Free Web NovelChapter 258: Chapter 258 One Move to Win
As soon as the host announced the start of the match, the betting pool began to seethe.
"Come on, the match has started, time to place your bets! The first fight is between Billy and the boxing runner-up of the last season, Wu Dong."
"Betting on Billy to win in one move comes with odds of twenty to one, ten to one for winning in two moves, and five to one for three moves. If you bet on Wu Dong to win, it’s thirty to one. Hurry up and place your bets, once you buy in, that’s it!"
Before the match really got underway, everyone started placing their bets enthusiastically.
All eyes were on how many moves Billy would need to beat Wu Dong, but on Wu Dong’s side, even though there was only one option, no one seemed to be placing their bets.
Wang Hao could only smile helplessly at these boxing betting rules.
Oddly, the bets weren’t about who would lose or win, but about how many moves Billy would need to win. But then again, if the bet were on losing and winning, everyone would bet on Billy and there would be no suspense, right? Would Wild Bear end up bankrupt?
Now, with bets on how many moves Billy would need to beat Wu Dong, the control over winning and losing lay entirely in Wild Bear’s hands—a surefire deal with no loss in sight.
Wild Bear really knew how to make money.
Wang Hao finally understood why Wild Bear was so concerned about this boxing match—it was a blatant money-making scheme.
Letting the gamblers place their bets first and then starting the match.
Billy could completely control the moves, or even throw a fake punch, depending on which option had the least money on it—they’d defeat the opponent in exactly that many moves. That way, Wild Bear was guaranteed to make a profit.
"Do these people not have brains? How dare they bet on such bizarre rules?"
Wang Hao couldn’t comprehend it.
"Hmph, if you don’t understand, don’t talk nonsense. If Billy doesn’t strike the opponent within three moves, our brother Wild Bear will lose everything!"
A boxer under Wild Bear snorted disdainfully.
But from his tone, he seemed completely unconcerned about the possibility of Billy losing.
"Alright, betting time is over, our match is about to begin!"
After the betting ended, the host glanced at the results of the bets and, before speaking, nodded subtly to Wild Bear.
After the host finished speaking, Wild Bear turned his head to look at Billy and gave a slight nod as well.
Receiving the hint, Billy said nothing and went straight up to the ring.
This ring was different from the usual boxing rings. Normally, rings are simply set up higher than the surrounding area with special ropes around them, but this time it was a huge cage—one entered for a fight to the finish.
Since there was no referee and the doors would be locked after both boxers entered, there was no chance of flight—it was either submit to the beating and concede or fight to survive.
"Billy, Billy..."
Billy was indeed popular in the boxing scene. As he entered the cage, thunderous cheers erupted.
"Wu Dong, you have to last more than three moves, or I’ll lose everything. I’ve bet two million on three moves!"
Wu Dong’s boss muttered to himself, completely ignoring Wu Dong standing beside him.
Even Wu Dong’s boss didn’t believe Wu Dong could win, he would be content if he merely lasted three moves.
This made Wu Dong feel bitter inside.
After all, he was the boxing runner-up of the last season, and it was saddening to be looked down upon like this.
"Billy! Billy!"
"Two moves!"
"Three moves, three moves!"
The whole crowd began to place their bets because Wu Dong’s skill was known to all, and they didn’t quite believe Billy could defeat Wu Dong in one move.
Even though the odds were highest for a win in one move, for safety, they picked two or three moves.
Filled with rage, Wu Dong entered the cage, determined to withstand at least three moves. Regardless of how formidable Billy was, his own skills weren’t that far behind; it was impossible he couldn’t withstand three moves.
"The match starts!"
The host yelled from outside the cage.
Wu Dong’s specialty was his fast punch speed, and as soon as the host announced the start of the match, Wu Dong charged forward, aiming to strike down his opponent with one swift move.
But the punch landed on Billy without any apparent effect.
Wu Dong knew this situation was extremely unfavorable to him, so he quickly drew back his fists and retreated.
But he had greatly underestimated Billy’s speed. Just as he tried to pull back, Billy’s fist landed squarely on his left cheek, sending him flying. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
Everyone heard the sound of Wu Dong’s bones breaking.
"Ah?"
Surprise echoed all around.
Wang Hao’s brows knitted tightly upon seeing this. The punch was ruthless; with a single blow, Billy had killed Wu Dong, who was the third-place winner in the Upper Realm Boxing Championship.
Billy’s strength was terrifying indeed!
"Alright, the match is over! With just one move, Billy has defeated Wu Dong, the third-place winner of the Upper Realm Boxing Championship. No one placed a correct bet this time!"
The host immediately announced the results of the match and the bets.
"This... this is absolutely impossible..."
"With one move... he killed Wu Dong with just one move!"
"Two million, my two million just gone like that!"
"And my one million. This Billy is too powerful, it’s almost inhuman!"
There were no cheers or applause in the arena, just a chorus of mournful complaints. Everyone was shocked by Billy’s punching technique and lamented the loss of their money.
Only the Bear was laughing smugly, for this match had netted him an income of nearly thirty million.
"Your Chinese martial arts are really too weak, not even one ten-thousandth as good as our Muay Thai. What trash!"
After his victory, Billy spat on Wu Dong’s body with extreme arrogance and finally turned his gaze toward Wang Hao, flipping him the middle finger with a fierce glare.
The other boxers who heard Billy insulting Chinese martial arts were deeply dissatisfied, all of them frowning at Billy’s manager, the Bear.
But the Bear couldn’t care less; his mind was on making money. As long as Billy could help him make money, he didn’t care what Billy said.
It wasn’t illegal anyway; even if they called the police, nothing would happen. What was there to fear?
"Bastards!"
Old Sun was so angry that his teeth itched. He wanted to rush up and argue, but Wang Hao held him back.
"Wang Hao, remember that when Billy called us trash, he included you too. If you’re not convinced, I can arrange for the two of you to have a match first. What do you think?"
The Bear looked at Wang Hao provocatively.
"I don’t want him to die too early!"
Wang Hao replied indifferently.
"Hahaha... Still daring to talk big at this time, are you scared? You’re up next. Since you can talk the talk, why don’t you try to defeat your opponent with one move like Billy?"
The Bear mocked, not believing for a second that Wang Hao had the same strength as Billy.
Wang Hao said nothing more, as the host on the stage had already called his name.
"Is everything set?"
As Wang Hao stepped into the cage, the Bear asked his subordinate with a tilted head.
"Don’t worry, boss. The Hammer can’t fight, so I’ve arranged for the runner-up of the Upper Realm to be his opponent. Although he’s not our man, with his strength, he surely won’t be taken down by a single move!"
The subordinate spoke without any discretion, glancing deliberately at Old Sun after speaking.
"Despicable! You actually use such lowly tactics!"
Old Sun glared back in rage, but it was too late to call Wang Hao back now.
"Haha, this isn’t being despicable. We simply have that kind of strength. What can you do to us? I’ll arrange the matches however I like. You can choose to forfeit or admit defeat!"
The Bear continued with a sneer, appearing annoyingly smug.
"Don’t worry, you care so much about your brother Wang Hao, I will make sure he doesn’t die too easily. I want to torture him slowly, letting you enjoy the show!"
Just as Wang Hao stepped into the cage, the betting pool started bustling with activity again...
