Ten thousand top-grade spirit stones?
That’s ten thousand top-grade spirit stones!
How much would they have to pay out? Could the entire Unreturned City even gather that many spirit stones?
"My goodness, I heard Chen Chang'an was rich, but I never imagined he had this much?"
"Where’d you hear that?"
"The auction house. Before Chen Chang'an went to the Forest of No Return, he bought a Spirit-Nourishing Herb for ten thousand high-grade spirit stones."
"Holy shit, that’s insane?"
"I thought that was already unbelievable, but now he’s gone and bet ten thousand top-grade spirit stones. The city lord is going to lose his shirt over this."
"By the way, what did Chen Chang'an bet on? What were the odds?"
"Not sure, but the payout must be huge. Even at ten-to-one, that’s a hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones!"
Everyone was stunned by Chen Chang'an’s wager. Even if Unreturned City’s daily revenue was substantial, how could they possibly cover such a loss?
And most importantly—these were top-grade spirit stones. Who could produce so many at once?
Wei Fengtang’s face twisted into a bizarre expression, somewhere between laughter and tears—utterly contorted.
"Ahem!"
Wei Fengtang cleared his throat, took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down before asking, "May I ask… what exactly did you bet on?"
"Oh, I bet on myself successfully advancing to the Violet-Gold Medal rank."
Boom!
The moment those words left his mouth, the crowd erupted again. Everyone who had placed bets had seen the odds for this.
This was a one-in-ten-thousand payout! Tempting as it was, no one had dared to wager on it.
The bookmakers had set those odds precisely because they were certain no one could pull it off—especially not Chen Chang'an.
Who in their right mind would bet on something so impossible?
Yet who could’ve predicted Chen Chang'an would place a bet on himself?
Wei Fengtang was drenched in cold sweat. As the overseer of the Medal Arena, he was responsible for the betting operations.
This was a catastrophe. Right now, he wanted nothing more than to strangle the idiots who had accepted this bet.
Ten thousand top-grade spirit stones? Were they out of their minds?
"A billion! That’s a billion top-grade spirit stones!"
"Good heavens, I’ve never even seen a top-grade spirit stone in my life, and Chen Chang'an just won a billion from a single bet?"
"It’s over. Will Unreturned City even belong to the same people after this?"
"A billion top-grade spirit stones—won’t the city lord be left in nothing but his underpants?"
"Watch your mouth! You think the city lord won’t take his anger out on you?"
"I’m just a nobody. A man of his stature wouldn’t bother with the likes of me."
The murmurs of the crowd made Wei Fengtang wish he could drop dead on the spot. How was he supposed to explain this? The city lord would skin him alive!
A billion top-grade spirit stones—he couldn’t pay that even if he sold himself into slavery!
Wait.
Hold on.
A thought suddenly struck Wei Fengtang.
"Chen Chang'an, you said you bet on yourself advancing to the Violet-Gold Medal rank, correct?" Wei Fengtang asked.
"That’s right."
"Good, good. That’s perfect."
Relief washed over Wei Fengtang’s face as he smiled. "But you haven’t actually achieved the Violet-Gold Medal yet. You still have to complete the final challenge."
"Which means the payout can’t be settled right now."
"Once you successfully advance, the city lord’s estate will honor the bet."
Chen Chang'an blinked. He’d actually forgotten about that. Still… it was only a matter of time. No need to rush.
"Fine. A few more days won’t hurt," Chen Chang'an said with a nod.
"Now, I think the final advancement trial is going to get a lot more interesting."
"Oh? Why’s that?"
"Think about it. Does the city lord’s estate want to pay out a billion top-grade spirit stones?"
"Of course not. Only an idiot would."
"So the only way to avoid paying is to make sure Chen Chang'an fails his advancement. It’s a shame, but a billion is a billion."
"You’re saying the city lord’s estate will send even stronger opponents to stop him?"
"Exactly! No doubt about it."
Anyone with eyes could see Wei Fengtang was already scheming. A billion top-grade spirit stones was an astronomical sum. Even if City Lord Asura wanted to keep his word, did he even have that much?
The only solution was to stop Chen Chang'an at all costs.
Chen Chang'an didn’t linger at the Medal Arena. With his hundred consecutive victories complete, all that remained was to wait for the final advancement challenge.
When he stepped out, his vision was met with an endless sea of people.
The area outside was packed shoulder-to-shoulder, and the moment the crowd spotted Chen Chang'an, they erupted into cheers.
Their gazes burned with fervor and excitement—the adoration of the strong, the reverence for a living legend!
Chen Chang'an glanced at them and gave a slight nod.
Boom!
That simple gesture alone sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Though many of these people were ruthless killers with no moral compass, that didn’t stop them from worshipping strength.
Chen Chang'an’s fame in Unreturned City had reached unprecedented heights, his prestige unmatched.
If there was one person in the city whose popularity could rival Chen Chang'an’s, it was the enigmatic City Lord Asura.
Just as the crowd was about to chant his name, Chen Chang'an vanished.
He left the Medal Arena and returned directly to the House of Joy, eager to check on the condition of the simple-minded youth.
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Chen Chang'an, you’re now the undisputed legend of Unreturned City."
"A flawless hundred-win streak with the Platinum Medal."
"You’re truly a monster."
Chen Chang'an glanced at the proprietress. Her sources were impressively fast.
"It’s too early for congratulations. I haven’t advanced to the Violet-Gold Medal yet."
"But you’re only one step away," the proprietress said with a smile.
"Mm. Was the item delivered? How’s my friend doing?" Chen Chang'an asked.
"Well… you’d better see for yourself."
"Alright."
Without further conversation, Chen Chang'an returned to his courtyard.
Gu Xian'er’s face lit up when she saw him. "Young Master, did you succeed?"
"Yes. Just the final step remains."
"Da Huang, what about the boy? Was his soul successfully restored?" Chen Chang'an asked.
Da Huang nodded. "It’s done. The bloodlust energy has been purged as well."
"But he’ll probably need a couple more days to wake up."
"Though… I can’t guarantee he’ll remember his past."
"He might, or he might not. Don’t get your hopes up too much."
Whether he could recall memories of his past life didn’t matter to Chen Chang'an. What truly concerned him was whether the person before him was indeed the reincarnation of Wu Mingdao.
"I hope everything goes as I wish."
"If this person truly is Wu Mingdao, I will restore everything he once had—his talent, his strength, his confidence!"
"I will make him witness the fall of the Fengtian Imperial Dynasty with his own eyes!" Chen Chang'an said coldly.
"When do you plan to go to the Fengtian Imperial Dynasty?" Da Huang asked curiously.
"Now is not the time. When the moment is ripe, I will go without fail!"
g Yu was preparing for retirement when her organization decided to eliminate her. She transmigrated to a zombie apocalypse world. However, a tiny unexpected situation occurred: She somehow transformed into an adorable little girl?!
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
