Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

In addition, there were the five gold soul coins he received from selling the design blueprints to the blacksmith shop owner.

At this moment, Wang Teng had a total of more than seven gold soul coins in his hands.

In Douluo Continent, one gold soul coin is enough for the daily expenses of an ordinary family of three for several months.

These seven gold soul coins mean that Wang Teng's nutritional supplements, medicinal aids, and even the potential expenses for future soul ring acquisitions during his cultivation period before obtaining his first soul ring are all well-secured.

Looking at the pile of money on the bed, Wang Teng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Then, it became evening.

Wang Teng kept his promise and treated Xiao Wu to a meal.

The three of them did not linger in the crowded cafeteria hall on the first floor, but went straight to the second floor.

This is a place frequented by faculty members and students from well-off families. The environment is relatively quiet, and the variety and quality of the food are better.

Wang Teng was unusually "generous" this time, ordering several signature dishes and filling the table to the brim.

Xiao Wu looked at the table full of fragrant dishes, her eyes curving into crescents, clearly quite satisfied with this "apology feast".

After a whirlwind meal, all three were completely satisfied.

Wang Teng put down his chopsticks, looked at Xiao Wu who was rubbing her stomach, and said, "Xiao Wu, I have a way to make money at the academy now. It's a bit risky, but the profits are very high."

"Oh? What approach?"

Xiao Wu immediately perked up and curiously looked up.

"Here's the thing, we're planning to hold a 'spinning top competition' at the academy..."

Wang Teng didn't hide anything and told Xiao Wu in detail about the plans he had discussed with Wang Sheng, including the arrangements for holding competitions and setting up gambling games.

He even openly revealed his secret of being able to subtly influence the rotation of other spinning tops.

Wang Teng did this because he knew that if cheating was discovered during the game, the consequences could be quite troublesome.

By bringing Xiao Wu, a powerful "big sister," into his camp, he has undoubtedly added an important layer of protection.

Having explained all his plans, Wang Teng said no more, simply watching Xiao Wu quietly and waiting for her decision.

After listening, Xiao Wu's dark eyes darted around a few times. Suddenly, she raised her hand and slapped the table with a "bang," making the bowls and plates rattle softly.

"Let's do it!"

She stated bluntly, "If we can win without being discovered, then we can make a fortune."

"And if we accidentally give ourselves away, there will definitely be a big fight..."

"Hehe, all things considered, I'm not losing out at all!"

Xiao Wu thought about it more and more and felt it was a good deal, and even nodded to herself.

Seeing that she agreed, Wang Teng felt relieved and a smile appeared on his face: "Then it's settled."

"Sister Xiaowu, I'll have to trouble you, as the leader, to 'notify' the other students in the academy."

"The top spinning competition is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, and the venue is the playground."

"The competition is held in groups of three, with six matches per day. The entire competition will last for half a month."

"At the same time, the registration fee for each participant is ten copper soul coins. The winner of the final championship can take away all the registration fees as prize money."

"A registration fee of ten copper soul coins?"

Xiao Wu blinked, puzzled, and asked, "Isn't that a bit too little? That means the total prize money won't be much in the end?"

Wang Sheng nodded in agreement, indicating that he had the same question.

"The registration fee is set low in order to attract more people to participate."

Wang Teng lowered his voice and explained, "Our main source of income is not this registration fee."

"The real 'big money' is off the table: we can open up betting and let those wealthy students place their bets."

"At that time, I will appropriately 'guide' the outcome of the game based on the situation on the field."

"We take the lead and collect the profits; that's where the quick money comes from."

"So that's how it is!"

Xiao Wu suddenly realized, a sly smile spreading across her face, and said, "That sounds even more interesting."

"I'm fine too."

Wang Sheng understood his brother's scheme and nodded in agreement.

After the three of them finished discussing their plan, they left the cafeteria together and returned to their dormitory.

Nighttime, inside Dormitory 7.

As usual, Wang Teng sat cross-legged on the bed, cleared his mind of distractions, and began to meditate.

He calmly sensed the energy of heaven and earth in the air.

However, tonight, Wang Teng felt that something was slightly different from usual.

An hour later, he awoke from his meditation.

"strangeness……"

At this moment, Wang Teng pondered to himself, "Tonight's meditation seems exceptionally smooth, and the speed at which my soul power condenses also seems to be slightly faster than usual?"

Afterwards, Wang Teng closed his eyes and carefully savored the feeling he had just experienced.

After a while, an idea flashed through my mind like a spark.

"Could it be... because of those hundreds of spinning tops sold at the academy today?"

Those metal spinning tops, in a sense, can be considered an "extension" or "symbol" of Wang Teng's own "Explosive Spinning Top" martial spirit.

When they are scattered throughout the academy and carried and used by many students, did they unintentionally create an extremely weak and rudimentary "simulated environment" in the small world of Notting Academy, specifically suitable for the cultivation of his martial spirit?

"Forget it, I don't want to."

After thinking about it for a while, Wang Teng quickly put the idea aside.

At this stage, Wang Teng has neither the ability to verify nor the means to strengthen this potential "domain".

Therefore, instead of worrying about this, you should focus on your training.

After all, breaking through to level ten and obtaining his first spirit ring as soon as possible is Wang Teng's most important task right now.

Having figured this out, Wang Teng stopped being distracted, refocused his mind, and entered a meditative state once again.

Another hour passed before he slowly finished his practice and lay down to rest.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Xiao Wu got up early.

After quickly washing up, she rushed out of Dormitory 7 and headed straight for the floors below.

As the "big sister," she went to each dormitory to "notify" (or rather, semi-mandatory) the other students: they must go to the playground this afternoon to participate in the spinning top competition.

As for the work-study students in Dormitory 7, they received the news last night.

On the other side, Wang Teng and his older brother Wang Sheng went to class in the teaching building as usual.

Throughout the morning, students could be heard excitedly discussing the afternoon's spinning top competition in classrooms and hallways.

The whispers kept drifting into Wang Teng's ears, and as time went by, a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

Chapter 29 Top Spinning Contest

Time flew by, and the afternoon arrived quickly.

The playground of Notting College was teeming with people, and the noise was almost deafening.

Wang Teng and Xiao Wu stood in the center of the crowd, in charge of hosting the competition.

Wang Sheng then took their place, completing their daily cleaning duties as work-study students: cleaning the south garden.

Wang Teng first stood on a slightly higher platform and loudly read out the competition rules: three people form a team for a free-for-all, and the top that is still spinning at the end wins and advances to the next round; the losers are eliminated; the final champion wins the prize pool consisting of all the registration fees.

After the rules were announced, several senior students helped carry a specially made, enormous battle disc, more than two meters in diameter, to the center of the arena.

This battle board has higher edges and a more complex surface. It was specially made by Wang Teng yesterday, and it is designed specifically for multiplayer battles.

Xiao Wu, acting as both referee and "force guarantor," stood imposingly beside the battle arena.

Wang Teng himself set up a square table not far from the battle arena.

A striking white cloth was spread on the table, with a large "gambling" character written in bright red paint in the center.

On the table were simple wooden betting registration signs and a small wooden box for holding money.

That's right, Wang Teng is the "bookmaker" for today's competition.

"The first Notting Academy Spinning Top Competition is now starting!"

Wang Teng cleared his throat and shouted at the top of his lungs, "First group of contestants, please enter!"

"The three students' spinning tops are: Critical Tiger, Aurora Armor, and Crimson Bird!"

"Please, all three contestants, come over here and pay the registration fee of ten copper soul coins!"

The three students whose names were called walked out nervously and excitedly amidst the cheers of their companions and paid the money.

Then, Wang Teng continued to bang on the table and shouted loudly, "The market is open! The market is open!"

"Classmates, which player do you think is the best? You can place your bet here!"

"Odds are displayed in real time, place your bets now!"

"This is a rare opportunity; if you miss it, you'll have to wait for the next round!"

Wang Teng's voice was extremely persuasive.

Therefore, before he finished speaking, some students from wealthy families immediately surrounded him.

Everyone eagerly pulled out their bronze soul coins, and even silver soul coins, to bet on the players they favored.

"I'm betting on the 'Critical Strike Tiger' player to win; it's our bet."

Xiao Chenyu, accompanied by two followers, also came to Wang Teng and slammed three silver soul coins onto the table.