Xiling was relatively easy for Martial Hall trainees.

But some outstanding fighters, like Pang Yan who was at the peak of the Mortal Realm, were not content with just earning minor wages from menial jobs.

Becoming the chosen one of the Tang branches was a nailed-on certainty for them. But as a man with grand ambitions, Pang Yan knew all too well that even the peak of the Mortal Realm was still cannon fodder.

a dangerous mission, he would not live

buy armor for protection. To that end, he decided to participate in some small-scale ring fighting

his leaves participating in various minor martial art competitions in

he lost more than he won. But as he reached the peak

fight till death for just a few gold coins? Can’t I just lose the fights?” Pang Yan seemed to have had a

They would be assigned various odds, as the more varied the offerings

Realm, the odds for Pang Yan were generally low. However, if he

Yan saw an opportunity and discussed his money-making scheme with his childhood friend, Du Ze.

was for those in the Mortal Realm. Anyone could sign up, but participants were

participants in total were selected, twelve in each group were paired off to fight. Amongst the standout Mortal Realm fighters, eight were favored to win, having the lowest odds of winning the championship.

his sights on. He and Du Ze had bet all their money on Pang Yan being eliminated in the round of

coins to Du Ze

was a very ordinary Mortal Realm fighter, and from most enthusiasts’ point of view, Pang Yan

Yan was struck on the chest by his opponent and

erupted in disbelief! The favored Pang Yan had

was going

that he had thrown the match, what did it matter? After all, the gambling house, not him, was the one making the most money

Ze claimed his prize of three hundred gold coins, a bagful so