And now, it’s very clear that it’s directly this guy’s turn. This means that after he finishes, only two will be left, and the last one to finish will directly be him again. If Lin Yi directly follows him in slapping the two connected, then the last remaining solitary one will again be his to slap. In other words, this time, no matter what, he’s likely to lose.

Not only that, but when he speaks next, it means his palm will be completely wasted.

This known challenge ahead, and yet having to face it anyway, truly made him feel utterly frustrated.

To the point that his heart was already suppressed to the extreme, but fortunately, the remaining two were clearly empty, so without a word, he raised his hand and slapped it hard onto the paper bag with a ’bang’.

Sure enough, after this slap, it did not hit the dagger, just as he had anticipated. For this reason, he was not particularly delighted but instead became more sorrowful and troubled.

Meanwhile, looking at Lin Yi, after he finished his turn, without any pause, he directly slapped the one next to him as well. Clearly, this one also still did not contain the dagger.

This time, only one solitary paper bag remained there. Needless to say, this one surely contained the dagger.

And now, it’s not Lin Yi’s turn but his, causing everyone’s faces to turn pale, especially the one responsible for the contest who looked indescribably awful, so much so that his current mood was beyond words.

With one slap, his hand would be wasted, but not slapping it would clearly mean losing face.

They say a gentleman’s word is his bond, yet now he truly found himself in a predicament, looking at this guy’s difficult expression. Lin Yi showed no hint of pity, only coldly watching the other:

"When it’s your turn, you’re not afraid to slap? Haha, this little courage? This game does not allow for interruptions, and I already gave you a chance before; recognizing defeat would have stopped it. But now it’s too late. I don’t accept concessions.

Let me see just how strong your courage is.

Let me see if your Zhao Country’s army is truly as formidable as you boast.

Haha, if a military unable to endure the pain of a dagger through the hand is nothing but trash."

Each word pierced through the hearts of everyone present as if stabbing them with knives, making nearly everyone glare at Lin Yi with fury.

If looks could kill, the Reaper that is Lin Yi would likely have died countless times by now. However, faced with such a situation, they had no recourse. Finally, that guy just decided to shamelessly try to leave:

"Hmph, you young brat, what qualifications do you have to speak to this General?

This General has humored you long enough, already giving you ample face. Now, knowing there’s a dagger, why should I still slap it with my hand?

Do you really think this General is a fool?

Ha, I advise you to be kind, and immediately reveal your mastermind, reveal your intentions, or you will definitely not leave here alive today."

Clearly, this guy had completely forsaken his face, and after doing so, his mind became more flexible, seeing the matter lightly.

It’s just a kid, breaking a promise, so what?

Moreover, everyone present is from his side, and all are of similar rank, without outsiders. Consequently, as long as they don’t speak out, no one will know he broke his promise today.

Of course, General Wu’s expression was extremely grim amid all this.

Yet he wasn’t worried about his companion, but rather angrily staring at the old man’s back.

In this situation, that slap just now was definitely the old man’s deliberate doing.

What enmity do I have with you to be set up like this? From now on, it would be impossible to lead troops again.

Such hatred was irreconcilable, ending my career, cutting off my prospects. This enmity was enough to make him want to slash the old man to death.

For this reason, while no one was watching, when everyone’s attention was divided, General Wu’s uninjured hand somehow gripped his saber’s handle.

Moreover, witnessing the distance between him and the old man was merely a few steps away.

Thus his eyes filled with undisguised vicious intent.

In the eyes of everyone focused on Lin Yi and the gambler, his feet subconsciously moved a few steps towards the old man.

Still, the situation remained unnoticed by all, except Lin Yi.

When Lin Yi’s gaze caught him, his brows knitted slightly. He didn’t want the man to strike the old man at this moment.

After all, the old man still had his uses presently.

He needed the old man to summon all the generals below; if the old man were gone or if he were killed, these people alone couldn’t gather all those generals.

And regarding why to engage in this game with them, of course, there was a reason.

First, to give the opponent a shock, and second, to foster cooperation.

Willing cooperation due to fear.

Henceforth, Lin Yi’s whole body instantly moved forward, within a moment as everyone hadn’t reacted yet, darting beside the old man, then lifting a leg to kick General Wu’s wrist.

Immediately, with a clang, a steel saber dropped to the ground, producing a crisp sound.

At this very moment, everyone finally realized.

When they looked back and saw General Wu already kicked to the ground, they were all stunned.

Especially upon seeing the steel saber on the ground, they couldn’t help but gasp, and that aged general was already drenched in cold sweat.

Clearly, this guy targeted him, and if not for the other’s intervention, he probably would have died in regret right now.

[To be continued...]