"Boss, what a coincidence, you actually ran into this Zhang Xiao." Zhang Jianfeng looked at Zhang Hao in surprise, his expression gradually becoming serious.
"Tell me about this Zhang Xiao!" Zhang Hao's expression was calm.
Zhang Jianfeng nodded. He said, "Zhang Xiao, Martial Artist Eighth Heaven. An external body Cultivator. Some people say his real combat strength has reached Martial Artist Ninth Heaven. He is a strong contender for the top ten in this clan competition. Moreover, he is Zhang Kuanglong's most loyal lackey, and he does many things that are inconvenient for Zhang Kuanglong."
Although Zhang Jianfeng also trusted the boss greatly, this Zhang Xiao was definitely not an easy opponent.
Zhang Hao glanced at Zhang Jianfeng, smiled faintly, and said, "Do you think it's really a coincidence?"
Zhang Jianfeng's eyes narrowed, and he said to Zhang Hao in surprise, "Boss, do you mean that all of this was arranged by Zhang Kuanglong?"
Zhang Hao said calmly, "Nine times out of ten. But I'm considering an interesting question right now."
"What question?" Zhang Jianfeng looked at Zhang Hao's rather lewd smile and immediately shivered.
"Do you think the Move I used to defeat Zhang Jie would be interesting if used on Zhang Xiao!"
After Zhang Hao finished speaking, he walked ahead.
Zhang Jianfeng was immediately stunned. He imagined Zhang Xiao being kicked flying, then the scene of him being naked. That scene should be quite shocking!
Zhang Jianfeng thought of the hilarious part and couldn't help but laugh. That Move, the most amazing thing wasn't just opening someone's back door, but even more amazing, was the public streaking! Thinking about showing two bare bottoms in front of thousands of people, it was simply beyond description.
"Boss, what do you call that Move?" Zhang Jianfeng looked at Zhang Hao curiously.
"Chrysanthemum Ruin!" Zhang Hao replied without thinking.
"Chrysanthemum Ruin!" Zhang Jianfeng murmured. He immediately felt it was a good name!
Zhang Hao imagined the Move he had instinctively used at the time, and the more he thought about it, the more brilliant it seemed. The speed, coupled with the element of surprise and the direction of the attack, was simply a brilliant Move! If he refined it properly, it would be a very good Martial Skill! And it was his own original creation.
"Ding dong!"
"Congratulations to Player Zhang Hao for comprehending the Martial Skill Chrysanthemum Ruin! Comprehension +3"
Zhang Hao was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect to comprehend it so quickly. Zhang Hao opened his attribute panel with some curiosity.
Martial Skill: Chrysanthemum Ruin (Yellow Rank Mid-grade)
Level: Great Completion
Description: Martial Skill created by Player Zhang Hao, attacks the enemy's back door, with astonishing lethality. Especially effective in mentally devastating the enemy.
Zhang Hao was slightly surprised. He didn't expect it to be Yellow Rank Mid-grade. Although it didn't seem like a high Rank, considering it was his first original Martial Skill, he would have been smiling even if it was Yellow Rank Low Grade. After all, it was a ranked Martial Skill, much stronger than Mortal Rank Martial Skills. What was even more astonishing was that it started at the Great Completion level.
However, since Zhang Hao was the original creator, directly skipping Entry and Minor Completion was also a very normal thing.
"Boss, where are we going now?" Zhang Jianfeng asked Zhang Hao.
"To collect the money! Four hundred and fifty thousand silver!" Zhang Hao's mood was great when he thought of becoming a rich man!
At the gambling house
Looking at the departing figures of Zhang Hao, Zhang Jianfeng, and Qin Zinan, the gambling house dealers were wailing as if their parents had died!
"Zinan, tell Big Brother what you want later, and Big Brother will agree to it." Zhang Hao said with a smile.
"Thank you, Big Brother!" Qin Zinan was also very happy.
Suddenly, Zhang Hao remembered something. He turned around and said gratefully to the few dealers at the gambling house, "Thank you, bosses! You are my benefactors. I've never seen so much money in my life!"
Although the hearts of the old men at the gambling house were bleeding. This was their gambling house's turnover for several days! It was just swept away like this. But listening to Zhang Hao's words, they felt slightly better. This kid knew how to talk!
"Go! Go! Seeing you kid just makes me angry."
Zhang Hao, however, grinned and said, "Don't worry, I'll be back."
Upon hearing this, the old men at the gambling house almost spat out three liters of blood.
Before the clan competition, there were ten elimination rounds. Two rounds a day. Zhang Hao competed in one round in the morning, and the next was the second round in the afternoon.
Although he had earned four hundred and fifty thousand silver, Zhang Hao would certainly not give up the next round. No one would dislike having too much money.
However, although Zhang Hao defeated Zhang Jie, Zhang Jie was different from Zhang Xiao. Zhang Jie's strength was only at the bottom among the clan disciples participating in the competition. But Zhang Xiao was a formidable person who could challenge for the top ten in the clan competition. The two were definitely not on the same level.
However, this time, the gambling house was clearly affected by Zhang Hao's previous round. They did not offer such disparate odds. But because of this battle, the strength difference between the two was even greater than last time. And many people believed that Zhang Hao defeating Zhang Jie was just because Zhang Jie was careless, not Zhang Hao's true combat strength.
Despite this, the gambling house still offered odds of 1:50 for Zhang Hao this time. And buying Zhang Xiao was only 30:1.
Even so, countless people still bought Zhang Xiao like crazy. Although the odds were low, in their opinion, it was a guaranteed profit. If they bought a large amount, it was still possible to make a lot of money.
The old dealers at the gambling house felt relieved when they didn't see Zhang Hao appear. Although they didn't believe Zhang Hao could create another miracle, the shadow this kid cast on them was too great.
"Boss, I'm betting 450,000 silver on Zhang Hao!"
A voice sounded in the ears of the old gambling house men, making their eyes instantly turn green. This person was none other than that annoying guy. But the gambling house rules dictated that they had to accept the customer's bet.
Although the old men at the gambling house didn't believe Zhang Hao could win against Zhang Xiao, looking at the stack of 450,000 silver notes still made them tremble with fear. It would be fine if they lost, but what if he won?
Zhang Hao and Zhang Jianfeng walked out from the gambling house counter.
"Boss, you're so confident. What if you lose, won't all that money be wasted?" Zhang Jianfeng looked at Zhang Hao with some worry.
Zhang Hao immediately gave Zhang Jianfeng a flick on the head and scolded with a smile, "Damn it, you don't trust your boss that much? You also need to cheer up and win the next round. If you don't get into the top ten, don't tell anyone you're my little brother when you go out. I can't afford to lose face. If you win the next round, I'll treat you to the Yi Hong Courtyard..."
"Alright! By the way, Boss, what kind of place is the Yi Hong Courtyard? It sounds a bit strange." Zhang Jianfeng was a little curious.
"We'll talk about it after you win."
Soon, in the afternoon, Zhang Hao welcomed his second match in the clan competition.
On the battle stage
Zhang Xiao stood in front of Zhang Hao.
It must be said that Zhang Xiao looked like the opposite extreme of Zhang Jie. His height was not tall, less than 1.7 meters, but this short and small body exuded a powerful aura. His long, narrow eyes emitted a cold aura.
"Zhang Hao, it's good luck that you made it to the second round, but your good luck ends here. However, I can give you a chance. Immediately kneel down, admit your mistake to Young Master Kuang, and then slap yourself one hundred times as punishment. That way, Young Master Kuang might forgive you." Zhang Xiao said to Zhang Hao with his arms crossed and an unquestionable tone.
"Do you think a defeated subordinate is worthy?" Zhang Hao looked at Zhang Xiao with a mocking smile.
"Kid, do you think you are still the same you, and Young Master Kuang is still the same Young Master Kuang?" Zhang Xiao sneered.
Zhang Hao suddenly burst into laughter and said, "I only know that if I can step on Zhang Kuanglong once, I can step on him twice. As my defeated subordinate, he is destined to live forever in my shadow."
"Arrogant. I'd like to see what you're capable of. I'll reveal your true form within three Moves."