Chapter 26 I'm Short of Money

  It would take at least 1,350 gold coins, a staggering sum that could support a family of three for several generations. However, Xia Yan urgently needed this money to buy some medicinal materials.

  Just as Xia Yan was thinking about the gold coins in his mind, the heavy door of the rest room was slowly pushed open. A figure flashed by, and first to enter was Yafen, who immediately brought a wave of fragrance with her. Behind Yafen followed a middle-aged man whose gaze was exceptionally sharp, like a fierce beast lurking in the dense forest.

  The middle-aged man followed Yafen in, and his eyes fell on Xiaoyan's face without any restraint. The mask on Xiaoyan's face seemed to be unable to block this sharp gaze.

  "Mr. Ling Luo, this is Mr. Li Tianlun, the president of our Jade Water City Extreme Challenge Arena." Yafen stretched out her slender and white hand, lightly pointing to Li Tianlun beside her, smiling sweetly as she introduced him.

  Xia Yan glanced at Li Tianlun and nodded slightly, as if greeting him.

  Upon seeing Xia Yan's reaction, Ya Fen's face changed. Who in Yu Shui City doesn't know Li Tian Lun's great name? Even three-year-old children probably know it. The patriarchs of those large families also have to show deference to Li Tian Lun. Li Tian Lun is not only the president of this gathering but also one of the twelve stewards of the Holy Temple!

  It can be said that Li Tianlun is in Yushui City, under one person and above all! The only person who can restrain Li Tianlun in Yushui City is the master of the Holy Hall.

  Moreover, Li Tianlun is also the president of the Extreme Challenge Arena in Yushui City. This makes it difficult for the Saint Hall Master to give orders to Li Tianlun without careful consideration. The Extreme Challenge Arena is too complex and involves many interests that are hard to clarify. In short, there are a thousand threads and ten thousand strands, and a single Saint Hall Master cannot compare with such a massive entity.

  But the Ling Luo in front of her, after hearing Li Tianlun's name, just nodded slightly. Yafen's face changed greatly and naturally returned to normal, this Ling Luo made her can't help but be surprised!

  Actually, Xia Yan had never heard of Li Tianlun's name. Although now hearing that this sharp-eyed middle-aged man was the president of the venue, Xia Yan thought, what does this have to do with me? I don't care what kind of president he is. So, Xia Yan didn't pay much attention.

  As for Xia Yan's reaction, Li Tianlun didn't show any displeasure. Instead, a smile slowly appeared on his face as he looked at Xia Yan. He thought to himself, "This Ling Luo is indeed different from ordinary people."

  "Mr. Ling Luo is already qualified to challenge the intermediate champion!" Li Tianlun said directly with a deep breath.

  Xia Yan heard this and his heart skipped a beat. He nodded and said, "Alright, but first I want to understand the rules and rewards for challenging the intermediate arena master."

  Money is what Xia Yan cares about most now.

  "Haha, Mr. Ling Luo is indeed quick-witted and swift-tongued. In our arena's challenge to the intermediate champion, if you succeed in the challenge, you will be rewarded with 1,000 gold coins. After succeeding in the challenge, you will become the new champion and accept challenges from challengers. Winning the second match will reward 2,000 gold coins, winning the third match will reward 4,000 gold coins, winning the fourth match will reward 8,000 gold coins, and winning the fifth match will reward 16,700 gold coins. If you die or are injured in battle, our arena's people and responsibility will be involved. Of course, Mr. can also choose to end the challenge at any time. If all five matches are won, then you can challenge the advanced champion!!" Li Tianlun said with a faint smile.

  Xia Yan's face, which was wearing a mask, could no longer remain calm. He heard Li Tianlun's name and position and managed to keep his composure, but when he heard that after winning five consecutive games, he would receive 16,000 gold coins, he couldn't hold back his excitement anymore, a full 16,000 gold coins!!!!

  More than ten thousand gold coins, apparently enough for him to buy many potions.

  "When can we start?" Xia Yan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, asking anxiously.

  Xia Yan's reaction made both Yafen and Li Tianlun feel very surprised.

  "Mr. Ling Luo, challenging the intermediate champion requires prior arrangement. If you have no objections, we can schedule it for noon three days from now." Yafen said with a restored charming smile.

  "What? Still have to wait for three more days?" Xia Yan felt a bit disappointed when she heard the date.

  "Why is Mr. Lingluo so eager to challenge the drum master?" Li Tianlun asked, noticing that Xia Yan seemed anxious to take on the challenge.

  Xia Yan thought for a moment and said: "Actually, I urgently need some gold coins!"

  This was the second time he had said such a thing in the meeting room, the first time being in front of Yafen. The second time hearing Xia Yan say such a thing, Yafen suddenly felt an inexplicable feeling well up inside her.

  Is this Ling Luo really short of money? And it's extremely urgent?

  Li Tianlun's expression changed, and even though he was calm, he couldn't help but be shocked by Xia Yan's words. The guy who could defeat Su Ling with one sword strike had actually come to challenge him for money?

  Actually, once one's strength reaches a certain level, their desire for wealth will gradually decrease. Many true strongmen participate in challenges not just for the money, but rather to improve their own strength, which is what matters most to them.

  But this guy named Ling Luo keeps saying he's short of money!

  "I don't know, how many gold coins does Mr. Ling Luo need?" Yafen glanced at Li Tianlun and saw his stunned expression, she couldn't help but smile secretly, thinking that he also had a day when he was caught off guard like this?

  "About 1,500 gold coins, I suppose. Yeah, that's all we need for now, but we'll definitely need a lot more later." Xia Yan shook his head and said casually, this number was undoubtedly a huge sum of money to him.

  "Hehe..." Yafen laughed, her flower-like branches trembling. She had thought Xia Yan would need tens of thousands of gold coins, but unexpectedly it was only 1,500. If it was just this little amount of gold coins, then it would be easy to handle.

  "If Mr. Ling Luo can confirm the challenge to the intermediate champion, we can advance the payment of this money to Mr. Ling Luo in advance. I wonder how Mr. Ling Luo feels about it?" Yafen's moving voice said slowly, as the only executive in the venue and Li Tianlun's assistant, she still had the right to dispose of this gold coin.

  Xia Yan heard this and couldn't help but pause for a moment, "Can we pay in advance?"

  This was something he hadn't expected.

  Yafen Lian smiled and said: "Ordinary people are naturally not allowed to overdraft, but Mr. Ling Luo can enjoy such treatment."

  Yafen's gaze swept over Li Tianlun again, and Li Tianlun looked at her with a look of appreciation. Obviously, Li Tianlun thought Yafen had done very well. What's a mere thousand or so gold coins compared to such a powerful person? Besides, it wasn't as if they were giving them away for free, just advancing them in advance.

  "Haha... then thank you so much, Miss Yafen. Thank you, President!" Xia Yan said with a bow to the two of them.

  If he could get the money in advance, Xia Yan wouldn't mind waiting for a few more days to challenge the intermediate champion.

  "Mr. Ling Luo, you don't have to be polite, I still have a question and would like to ask Mr. Ling Luo." Li Tianlun's eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke to Xia Yan.

  Xia Yan hummed and asked: "What's wrong?"

  "Ling Luo, on the stage, you defeated Su Lian with just one sword, didn't you?" Li Tianlun's eyebrows moved slightly.

  "Yes!" Xia Yan nodded, this was no secret, all the gamblers present could see clearly. However, upon hearing Li Tianlun ask such a question, Xia Yan couldn't help but think to himself, "Could it be that Li Tianlun suspects I used an unfair method to win?"

  "Mr. Ling Luo is indeed extraordinary, I wonder if Mr. can tell me what the name of the swordsmanship used is!" Li Tianlun stared into Xia Yan's eyes and said in a condensed voice.

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