Douluo Continent: Heavenly Mystery System

Chapter 19 The Plan to Trap Luo Shaotian

"Thank you so much, beautiful lady. Without your reminder, I wouldn't have achieved what I did today."

Ye Xiaofeng hurriedly ran to the service area front desk and said to the female receptionist, "It's like getting something for nothing! I used the Great Soul Arena card to overdraft 100 million, and now I've won 460 million. After repaying the 100 million overdraft card, I still have 375 million left."

"Manager, someone come quick! Manager Luo has fainted!"

Ye Xiaofeng was smiling smugly at his victory today when suddenly someone shouted from afar.

Ever since Ye Xiaofeng entered the Great Soul Arena, Luo Shaotian has been plagued by bad luck every day. Ye Xiaofeng is like a jinx; as long as he's around, Luo Shaotian is bound to have a run of bad luck.

Luo Shaotian originally planned to trick Ye Xiaofeng into losing 100 million yuan, leaving him penniless and unable to repay the 100 million yuan. He then used this as leverage to force Ye Xiaofeng to join the Great Soul Arena.

Now imagine how terribly wrong I was. If things continue like this at the Great Soul Arena, I'm already at risk of losing my manager position.

"Manager Luo, I only won a few pennies, is it really necessary for you to make such a fuss?" Ye Xiaofeng laughed gleefully.

"Do you think those are just a few pennies?" Luo Shaotian was so angry at Ye Xiaofeng's words that he fainted again.

Ye Xiaofeng ignored Luo Shaotian, took the purple-gold card in his hand, and turned to leave.

With more than half a month to go before the sect's newcomer competition, Ye Xiaofeng had no idea when he arrived at the entrance of the Heaven and Earth Inn.

"I was unaware of Young Master Ye's presence. I have failed to greet you properly," Manager Li said hastily upon seeing Ye Xiaofeng.

"Manager Li, how have you been?"

Ye Xiaofeng was in a good mood and was naturally pleased by Manager Li's flattery.

"Young Master Ye, please come in." Manager Li quickly led Ye Xiaofeng to a private room, exchanged a glance with the waiter, who immediately understood and brought up the restaurant's signature dishes and fine wine.

"Manager Li, I didn't say anything about eating."

"I knew it was almost lunchtime, so I gave these instructions specifically."

"Manager Li, those who offer unsolicited favors are either up to no good or are thieves."

"I heard that Young Master Ye is very generous in taking care of the Great Soul Arena."

Ye Xiaofeng was just saying it casually, but he didn't expect that Manager Li actually had something to discuss with him.

"I occasionally go for a casual stroll; Manager Li has heard about that too."

"Young Master Ye, you can easily make millions just by strolling around. We've become such good friends. How about you take me sightseeing sometime?"

Manager Li was very concerned about Ye Xiaofeng. Ye Xiaofeng was so young, yet he had already attracted the attention of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. He had a bright future ahead of him.

Ever since Ye Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai made a million last time, Manager Li has wanted to follow Ye Xiaofeng around. Today, he made another million, and he feels very unbalanced.

He serves every customer the same way he did last time, from morning till night, and only earns 1000 gold soul coins a day, while Ye Xiaofeng earns millions a day.

"Manager Li, I still think it's better for you to be the manager. What if you lose and become so poor that you can't even afford a pair of underwear?"

"There's still a chance, right, Young Master Ye?" Manager Li said hurriedly, as Ye Xiaofeng wouldn't listen to anything Ye Xiaofeng said at this point.

"Manager Li, you've treated me like a close friend, this puts me in a very difficult position," Ye Xiaofeng said, looking quite troubled. Manager Li, are you trying to get something for nothing?

"Young Master Ye, what do you think of this inn?" Manager Li asked with great enthusiasm.

"That's great, Manager Li. What do you mean by that?" Is this old guy going to give me this inn for free?

"If Young Master Ye likes it, this old man will gladly accept it," Manager Li said with a smile.

"Manager Li, you yourself said we're bosom friends. Talking about money like this really hurts our relationship," Ye Xiaofeng said, secretly delighted, but his expression remained one of reluctance.

"Young Master Ye, you yourself said we are bosom friends, this is a gift from this old man to you."

"Old man, are you trying to steal the Great Soul Arena?" Ye Xiaofeng was startled by Manager Li's actions, who casually wanted to give the inn to Ye Xiaofeng.

"How could that be? I've saved up a little money running this inn over the years, and I should leave it to someone else before I die. Anyway, you can't take anything with you when you die."

Looking at Manager Li's frail and aged appearance, Ye Xiaofeng almost believed what Manager Li had said.

"Old man, how much money are you trying to rip off the Great Soul Arena?" Ye Xiaofeng said with a smile.

Manager Li said nothing, only extending one finger.

"One million?" Ye Xiaofeng asked tentatively.

"How much is my inn worth?" Manager Li asked with a smile.

"1000 million?" Ye Xiaofeng roughly calculated that the inn was worth about 500 million. Even if he gave the inn to himself, Manager Li could still earn 500 million.

Manager Li continued to shake his head, but Ye Xiaofeng suddenly widened his eyes. This old guy wanted 1 million!

"Young Master Ye, come, come, let's drink, let's drink!" Manager Li hurriedly poured the wine.

"No," Ye Xiaofeng said decisively.

"Young Master Ye, why is that?" Manager Li asked, puzzled. Ye Xiaofeng's actions just now clearly showed that he was interested, so why did he refuse?

"I don't want the inn. The profits will be split 37 times, you get 3 and I get 7," Ye Xiaofeng said calmly.

"Young Master Ye, why don't you just rob me?" Manager Li wished he could slap himself twice. He should have just asked for one million. He never expected Ye Xiaofeng to ask for such an exorbitant amount.

"Just kidding, I was just saying. How about a 40/60 split?" Seeing Manager Li's reaction, Ye Xiaofeng realized it was impossible and had no choice but to back down.

"Alright, I'll take six and you take four," Manager Li said with a lewd smile.

"Get lost! What I meant was six for me and four for you!" Ye Xiaofeng hadn't expected Manager Li to misunderstand him.

"Young Master Ye, you must understand that it is I, not you, who is paying for this," Manager Li said to Ye Xiaofeng, indicating that the initiative was in his hands.

"Manager Li, can you guarantee a 100% win? Don't forget that if you lose, you'll be so poor you won't even be able to afford a pair of underwear." Ye Xiaofeng couldn't back down; the initiative was in his hands.

"As long as you can guarantee a 100% win, we'll do as you say," Manager Li finally conceded a step to Ye Xiaofeng.

"Manager Li, as you said, you get 60% and I get 40%, just give me the inn." Ye Xiaofeng had his own plans, so he gave up 20% for the sake of the inn.

"Young Master Ye, how about we split it 50/50? I'll give you the inn. Once I win the money, I'll leave." Manager Li was initially a little unhappy because Ye Xiaofeng got 20% more, but now that Ye Xiaofeng was offering to give it to him, his unhappiness vanished, and he even looked at Ye Xiaofeng with more respect.

"Manager Li, if you submit to me, I won't take a single penny!" Ye Xiaofeng said to Manager Li while drinking.

"Young Master Ye, I know that you will have a place in the future Soul World. Whether I can live to see that day is another matter." How could Manager Li submit to him for no reason? Wouldn't it be better to win money and live a carefree life for the rest of his life?

Ye Xiaofeng conjured the Seven Kill Sword in his hand and instantly pierced Manager Li's chest.

"Young Master Ye, you..." Manager Li never expected to die at Ye Xiaofeng's hands.

Ye Xiaofeng instantly drew out the first soul skill of the Seven Kill Sword—Blessing. Ye Xiaofeng used his second martial soul to heal Manager Li's wound, and it was instantly healed.

Manager Li felt as if he had just woken from a dream; the treatment had left him feeling more energetic than before.

"Manager Li, how is it?" Ye Xiaofeng asked Manager Li with a smile.

"Young Master Ye, could it be twin martial souls?" Manager Li asked in surprise. He had seen too many people in his life, but he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"Didn't you see it all? As long as I'm alive, you won't die," Ye Xiaofeng said confidently.

"Young Master Ye, I, Li Baochai, am willing to submit to you." Manager Li had seen something he shouldn't have. Even if Ye Xiaofeng didn't kill him, he wouldn't let him off easily. Besides, he was old and nothing was more important than his own life. Submitting to Ye Xiaofeng would be a win-win situation for him, so why not?

"The best course of action now is to come up with a foolproof plan. The people in the Great Soul Arena aren't that stupid." Ye Xiaofeng understood that Luo Shaotian was unlikely to fall for it now.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Luo Shaotian was once again being berated mercilessly by Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire. "What's wrong with me these past two days? My right eyelid keeps twitching."

"From today onwards, no gambling projects may be opened for Ye Xiaofeng." Just in case, Luo Shaotian directly added Ye Xiaofeng to the blacklist.

Just as Ye Xiaofeng was worrying about how to trick Luo Shaotian, he heard some good news: A Xin had issued him a challenge, and they would fight in the Great Soul Arena in three days.

Two days later, Luo Shaotian sent someone to invite Ye Xiaofeng. In order for the plan to proceed smoothly, Ye Xiaofeng came to the Great Soul Arena alone in the middle of the night.

"Manager Luo, how have you been lately?" Ye Xiaofeng greeted Luo Shaotian, a greeting that was clearly one of concern, but something felt off.

"Thanks to Young Master Ye's good fortune," Luo Shaotian wanted nothing more than to beat Ye Xiaofeng up, but for the sake of the Great Soul Arena, he had no choice but to compromise.

"Manager Luo, just get to the point," Ye Xiaofeng said, not wanting to beat around the bush.

"Young Master Ye, 99% of people are betting on you in tomorrow's match against Ah Xin. The Great Soul Arena can't handle this..." Luo Shaotian said with a troubled expression.

"So you mean I'm conceding defeat in tomorrow's match?" Ye Xiaofeng asked Luo Shaotian, feigning ignorance.

"Young Master Ye, rest assured, everything will be done in secret. After it's done, the Great Soul Arena will give you a reward of 500 million." Luo Shaotian thought he had given Ye Xiaofeng an irresistible temptation.

"Luo Shaotian, don't you know that the entire capital city is now filled with Sword God's fans and family? You want me to deliberately lose the match???" Ye Xiaofeng said angrily.

Now, someone sneaked in and whispered something in Luo Shaotian's ear.

"How about 800 million?" Luo Shaotian originally didn't want to increase the amount, but after hearing from the person he had just met that someone had invested 2000 million in Ye Xiaofeng, Luo Shaotian changed his mind.

"Manager Luo is indeed a straightforward person, but you'll have to pay more," Ye Xiaofeng said innocently.

Luo Shaotian finally compromised on the "1000 million" offer. He looked at the betting situation on the mechanical screen in his hand. A Xin only had a little over 1 million, while Ye Xiaofeng's was close to 100 million. And this was just for today.

"Then let's sign this agreement to ensure that nothing goes wrong with our plans." To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Luo Shaotian secretly pulled Ye Xiaofeng to sign an agreement.

"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation," Ye Xiaofeng thought to himself, already overjoyed.

"I didn't expect that Young Master Ye is a kindred spirit." Luo Shaotian thought that Ye Xiaofeng rejected his good intentions because of his so-called fans and family, but he didn't expect that this guy would complain that the money he gave was too little.

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