High-level martial arts: Invincibility starts with basic archery.

Chapter 216 I'm Giving You Face, But You Don't Want It (Please Subscribe)

"What if it is? What if it isn't?" Chen Fan glanced at the drinks placed in front of him and looked at the other person calmly.

"Hahaha."

Yang Hu let out a series of laughs, unconcerned, and said, "Brother Li is new here, so it's understandable that you don't want to reveal your true strength. However, your performance on the stage just now actually revealed quite a bit of information. For example, just now, two or three minutes passed and no one dared to come up and challenge you."

After Yang Hu finished speaking, he poured himself a glass of wine and said, "Brother Li, that was indeed a clever move. Taking advantage of the fact that no one knew your strength, you bet on yourself and made a fortune in points. I, Yang Hu, sincerely admire Brother Li. However..."

"But what?"

Chen Fan knew that the other party was deliberately keeping him in suspense.

It was just a matter of using his tongue, so he went along with it.

"However, with your strength, Brother Li, you don't need to go to such lengths to earn points."

"Oh?"

Chen Fan became interested and asked, "From what Brother Yang is saying, is there a faster way to accumulate points?"

"certainly."

A smile appeared on Yang Hu's lips. "Brother Li, you want to know?"

Chen Fan nodded and said, "Everyone wants to know, but if Brother Yang finds it inconvenient, then forget it."

"Haha, Brother Li, there's no need to be in such a hurry."

Yang Hu shook his head, glanced at the door, and then lowered his voice, saying, "Since I've called you here today, Brother Li, I naturally want to tell you this method. However, no matter what the outcome, I hope that what we say in this private room today will not be leaked. Otherwise, not only will I be in trouble, but you, Brother Li, will also be in danger."

"Life-threatening?"

Chen Fan was taken aback.

"Brother Li, there's no need to be afraid."

Yang Hu waved his hand, "As long as you don't tell anyone, there won't be any danger."

Chen Fan nodded and then indicated that he was all ears.

"Actually, only C-level Awakened individuals are qualified to know about this."

Yang Hu smiled and said, "Brother Li, have you noticed that there are no C-level Awakened individuals around the arena?"

"good."

Chen Fan replied, "Are all the C-level Awakened in the association busy cultivating and not participating in the arena matches?"

"No, no."

Yang Hu's lips curled up. "It's not that they don't participate; they do participate, and their opponents are also C-level Awakened individuals within the association. Each person gets one every month, and each time it causes a sensation, attracting a large number of Awakened individuals to participate in betting. In fact, many Awakened individuals from other places have also come. Brother Li, do you know how many points can be accumulated in this arena competition?"

"Ten thousand?" Chen Fan asked deliberately.

"That's not enough, guess again."

"Twenty thousand?"

"Brother Li, you can be bolder and increase this number tenfold."

"Two hundred thousand!"

Chen Fan feigned shock.

Yang Hu's face showed a smug look. "That's right, 200,000, sometimes even 300,000. Brother Li, do you know what that means? Just from the commission, the association can make a fortune. Not to mention, the two C-level Awakened Ones who participated, aren't they making a killing?"

In comparison, Brother Li, the 10,000 points you earned after all your hard work are simply not enough!

He said meaningfully.

A flash of white light crossed Chen Fan's mind.

He seemed to understand why the other party had asked him to come.

If I'm not mistaken, they're probably trying to get me to throw the match.

Yes, the so-called C-level Awakener Arena Tournament is probably a meticulously designed scam from beginning to end.

The winners and losers have already been arranged. They are just waiting for those E-level and D-level awakened individuals who are unaware of the situation and only think about getting rich overnight to enter the arena, so that they can be wiped out.

The two C-level Awakened Ones who participated took the lion's share, the association also took some, and the remaining scraps were divided among the Awakened Ones who had correctly predicted the outcome.

"It seems Brother Li has already guessed. Indeed, it's good to talk to smart people." Yang Hu's smile deepened.

Chen Fan silently mourned for the awakened ones outside for a second, then said, "So, Brother Yang, you mean I should cooperate and put on a show?"

"good."

Yang Hu laughed and said, "Brother Li, you've just arrived, so even if you've revealed some of your secrets, it's alright. We'll arrange for a powerful C-level Awakened from the association to be your opponent."

Back then, Brother Li, just bet on yourself to win, because that person will definitely lose to you in a perfectly reasonable way. Brother Li, think about it, how many points will you earn then? Ten thousand? Twenty thousand? Heh, probably fifty thousand, one hundred thousand.

"Isn't that person worried about losing to a newcomer like me and damaging their reputation?" Chen Fan asked.

"Can't we just win it back next time?"

Yang Hu said dismissively, "Besides, compared to tens of thousands of points, what does a little face matter?"

"That's true."

Chen Fan took a deep breath.

It must be said that the other party's proposal was indeed very tempting.

How much time could a mere ring match possibly take up?

Moreover, there's no need to go out and fight ferocious beasts; tens of thousands of points can be earned in just a few minutes.

I'm afraid it's not just the Stone City Awakeners Association; other places are probably similar.

"Brother Li, if you agree, I'll arrange a tournament for you in three days at the latest," Yang Hu said enticingly. "You're riding high right now, so don't miss this golden opportunity!"

Chen Fan smiled and said, "Brother Yang, let me think about it."

That's what he said, but deep down he didn't intend to agree.

Because a wise person knows what to do and what not to do.

His previous accumulation of points was simply due to exploiting information asymmetry and employing some underhanded tactics; it was also a case of "like Jiang Taigong fishing, those who are willing will take the bait."

He has a clear conscience.

However, cooperating with Yang Hu in front of you would be nothing short of fraud, a scam to fleece people, and he's in cahoots with these people. No one can say anything about the other.

Therefore, he will not agree to do so.

Moreover, in order to gain experience points, he must go out hunting and kill high-level, or even elite-level, ferocious beasts. In this way, it is only natural to gain points.

Why would you need to do something that goes against your conscience?

Sure enough, upon hearing Chen Fan's reply, Yang Hu's expression immediately darkened.

"Brother Li, what's there to consider?"

He put down his wine glass and said slowly, "You know, opportunities don't come twice. If you agree, 100,000 points will be in your pocket in three days, and we can also benefit from it, right?"

Chen Fan smiled but didn't say anything.

Yang Hu's expression darkened further.

"Brother Li, I'm telling you this because I consider you one of our own. And to be honest, several C-level Awakened in the association have cooperated with us before. Brother Li, don't be so stubborn."

"Brother Yang, are you threatening me?" Chen Fan asked with a smile.

"If you insist on understanding it that way, that's fine too."

Yang Hu toyed with the wine glass in his hand. "Brother Li, sometimes you shouldn't act so eccentric, or you'll get yourself into unnecessary trouble. Don't you agree?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan sighed.

When he first came in, he thought the other party was sincerely apologizing and was offering 1000 points as compensation. At that time, he felt that the other party had a broad vision and was someone who could do great things.

As a result, he was disappointed.

This guy named Yang Hu clearly had him figured out long ago.

From the moment he stepped into the private room, he had to choose to join the other side.

Otherwise, the days ahead will be very difficult, and there is no rule out the possibility of life-threatening danger.

Unfortunately, the thing he hated most in his life was being threatened.

"Brother Yang," Chen Fan looked at Yang Hu, "I originally wanted to save face for everyone and didn't want to go to such lengths, but alas, you don't want to give me face."

"What did you say?"

Yang Hu's eyes flashed with a fierce light, like a tiger ready to devour its prey.

"You dare say that again!"

"Don't even mention once, even ten times, a hundred times, my answer to you will be the same. You want me to cooperate with your acting? Absolutely not." Chen Fan's gaze met his. At this moment, the atmosphere in the private room was filled with gunpowder, ready to explode at the slightest spark.

"Good, very good!"

Yang Hu laughed angrily, saying, "It's been a long time, a very long time since I've seen such an interesting newcomer as you. I really don't know who gave you the courage to defeat a D-level Awakened and think you're invincible?"

"There's no point in saying all this."

A murderous intent flashed deep in Chen Fan's eyes.

"Judging from your appearance, you seem to be a C-rank Awakened? How about it, do you dare to come up and fight me in a life-or-death situation?"

Undoubtedly, the moment he rejected the other party's proposal, a feud was formed between the two.

Since a war between the two sides is inevitable sooner or later, why not settle it now?

He wanted to see just how strong a C-level Awakened with combat-type superpowers really was, and also earn some points along the way.

"A life-or-death situation? A life-or-death situation? Good!"

The next moment, the surrounding private rooms exploded with a loud commotion, startling the awakened individuals below the arena, who all looked over in confusion.

What happened?

"Li Ping, since you're courting death, then I'll grant your wish! Yu Hai!"

Yang Hu roared.

"Tiger, Brother Tiger?" The man in sunglasses came running over excitedly, his body trembling.

As far as I can remember, Tiger hasn't been this angry in years. What happened?

"Prepare a life-or-death agreement. I'm going to have a life-or-death match with this newcomer."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone froze, and hundreds of eyes fell on Chen Fan.

What? This newcomer is going to have a life-or-death battle with Yang Hu, who is a C-level Awakened?

Where did he get the courage?

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