VIP box.
Ning Fei smoked a cigar, his brows furrowed.
As time ticked by, the half-hour deadline was fast approaching. Could it be that he wouldn't be able to kill Chen Jinzhao today?
Just as he was brooding, the entire venue suddenly fell silent.
Ning Fei glanced down at the audience below and saw a familiar figure descending from the stands, step by step, towards the ring.
That figure was Chen Jinzhao!
After a moment of surprise, Ning Fei took a deep puff of his cigar, let the smoke circulate in his lungs, and exhaled.
Satisfying!
Chen Jinzhao couldn't hold back after all.
Ning Fei had been betting that Chen Jinzhao couldn't endure such humiliation and would eventually step onto the stage to challenge Xiao Teng Xian Lang. However, Chen Jinzhao's continued absence had almost made Ning Fei doubt himself.
Fortunately.
Everything was still proceeding according to plan.
A smile flickered across Ning Fei's face. "Chen Jinzhao, Chen Jinzhao, today you are truly doomed."
Even if others knew he had sent people to kill him, what could they do?
In the audience.
Yu Huaixuan couldn't help but chuckle.
He thought Chen Jinzhao was too foolish, that this was merely walking into a death trap. He mused, "As expected, a brainless brute who can't stand even the slightest provocation. Doesn't he know that a true man knows when to yield and when to advance? Doing this will only put him in a dangerous position. Truly idiotic."
Compared to him, Chen Jinzhao was far from it.
Tao Qiyue stared blankly at Chen Jinzhao as he walked towards the ring. She suddenly remembered Chen Jinzhao's instructions before he left and hurried to the betting area to wait for the odds to update.
Meanwhile.
Under the watchful eye of the announcer, Chen Jinzhao had already signed the liability waiver. This was a rule of the venue; only by signing this agreement could one step onto the stage.
With the waiver signed and the assessment complete, the odds were finally refreshed.
Chen Jinzhao's odds reached 1:20, while Xiao Teng Xian Lang's odds remained at 1.01.
Tao Qiyue took a deep breath and swiped her card to place a bet of five million.
After doing so, she felt her actions were somewhat absurd. She was a police officer, how could she be colluding with Chen Jinzhao in such reckless behavior?
She pondered, telling herself, "I'm taking money from criminal elements, so I should feel at ease."
Thus.
Tao Qiyue placed another bet of 300,000 yuan – this was her personal stake.
The venue manager noticed the anomaly and quickly contacted Shui Ye to report the situation, stating that someone was betting against the odds by placing 5.3 million yuan on Chen Jinzhao. He asked if the odds should be adjusted again.
Shui Ye frowned upon hearing this and mused, "Integrity is our motto. Since the odds were set at the beginning, we must stick to them."
"Let's just call it making a friend."
On the ring.
Xiao Teng Xian Lang's voice came through Ning Fei's earpiece: "The person standing before you is the one I want dead. I will give you ten million yuan once he's eliminated. Do a clean job."
Xiao Teng Xian Lang smiled and looked up at the VIP box above.
In Ning Fei's box, he saw Ning Fei holding his phone and recording a video, likely intending to capture Chen Jinzhao's demise on film.
Chen Jinzhao followed Xiao Teng Xian Lang's gaze and immediately saw Ning Fei.
Ning Fei was startled.
He then calmly waved at Chen Jinzhao, a faint smile on his face, clearly confident that Chen Jinzhao was finished.
Chen Jinzhao smiled back.
Seeing this, Ning Fei inwardly cursed, "He can still smile when death is at his doorstep? I do admire this fellow's temperament, but alas, he cannot be used by me."
Meeting Chen Jinzhao's gaze, Ning Fei gave a thumbs down and then made a throat-slitting gesture.
Chen Jinzhao averted his gaze, guessing that this person was likely the master Chu Zixiong had mentioned. It seemed Ning Fei was willing to spend a fortune to get rid of him.
His attention returned to Xiao Teng Xian Lang.
Xiao Teng Xian Lang's lips curled into a sinister grin, and he said dismissively, "It seems China has fallen. You are no match for me, but to show you respect, I will give you my all."
"Stupid Chinese."
"You—"
"Are you ready?"
Chen Jinzhao looked at Xiao Teng Xian Lang expressionlessly and said calmly, "I didn't intend to fight, but your words are too offensive. I'll have to settle both old and new grudges."
"However, I must thank you."
Without Xiao Teng's appearance, how could the odds have dropped to 1:20?
Xiao Teng didn't understand the nonsensical words of the Chinese man before him and sneered, "You Chinese people love to put on a show and think you're so great. Today, I will break your spines and turn you into dogs with broken backs!"
In the audience.
Yu Huaixuan witnessed Tao Qiyue's entire betting process. When she returned to her seat, he sneered, "Qiyue, you actually bet on Chen Jinzhao to win? I think you've lost your mind. Anyone with eyes can see that this Xiao Teng will definitely win. Chen Jinzhao's defeat is a foregone conclusion."
"None of your business?" Tao Qiyue retorted sharply.
Yu Huaixuan: "..."
He inwardly seethed, vowing to make Tao Qiyue pay later.
In truth, Tao Qiyue was also filled with apprehension.
The strength Xiao Teng had displayed was truly formidable, far beyond the capabilities of ordinary people. Chen Jinzhao didn't have no chance of winning, but it was extremely slim!
Unless a miracle occurred.
All the lights in the venue focused on the ring. The boxing match between the two was the center of everyone's attention. Most people now hoped Chen Jinzhao would win, but they also knew the odds were slim.
On the ring.
The two exchanged no more words, their gazes locked.
Xiao Teng made the first move, lunging at Chen Jinzhao with a punch. He knew his time was limited and needed to defeat Chen Jinzhao as quickly as possible.
Yes.
Xiao Teng intended to kill Chen Jinzhao.
The trace of killing intent emanating from him was also detected by Chen Jinzhao.
The first punch was thrown with blinding speed, and Tao Qiyue's heart clenched.
Yu Huaixuan smiled, awaiting Chen Jinzhao's defeat.
However—
The situation on the ring changed dramatically.
Xiao Teng's punch missed its target, easily dodged by Chen Jinzhao.
Not to mention the stunned crowd in the audience, even Xiao Teng himself was somewhat shocked. The speed of his punch was not something an ordinary person could evade.
This meant Chen Jinzhao was strong.
Xiao Teng rapidly retreated, fearing Chen Jinzhao might seize the opportunity for a counterattack. After creating some distance, Xiao Teng stared intently at Chen Jinzhao, "You do have some skill, but it's only a little. You will certainly become my defeated opponent."
With a roar, Xiao Teng attacked again.
This time, Xiao Teng held nothing back, lunging at Chen Jinzhao with extreme speed and power. Just as everyone believed Chen Jinzhao was surely doomed, Chen Jinzhao once again evaded Xiao Teng's successive assaults.
Xiao Teng was greatly alarmed.
If the first instance was a coincidence, then the subsequent ones were definitely not.
Chen Jinzhao's strength was immense!