Chapter 481: Meat On A Chopping Block (1/2)
Chapter 481: Meat On A Chopping Block
Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_
”Hehe… Brother Dongyang, why are you so bitter? Come inside. We have wines and beers! There are other guests that I want to introduce to you.”
Marcos announced as his eyes shifted in between Guan Dongyang and members of House Lie, discerning which way the wind was blowing in between. By studying just a few exchanges of looks between Guan Dongyang and his House Lie allies, Marcos had gathered that House Lie had volunteered their help without Guan Dongyang asking for it. In fact, Guan Dongyang refused House Lie's help many times and didn't accept their aid until the last minute. House Lie could have claimed the entire loot for Guan Dongyang if he had asked, but due to his reluctance, they only sent in a few warriors as backup.
In just a few glances, Marcos had learned about the power dynamic between Guan Dongyang and his allies. He reckoned that since House Lie was a force to be reckoned with, he would let Lie Xuan win her round of the match. As for the rest of the nine matches, he would not give Guan Dongyang any chance.
Wang Tong and other support staffs didn't have the same privilege as their band leaders, and therefore, they waited outside the inner camp. As Guan Dongyang walked into the inner camp, he found many familiar faces. Not only were the leaders of the Rock Buster there, but also leaders of many other factions, big and small. They all came to watch the tournament and see if they could benefit from any unexpected developments.
”Balls! When can we join those hotshots?” Tun Bu lamented. He cast a quick glance at Wang Tong and found that furface was not at all offended by the unfair treatment.
”Hey, you three, mind where you are going. This is the Thunder Fire's turf! Not your squalid little wolf den!” A Thunder Fire soldier shouted at them.
The words got under the Battle Wolf's skins. Although they were ordered to exercise restraint, some warriors still failed to suppress anger on their faces. However, the battle wolf warriors were disciplined soldiers, and therefore, no one rose to the rude comment. Seeing no one replying him, the Thunder Fire soldier sauntered away with a satisfied, smug look on his face.
”Jerk!”
”Is that how they treat people who used to fight side by side with them? ”
”I can't stand it! If not for Boss' order, I would have squashed his face then and there!”
”Let's wait and see who will laugh in the end!”
After complaining about their ostentatious and contemptuous host, Tan Bu and Lun Duo joined Wang Tong at the dinner table. After wolfing down some meal, they started their cultivation.
Meanwhile, inside the inner camp, the dining table was set, full of delicacies that were hard to find nowadays. However, such a feast wasn't the focal point of the dining room; it was Lie Xuan and Lie Wushuang. Cups were raised in their names many times as faction leaders turned into an army of toadies that fought amongst themselves to lick House Lie's boots. After much drinking and obsequious toasts, the group didn't even touch upon the topic of the tournament within four hours. Finally, Marcos thought that enough was enough, so he cleared his throat and started to talk business,
”As you all know, Guan Dongyang, Randolph, and I had successfully intercepted a Zerg's provision fleet, and we have obtained a lot of loot. But, it was rather difficult to distribute the loot fairly amongst the three of us, and therefore, we decided to do it through a tournament. I have partitioned the spoil into ten piles, and each will be the prize for one round of a match. After ten matches, all the loot will be distributed. I have marked and listed every single piece of loot box, so you know that I didn't hide any for myself.”
”That sounds fair to me. I will join the tournament.” Guan Dongyang announced, and then he started out of the room with Lie Xuan in tow, although Lie Wushuang stayed. He was here representing House Lie, so he needed to remain neutral in this matter.
”Captain Marcos, you seem very confident about this tournament.” Lie Wushuang asked with a faint smile.
”Not at all. Guan Dongyang is a well-known level eighteen mastery warrior, and none of his soldiers will be an easy nut to crack. Plus, I will have no chance of winning against him if you decide to help him, will I?”
The question piqued everyone's interest, and the room suddenly became silent.
”Hehe, this is between you three… It is none of my business. But, you know the relationship between Lie Xuan and Guan Dongyang, so I can't promise that she will stand and watch Guan Dongyang lose the battle.”
”Haha, then let me be frank with you! I will make sure that Lei Xuan wins her round, so that you and House Lie can have a ladder to get down from your obligation.” Marcos announced while he studied changes in Lie Wushuang's eyes. His proposal had hit the mark; he knew that Guan Dongyang was no more than a pawn in the House Lie's game. Without the support of House Lie, Guan Dongyang could be easily defeated.
”Ye Zi, can you tell furface to take a look at the loot? I need a report on it.” Guan Dongyang asked.