"Ladies and gentlemen, as my third uncle just said, I’m sure you can keep a secret, right? Although it’s not much of a secret, my third uncle has advised me to do so, and I need to follow his instructions. You won’t cause me any trouble, will you?" Wu Cong said with a hint of arrogance.

"No, of course not!"

These individuals all shook their heads. The conversation between Wu Yan and Wu Cong just now wasn’t hidden from them. They didn’t believe that these people with some money could affect them negatively.

"Good, that’s what I wanted to hear. We’re almost like half-friends now. Let’s go, let me see what the fierce beasts here are like. I want to make a name for myself in the Beast Fighting Arena using these beasts!"

"Let’s go take a look, let’s go take a look!"

"I’m thinking the same!"

"Young Master Wu will definitely choose the strongest fierce beasts!"

These merchants, one by one, flattered him. Initially, they just wanted to see why an unremarkable Dusk Manor could breed such powerful beasts, hoping to take advantage of the opportunity. They never expected to get involved in such trouble.

Don’t be fooled by Wu Cong saying his relationship with Wu Yan isn’t a big secret; it depends on who you’re talking to!

They might have just a bit of money, but in terms of heritage and strength, they were far beneath the Wu Family, utterly unworthy of knowing such big news!

Not to mention even the Wu Family has to be cautious and doesn’t dare to offend Chen Jiuge easily.

Although they’ve gotten into some minor trouble, as long as they keep quiet, they probably won’t face much of a crisis. They might even use this to build a connection with the Wu Family.

With just a glance exchanged, they had already decided that once Wu Cong left, they would gather and form a small alliance. As long as they got close to the Wu Family, it was time to expand their business! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

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What happened outside the Beast Yard was naturally unknown to Chen Jiuge.

This time, appearing with such an arrogant posture was also a test for Chen Jiuge. His status as a Fifth Level Citizen was already not ordinary, and as long as he acted fearlessly, these people wouldn’t dare to have ill intentions towards him.

Moreover, with Wu Yan willing to step forward, even if those people had the guts, they’d think twice. This gave Chen Jiuge a valuable buffer time.

However, lies will eventually be exposed, but fortunately, Chen Jiuge wasn’t targeting them in particular.

"I hope the changes after the Blood-colored Arena will catch the attention of Black Star and the Other Shore Flower Chamber of Commerce!"

Chen Jiuge’s goal was to gain the support of these two powerful forces so that his foundation could be secure.

Wu Yan, Wu Cong, and others were merely stepping stones for Chen Jiuge.

Blood-colored Beast Fighting Arena

After selecting the fierce beasts, Wu Cong went directly to this blood-filled place.

"Young Master Wu!"

Two guards at the entrance bowed respectfully.

However, Wu Cong had no time to deal with these two people and went straight to the arena.

Wu Cong had bought two fierce beasts from Dusk Manor: one Second Level Shadow Snake and one Third Level Mad Bear. Even though they were just two inconspicuous beasts, it cost Wu Cong as much as twenty thousand Life Money.

At normal prices, twenty thousand Life Money could buy up to fifty Second Level fierce beasts or more than five Third Level fierce beasts!

"Andrew, Andrew, where did you disappear to?"

"Young Master Wu, I’m here, I’m here!"

A middle-aged man with a Western face and slightly sleazy appearance ran up to Wu Cong.

"Arrange a beast fight for me!"

"Yes, please wait a moment, Young Master Wu!"

The Blood-colored Arena is different from other illegal businesses, with Black Star as its backing. As long as major issues aren’t involved, neither the Ten Temples Department nor the Political Affairs Department would trouble them too much; thus, it’s a business that never sets.

Whether night or day, the Blood-colored Arena is always open.

As the heir of the Wu Family, Wu Cong is considered a major client in Mountain City. Although the Wu Family isn’t comparable to Black Star and the Weak Water Organization behind it, to Andrew, Wu Cong is a significant figure.

Under Andrew’s arrangements, an arena soon became available.

The arena for the beast fights isn’t very large. Customers coming here want to release their emotions and watch violent, bloody matches. If the field were too large, and the beasts kept running without any real contact, it’d be too uninteresting.

"How many levels of fierce beasts does Young Master Wu need this time?"

The level of the fierce beasts dictates the rewards, which vary accordingly.

If a Second Level fierce beast wins, it’ll receive a reward of a hundred Life Money.

A hundred Life Money may not seem like much, but it’s already equivalent to most of the value of a Second Level fierce beast. Besides, the participants don’t particularly care about this small amount; the real money is in the bets outside!

"Let’s start with a Second Level one first!"

"Alright, please hand over the fierce beast for an inspection before the match!"

"Okay!"

The participating fierce beasts need inspection as numerous forbidden potions can dramatically boost a beast’s strength, though at great cost.

To ensure fair play, such inspections are necessary. Of course, Wu Cong had no objection; it’s Black Star’s rule, and neither he nor the Wu Family were in a position to make Black Star look up to them!

As the inspection concluded, the doors on both sides of the arena opened simultaneously with the enthusiastic cry of the host!