Chapter 438: Second on the Leaderboard—Xiao Wenxue! The Bet Is Set!

The oppressive force of more than ten sniper rifles is hardly less than that of hundreds of pistols.

The clear infrared beam points straight at the brow of the leading man, standing out especially against the white snow on the ground.

Su Yang's calm demeanor makes everyone present feel solemn.

Who could have thought he had already set up a backhand here in advance?

The Qinglong Gang originally intended to step in and execute him when Su Yang ran out of strength.

A lone individual challenging a hundred; even if he can still stand, it's the waning of a strong bow.

Now the situation has taken a shocking turn; the man's gaze flickers, and the raised hand slowly lowers.

"Leader Su, good tactics; so the Six Harmonies Assembly isn't as ordinary as people think—this must be the sixth hall, right?"

"A narrow encounter—why not state your name?" Su Yang said.

"I am the left Guardian of the Qinglong Gang—Xiao Wenxue!"

Is that him?

Su Yang narrowed his eyes, and the Leaderboard instantly flashed in his mind.

He remembered clearly that the second place beneath him were Xiong Yu and Xiao Wenxue.

These two belong to a 'recombined family', each swapping roommates to maximize advantage.

And if he isn't mistaken, after Yin Yun made a replacement request, Xiao Wenxue also submitted an application to team up.

However, Su Yang did not agree; he thought Yin Yun's ceiling was higher than his.

Now seeing the true form, Su Yang boasts that his earlier choice was not wrong.

Xiao Wenxue is a poisonous snake!

"Then the port explosion was your doing, right?" Su Yang asked.

"Leader Su overpraises me; Xiao has no such formidable means."

"Guardian Xiao, to climb from an unknown nobody to Guardian in such a short time—how could his methods be weak?"

"Leader Su isn't weak either; managing such a shabby gang, yet he can run both arms trade and antique business."

The two 'appreciate each other', each praising the other.

Su Yang harbors great caution toward this player he has never met; although he had long anticipated the Qinglong Gang's arrival.

But he didn't expect each of them to be equipped with firearms.

Such a grand scheme cannot be completed in a single day.

Xiao Wenxue appears calm on the surface, yet his heart is filled with apprehension.

Before arriving, he had already investigated Su Yang thoroughly, including his 'fake injury'.

Yet he didn't expect the opponent to possess a never‑revealed killing hole card.

The emergence of the Shadow Hall caught him off guard.

Thus the two sides remained deadlocked, neither daring to strike first.

If gunfire sounds, the result will be an endless, unending death.

Seeing the grim situation, Xiao Wenxue suggested: "Xiao does not wish to exploit others' peril; I came today to befriend Leader Su, and the weather is fine—shall we place a bet, how about it?"

He sneered at the words, already having drawn his gun and aimed at the head, yet claimed he didn't want to exploit others' peril?

That's merely an excuse born of fear of death.

"What are we betting?"

"Betting on which will win: your man or the warlord."

"State it clearly."

"If I'm not mistaken, your partner should be former roommate Lin Yang, who is now leading men into the Junying; we'll bet—whether he can emerge alive." Xiao Wenxue said with a smile.

Su Yang slightly lifted his eyelids, interested, and asked, "What's the stake?"

"If I win, I ask Leader Su to part with pain and give me his Zhuangyuan."

"If you win, the Qinglong Gang will relinquish all industries in Nancheng District District."

On the surface, this bet seems to give Su Yang a huge advantage.

The Qinglong Gang's enterprises are numerous, occupying every corner of Jinshan City.

Including but not limited to food, clothing, and transportation.

The Nancheng District District's industries account for only one‑sixth of the whole Qinglong Gang, yet still represent a terrifying fortune.

It's no exaggeration to say the total value rivals the Floating Life Chamber.

But…

Losing and giving up the Zhuangyuan means Su Yang would have to hand over Jinshan.

The value of Jinshan exceeds that of the entire Jinshan City combined.

"This abacus is really struck loudly; Guardian Xiao's accounting is quite impressive," Su Yang said.

"We both know each other's motives; why hide? We're all smart people, being straightforward benefits both sides, doesn't it?" Xiao Wenxue's face showed a wicked smile.

"What if I don't agree?" Su Yang stared into his eyes.

"You will agree, and you must agree."

Speaking, Xiao Wenxue hooked his finger, and a Little Brother behind immediately produced a finely shaped Metal Box.

Su Yang saw this and his pupil contracted slightly; he was intimately familiar with this thing.

"Intermediate Omni Recovery Injection?!"

Xiao Wenxue opened the box, took out a syringe, his smile deepening, and thrust it violently into his chest.

The liquid slowly seeped into his body, and his face instantly showed a rapt expression.

"Ah, so comfortable~"

The next moment, Su Yang felt as if something extra had appeared in his Brain.

It was like… some kind of restraint.

"Strengthen Innate Talent?" Su Yang furrowed his Brow.

Xiao Wenxue tossed the empty syringe onto the ground and said, "Betting Duel... has begun!"

At this moment, Su Yang's legs felt as if filled with lead, unable to move.

"Put away all guns, Boss Su is my friend; how can you be so rude?" Xiao Wenxue ordered.

When the words finished, the members of Qinglong Gang obediently complied.

Xiao Wenxue glanced at the Black Shadow in the window and said, "I have offered my sincerity; what about yours?"

Su Yang whistled, and the gun barrels vanished simultaneously.

Bang!

The doors and windows closed again, and the street returned to silence.

Xiao Wenxue, seeing this, smiled with satisfaction, "Very good, this is the attitude a Betting Duel should have."

Su Yang at this moment finally understood his purpose and said softly, "Your Innate Talent is 'Betting Duel', right? If I take on the Betting Duel, I must unconditionally accept punishment or reward."

"Truly worthy of being Leaderboard First, your insight is sharp," Xiao Wenxue praised.

"If I don't agree, you have no way, so I chose to strengthen my own Innate Talent, forcing myself into the duel," Su Yang's voice grew cold.

"Not only that," Xiao Wenxue waved his Finger and added, "The loser not only loses the wager, but also…"

"Lose one's life!"

With those words spoken, even though he was in the cold winter, Su Yang felt a bone‑deep chill piercing his heart and Lung.

"Is this the new ability after your Talent Evolution?"

"I am unskilled; my Mouth and manual skills cannot match others, so I must take another path, and I hope Boss Su won't mind," Xiao Wenxue said.

"Betting your life, do you dare say you will definitely win?"

"I can climb to second place on the Leaderboard, and also stand here unharmed; can't that explain the problem?"

Su Yang stared at his cold, malicious face, squinting.

This is the most bizarre Innate Talent he has ever encountered.

Create a Betting Duel, set the wager, gamble with one's life.

The winner receives everything due, the loser gets nothing.

Including life!

He, for Jinshan, resolutely chose to use the All-Purpose Recovery Injection, solely to strengthen his Innate Talent and force Su Yang to agree.

Boom!

Suddenly, a blast echoed from afar, making the accumulated snow tremble and fall in a rustle.

Turning his head, he saw a Mushroom Cloud rising slowly.

Xiao Wenxue pursed his lips and smiled, "Betting Duel... officially begins!"