Chapter 587: Claiming the Winnings, Master and Disciple’s Schemes

The contest was over. Some rejoiced; others despaired.

After Hu Li’s intervention, Qin Xiao and Yao Yongxin stopped their verbal sparring. Once the result was announced, both withdrew from the arena.

After Qin Xiao left, he sent Ning Shuangdao to collect their winnings.

Those who had bet on Yao Yongxin cursed in secret-some cursing Qin Xiao, others cursing Yao Yongxin.

Neither man was someone they could afford to offend.

In this contest, Hu Li had also profited handsomely. Fortunately, he had listened to Qin Xiao’s suggestion and lowered Qin Xiao’s odds. Otherwise, the Hu family would have suffered significant losses this time.

Originally, the payout on Qin Xiao had been set at five stones for every one staked. Only a high payout would attract bets on him; the gap in status and strength was obvious. Without it, hardly anyone would back him.

Never mind that Qin Xiao’s record was undefeated; his previous opponents had been nothing exceptional. But Wuji Manor was no ordinary force, and Yao Yongxin was the Personal Disciple of Wuji Manor’s Fifth Elder. On top of that, he had suppressed his cultivation to match Qin Xiao’s realm. Under normal circumstances, Qin Xiao had almost no chance of victory.

So the fivefold odds were necessary to attract bettors. After all, gambling addicts existed among immortals and mortals alike.

Thankfully, Hu Li hadn’t gone with the original odds. Otherwise, the Hu family would have been ruined.

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