Douluo Continent: The Great Summoner Huo Yuhao

Having witnessed Huo Yuhao's debut, tickets for Shrek Academy's second match have already been sold at exorbitant prices.

Almost all the audience members wanted to be there in person to watch Huo Yuhao take the stage again and make a move.

Even before the match started, all sorts of rumors and betting odds about it were already flying around.

"Shrek Academy vs. Yunluo Academy, the format is one-on-one duels, and Huo Yuhao will defeat seven opponents in a row!?"

Xiao Xiao and Lan Luoluo, the two sisters, exclaimed in surprise when they saw the sports newsletter they had just bought.

"They haven't even entered the arena yet, and they've already announced a one-on-one format? And who said Yuhao absolutely has to participate? And what's with the 'one-versus-seven' thing? Which PR genius is making these empty promises?"

"I also heard that the price of a ticket, which used to be one gold soul coin, has now risen to between one hundred and one thousand. The best seats, according to legend, have fetched a sky-high price of one hundred thousand gold soul coins on the black market... and even then, they are still extremely difficult to obtain..."

Lan Luoluo suspected that this tabloid was leaked privately by the Star Luo Empire and that they were using a scarcity marketing tactic.

"I've seen people make money before, but I've never seen anyone make money like this... Just from ticket sales alone, not counting other services inside and outside the venue, the Star Luo Empire must have earned several million gold soul coins."

Lan Susu was speechless and complained. This was just the beginning. They would have to fight at least a dozen more matches. Who knew what would happen when they encountered strong opponents?

Meanwhile, in another place...

"What?! A ticket costs 10,000 gold soul coins? A seat near Shrek Academy costs 200,000?! Are you kidding me?!"

Xu Yun angrily shouted, she never expected these damn scalpers to be so shameless.

When she got back, she told her father to deal with the scalpers properly.

"If the little sister is short of funds, would she be interested in investing in the team and players she supports?"

The shrewd man smiled and introduced another business to Xu Yun.

"Many guests have already earned ten or even a hundred times their initial investment, making a fortune while watching exciting matches."

"Investment? That's just..." Dai Luoli's eyes widened.

"Young master, if you're not interested, please leave!" The scalper interrupted Dai Luoli.

"What, you're not interested? I... I still have some savings, give me a ticket. Dai Luoli, go buy me 100,000 gold soul coins, just for Yuhao-gege's one-versus-seven victory!"

Xu Yun paid the money without hesitation and instructed Dai Luoli to run errands for her.

Although she had only saved up about 100,000 yuan in pocket money, she believed that Huo Yuhao would definitely be fine.

"Young Miss, the competition format can only be confirmed by drawing lots at the beginning. I don't doubt your judgment, but what if it's a different format, or Huo Yuhao doesn't participate, or chooses to withdraw midway through? That's 100,000 gold soul coins!"

Dai Luoli wanted to persuade Xu Yun again, after all, 100,000 gold soul coins was not a small amount.

"Mind your own business! Who gave you permission to call me Brother Yuhao by my full name? It's just 100,000 yuan, I can always ask my father for it later. As for you, figure out how to get your tickets yourself, or you might as well stop following me around. I'm afraid Brother Yuhao might misunderstand..."

Xu Yun thought to herself that Dai Luoli was really annoying. He was an unloved illegitimate son who was also a good-for-nothing. She had rejected him so many times, so why did he keep bothering her?

"Dairoli, you're just a son of a concubine. You wouldn't actually have any unrealistic ideas, would you? I have no shortage of followers, and my father has sent people to secretly protect me. Do you think I'm blind? That I would be interested in a piece of trash who's inferior to this princess?"

Xu Yun decided it would be better to confront this guy today.

"Don't fantasize about winning me over with sincerity. I'm very obedient in front of others, but if it were someone like Brother Yuhao, I'd be his playful and obedient little wife. I'd do whatever he asked. Don't you realize you're simply not good enough for me?"

After issuing the final ultimatum, Xu Yun entered the venue without looking back, leaving Dai Luoli standing there humbly, completely at a loss.

……

Huo Yuhao also saw the match report. When he saw that he was betting against himself with a 7x odds, he was stunned at first, and then he wished he could bet on himself to win.

All signs indicate that the imperial family is the biggest driving force behind the whole thing. They are making money off him without even sharing a piece of the pie. Is that really okay?

"At times like this, watching others profit from you is more painful than losing money yourself. I'd rather not get involved and let those who orchestrated this scheme lose everything..."

Huo Yuhao was very frustrated. He knew he had been used, but at this point, he had no choice but to passively cooperate.

But is it really possible to passively choose to withdraw?

On Shrek Academy's side, besides him, there's only Ling Luochen.

After considering it in his mind, Huo Yuhao felt that it might be because the ability he displayed in the first match was too dazzling.

Perhaps we should win the game discreetly, without making it obvious to the audience, so that the attention will be drawn to other, more exciting matches.

Both sides took to the stage.

Just as the tabloids predicted, the opposing team leader then drew a one-on-one match format.

If you say this wasn't tampered with, who would believe you?!

Huo Yuhao breathed a sigh of relief.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear definitely can't be released...

The rift and the Golden Dragon Spear are visually too eye-catching...

As for Xiao Wu, he didn't want to cause Cheng Gang any more trouble...

The mental attack technique I developed some time ago was too powerful; after all, I had no grudge against the other party, and using it would be too dangerous...

Well then... I guess I'll just use the new ability that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion gave him.

I've chosen you, Eye of Fate!

The Eye of Fate possesses the power to influence the fate of others.

The first player from Yunluo Academy to take the stage was a Soul Master specializing in Agility-based attacks.

The gap opened, sending the rapidly charging opponent directly off the stage.

"Huo Yuhao wins the first match!" the referee announced promptly.

In the second match, the soul master from Yunluo Academy was tripped by a spider web and then thrown off the stage.

"Huo Yuhao wins the second match!" The referee promptly announced Huo Yuhao's victory.

In the third match, the soul masters from Yunluo Academy were trapped by spider silk and completely unable to move...

"Huo Yuhao wins the third match!"

……

After easily securing seven victories, Huo Yuhao had barely stepped off the stage when the fledgling bird flew into his arms again.

He left behind the message, "Go, brother!"

She tiptoed and kissed him on the cheek before running away quickly.

Huo Yuhao touched the spot on his face where he had been kissed, inwardly complaining.

Seriously, didn't anyone stop this princess?

What if it's a malicious person with ill intentions?

What's this? Making money off him on one hand, and having the little princess come out to show her love on the other?

I don't understand at all...