Chapter 499 - Chapter 499 Fang Zhihe (2/2)

Fighters here had no rights whatsoever, and it was impossible for them to hold much wealth in their hands.

Yet the box was filled with Gold.

The two didn’t care about that, grabbing the box and attempting to leave.

But, as they reached the doorway, several of Khaled’s guards suddenly appeared.

“You’re nothing but fighters here, and yet you think of leaving? You must be tired of living.”

The two fellows immediately knelt on the ground.

“Master Khaled promised us that as long as we fought ten thousand matches on the stage, he would let us leave!”

The guards didn’t care about that at all; with blades in their hands, they quickly slew the two at the doorstep of the shop.

The shop owner, however, became excited and immediately stepped forward to take more than half of the gold out of the box.

“Gentlemen, according to the rules, seventy percent of the wealth here must be handed over to Young Master Khaled.”

The guards didn’t concern themselves with that, taking out a leather band and bundling up the gold.

“Boss, you’ve been cooperative. We’ll say a few good words about you in the marketplace. Who knows, in a little while, the two shops next door may both be yours.”

After a few more words, the guards turned and left.

Chen Yu’s mouth hung open in disbelief; he had not expected that Khaled would collude with the local merchants to exploit the fighters.

Many of those fighting outside had been deceived into coming here, others were simply kidnapped.

Their only thought was to save enough money to leave, not realizing it was all a scam.

From the moment they stepped into the ring, death was waiting for them.

They would die either on the stage or be killed upon leaving.

Chen Yu sighed helplessly. This was something he could not — and had no means to — control.

Only by pulling Khaled down from his position could the people here gain their freedom.

After the owner had collected the gold, he approached Chen Yu with a smile again.

“Sir, do you need me to recommend something? We’ve gotten quite a few good items recently.”

Disgust appeared on Chen Yu’s face.

“No need, I’m not interested in anything here.”

With that said, he prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, just as he reached the entrance, the two guards from before returned.

“You’re Chen Yu, right?”

Chen Yu was taken aback and looked at the two men with an inquiring gaze.

“Yes, I am. What do you want to do?”

The two men suddenly became excited, drawing their large swords in an abrupt motion to chop down at him.

Chen Yu stepped back, extending his hands to firmly grasp the swords.

“I am a distinguished guest of your Young Master Khaled. Aren’t you afraid he’ll kill you for treating me this way?”

Their faces were full of scorn, and the force in their hands increased.

It seemed they would not stop until they had finished off Chen Yu.

Just then, two golden spikes suddenly appeared and pierced the backs of their skulls.