National Fortune Golden Shovel: I Can See Hidden Bonds!

28: Chapter 28 Shen Mo: I’m a rather forgetful person, let’s draw up a written agreement![lineup shielding card (Silver-tier card)]

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[Function: During a matched game, hide your combat process and preparation bench. Opponents and spectators cannot observe the pieces purchased; they can only know the victory or defeat after the game ends.]

”The other two cards are quite average, but this one is actually interesting...”

Shen Mo’s heart stirred; he already had an idea for how to use this card. He immediately said, ”Chief No. 1, if we form an alliance with Persia and I carry them to victory, can I use this card?”

Chief No. 1 smiled.

”Of course it’s for you to use, who else would it be for? You’re the only contestant left for our Dragon Kingdom!”

Shen Mo smiled sheepishly. ”Hehe, alright then, let’s form the alliance, Chief! I agree!”

”Just for this card?”

”Yes!”

A cunning look hidden in Shen Mo’s eyes. ”Chief, don’t underestimate this card. At a critical moment, it can play a huge role!”

... ...

Half a month later.

[Gods Arena, Third District, Match 289!]

[USA, Chris wins!]

[Rankings have changed!]

[First Place: USA, National Destiny Points: 588!]

[...]

Chris, a blond-haired youth of no more than sixteen, tossed his head handsomely and shook it with a cynical air. ”Boring, boring. It’s too simple, there’s no challenge at all...”

Chris took out his phone and opened a secret group chat.

[Peerless Genius (Chris): ”Sigh, a total slaughter. Another fight without a single ripple!”]

[White Gloves: ”Chris, don’t be careless. I heard that Shen Mo from the Dragon Kingdom has come out of seclusion. Wait until you match against him before you talk. He’s also currently on a winning streak...”]

[Peerless Genius: ”Pfft, I watched that guy Shen Mo’s matches. He hasn’t been able to take first place in any of these recent ones. Although he did get points, it’s just so-so. You guys are hyping him up too much!”]

[White Gloves: ”Regardless, there’s a saying in the Dragon Kingdom that is very correct: modesty and caution are never wrong! India seems to have allied with Korea, and they are currently sniping Shen Mo. I will let you know if there is any news.”]

India sniping the Dragon Kingdom?

Chris smiled disdainfully and continued typing.

[Peerless Genius: ”Trash like India is fit to snipe the Dragon Kingdom? It’s not that I look down on them, but although the Dragon Kingdom had twelve consecutive losses before, Shen Mo does have some skills. Is India courting death?”]

[White Gloves: ”Not sure, they seem to have a trump card...”]

... ...

On the other side of the competition venue, Shen Mo walked out of the arena with an excited Karin.

[Gods Arena, Third District, Match 286!]

[Dragon Kingdom, Shen Mo wins!]

[Rankings have changed!]

[Rank 56: Dragon Kingdom, National Destiny Points: 288!]

[Rank 78: Persia, National Destiny Points: 232!]

[...]

”Yay! We won again! Shen Mo, you are too amazing!” Karin was so excited she almost jumped up. For the past half month, ever since Persia and the Dragon Kingdom allied, their points had been soaring!

With every match being doubled, Shen Mo carried Persia through the games the whole way.

Entering the arena meant the standard three-piece combo: Karin requests a voice call, Karin enables barrier-free communication, Karin wins.

Shen Mo was quite indifferent; it was just dual-threading operations, simple as could be.

He said calmly, ”Shall we continue?”

”Mm-hmm!”

[Ding, Karin purchased ’match locking card’, locked target: Dragon Kingdom, Shen Mo!]

One match locking card costs 5 points!

Under Shen Mo’s leadership, Karin chose the super double every time! With 4 times the point yield, even using the ’match locking card’, they could make a steady profit without loss!

[Dragon Kingdom, initiating match... Matching in progress!]

[Ding! India’s Shalu used ’match locking card’, locked target, Dragon Kingdom, Shen Mo!]

A cold notification sound rang through the arena.

Shen Mo was stunned. India?

The lesson Korea and Sakura Country learned last time wasn’t enough, and now another one has jumped out?

Are they really not afraid of death?

The Dragon Kingdom audience was also confused by this sudden sound, but immediately after, the cheers were overwhelming!

The atmosphere at the scene was ignited once again!

”Did India make a mistake? Sniping the Dragon Kingdom? How do they dare!”

”Hilarious. Could it be that the Indian contestant has been in seclusion for the past few days and doesn’t even know Shen Mo’s name?”

”Hehehe, I know this Shalu. He won the last match using a three-star Kassadin.”

”???”

”What does that count for? Showing off in front of the forefather?”

The whole world knows that Shen Mo is the founding father of the Kassadin card.

So as long as they are playing a Kassadin lineup, basically no one is willing to encounter Shen Mo in a match.

After all... no one understands Kassadin better than Shen Mo!

”So what if he’s the founding father! Didn’t you Dragon Kingdom people say that the student surpasses the master? Shalu is the best Kassadin player! None other!”

Indians echoed excitedly: ”Right! Besides, we have a secret weapon, hahahaha!”

”I can’t wait to see the Dragon Kingdom people get frustrated!”

... ...

The match ended. On the arena, Shen Mo looked at the black man named Shalu with a strange expression. ”That, I’ll just call you Old Black. What’s up, coming to pay respects to the founder?”

Shalu had originally been standing with his arms crossed, looking arrogant.

Now, upon hearing the words ”Old Black,” he was instantly enraged!

”Dragon Kingdom kid, don’t be too arrogant. I’m here to snipe you!”

”Oh.”

”You’re dead! I will prove that I am the one who plays the Kassadin lineup best!”

”Ah, yes, yes, yes.”

Shen Mo picked his ear with one hand, nodding perfunctorily.

The Indians couldn’t stand it: ”Shalu, kill him! Korea has already allied with us. This time, our assault on the Gods Ladder will definitely have a place for India!”

”Exactly, Shalu, why waste words with this Dragon Kingdom kid? Just use that!”

So they allied with Korea!

No wonder!

Shen Mo suddenly realized. He was wondering why this guy was so bold. It turned out he was just a pawn for Korea, trying to exhaust his strength so he couldn’t compete for the Gods Ladder?

That makes sense; the speed at which his points had been rising recently was too fast.

These countries that had reached an agreement to blockade the Dragon Kingdom must be unable to sit still.

At this rate, the top ten was no difficulty at all, and breaking the blockade was only a matter of time!

Shalu calmed down. ”Dragon Kingdom kid, do you dare to bet against me?”

Another one here to donate points?

Shen Mo smiled, not intimidated at all. ”How do we bet?”

The Dragon Kingdom people were excited; they loved this kind of scene.

”Haha, betting again? Korea lost so miserably, their National Destiny Points dropped out of the top ten. They were too cowardly to show up and sent a little brother to charge in front, right!”

”Don’t say that, I come from a family of fortune tellers, I am the Daoist master from Mount Longhu. I just did a reading for this Shalu, guess what?”

”What?”

”His forehead is darkened! He will definitely face a bloody disaster today!”

There are many joyful pranksters, and the barrage immediately echoed: ”May I ask, Master, how can I resolve this calamity?!”

”Hmm... If he is willing to lose some points, this Master will help him resolve this bloody disaster!”

”So that’s how it is! Master is truly a deity!”

”Master is awesome!!”

... ...

Shalu was full of confidence. ”50 National Destiny Points, do you dare!”

Whoa!

Even Shen Mo was shocked; this little black guy actually had guts! 50 National Destiny Points was no small amount!

Shen Mo looked suspicious. ”Can you even cough up 50 National Destiny Points?”

Shalu smiled arrogantly. No more pretending, I’m laying my cards on the table.

”Our India has already reached a verbal agreement with Korea. If we win your points, we will split them with Korea. If we lose, Korea will also share the burden with us!”

”...”

Shen Mo was speechless. This Old Black wasn’t just a bit reckless; he was also a bit stupid! You can actually believe Korea’s words?

That country is famous for not keeping its word, plus being shameless, okay!

Do you really think they will be willing to pay the points if you lose?

They are using you as a knife! You idiot!

”Sigh, I’ll mourn for you for 5 seconds...”

Shen Mo looked at Old Black with sympathy a few times. Although he said that, since the guy was so brave and was already riding in his face to cast an ultimate, he couldn’t just turn down points delivered to his door, right?

”That, Old Black... I have a poor memory. If you want to bet, I can’t remember verbal agreements. How about we sign a written agreement?”