Chapter 1061
I Won't Rashly Put All My Bets
However, two thousand gold coins wouldn't be very meaningful to Chen Ye.
Moreover, it would cost 10,000 gold coins.
It would be bad if we made a mistake or misjudged the enemy's strength.
In short, when making such risky decisions, you need to carefully calculate your gold coins.
I won't gamble everything.
Otherwise, in the previous match, Chen Ye should have taken out all 100,000 gold coins and bet them on himself. But if he had done that, the odds would have been too high, and the amount of gold coins he earned would still have been limited. Moreover, he would have had to use his entire fortune to gamble. No shrewd gambler would use such an extreme gambling method.
They've all calculated the benefits and returns before making their move.
Chen Ye was still very confident about his match against Qianxi, but he still didn't choose to place a bet because the odds weren't good enough. Even if he spent so many gold coins, the return would still be minimal.
That's a bit of a shame.
After all, Chen Ye's strength was simply too overwhelming, so he didn't receive many odds and didn't deliver a battle with a huge disparity in skill. Most viewers, after watching Chen Ye's performance in the first few matches, knew that he was a formidable opponent and would not be easily defeated. Naturally, they chose to bet on Chen Ye's side, which resulted in the odds favoring Chen Ye when he faced off against Qian Xi.
Even if he invested in himself, the returns wouldn't be substantial enough, so Chen Ye still didn't choose to bet on himself.
Wu Nian and the others, on the other hand, seemed to be having a lot of fun throwing the ball.
For people of their level, money is just an external thing. They have considerable power and status in Sky City, and even if they lose a little in gambling, they have other ways to get gold coins, so they don't panic at all.
Moreover, Chen Ye's demonstrated strength allowed him to firmly secure victory in these matches.
For these spectators, betting a portion of their coins makes the game even more exciting!
This is also part of the entertainment in the fighting arena.
Investing money to watch the game makes the wins and losses even more exciting, and the resulting emotional fluctuations are also greater.
This kind of emotional consumption, when applied to gamblers' behavior, can more profoundly enhance their sensory perception of everything in the arena. As a result, when the outcome is revealed, strong emotions will surge forth, whether it be surprise, certainty of victory, defeat, regret, remorse, or sighs...
Numerous emotions contribute to this mental feast, and once consumed, it greatly enhances one's appetite. This is why battles in the arena can endure for so long.
Even in ancient times, cricket fighting was a common activity, and people would bet money on it.
You will naturally gain different insights and experiences.
at this time.
The match in the stands has reached the third game for the intermediate challengers.
"The next contestant to appear is—Laifu!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of laughter erupted from the stands.
"Hahaha, it's actually Lai Fu! If I remember correctly, this guy bought his way into the mid-level challenger position, right?"
"Yes, it's said that all three matches were rigged, with the opponents throwing the game to the extreme, and Lai Fu still managed to win with great difficulty."
"He hasn't won a single game in the intermediate challenger position!"
"He thought that by paying a few thousand gold coins to buy a mid-level challenger position, he could make a lot of money by playing matches, but he never even considered whether his own strength was sufficient!"
"This has become a laughing stock in the Battle Arena over the past few years!"
"I didn't expect Chen Ye to be so lucky. He has such great strength, but he still has to fight against such a low-level enemy."
"To be honest, Lai Fu is actually easier to beat than a beginner challenger!"
I heard these discussions from the stands.
Chen Ye was somewhat surprised.
Who would have thought that such a bizarre person would appear in the arena?
It turns out it was a mid-level challenger that was bought!
The audience members present were not blind; they could clearly see whether their opponent was going all out.
Chen Ye has excellent hearing; he can hear every single discussion that erupts in the stands.
I listened carefully.
It was discovered that Lai Fu's background and origins were quite impressive; he was actually the son of a high-ranking arbitrator, which meant he had some influence. Since that high-ranking arbitrator had come to the Holy Mountain to develop his business, he simply brought his son Lai Fu along as well.
In fact, Lai Fu's strength might not even be enough to pass the test of the ten thousand steps of the sacred mountain.
But his father doted on this foolish son and bought him a special magical artifact to carry with him so that he could resist the pressure of this law.
And so, step by step, they climbed the ten thousand steps of the sacred mountain.
Lai Fu's talent in terms of appearance is indeed not that great, but that doesn't mean he didn't try. After all, he climbed ten thousand steps and finally reached the first step. He has some backbone, after all.
Lai Fu also had dreams in his heart and always wanted to prove himself through his own Dharma image.
So he joined the battle in the arena.
I plan to develop into a star player.
Unfortunately, his strength was entirely bought. He seemed to be used to using his wealth to create convenience. Lai Fu didn't know what he was thinking. He hired several players to join the battle in the arena and spent a lot of money to make them give him the victory. After all, the entrance fee to the arena was only 500 gold coins, which was a lot for a rich second-generation like Lai Fu.
Moreover, because he is a second-generation rich kid, Lai Fu is not short of connections. Many friends are willing to help him. After all, everyone knows that his father holds a prominent position among the arbitrators. Even in Xuanwu Gate, he would be considered a high-level manager. His worth is undeniable, so naturally, he has no shortage of people who want to curry favor with him.
Laifu was very generous to his brothers, often going to high-end restaurants with a lot of his cronies, indulging in frivolous pleasures.
As time went on, everyone found out what Lai Fu really was.
You could say he has no dreams, but he does have some; you could say he works hard, but he does work hard...
There aren't many of them.
Moreover, seemingly accustomed to the conveniences brought by worldly material possessions, Lai Fu was used to solving everything with money.
but.
The fighting arena is clearly not a place where money alone can solve everything.
Everyone has seen Laifu's strength; you can tell just how capable he is at a glance.
When everyone learned that Lai Fu's three victories were all bets, it immediately became the focus of entertainment discussion!
Everyone is laughing at this behavior!
That's absolutely ridiculous!
A victory bought with money is like being nailed to a pillar of shame; it's utterly worthless.
Laifu completely regretted it after buying it.
Originally, his reputation within the Xuanwu Gate was quite good.
But ever since I went on stage to perform my own Dharma image.
Those numerous errors, including various rudimentary understandings of the Dharma and inadequate application of it, were all exposed to the discerning eyes of the audience.
Lai Fu finally realized his true strength, which was not at all as his brothers had exaggerated, nor did he realize how high a level he had reached.
But he still hopes to prove he's not so bad by playing a great game.
As a result, Laifu frequently entered and exited the battle arena, becoming a sucker who not only gave away five hundred gold coins every day but also ruined his remaining reputation.
Naturally, it became a joke in the arena.
at this time.
Lai Fu's figure has already moved from the back of the preparation area to the stage.
His legs were trembling as he walked over.
After all, he knew he was going to lose another game.
Chen Ye looked towards the figure opposite him in the stands.
He turned out to be just an ordinary chubby boy. His face was quite fair, but he wasn't particularly handsome.
"Sir, could you let me play one round? I'm willing to pay a thousand gold coins!"
Lai Fu whispered to Chen Ye through telepathy, sending a message.
Chen Ye immediately laughed.
This chubby kid is quite cunning; he actually dared to pull such a stunt.
"A thousand gold coins?" Chen Ye grinned. "I could earn more than that by betting myself, why would I agree to your offer?"
The chubby boy's face turned pale, and he sighed.
What the other party said is absolutely correct!
With Chen Ye's net worth, he could make a lot of money even if he bet everything on himself.
The odds for this match are outrageous.
Almost all of them bet on Chen Ye's side.
Even if you spend 100,000 gold coins to bet on it, you'll only earn a few thousand gold coins.
Therefore, Chen Ye still did not choose to bet on himself this time. After all, with such a small amount of gold coins, using so many gold coins as collateral was not a risky move, even if it guaranteed him the victory in this match.
If the opponent has been feigning weakness all along, and then pulls in a big move to win a battle with a very lopsided outcome, the odds could be quite substantial.
Such a possibility cannot be ruled out.
Of course.
Judging from Chen Ye's Eye of Fortune, this chubby boy was definitely in trouble. After all, he had no chance of winning against him.
The next second, the female referee announced the official start of the match.
With a burst of energy, the chubby boy condensed three rice balls and threw them at Chen Ye's head.
Chen Ye was dumbfounded.
What did he see?
Rice ball?
This is the first time I've ever seen such a hilarious image of a Buddha!
Although the visitors who come here have all heard of Lai Fu's reputation, none of them have ever seen Lai Fu's image in person.
Now, witnessing it with my own eyes, I am deeply shocked.
After a while.
A burst of laughter erupted from the audience.
"Haha, what is this? It's a bunch of rice balls?"
"My God, what kind of person could use such a Dharma form?"
"I told you long ago, Lai Fu in the Battle Arena is a joke. You guys didn't even read the news about him crushing three players with a rice ball. I was so happy back then, and I was just wondering who would share something so funny!"
"Hahahaha, that's really hilarious! How can a human's form be a rice ball? Is it really edible?"
"The images of Dharma are all created using spiritual methods. You ask if they are edible? Absolutely not! Not only are they inedible, they are also extremely unpalatable!"
"It is said that one of the players who competed against Laifu accidentally ate one of these rice balls, and then the poisoning took effect, so he was sent to the hospital for treatment on the spot."
"That player definitely bought the ticket, but this hilarious situation still happened. They just couldn't hold back anymore!"
"I never expected Lai Fu's appearance to be so hilarious. Who else can rival him?"
A burst of laughter erupted from the stands.
after all,
This kind of Dharma form is unprecedented. Although I had heard of it before, I still had to see it for myself to truly appreciate its "charm".
This is simply...unbelievable!
Chen Ye discovered that even without using the Crimson Sun Dharma Image, he felt nothing when these rice balls were hit on his head.
He couldn't help but smile and said:
"Young brother, your current Dharma form is really not good enough. Why don't you consider becoming my disciple and changing your Dharma form?"
The flesh on Laifu's face began to twitch:
"No... My father said this Dharma Form is very good, and it's the only Dharma Form I've ever mastered. If I abandon this Dharma Form, I won't be able to learn any other Dharma Forms."
Upon hearing this, the entire audience was stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter again.
This chubby kid is definitely doomed!
Chen Ye couldn't help but rub his temples, feeling that the chubby boy was just too cute, and he couldn't resist wanting to hit him harder to get him off the stage sooner and stop embarrassing himself here.
After all, the arena is a stage for the strong, not a swimming pool for the weak.
Staying in this place would be nothing short of humiliating for the chubby boy.
next second.
Chen Ye immediately unleashed the move "Lone Smoke Over the Desert".
The Dharma image transformed into immense power, sweeping across and directly knocking the chubby boy away.
The chubby boy plopped down on the outer edge of the stage; he had already been kicked out.
His face showed a look of deep frustration, as if he regretted that he had failed to win this match again due to his own loss.
At last.
The chubby boy simply muttered, "I'll be back," and then ended the match and left.
The battle scenes this time were quite enjoyable.
After all, almost all the spectators bet on the chubby boy to win.
Therefore, the interest that needs to be paid should naturally be borne by the dealer.
With the chubby kid's skill level, unless he buys another ticket, he has little chance of winning a match in the Battle Arena. (End of Chapter)