Chen Shengping's mysterious tone piqued Yun Lang's interest.
However, he also knew that this was an underground arena.
No matter what method Chen Shengping had for making money, it all revolved around the same few feet of the ring.
Seeing Yun Lang's expression soften slightly, Chen Shengping immediately felt he had encountered someone quite sensible.
"Little brother, I've seen your influence these past two days. It's truly something." Chen Shengping gave a thumbs-up, flattering Yun Lang.
Although he was only at the peak of the Qi Refining realm now, in the eyes of ordinary people, cultivators were already an unattainable existence. Simply standing there set him apart from others.
Yun Lang paid no mind to Chen Shengping's flattery, waiting for him to continue.
"Actually, everyone who comes to a place like this has the same goal, and in the end, it's all about money!" Chen Shengping continued.
In his eyes, Yun Lang had a delicate appearance and was definitely not old.
Yet, someone like this appeared in the underground arena. The hardships behind it were self-evident.
"If little brother also wants to make money, I have a way. It's simple: as long as little brother cooperates well in tomorrow's match, we'll both have money!"
Chen Shengping spoke with great animation, his saliva flying, but Yun Lang remained as calm as before.
Yun Lang's initial interest was purely out of curiosity. However, after hearing what Chen Shengping said, he felt speechless!
As soon as Chen Shengping finished speaking, Yun Lang understood the ins and outs of it: he was being asked to cooperate with the odds and throw the match!
He had already won two consecutive matches. While he hadn't gained widespread fame, he had garnered some audience.
These spectators would recall the "masked warrior who challenged higher realms" upon seeing Yun Lang's name and might mindlessly bet on him!
"After this is done, you get three, I get seven. How about it, little brother, are you tempted?" Chen Shengping was still winking and gesturing.
Yun Lang didn't even hesitate for a moment before replying, "No need."
Putting aside the fact that Yun Lang detested such deceitful behavior, he wouldn't do it even according to Lin Ruxue's instructions!
Lin Ruxue had told Yun Lang to at least get a Silver Warrior title back, and this required consecutive wins. If Yun Lang cooperated with Chen Shengping, it would naturally affect his record.
Chen Shengping, who had been so eloquent moments ago, was completely taken aback that Yun Lang would refuse him.
Seeing Chen Shengping remain silent, Yun Lang said readily, "Goodbye."
With that, he turned and left without looking back.
Yun Lang's departure was decisive, without any hesitation.
Chen Shengping's expression hadn't even had time to change before Yun Lang's figure had vanished from his sight.
He never expected this kid to be so unappreciative!
Chen Shengping gritted his teeth in anger.
But did this kid think that refusing meant he was powerless against him?
As if thinking of something, Chen Shengping let out a cold laugh.
Such people would never understand a principle: the higher you stand, the harder you fall!
As long as he was built up as an undefeated genius, not only would the audience bet on him wildly, but he himself would also lose his way.
Chen Shengping decided to arrange some easy opponents for Yun Lang. While Yun Lang was basking in his supposed glory, he would then invite the strong fighters of the arena to strike him unprepared.
And the arena would still make a fortune!
Yun Lang, being new, would naturally be unaware of all this, as long as Chen Shengping kept it to himself.
Fortunately, Yun Lang didn't care much about these matters. Lin Ruxue had only told him to become a Silver Warrior before leaving, but she hadn't given him a time limit.
However, Yun Lang didn't want to let himself slack off and silently set a deadline.
Of course, the primary reason was that Yun Lang found the arena environment unpleasant and wanted to leave as soon as possible.
Yun Lang wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but after rejecting Chen Shengping, the strength of the opponents he faced seemed to be rapidly declining.
Initially, he could still encounter cultivators at the third level of Foundation Establishment. Now, he met at most cultivators at the second level of Foundation Establishment.
Thus, Yun Lang continued his winning streak day after day, his popularity growing higher and higher.
The spectators in the arena were not fools. They soon discovered Yun Lang, a dark horse who performed consistently, and the bets placed on him became increasingly high!
As for the rumors among the audience, they became even more absurd, with many claiming Yun Lang was a reincarnation of the God of War, which was why he won every match!
However, this excitement belonged only to the spectators. The distinguished guests who frequented the arena clearly did not welcome Yun Lang's presence.
The young master of the Wang family in the city was one of them.
Speaking of the Wang family, they were considered a prominent and influential clan in the city. Yet, the sole heir of this generation, the young master Wang, was a piece of useless rotten wood, indulging in gambling, drinking, and prostitution, and was rumored to have some peculiar fetishes.
Yun Lang hadn't paid much attention to this before, but by coming to the arena every day and being exposed to it, he had learned a little about these matters.
One day, Yun Lang, as usual, secured an easy victory. Counting the days, if he could win tomorrow, he would complete the task assigned by Lin Ruxue.
Thinking of this, Yun Lang's spirits couldn't help but lift.
These past few days spent in the arena, despite Yun Lang's intentions to be careful, he had inevitably picked up some aggressive tendencies.
After winning the match, Yun Lang left without looking back, the cheers of the audience behind him.
"Save... save me... someone help me!"
As Yun Lang strode towards the inn, a faint plea for help, as quiet as a mosquito's hum, suddenly entered his ears.
Thanks to the practical combat training of these past few days, Yun Lang's various organs had significantly improved, and his hearing was no exception.
Others might have overlooked this cry, but it was exceptionally clear to Yun Lang!
Yun Lang frowned, turned around, and saw a delicate-looking young girl surrounded by a group of burly men. The girl was trembling, and the recent plea for help had clearly come from her.
Yun Lang saw that the girl was slender, around two or three years old, and was currently trembling with extreme fear.
As for the burly men surrounding the girl, they happened to be wearing Wang family attire, looking like Wang family retainers.
A little girl and a group of burly men, although this incident occurred in a dark corner, the area near the arena was not sparsely populated.
Perhaps, besides Yun Lang, others had also heard the girl's cry for help, but dared not come forward to rescue her due to the Wang family's status.
And Yun Lang, who cared not for the Wang family or any other family, seeing a group of burly men bullying a small girl, immediately lunged forward.