In order to give the people of Xuanwu the courage to guard the ring, Jiang Kai also worried himself to pieces...
He seriously analyzed his own weaknesses and gave practical, feasible, and targeted suggestions.
However, no matter how Jiang Kai tried to move people with emotion and reason, from rejecting mediocrity, realizing life value, to future development prospects and personal benefits, analyzing the importance of this gambling battle in a profound yet simple and emotionally rich manner, the people of Xuanwu still kept their distance from him.
"This lunatic… he wants to trick us into fighting with him! Everyone, don't be fooled!"
"So dangerous! That eloquence, I almost believed it!"
Jiang Kai exhausted his words, yet still failed to mobilize a single opponent to come out. He truly had no way and helplessly looked toward the referee under the stage.
Seeing Jiang Kai's gaze come over, that referee suddenly held his stomach tightly, "Aiya, stomachache, you, you take over for me!" After saying that, he ran off.
The person who was pointed at widened his eyes immediately, and in less than half a second, finally realized the seriousness of the situation.
If this goes on, Xuanwu is doomed! Can he bear this responsibility?
He also reacted quickly, eyes rolled back, hands clutching his chest, and fell stiffly to the ground.
Jiang Kai was completely dumbfounded.
Is this a heart attack?
Now it's even worse, not even a referee left...
Jiang Kai could only helplessly look toward the direction of the rostrum, "All the senior War Gods, the people of Xuanwu refuse to fight, the referee went to the toilet, can someone be sent down to solve this?"
All the War Gods started chatting about today's weather...
"Aiya, the weather today is really strange. Unknowingly watched so many days of matches, my head is a bit dizzy, I need to rest a bit."
"Everyone says how extraordinary experts are this and that, but in the end, even they can't endure staying up night after night… I also need to go rest first."
"Aiya, sorry everyone, I just received news, there's movement on the Beast God's side, I must log off!"
Jiang Kai looked at the people on the rostrum, a dense crowd running to the backstage, and anxiously shouted, "Hey, this is a national gambling war, where are you all going!"
"Does the tournament not have a person in charge? Is there no organization at all? Hasn't it been held for several decades already, and still no one handles this kind of situation?! You people acting like this, I'm really disappointed in you all!"
Jiang Kai helplessly looked toward the audience seats.
"Everyone, be the judge, how can they be like this?"
In the audience, all spectators collectively turned around... no one dared to pick up Jiang Kai's words.
Ouyang Yi was also among the people who turned around.
While turning back, he also muttered, "You brat, don't look at me, you're playing this so big, who dares to mess with you..."
Just then, Ouyang Yi heard the person on the stage shouting, "Brother Ouyang! Brother Ouyang! Look at me! Haven't you participated in many gambling battles? In this situation, does it count as my direct win?"
Sweat the size of beans dripped down Ouyang Yi's forehead.
"My little ancestor, I told you not to look at me, yet you really looked! I'm not even close to you..."
"If you keep fighting, Xuanwu will be finished!"
Jiang Kai was about to completely collapse. He just finished the third round, and he was already isolated by everyone?!
From War Gods to spectators, not a single person cared about him?
No opponents to continue the match, no referee urging Xuanwu, no one announcing match results, no one answering his questions...
It's as if he lived in another world!
"No way, you all, you can't treat me like this, I also came to compete properly, didn't break any of your rules, right!" Jiang Kai said with grievance, "There's no one who bullies people like this!"
Ouyang Yi muttered quietly, "You brat, who exactly is bullying who here..."
Just as Jiang Kai was feeling an unprecedented helplessness, finally someone stepped onto the ring.
Seeing the person, Jiang Kai finally let out a breath of relief.
"Lord Luo! You finally came!"
Behind Luo Ping were two others, but they kept their heads down the entire time, and Jiang Kai didn't recognize who they were.
Bringing those two, Luo Ping walked to Jiang Kai with a smile.
"Jiang Kai, can you give our military some face and let Xuanwu go?"
Jiang Kai frowned slightly, "Lord Luo, I just came to earn points."
Luo Ping still smiled, "You think I can't tell what you came to do? Honest men don't talk in riddles. Since I brought it up directly, it means I'm here to solve the problem. I hope you can give a chance for a talk for the military's sake."
"Wei Ying is a good friend of mine. I saved him several times on the Beast God battlefield, and of course, he also saved me. We share a life-saving bond."
"This time, using his name without his permission, mainly because, well, I'm also self-aware, I know you normally don't give face to strangers, so I took the liberty to use his name."
Mentioning Wei Ying, Jiang Kai's expression finally eased a bit.
"You saved Old Wei?"
Luo Ping nodded.
Jiang Kai looked again at the two people behind Luo Ping and quickly recognized He Shishi.
Then, Jiang Kai sighed, "Old Wei did me a favor, this face I'll give. Lord Luo, how are they going to talk?"
Luo Ping looked at Jiang Kai and nodded slightly, "Then what are your conditions?"
Jiang Kai glanced at He Shishi, snorted coldly, "It's not hard for me to stop fighting. He Shishi, don't lower your head anymore. Let me ask you, what is the status of the Huang family in your Xuanwu?"
He Shishi felt like her head now weighed several tons. She really didn't want to lift her head to look at Jiang Kai.
Luo Ping coughed lightly a few times. He Shishi knew Lord Luo was urging her.
Lord Luo was already speaking on behalf of Xuanwu. If she still didn't cooperate at this time, no one could save Xuanwu!
Thinking this, He Shishi finally raised her head.
"Huang Xiaojun is the chief weapons designer of the Xuanwu Army. About one-tenth of the core weapons of major central cities come from his hands. He is the most important talent in the Xuanwu Army. To retain him, the Xuanwu Army gave him seven percent of the shares, so he is also one of the shareholders of the Xuanwu Army."
"Huang Jianshe, also Huang Xiaojun's younger brother, Huang Tong's uncle, is one of the founders of the Xuanwu Guild, currently serving as Vice President of the Xuanwu Guild, in charge of one-fourth of the branches in the southwest."
"In addition, in the Xuanwu Guild's elder council, the Huang family also holds many seats."
"As for the lower branches, there are many. If you want to know who, I can tell you more."
Jiang Kai slightly frowned, "The elders of the Xuanwu Army and Xuanwu Guild… no wonder. Then what about you, aren't you also from the Huang family?"
"I'm not!" He Shishi said, "Huang Wei calls me sister, that's only because I'm older than her. I'm from the He family. After Huang Tong was driven away by you, he hoped I could come to District 18 and eliminate you."
Jiang Kai coldly snorted, "They sent you to deal with me. You're quite dedicated."
He Shishi glared coldly at Jiang Kai, almost unable to suppress her anger, "You beat up the entire Huang Wei family in Jiangzhong City, a tyrant in the area. After coming to Tianzhi, Huang Wei had just passed the new recruit test, and you killed her in front of everyone. Afterwards, you repeatedly targeted her and Huang Da. Toward people like you, I'm more than willing to properly punish you!"
Jiang Kai's brows knitted tightly, "Beat up the Huang Wei family? Targeted Huang Wei and Huang Da? I say, you're pretty smart. Why didn't you first investigate the whole matter clearly?"
"I had people investigate before I came. Your methods are extremely brutal, relying on military protection to act arrogantly! And you even have the nickname 'Bloodthirsty Killer'. This shows you're a ruthless and merciless person!"
Jiang Kai almost spat blood. He was the victim, yet got labeled as a heinous killer... probably Huang Tong orchestrated things behind the scenes and misled He Shishi's investigation.
"If what you said is true, I advise you to go back and investigate properly before speaking. Take a good look at the people you sent to investigate. I bet they were bought off by Huang Tong!" Jiang Kai shook his head and said, then looked at the other person who kept their head down.
"This person is...?"
Luo Ping nudged the Second Elder with his shoulder. The Second Elder hurriedly raised his head, "I am the Second Elder of the Xuanwu Guild, Li Shen."
"Second Elder? Does the Second Elder have the authority to make decisions? Where's your President?"
Li Shen quickly said, "I indeed cannot decide major affairs alone, but the President only manages and does not make decisions. Specific matters need to be discussed by the Elder Council. But if you have any conditions, you can raise them now, and I guarantee you an answer."
Jiang Kai looked at the two people, frowning.
Seeing this, Luo Ping said, "Old Li speaks the truth. What Shishi said, aside from the investigation about you, the rest are all facts."
"The Xuanwu Guild has four surnames. He Shishi belongs to the He surname. It's common for internal transfers of talent in the Xuanwu Guild. This much I know."
Luo Ping continued, "Jiang Kai, if you have conditions, just tell Old Li. Xuanwu operates under an elder council system. Old Li will bring your conditions back."
Jiang Kai took a deep breath and was silent for a long time.
Li Shen and He Shishi didn't dare to urge.
Suddenly, Jiang Kai sighed, "Alright, I can give you one chance. I'll state my conditions. If you agree, I won't continue fighting. If not, I'll keep challenging!"
"What conditions?" Li Shen asked urgently.
Jiang Kai snorted, "Two… no, three conditions."
"First, I demand a thorough investigation into the murder case committed by Huang Wei and Huang Da. I want progress updates reported to me in full. Once verified, they must bear the corresponding responsibility, and no one may cover for them!" Thinking for a moment, Jiang Kai added, "Also investigate Huang Tong, I just have a feeling he's not a good guy either!"
"This matter, besides Xuanwu's promise, Lord Luo, I also need your military's promise!"
Luo Ping nodded, "No problem on my side."
"Murder?" He Shishi looked at Jiang Kai in confusion.
Jiang Kai didn't explain further and continued, "Second, the Xuanwu Guild must expel all forces of the Huang family! As for your chief weapons designer, I don't care. But on the guild side, all members of the Huang family line must be expelled!"
"After expulsion, submit the list to me. I will verify it one by one!"
"This—!" Li Shen and He Shishi were both shocked looking at Jiang Kai.
Jiang Kai snorted, "Don't rush to answer me. I'm just stating the conditions. You have the right to refuse. But of course, if you refuse, be ready to bear the consequences."
"Third, the Xuanwu Guild must compensate me with 200,000 points, and I want that Devouring Treasure Jade!" After saying that, Jiang Kai glanced at He Shishi. This woman also needed to be taught a lesson!
"Also, He Shishi, and that Siji Hua, report to my guild tomorrow. Responsible for cleaning the guild premises, for one year!"
"Jiang Kai, you—!" He Shishi nearly exploded. She, a War God, to go clean for the Shen Guild? That was pure humiliation!
Jiang Kai didn't care at all about He Shishi's reaction, directly sat down on the field, "Alright, that's all. Go discuss it. I think you can calculate this account carefully. I'll wait 20 minutes. If time's up, I'll take it as you rejecting my terms."
Funny enough, Jiang Kai sat on the center of the Xuanwu emblem on the ring, looking quite like he was sitting on the back of a Xuanwu divine beast...
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