Chapter 137: Betting One's Life

  A dozen or so warriors retreated in succession under the powerful voice of Qianjin, and the invisible aura instantly seemed to turn into a wall with a road, pushing them back one after another. "Demon-slaying warrior?" Ge Lan showed a surprised expression for the first time, such an aura would never appear on a level 10 warrior, demon-slaying warrior! It must be a demon-slaying warrior!

  But... Guran furrowed his brow, this young man who looked like he was still under 19 years old, how could he have become a Devil Hunter? No wonder he was so arrogant and dared to draw that life-and-death line on the ground, a Devil Hunter indeed had the qualifications to do such things.

  Kai'er was forced to retreat by the imposing aura, but Gran's palm pressed against his back. As the person in charge of the Kai family this time, if he were to be pushed back by a young man who wasn't even nineteen years old just with aura alone, it would be too embarrassing! Even if he was a Demon Slayer, he absolutely couldn't retreat.

  A dry laugh suddenly turned into a cold, disdainful smile: "Principal Ke, since it's a duel, why don't we make things more interesting by betting on something?"

  Kailer had some misgivings in his heart, but he didn't dare show any weakness on the surface. This time, it was a representative of the Kail family! How could the Kail family show weakness in front of a youth who was not yet nineteen? "What do you want to bet?" Kailer maintained a somewhat stiff smile: "Betting something in a duel is also a tradition of the imperial court." "Let's make a small bet, just two things," Qianjin said, picking up the urn next to the coffin and holding it up. "This contains all the property deeds of the Luo family."

  Kai Le's face twitched with excitement, and his small eyes immediately shone with a greedy light. Wasn't the reason for this trip all about the Luo family's wealth?

  "What about the other one?" Keller's breathing was a bit urgent, these days were busy with things, and finally saw the dawn thoroughly. Even if his nephew married Luo Qingqing and swallowed up the Luo family's industry, there was absolutely no way to get these certificates more securely.

  With a stern expression, he raised his right index finger and poked it at his own forehead, his face radiating an icy aura as if nurtured by the coldest of lakes. Calmly, he said: "And another thing, Mr. Kael, I'd like to make a bet with you. Two conditions: first, the Kael family must produce assets equal to those of the Luo family. Second, I want to bet my life against yours. If I lose this duel, our family's assets are yours, and you can behead me at your leisure. But if you lose, you'll have to bring an equivalent amount of assets, and also offer your own head for me to behead."

  Kai Le's heart skipped a beat! His scalp contracted continuously, feeling numb. To talk about risking one's life in such a calm tone was even more eerie and frightening than shouting or speaking in a cold voice. A faint aura of madness quickly spread throughout the courtyard.

  "Of course~" The dry tone suddenly rose: "I'm indifferent, it's just that I don't know if the Kai family dares to take this bet. If they really don't have the guts, I don't mind slightly reducing the stakes."

  Sabonis's serious expression added a hint of playful smile, similar words that seemed to come out of Kailer's mouth not long ago, unexpectedly, this dry and witty remark was thrown back at Kailer in an instant.

  "This guy is not only overbearing, but also has the guts to be crazy, and what's even more rare is that he seems to have a clever brain. Although I don't know what his trump card is, he dares to be confident that he can win. Since he dares to provoke the Kai family, he must have an extraordinary trump card."

  Sabonis' evaluation of Qianjin, in the blink of an eye, has been continuously improved, and he no longer looks at him with the eyes of a young junior warrior, but rather as someone who can almost be on an equal footing with himself.

  A warrior who became a demon-slaying warrior before the age of nineteen, his future prospects... Sabonis quickly made up his mind. If he didn't die or lose this time, he would really have to reconsider his inclinations towards the Kai and Luo families.

  Gambling with lives! Kail had never thought of going all-in on a gamble like this before. Although the Ro family's assets couldn't compare to those of the Kail family, if they were to put everything on the line, it would still be a massive sum... "Mr. Kail." Gran bowed slightly and whispered in Kail's ear: "You have to trust me, but more importantly, you have to trust Master Kaito and also Green, the magician."

  "Right! You're absolutely right." Kayler's wandering spirit was restored once again: "With Kaito, Guren, and Mr. Gran, how could we possibly lose?"

  Glan smiled lightly and straightened his back, his big eyes staring at Qianjin who was deep in thought. Tomorrow's duel would definitely be fought by Mr. Kaito himself, and he wouldn't have any chance to participate. To prevent any unexpected events tomorrow, he could sneak out tonight and fight Qianjin first, exhausting most of his fighting spirit and severely injuring him again. By the time he faced Mr. Kaito the next day... "Heh heh..." Glan couldn't help but feel pleased with his decision, and a series of cold, mocking laughs escaped his lips.

  "If you're so confident, then let's make a bet. If the Luo family's property is yours to decide." Keller's gaze passed over Qian Jin and looked at Luo Qingqing hiding behind him, revealing yellow teeth from smoking too much as he smiled: "I'd like to take that bet too." Luo Qingqing stepped forward to stand beside Qian Jin, her eyes fixed on his face without blinking, softly saying: "His every decision is my decision."

  "Haha" Keller laughed and looked at Sabonis, "Respected City Lord, in this city of Oakland, you are the most just and have the highest status. For this matter, I hope you can be the witness."

  Sabonis had never disliked Kehler as much as he did at this moment, looking at that chubby smiling face and the sharp, menacing aura not far away, feeling very regretful for getting involved in this.

  If it were just a dry spell, that would be fine! Sabonis is even more wary of Fabregas beside him. If the dry spell is really Fabregas' apprentice, then Kellerman has Kaiquan behind him, and what if Fabregas doesn't have a provincial warrior guild as reinforcement? "Alright, I'll take care of this witness."

  Sabonis sighed, it's impossible to quit now, just hope this thing will pass soon, and he will remain completely neutral in the following process. Whichever side is at a disadvantage in the duel has nothing to do with him.

  Kailer smiled contentedly and bowed to Sabonis, then glanced at Fabreides: "Well, respected City Lord, we need to go back and prepare for tomorrow's duel, so let's take our leave first."

  Sabonis didn't have the patience to continue socializing with Kell, and he just nodded slightly in response. Fabridas didn't even glance at Kell.

  Glan glared at Jebreth, grasping the hilt of his greatsword and letting out a cold snort before striding out of the courtyard. "Mr. Glan..." Kael said quietly as he followed him out, "what you just did to the city guardian won't bode well for us Kales."

  "City Guardian?" Gran's whiskers twitched with disdain, his copper bell-sized eyes filled with contempt: "I just want him to turn against me on the spot, so I can find an excuse to let him taste the power of my great sword. At that time, if I defeat him, I'll have a chance to become the Guardian of Oakland, and it will be easier for the Kai family to do things in Oakland."

  Kailer stopped in his tracks and looked at Gran with great curiosity: "Are you confident? Can you definitely defeat the City Guardian of Oakland?"

  "Hmph!" Gran habitually let out a cold snort: "What's impossible about it? Everyone is a Demon Slayer, he just entered the realm of Demon Slayers a few years earlier than me. If we really start fighting, I have confidence that I can knock him off his position as the City Guardian of Oakland!"

  "Is that so?" Keller sat thoughtfully in the carriage: "If it's really like that, then after resolving the Luo family matter, I can think of a way to help Mr. Lan obtain the opportunity to challenge Fabreidis."

  "Really?" Gran exclaimed: "If this is true, after the matter is settled, I will definitely give Mr. Kayle a great reward. At that time, we will join forces, and Mr. Kayle may have the opportunity to become the master of Oakland City."

  Kailer's small eyes shone with a mouse-like sharp light, and his chubby face showed a hint of longing: "At that time, I will also ask Mr. Gran to help out more." "No problem." Gran waved his big hand, and the two men put their arms around each other's shoulders, as if this Auckland city was already theirs.

  Sarbonis nodded slightly towards Fabredies: "This time, I will treat it fairly and justly. Mr. Fabredies can rest assured of the fairness of the duel. In order to prepare for the next duel, I'll take my leave first." Fabredies nodded in response to Sabonis: "I believe in the noble character of the city lord."

  Sabonis is indeed a city master-level figure, facing Fabre's words of "noble" character, his face doesn't show the slightest bit of embarrassment, instead revealing an expression of pleased acceptance, making Dryn, who was watching from the side, wonder if his sword that can kill demons could also cut through Sabonis' thick skin.

  Outside, a carriage rattled and creaked over the cobblestones, and Sabonis also left this street filled with white silk.

  Fabre slowly stepped over the line of life and death left on the ground by Qianjin, stood in front of Rolin's coffin, slightly bowed his head to show respect, and then restored his upright posture.

  Lu Qingqing slightly opened her crimson lips, staring at Fabreides' actions in shock, hardly daring to believe what she was seeing. The City Guardian had come to pay his respects to her brother! Although it was just a slight bow, it was an unprecedented event.

  Even if it's not Luo Lin Gege returning to the Star Spirit Hall, but rather City Master Sabonis returning to the Star Spirit Hall, and the city guardians go to pay their respects, the most they would do is bow their heads in respect, but they wouldn't actually kneel down and kowtow to the deceased.