Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend

Chapter 1156: Chapter 216: A High-Stakes Gamble

”Since both presidents have made their selections, it’s my turn now. My choice remains the same as before—Yin Yang Double Killers. However, betting Spirit Stones every time at the Underground Arena Competition is quite monotonous. How about we up the ante this time and bet a Spirit Stone Vein instead?”

The last president, who had a big head, a plump face, and an oily complexion, spoke.

He was draped in gold and silver, looking quite affluent.

The other presidents of the trade associations were not surprised.

This president, known as Jin Wannian, was the wealthiest president of the Ancient You Province’s trade associations and was somewhat famous in the Underground Arena Competition.

The Yin Yang Double Killers were essentially his personal fighters.

With the Yin Yang Double Killers, he had won a considerable amount of money in the Underground Arena Competition.

This time was no different.

A Spirit Stone Vein as the wager?

The presidents of the other two trade associations were slightly startled when they heard this.

They were also regular participants in the Underground Arena Competition and were used to betting with hundreds of thousands of Intermediate Spirit Stones, but betting a whole Spirit Stone Vein was unprecedented.

Seeing the two trade association presidents hesitate, the women accompanying them started to coax them in soft voices.

Under the stimulation of alcohol and the gentle persuasion of the beauties, the two presidents gritted their teeth and agreed.

All eyes were on Yue Mubai, Yuan Xing, and the Yin Yang Double Killers. No one chose Ye Lingyue and Si Xiaochun.

The reason was simple: earlier in the Waiting Area, Ye Lingyue and Si Xiaochun were insulted by the Yin Yang Double Killers and showed weakness in front of Yuan Xing.

In the eyes of these three trade association presidents, it was already taken for granted that they were a novice combination with no investment value, so naturally, no one would bet on them.

After the three presidents placed their bets, they continued to watch the matches with their arms around the beauties.

They were unaware that after the three made their wagers,

one of the young women made an excuse to enter an adjacent private room.

Inside this private room were only a man and a woman.

The woman was quite alluring, with a head of wavy red hair and clad in War Armor. She was none other than Tan Su, the vice president of the Heroic Society at the Mirage Opening Ceremony earlier.

As for the man, he appeared ordinary except for his distinctive almond-shaped eyes, which slightly tilted upward.

Overall, he exuded a certain seductive aura.

This man was the new president of the Heroic Society.

Even Qin Dong was unaware of their presence in the arena.

Their visit to Huangquan City was dual-purpose: to evaluate Qin Dong’s capabilities and to observe whether the new arena model could improve profitability.

”Reporting to the president, the three presidents from Ancient You Province have each selected their contestants: Mu Huo Team, Star Nebula Team, and the Yin Yang Double Killers. They’ve wagered a Spirit Stone Vein from their respective holdings as stakes,” the former female attendant said, respectfully reporting to the two.

”Those sly old foxes have picked the strongest three teams from this Underground Arena Competition. President, we might end up only earning from the entrance fees and side bets again. Making those old foxes lose big isn’t easy,”

Tan Su scoffed.

Unlike the Underground Arena Competitions in other cities, Huangquan City’s competitions have always been less profitable.

Besides the sparse, chaotic local population, another reason was the presence of these special VIP guests.

To the presidents, the Heroic Society was like a big banker.

Their bets were always substantial, nearly monopolizing the best contestant resources, making it harder for the arena to yield larger profits.

This competition was no exception, as the vice president also favored those three teams.

If she were one of those trade association presidents, she would have chosen those combinations directly.

”Oh, I don’t think that’s the case.”

The president of the Heroic Society focused on the Sound Mirror Array.

”Do you have another contestant in mind?”

Tan Su was genuinely curious.

She followed the president’s gaze towards the Sound Mirror Array.

A new match had just begun.

On the stage was a male and female duo who had just entered.

The male wore bizarre-style armor.

The female’s cultivation hovered around the Reincarnation Fourth Path.

Their strengths placed them somewhere above average among all contestants.

Their teamwork seemed a bit unfamiliar, suggesting a recent formation.

This undoubtedly lessened their combined strength.

”Them?” The vice president almost asked if the president had chosen wrong, wondering how he could pick them.

She vaguely remembered them as a novice team called the Wu Wu Team.

They had previously clashed with the Yin Yang Double Killers and Yuan Xing but dared not retaliate.

”You seem to think my choice is wrong?” The president chuckled.

When he smiled, a flicker of light shone in his eyes, leaving the vice president breathless.

”I wouldn’t dare; the president’s decisions are always correct. Shall I inform Qin Dong to keep an eye on those two?”

The implication was to foster this duo.

”No need. Have you forgotten? We’re here discreetly to review Huangquan City’s performance. We won’t directly intervene in the match results; I’m just sharing my opinion. So let’s just enjoy being ordinary spectators.”

The president looked with interest at the stage, where Ye Lingyue and Si Xiaochun were gradually gaining the upper hand.

”It’s rare for the president to have such a leisure interest. Maybe we should have a bet on who will be the final champion.”

Tan Su took another look at Ye Lingyue and Si Xiaochun, unable to see any unique qualities, secretly puzzled.

This new president’s thoughts were a mystery to her.

When he first joined the Heroic Society, he was a nobody.

The only thing the vice president knew was that he came from the Qing Province Continent of the New Nine States.

At the time, his status in the Heroic Society was even lower than Qin Dong’s now, with no faction or supporters.

Yet, within two years, he rose from the lowest member to become the president of the Heroic Society.

He even ousted the former president, his methods unparalleled by anyone else she’d met.

For that reason, the vice president felt an indescribable, subtle feeling towards this new president, who was one or two years younger than her.

No matter how she subtly hinted or even openly showed affection, the new president remained indifferent.

This frustrated her, but she soon realized that the president treated everyone, regardless of gender, the same way, which comforted her. She attributed his demeanor to a naturally aloof character.