Chapter 97: Black Market Gamble

The gravity of this matter has clearly transcended a simple personal issue; it is now a matter between Shrek and the Body Sect.

However, Shrek Academy will handle it well, and there is absolutely no need for Huo Yuhao to do anything. What he needs to do is study honestly and cultivate honestly.

When everyone mentioned the Body Sect, that fellow Tian Meng was still complaining about being captured back then. With a cultivation base but basically no offensive ability, it relied entirely on luck to reach a million years, and it just had to go around acting recklessly—it's truly a pity such a Soul Beast didn't become fertilizer. What do you call this? This, damn it, is called getting what you deserve!

The Body Sect is a sect that is both righteous and evil; in any case, they have done plenty of bad things, but they have also done good things. It's just that, sometimes, infamy is always the easiest to spread.

The only thing Su Yu clearly remembers is that, according to Ma Xiaotao's revelations, the Body Sect once had nearly forty people infiltrate the Star Dou Great Forest, where they successively hunted seven hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts, triggering a Beast Tide that lasted a full year and caused massive civilian casualties. In the end, the Body Sect joined forces with Shrek to repel the Beast Tide. Since then, the Body Sect knew they were in the wrong, and after being forced by Mu Lao to swear a poisonous oath, they have lived in seclusion ever since.

The subsequent action was the incident where a generation of Dragon God Douluo fell...

However, Jiang Nannan, who came from a commoner background, was extremely indignant about this compromise. Perhaps because she could empathize, she knew the misery and sorrow of the commoners; on this point, she was clearer than anyone else.

Xu Sanshi wanted to comfort her a few words, but he was sternly scolded by Jiang Nannan, which immediately silenced Xu Sanshi, leaving him not knowing what to say.

Su Yu also just listened quietly. It seems that if there is time in the future, he will have to go and flip through Shrek's top-secret files. Even if it's not exactly fruitful, there will certainly be some decent gains.

After all, an academy with a history of over ten thousand years cannot possibly be without any secrets.

However, the ridiculous thing happened: when Su Yu brought his men to the underground Black Market to place a bet, the original work only wrote about the win rates of both sides, mentioning in passing that the win rate was 6.5 to 3.5.

If this were the odds, wouldn't the merchant lose everything here? Is this the setting being eaten again, or is it the price of being uncultured?

Because the Sun Moon Empire's projected win rate was higher than Shrek's, the odds for the Sun Moon Empire in this gamble were 5 to 1, while Shrek's odds were 1 to 3.

This time, before going out, Su Yu specifically asked his father, Su Xinyuan, for instructions, but Su Xinyuan said, "Anyway, you can make decisions on everything now; you don't need to ask me. Go ahead and do it."

"Old Chen, I'll have to trouble you this time."

Su Yu, wearing a cloak and a special mask, arrived at the location of the Black Market gambling den under the protection of Old Chen.

"Call out your person in charge and tell him there is a big deal here—do you dare to take it?" Old Chen's voice was as plain as ever, seemingly unremarkable, but his cultivation as a Soul Saint was fully revealed.

Walking in the Douluo Continent sometimes requires more than just relying on power and status; sometimes, it also requires relying on strength, especially in a place like the Black Market.

"Very well, this Soul Saint lord, please follow me." Greeting Su Yu was a young woman in revealing clothing, with a beautiful appearance that was quite attractive even in this Black Market, yet no one dared to look at her with a presumptuous gaze.

Clearly, the person behind her also had a certain status; otherwise, how could she cause others to have such a reaction?

"May I ask how to address this lord?" Old Chen kept a very low profile in front of Su Yu, and the young woman naturally wouldn't lack that kind of discernment, so she hurriedly invited Su Yu into a reception room.

"Luo Yu."

Su Yu spoke slowly. He naturally wouldn't use his real name; after all, the Black Market is not a good place. Wearing a mask and a cloak was to avoid unnecessary trouble. In fact, with Su Yu's status, he didn't need to be so secretive, but for the sake of his life, it was better to be safe.

"Young Master Luo Yu, please wait a moment. Our Hall Master will be here shortly. If there is any neglect, please forgive us."

Clearly, the other party also knew that Su Yu's background was not small; even his guard was a Seven-ring Soul Saint. One could imagine what kind of power stood behind this youth named Luo Yu.

Although the young woman opposite was always intentionally or unintentionally trying to seduce Su Yu, and even tried to fish for information during their small talk, Su Yu had long seen through these little tricks.

"I don't know what kind of big deal this young master wants to discuss. If you are here to cause trouble, I believe this young master knows what the consequences will be."

The person who arrived was a burly man nearly two meters tall. Su Yu instantly found his information in his mind.

Guxing, Level 81 Soul Douluo, a wanted criminal from the original Heaven Soul Empire. Five years ago, because he assassinated a royal noble of the Imperial Capital, he was surrounded and suppressed by Soul Douluos of the Heaven Soul Empire. After being severely wounded, he disappeared at the border of the Heaven Soul Empire. At the time of his disappearance, his soul power was only Level 79. Now, he has become a Hall Master of the Star Luo Imperial Capital's Black Market.

"Old Chen, go." Su Yu waved his hand, not worried at all about the strength of the Soul Douluo in front of him. Although the other party's strength and aura were powerful enough, not a shred of it landed on Su Yu. Despite only having the cultivation of a Soul Saint, Old Chen was completely crushing this Soul Douluo in every aspect.

Old Chen didn't stand on ceremony either; he threw a gold card directly onto the table. Looking at that gold card, even the Soul Douluo's originally aggressive attitude instantly became respectful.

"This is a gold card with thirty million Gold Soul Coins inside. Since I came to talk business, don't show me that aggressive attitude of yours. It is your honor that this young master is interested in discussing this deal with you. Since you are so insincere, this young master will have to leave. Old Chen, let's go!"

As he spoke, Su Yu stood up to leave. This series of operations completely terrified Guxing on the spot. If the people above found out that such a big deal had been lost in his hands, he figured that not only would his position as Hall Master be gone, but he might even be demoted...

"This lord, let's talk this over. This matter was my neglect. If there was any poor hospitality, please forgive me. If you have any requests, as long as it is within my power as Hall Master, you may propose it; consider it a token of my sincerity."

It must be said that when power, strength, and money coexist, no matter where you go, people will be respectful to you.

*I was waiting for you to say that. * This is what you said. With Shrek's 1 to 3 ratio, Su Yu felt he wanted to make a lot of money. As a big client, it wouldn't be excessive for me to ask for 1 to 4, right?

"Since Hall Master Guxing has said so, if I were to be petty, it would make me seem a bit small-minded. I hope the odds for my bet on Shrek winning this time are 1 to 4. I don't care about the odds for others; as for how to choose, that is up to Hall Master Guxing."

As he spoke, Su Yu waved his hand, and then Old Chen took out another gold card. After verification, the amount on this gold card was also twenty million Gold Soul Coins.

To mobilize these fifty million Gold Soul Coins, the one with the biggest headache was not Su Yu, but his father, Su Xinyuan. However, Su Yu held the Sword Command, and now the entire Su Family was Su Yu's word alone. Whatever he said, everyone had to do. Although they didn't know why the true power-holder of the Su Family would make such a decision, rules were rules and had to be executed.

These fifty million Gold Soul Coins almost emptied the liquid capital of all the Su Family's industries in the Star Luo Empire within a year. Once this high-stakes gamble collapsed, the loss to the Su Family would be more than just these fifty million Gold Soul Coins...

However, Su Yu was quite at ease. The greater the risk, the greater the return. If he lost, at worst he'd get a beating. Gamble a bit, and a bicycle becomes an aircraft carrier!

This was in itself a luxury gamble to the extreme. The sheer size of the amount alarmed the Title Douluo guarding the Black Market, who specifically received Su Yu for this reason. To prevent the other party from reneging on the debt, Su Yu very directly revealed his identity.

The Title Douluo opposite instantly became obedient. He had originally planned to cheat, but ever since he learned of Su Yu's identity, he instantly dismissed all such thoughts...

For this reason, he specifically guaranteed to Su Yu that they would absolutely keep their promise, and even put up his own life and assets as collateral.

Title Douluos who are old and unable to break through are all afraid of death. Su Yu wasn't worried about anything; once the other party reneged, that was easy—just say a word to the nobles of the Star Luo Imperial Capital, and there would instantly be a reasonable excuse. At that time, not only could they recover the items, but those nobles could also make a fortune. Who doesn't know how to kick someone when they're down?

Just like that, after acting as a witness, Su Yu was escorted back to the Su Family by the Title Douluo. This treatment was truly unmatched.

After returning to the Su Family, Old Chen, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly asked: "Young Master, are you really confident in your bet this time?"

"Thirty percent." Su Yu sat on the sofa, turned his head, and looked at Old Chen.

"Thirty percent, isn't that a bit..." Old Chen was a little hesitant, but things had reached this point, and there was no room for turning back.

Su Yu knew Old Chen was worried. After all, fifty million Gold Soul Coins was not a small amount. Once lost, the Su Family's capital chain would instantly break, and the loss would definitely be more than just fifty million. However, if he won, it would be a complete windfall.

Odds of 1 to 4! If he won, he would instantly pocket two hundred million. Wouldn't that be achieving two "small goals" in an instant?

"I meant that our chance of losing is only thirty percent. Old Chen, you also watched me grow up. Am I the kind of person who acts without using his brain?"

Old Chen looked at Su Yu's confident appearance. At this moment, he decided to believe in this young master who was young but did things without a single flaw.

As for Su Yu's affairs, Old Chen had also made inquiries. Whether it was the Shrek Supervision Team matter or Su Yu's competition, he was well aware of everything while following Su Xinyuan.

Since Su Yu already had a mature mind, why not believe in him once?

Looking at the bustling street outside the window, Su Yu slowly said: "This time, if I win, I win. Even if I don't win, I have to win."

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The next day.

Star Luo City, as the capital of the Star Luo Empire and the largest city in the empire, had been experiencing urban congestion for several consecutive days.

What is called urban congestion is that every street was in a state of being packed with people.

Both semi-final matches of the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament have concluded, and from the moment the semi-finals ended, queues began to form outside Star Luo Plaza. Some people have even been waiting for two days and two nights. They do this just to witness the grand spectacle of the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament finals with their own eyes. Perhaps this will be a major event they will talk about with relish for the rest of their lives.

What's more, although this final will be divided into a team battle, individual elimination matches, and the Two-Two-Three Battle Strategy, they will all be held within a single day! What a magnificent and brilliant event this is; even if it is a bit more exhausting, it is worth it.

In order to maintain order in the imperial capital, the Star Luo Empire urgently dispatched another ten thousand elite soldiers into the city to keep the peace, and all shops within the city have extended their business hours. To supply the suddenly surging number of visitors, they even urgently transferred various resources from surrounding major cities. For a time, the prosperity of Star Luo City has reached an unprecedented level.

With the flow of people, the profits have also grown exponentially; every Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament actually brings the nation not just honor, but monetary gain!

For this final battle, Su Yu made a slight adjustment, letting Wang Dong participate in the team battle; now, success or failure can only be pinned on the Martial Soul Fusion Skill between himself and Wang Dong.

Su Yu did not hide it either, directly telling everyone about the Martial Soul Fusion Skill between himself and Wang Dong. When everyone heard this, they all had expressions of sudden realization.

Xu Sanshi spoke with an "I understand" expression: "I was wondering why you two were as close as one person; so it's because you have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. You hid it deep, impressive, truly impressive!"

"Good for you, Su Yu, you even dared to keep it from the Master. Just how many things are you still hiding from me, you brat?" Even Bei Bei was gritting his teeth a little, wishing he could punch Su Yu.

"I was wondering how the Vice Class Monitor could possibly like boys; so it turns out it's because of the Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Class Monitor Wang. It seems I misunderstood before."

Even Xiao Xiao stared wide-eyed at Su Yu and Wang Dong. Wang Dong's face had been normal, but the moment he heard Xiao Xiao's words, his handsome face instantly turned bright red. Xiao Xiao's "childish and uninhibited" remark made everyone present burst into laughter, and even the usually aloof Ling Luochen covered her lips and laughed out loud.

Arranging for Wang Dong to play meant someone would inevitably have to sit out, but Su Yu did not explain who would be benched, only saying that he would arrange it based on the situation at the time.

For some reason, ever since Xiao Xiao's words were spoken, the original tension vanished without a trace, but the tips of Wang Dong's ears were still glowing a vivid red; clearly, he was shy.

Seeing that the Shrek side was so relaxed, the opposing Sun Moon Imperial Soul Guidance Academy felt their pressure increase by another notch. Clearly, the opposing team was just a makeshift squad; although they had simply fought their way into the finals, it should be basically impossible for them to defeat them and claim victory.

But they seemed to have no concerns at all. Could it be that Shrek's reinforcements have arrived?