Xu Chunniang had weighed the pros and cons and fought seriously, losing to Shi Lin without leaving a trace and falling from the altar of never being defeated. Only then could she gain a firm foothold in the arena without attracting too much attention.
"One month is too short a time. Even if I don't go back to Zhangwei Mountain, I may not be able to buy a suitable immortal weapon. And even if I do buy an immortal weapon, I am not sure of winning against Shi Lin."
After hearing this, even though Mr. Gong didn't want to believe that Xu Chunniang would lose, he had to admit that compared to Shi Lin, Xu girl was indeed not at an advantage.
"Alas, I was thinking that you might have a trick up your sleeve that could take us by surprise, but I didn't expect you to be so unsure."
Xu Chunniang was alert in her heart. She thought that Mr. Gong had such an idea because she had turned the tide time and time again in many of the past fights. No matter how difficult the battle was, she always won in the end, giving people the feeling that she had endless tricks up her sleeves.
He would think so, and it was inevitable that others would have the same idea. Xu Chunniang once again clearly realized that if she wanted to earn immortal crystals honestly in the arena, she could no longer win!
She sighed helplessly, "Mr. Gong, I want to win too, but the strength and realm of both sides are here, and the power of the laws that I master is well known to everyone. This battle is really difficult!"
"That's right. This time, our opponent is too strong. Not to mention you, even I can't guarantee that I can win against Shi Lin in the arena."
After a brief thought, Mr. Gong gradually calmed down.
“In fact, your past performances have far exceeded my expectations, so it’s understandable that you lost to Shi Lin.
But if you lose, I'm afraid that many of your supporters will be disappointed, and the reputation and prestige you have accumulated during this period will also be damaged."
Xu Chunniang was very calm. From the moment she decided to lose, she had already thought about the consequences.
Other people's support and reputation are all false. How can they be as important as earning immortal crystals and improving your cultivation
"If I really lost to Shi Lin, it would be because I am not strong enough. If that is the case, what can I complain about?"
Seeing Xu Chunniang being so open-minded, Old Gong was no longer stubborn. "Okay, since you have figured it out, I won't say anything. Anyway, there will be many opportunities to make money from betting in the future, so this one won't make a difference."
"Why not this time?"
Xu Chunniang gave him a strange look and said, "You can bet on Shi Lin to win."
"Yeah, I almost forgot!"
Old Gong came back to his senses and laughed, "Since you said that the chance of winning against Shi Lin is less than 10%, then Shi Lin will win this fight 80% of the time. I have to bet more, 2,000!"
Xu Chunniang shook her head speechlessly. Two thousand immortal crystals, is that a lot? No wonder Mr. Gong didn't earn much immortal crystals a while ago.
As a spectator, Mr. Gong can change his bet to Shi Lin. As a fighter, the arena does not allow her to bet on Shi Lin in order to ensure the fairness of the fight.
But there is still a long way to go, and there will be many opportunities to earn immortal crystals in the future, so this one won’t make a difference.
"Hey, don't blame me for not being optimistic about you, Xu girl. It was you who said that the chances of winning were slim, so I had no choice but to vote for someone else."
As if afraid of being misunderstood, Mr. Gong quickly added.
Xu Chunniang was a little embarrassed, "Mr. Gong, you and I have known each other for a long time. Do you think I care about these things?"
Old Gong laughed, "If Miss Xu doesn't care, I'm relieved. I know you have high standards and don't like ordinary magic weapons.
How about this, I will go back to Changjingtian in a while. If you have nothing to do at that time, you can go with me. The fairy weapons in Changjingtian are of higher quality. Maybe you can encounter a fairy weapon that suits your taste?"
Xu Chunniang's eyes lit up. This was a good idea.
However, most of the immortal weapons in Chang Jingtian’s possession are of earthly immortal level and are very expensive. Can she afford them
After learning of her concerns, Boss Gong waved his hand.
"Immortal crystals are not a problem at all. Earthly Immortal-level artifacts are not as expensive as you think. With the rate at which you make money now, you can afford to buy three or five artifacts, let alone just one.
Besides, if you really can't come up with the money, don't you still have me?"
After hearing what Mr. Gong said, Xu Chunniang also began to have some thoughts in her mind.
"Okay, when I have fought a hundred games in the arena, I will have the right to decide whether to stay or leave. Then I can go to Changjingtian with you to have a good look around and see if there are any immortal weapons that suit my needs!"
"You have already fought 25 games. At the rate of eight games per month, it will take no more than ten months to fight a hundred games.
Okay, let’s make it a deal. After you’ve fought a hundred games, I’ll take you to Chang Jing Tian!”
Xu Chunniang bowed and said, "Then I would like to thank Mr. Gong first!"
"Thank you for what?"
Old Gong waved his hand disapprovingly, "Anyway, I have to go back to Zongdongtian every thirty to fifty years to report to the emperor. It's just a piece of cake to take you with me.
Besides, you helped me earn a lot of immortal crystals. Even though I didn’t bet much, I’m not a stingy old man! "
"Yes, yes, yes, of course I can trust you."
Xu Chunniang knew in her heart that this was indeed a piece of cake for Old Gong, but she was just a small human immortal and under normal circumstances, she was not allowed to enter Changjingtian.
Even if you go, you can't stay for long.
The fact that Mr. Gong has this intention is enough to show that he does not consider himself an outsider.
"Okay, let's stop here for today. It's getting late, and I still have to go get some wine."
Mr. Gong stood up and said goodbye.
Xu Chunniang did not try to keep him and watched Mr. Gong leave the courtyard.
She had made some friends over the years.
For various reasons, these friends would only accompany her for a short distance, and then go their separate ways and pursue their own careers, leaving her alone in the end.
But those precious past events were treasured in her heart and never forgotten.
Mr. Gong is not young anymore, and perhaps one day in the future, she will part ways with him again.
But now every day and every moment is real.
Xu Chunniang seemed to have realized that the causes in the past had led to the results in the present.
And the result of today is the cause of tomorrow.
Cause and effect are one and the same, and are also closely connected with the law of time.
It turns out that among the three thousand laws, in addition to the twin laws of each other, there are indeed other hidden connections.
In a flash, Xu Chunniang suddenly became enlightened. She felt her mind was clear and there seemed to be countless invisible lines in front of her eyes, entangled together in a complex manner.
These lines were originally very regular, but now, they are like a tangled mess, very chaotic.
Each line represents a law of power. All that she understood in the past was broken, presenting a newer and more complete law.
At the same time, the Dao fruit in Xu Chunniang's body actually began to absorb the surrounding immortal energy without her actively practicing.