Chapter 81: Caused a Big Problem

So, Du Shaofu thought of the betting method. When he passed by the Baolai Trading Company, he disguised himself and walked in to avoid anyone seeing the Du Family's only contestant actually coming to place a bet, which would cause unnecessary commotion if it got out.

Du Shaofu originally wanted to bet on himself, but found that he was a hot favorite for this bet, with a very low payout. Even if he bet everything, he would only get a threefold payout if he won the championship in the end.

A threefold payout, a total of over 90,000玄币 (Xuanbi), minus the principal, would only net him 66,000 Xuanbi.

However, the underdogs had extremely high payouts, some even reaching over a hundred times.

This made a spark of inspiration flash in Du Shaofu's mind. With 33,000 Xuanbi, he gritted his teeth and finally placed his bet on Bai Mei from the Bai Family.

Bai Mei, with an Eighth Level of the Postnatal Realm cultivation, had a thirtyfold payout for entering the top ten. Entering the top five would be a 120-fold payout, and if she entered the top four, it would be a 160-fold payout.

This was enough to make Du Shaofu grit his teeth and take the risk, leading to the scene that puzzled everyone from the various families during the competition.

Winning the betting slip with a large amount, Du Shaofu wasn't foolish and naturally didn't fully trust the Baolai Trading Company, so he had Wang Lin's demon tiger wait outside.

From the moment he entered the Baolai Trading Company, Du Shaofu noticed something was wrong. If he didn't have a plan, he wouldn't have taken such a risk.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

In a short time, the sound of doors being kicked open came from outside the Baolai Trading Company, with a lot of noise, as if many people were rushing over.

Looking at Huang San, whom he had detained, Du Shaofu's brows slightly furrowed, then a faint smile appeared on his face as he said lightly, "You've caused a big problem, a really big problem."

"Swoosh, swoosh."

Just as Du Shaofu finished speaking, many figures rushed over, and a powerful aura descended.

The figures moved, and the entire Baolai Trading Company was surrounded, leaving no room for escape.

Those who arrived were Ye Baolin from the Ye Family, An Qingsong from the An Family, Qin Zongqiong from the Qin Family, Bai Jiru from the Bai Family, Du Zhenwu and Du Zhixiong from the Du Family, and other strong figures from the major families. Undoubtedly, it was the shocking tiger roar that had drawn out the heads of the five major families.

"What happened? What just happened?"

Looking at the chaotic scene, many people's expressions changed, filled with confusion.

"Du Shaofu."

When many people saw Du Shaofu amidst the ruins, their faces changed again, especially An Qingsong from the An Family, who looked the most displeased.

"Shaofu, why are you here? Are you okay?" Du Zhixiong, seeing Du Shaofu, immediately rushed to his side.

"Second Uncle, I'm fine."

A smile appeared on Du Shaofu's face, and he then explained the trouble caused by the betting slip in general terms.

As for the appearance of Wang Lin's demon tiger, Du Shaofu only said he was unaware, and that the demon tiger had suddenly appeared, killed the third leader, and then left.

After hearing Du Shaofu's explanation, Du Zhixiong couldn't contain his anger and roared, "Bastards, you dare to default on the debt to my Du Family and even dare to attack my people! Someone, tie up all the people from the Baolai Trading Company and seal the Baolai Trading Company!"

With Du Zhixiong's words, the Du Family's disciples, who were already furious, immediately rushed out and beat the remaining people from the Baolai Trading Company, tying them up on the ground.

The people from the Baolai Trading Company didn't dare to fight back; in Stone City, who would dare to challenge the five major families?

If they fought back now, the Du Family would likely wipe them out on the spot.

The faces of the people from the other major families changed, and after hearing Du Shaofu's explanation, many finally understood why Du Shaofu had been protecting Bai Mei from the Bai Family during the competition.

It turned out that Du Shaofu had planned this from the beginning, and a single betting slip was enough to bankrupt the Baolai Trading Company.

5.2 million Xuanbi, this was a huge sum even for the five major families.

"Du Shaofu, this kid, is too ruthless and cunning!"

The strong figures from the major families sighed inwardly, their eyes looking at the tall and clear-faced, seemingly harmless young man, who was actually a ruthless, cunning, and extremely devious person.

"An Qingsong, you must give me an explanation for this, or my Du Family will not let this go!"

Du Zhenwu's eyes suddenly glared at An Qingsong, his expression showing no hint of joking.

"Du Zhenwu, what do you mean? This has nothing to do with me!" An Qingsong said sternly.

Du Zhenwu shook his sleeves and stared directly at An Qingsong, saying, "Don't play dumb. If you dare to attack my nephew, don't blame me for being ruthless. The Baolai Trading Company is backed by the Tianling Hunter Group, which is related to your An Family!"

The eyes of the other families also fell on An Qingsong. In fact, how could the people of the major families not know these things? Each major family had some subordinate forces, and the Baolai Trading Company and the Tianling Hunter Group were actually one and the same.

The Tianling Hunter Group was a subordinate force of the An Family, which was no longer a secret among the major families.

"The Tianling Hunter Group has nothing to do with my An Family, and this incident has nothing to do with me."

An Qingsong gritted his teeth and said coldly, wishing he could tear apart the people from the Baolai Trading Company. These bastards dared to openly attack Du Shaofu, wasn't this asking for death? Even if the An Family wanted to act, they couldn't do it so openly.

If he admitted now that the Baolai Trading Company was related to him, it would mean admitting that the Tianling Hunter Group's attempt to kill Du Shaofu was related to the An Family.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Du Family would definitely not let this go, whether for the sake of their reputation or revenge.

An Qingsong wasn't afraid of the Du Family, but he didn't want to fight them now, especially during this special period. Moreover, if he admitted it now, the Du Family would have the moral high ground, and the An Family would be at a disadvantage.

So, no matter what, An Qingsong knew he couldn't admit it and had to abandon the Baolai Trading Company and the Tianling Hunter Group at this moment.

However, An Qingsong didn't know that the Baolai Trading Company was also in a difficult position. Before the major families entered, they didn't know that the hooded figure was Du Shaofu from the Du Family. Otherwise, they wouldn't have dared to touch Du Shaofu.

"An Qingsong, if it has nothing to do with you, that's good. If it's related to your An Family, don't blame me for being ruthless. I will kill every descendant of your An Family I see!" Du Zhenwu glared at An Qingsong, truly angry this time.

Du Zhixiong kicked a bound person from the Baolai Trading Company, but still felt unsatisfied, and said to Du Qi, the deputy leader of the Du Family, "Du Qi, notify the strong figures in the clan to prepare to head to the Beast Mountain Range. If anyone dares to touch a member of the Du Family, we will destroy the Tianling Hunter Group!"

"Second Master, I'll go arrange it right away." Du Qi nodded and immediately went to make the arrangements.

The faces of the people from the major families darkened. Du Shaofu was the most talented young member of the Du Family. The Baolai Trading Company's attempt to kill Du Shaofu was a challenge to the Du Family's bottom line. If the Du Family didn't take significant action, it wouldn't be the Du Family. This was also a statement to the other families.

However, the people from the major families, including Ye Baolin, were puzzled. Had the Baolai Trading Company gone mad, daring to attack a member of the Du Family? Wasn't this asking for death?

"Hmph, the Du Family hasn't killed anyone in a long time. Many people have forgotten about us, thinking we are easy to bully!"

Du Zhixiong kicked another person from the Baolai Trading Company, breaking his ribs and causing blood to spurt out.

"It's good that Shaofu is fine. Some people who don't know their place should be dealt with."

Ye Baolin spoke, implicitly supporting the Du Family's actions and even standing on their side, clearly supporting the destruction of the Tianling Hunter Group.

Bai Jiru from the Bai Family and Qin Zongqiong from the Qin Family didn't say anything, knowing that the Tianling Hunter Group was related to the An Family. They were happy to watch the show.

The Du Family's destruction of the Tianling Hunter Group would weaken the An Family's power, and the An Family was in a difficult position, unable to speak out.

"However, the sudden appearance of Wang Lin's demon tiger in Stone City, which could disappear from under our noses and even kill the third leader of the Tianling Hunter Group, must be of a high cultivation level." Ye Baolin continued, more concerned about why the demon tiger had suddenly appeared in Stone City.

"We must investigate this. Could it be that the beasts from the Beast Mountain Range are planning to invade Stone City?"

The strong figures from the major families fell into deep thought. The appearance of a highly cultivated demon tiger in Stone City was indeed unusual. If a large number of beasts were planning to invade Stone City, the consequences would be terrifying.

However, after much thought, the people from the major families couldn't come to any conclusion.

So, they decided to investigate and be on guard against a large-scale beast invasion of Stone City.

Du Shaofu remained silent, standing quietly behind his second uncle. He couldn't tell everyone that Wang Lin's demon tiger was his.

From Du Zhenwu and Du Zhixiong, Du Shaofu learned that Stone City was currently in a period of turmoil, with the possibility of a sudden change. Wang Lin's demon tiger was his current talisman and a major trump card, even a trump card for the Du Family. Therefore, Du Shaofu didn't want to reveal it.

Finally, the people from the major families left the Baolai Trading Company. The Baolai Trading Company, owing Du Shaofu a large debt, was naturally taken over by the Du Family.

The Baolai Trading Company was one of the most prominent trading companies in Stone City, second only to the major families, and its value was not low.

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