readease #307 - Chapter 306: The gambling hasn't even started yet, and you've already cleared the l
#307 - Chapter 306: The gambling hasn't even started yet, and you've already cleared the l
“Your best friend?”
Hearing this, the others couldn't help but fall silent.
Although their faces were obscured, one could imagine the wonderful expressions hidden beneath their masks.
After all, they had known Brian for more than just a day or two, and they knew a thing or two about his background.
“Since when did you have such a powerful best friend?”
The woman in the red dress, Serena, chuckled. “If that were really the case, you probably wouldn't keep it a secret, would you?”
“Serena, don't say that. What if Brian is just being low-key?”
“Or maybe his best friend only intends to come forward now and didn't want to acknowledge him before.”
Someone immediately chimed in.
“That's true, hahaha.”
Everyone joined in the teasing.
They had known each other for quite some time and could be considered comrades in life-or-death situations.
Naturally, they had no reservations when speaking.
“Looks like none of you believe me?”
Brian, however, was not anxious or irritated and showed no anger at being ridiculed. “You're all so blind.”
“Tsk tsk, calling us blind now.”
Serena laughed even more heartily. “You don't even bother to make a draft when you're bragging. How are we supposed to believe you? Oh, right…”
As she spoke, she crossed her arms over her chest and sized Brian up and down. “Where's your Magic Spirit Suit? You usually never take it off. Why did you change it today?”
“Could it have been stolen?”
“Stolen?”
At the mention of this, Brian's heart bled. The Magic Spirit Suit was indeed his favorite and strongest set of equipment.
However, he still maintained his composure and calmness, without showing any fear. “Are you kidding me? Who can rob me?”
“I just got tired of wearing it and occasionally wanted to change to a different style.”
“Hehe, is that so?”
Serena chuckled and didn't press further.
But she already had her answer in her heart.
Change styles?
Only a three-year-old would believe that. Such important equipment wouldn't be changed casually, especially in the dangerous City of Sin.
Aren't you afraid of sudden death?
“Hehe.”
The others also smiled insincerely and didn't ask further.
But they also had their answers in their hearts.
In fact, the moment Brian showed up, they had noticed the changes in him. They were all shrewd people and couldn't possibly ignore such details.
“So, our great Lord Brian must have encountered some misfortune, which led to him not even having any contribution to play with?”
Serena said playfully. “If that's the case, then forget it.”
“You dare to say that without any contribution.”
Brian thought to himself, *Damn it, you guessed right. I only have 2000 contribution points left. If I take out another 500 to bet, wouldn't that be a quarter of my wealth gone?*
However, on the surface, he was still heroic. “Serena, if you really want to play, then add some contribution points? 500 is too little. How about 5000?”
Brian slowly put down his wine glass and looked around with a contemptuous gaze. “And you guys, if you're not convinced, you can also play. I'll take on all comers.”
“5000 contribution points? That's not a small amount.”
Serena sneered, already certain that Brian had no contribution points on him. “You have to have a limit to how much you're pretending.”
“If you don't believe me, then there's nothing I can do. If you can't afford to play, then don't play.”
Brian waved his hand, looking arrogant.
“You…”
Serena was speechless for a moment, but she wasn't in a hurry to respond. Her eyes flickered, and her mind raced.
She wasn't a three-year-old anymore, so naturally, she wouldn't get carried away by a few taunts.
Although she could be sure from various details that something unusual had happened to Brian today, a bet of five thousand was indeed a large sum.
“How about this?”
After pondering for a while, Serena said indifferently, “Of course, we can play, but with so many contribution points, what if you can't come up with them when the time comes?”
“Who do you think you're looking down on?”
Although Brian couldn't actually come up with them, he acted even more嚣张. “If I say I can come up with them, then I can come up with them. Am I, Brian, the kind of person who tries to get something for nothing?!”
“Yes.”
“Isn't he?”
“Listen to yourself. How can you say these things?”
“Is this the first day we've known you?”
Immediately, everyone nodded, obviously knowing Brian quite well.
Brian: “…”
Brian was silent for a while, then swept away his embarrassment. “Alright, you guys are really blind.”
“I originally intended to get along with you as an ordinary person, but what I got in return was contempt and distrust.”
“I'm laying my cards on the table. I'm a hidden rich man.”
He curled his lips. “Serena, haven't you always wanted my Black Annihilation Ring? If I can't come up with the contribution points, I'll give you this ring. How about that?”
“Black Annihilation Ring? Are you sure?”
Hearing this, Serena's eyes lit up. This piece of equipment was indeed extraordinary for her.
“We can sign a contract. How about it?”
Brian smiled and looked at the others. “Also, I've long been annoyed by you poor bastards. You keep nagging me. Do you dare to bet or not? That's all I'm asking.”
The crowd was silent and didn't respond.
After all, Brian's behavior was indeed a bit abnormal. Although they were annoyed, they couldn't possibly be impulsive like children just because they were provoked.
“Tch, I knew you trash were afraid.”
Brian made an international friendly gesture. “You, Gelles, didn't you want my Mist Robe? Are you betting or not?”
“You, Moore, do you want the Broken Necklace?”
“And…”
He stretched out his hand, pointing, and directly named several pieces of high-quality equipment in a row.
“Brian, are you crazy?”
Even Serena was stunned by these conditions. “If you lose this bet, how will you be able to gain a foothold in the City of Sin in the future?”
“Hehe, I don't think he's crazy. He's just confident that he can win us over.”
Gelles sneered, seeing through Brian's intentions. “He's putting on a show for us, just to lure us into a trap.”
“Tsk, so that's why he's acting so abnormally. This is really interesting.”
“He's as cunning as ever.”
The others weren't stupid either. After thinking carefully, they also understood the whole story.
“Oh, you guys found out?”
Brian's heart tightened. Sure enough, these old foxes weren't so easily fooled.
However, he was still not angry or annoyed and spread his hands. “That's right, I'm indeed going to win you over. What about it?”
“Hehe, that's a bit more interesting.”
Gelles smiled. “I'm actually curious now. What kind of person can make you make such a big bet and risk your entire fortune?”
“Is he really your best friend?”
“Not really.”
Since the words were already out, Brian didn't hide anything. “But I've seen him kill crystal beasts outside the city. His strength is indeed very powerful. I think he can pass this Jade Tower.”
“Pass?”
Gelles was a little puzzled. “Are you sure it's pass?”
“That's right, my bet is that he can pass the Jade Tower.” Brian's eyes flickered, faintly tinged with madness.
The surroundings instantly fell silent again.
A group of people lowered their heads and pondered.
To be honest, the things Brian said were a bit incredible to them.
Just based on the performance of killing crystal beasts, can you know that he can pass the Jade Tower?
What about the level?
What about the comprehensive means?
How did you confirm it?
How strong does it have to be for Brian to come to this conclusion?
“Okay, I'll bet with you.”
At this moment, Serena suddenly spoke.
“You want to bet with me?”
Brian was stunned. He didn't expect that Serena would choose to accept the bet at this time. “Why?”
“Because I think now that you may indeed not have any contribution points to bet, so you made up these things.”
Serena said, “And… it's too unlikely that someone who can pass the Jade Tower would suddenly appear. Since that's the case, I don't mind taking a gamble. Even if I lose, I'll accept it.”
“Is that so…”
Brian understood. Serena clearly thought that what he said was too outrageous.
“I'll bet too.”
“Same, I really want to see how strong this person who can easily pass the Jade Tower is.”
“Just consider it buying some fun. Come on, Brian, you can sign a contract for the bet. I'm willing to admit defeat.”
And it wasn't just Serena who had this idea.
“I'm really convinced.”
Looking at the group of people speaking, Brian couldn't help but feel a pain in the ass.
What kind of world is this?
No one is hooked by their own carefully planned cover-up of the truth.
These old foxes have all seen through the lies.
I didn't expect that when I said it, no one would believe it!
Is there still justice in this world?
But come to think of it, in order to deceive these shrewd people who have been in the City of Sin for many years, it seems that there is nothing but an extremely exaggerated fact.
“Okay, then don't blame me for being unjust and tricking you.”
Naturally, Brian had no reason to refuse and nodded in agreement.
“Trick?”
Serena flicked her hair, with a different kind of confidence. “Don't worry, it's a decent loss if someone like that really shows up.”
“That's right.”
The others also nodded.
In fact, the reason why they bet with Brian has nothing to do with what he said.
Essentially, they still feel that they have a high chance of winning. Even if Brian has seen the strength of the person who went in, they believe in their judgment after so many years in the City of Sin.
In a word, absolute confidence.
“Okay, then I'm going to slap your faces swollen this time.”
Brian was about to laugh, Grandma, this is going to be rich!
He waved his hand, and several virtual texts appeared in front of everyone. As long as they signed this contract, the bet would be established, and there would be no room for regret.
However, just as Brian was smiling and waiting for the bet to be signed, a stone tablet on the far east side of the hall suddenly lit up with a burst of brilliant light.
And that location was the stone tablet representing the Jade Tower.
Someone passed?