Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 986 Betting on Both Sides

Chapter 986: Chapter 986 Betting on Both Sides

There was also something that deeply puzzled Mo Yun, "As for the World’s Number One Gambling House, let’s not talk about them for now, after all, the leader of Xuanjian Sect’s departure was arranged by them, so they knew when he returned. But how did Jiang Tie of the Northern Desert Sword know that the leader of Xuanjian Sect had already come back? He’d been with us the whole time."

Gu Fan nodded, "That’s right, the leader of Xuanjian Sect came back to the room through the secret tunnel. We had no idea when he got back from outside. But don’t forget one thing, and that is human curiosity."

"What do you mean?" Mo Yun was a bit confused, but seeing Gu Fan deliberately being mysterious and refusing to explain, she grew a little angry and urged him to speak up, or else he would be in for a beating.

Having no other choice, Gu Fan explained, "If you were the leader of Xuanjian Sect and you returned to your room through a secret passage in the middle of the night, hearing everyone outside drinking merrily, what would you do?"

"I would definitely go take a look from the window..." Mo Yun realized in a flash, "It’s because the leader of Xuanjian Sect approached the window and his shadow was seen by Jiang Tie of the Northern Desert Sword, that’s how he knew the leader of Xuanjian Sect had come back."

"Exactly. At that time, the place Jiang Tie sat was directly opposite the room where the leader of Xuanjian Sect was staying, and he was the one most likely to see the leader approaching the window." After saying that, Gu Fan shared a knowing smile, "Now we just have to wait and see what Lord Xiong does. If he notices that the big dealer’s lights are on until late, then it would mostly confirm my guess."

Mo Yun expressed some admiration, "Kid, you really have some tricks up your sleeve, but luck did play a part, since you didn’t know that the leader of Xuanjian Sect would leave tonight beforehand."

"That’s correct, there was an element of luck to my actions, but I also made a judgment before deciding to act today. Don’t forget, tomorrow is the fourth round of the Martial Arts competition. If you were the leader of Xuanjian Sect, what would you do?" Gu Fan hit the nail on the head with his remark, leading Mo Yun to admire him once more, "Yes, if I were the leader, I would want to know how everything is arranged for tomorrow, what the bets are like, and I would certainly go discuss with the big dealer to ensure everything goes off without a hitch."

However, Mo Yun didn’t fully understand one point, "Even if you deduce that Jiang Tie of the Northern Desert Sword and the leader of Xuanjian Sect are in cahoots, what of it? You can’t defeat them, and you’re basically doomed to lose tomorrow."

With a slight smile, Gu Fan said, "If Jiang Tie of the Northern Desert Sword isn’t in league with the leader of Xuanjian Sect and the big dealer, then it means they can’t control the outcome of the competition. But the situation is just the opposite."

Mo Yun was puzzled again, "Right now, many people are betting on your victory, which means the leader of Xuanjian Sect and the big dealer definitely hope you lose. And with your weak martial arts, they wouldn’t even need to manipulate the competition."

Hearing this, Gu Fan was a bit upset, "Could you please not keep reminding me that my martial arts are weak and my abilities are poor? It’s really quite discouraging."

"Sorry, it just slipped out without me realizing it." Although Mo Yun’s words sounded apologetic, there was not a trace of regret in her demeanor; it was obvious she relished putting Gu Fan down.

Gu Fan then said, "If there are also many people betting on Jiang Tie of the Northern Desert Sword, then in order to minimize losses, the leader of Xuanjian Sect and the big dealer will definitely make Jiang Tie lose on purpose."

Mo Yun shook her head, "How could that be possible? Everyone thinks you’re blessed with great luck, which is why you’ve made it this far with such poor skills. Everyone is betting on you to win; why would they bet on Jiang Tie of the Northern Desert Sword?"

"That’s where you, Mo Yun, and Lord Xiong have to help me create momentum. Right now, my odds are one to one, while the odds on Jiang Tie of the Northern Desert Sword are one to two. If you have two taels of silver, one tael to bet on my victory and one tael on Jiang Tie, what then?" Gu Fan’s words piqued Mo Yun’s interest, and she immediately started to do the math.

If Gu Fan won, then with one tael bet on Gu Fan at one to one odds, you would win back one tael, and with one tael lost on Jiang Tie, you’d break even.

But if Jiang Tie of the Northern Desert Sword won, with the odds at one to two, you would gain two taels. However, since Gu Fan lost, you would lose one tael, meaning you would still be up one tael.

Mo Yun had an epiphany, "Bet on both sides with equal amounts, and you can’t lose."

With a faint smile, Gu Fan said, "Exactly, as long as you, Mo Yun, and Lord Xiong can spread the word and lead others to also bet on Jiang Tie of the Northern Desert Sword, then I believe the leader of Xuanjian Sect and the big dealer will become restless. And since my competition is last, you still have time."

"Alright, leave it to me." After giving it some thought, Mo Yun had a question, "Strange, such a simple method, surely many people must have thought of it."

Gu Fan shrugged, "Some people have thought of using double betting to ensure a no-loss situation, but not everyone considers it, so you’ll need to lead them. Only if more and more people bet on both sides, will we have the chance to force them to let me win."

"Don’t worry, it’s in my hands now, and I’ll make sure everything goes smoothly," Mo Yun reassured Gu Fan. Yet seeing the seriousness on Gu Fan’s face, she knew he still had his concerns.

All of a sudden, Gu Fan couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle as if he had lost his mind, which prompted Mo Yun to ask, "What’s with you, laughing like that? Do you think your scheme is about to succeed?"

Gu Fan replied, "Do you know why I thought of guiding others to bet on both sides? It’s precisely because the leader of Xuanjian Sect and the big dealer gave me the idea."

Mo Yun’s eyes lit up, "I remember last time many people bet on the victory of the leader of Xuanjian Sect. So, to minimize losses, the big dealer deliberately spread rumors to guide people to bet on the opponent of the leader of Xuanjian Sect."

"Yes, luckily they played that card, reminding me. So let’s see how they like it when I use their tactic," Gu Fan said and then lay down on the bed, truly exhausted and in dire need of rest.

Not wanting to disturb him further, Mo Yun was looking forward to making a big move tomorrow. Being from the Devil Cult, she relished engaging in such activities.

As Mo Yun pondered over the details of their plan, she heard Gu Fan’s light breathing and couldn’t help but observe this man with poor martial arts skills, beginning to reassess him all over again.

"The first time I met you, it was at that battle site, why were you there? And how come you just so happened to understand Western characters? Your presence there wasn’t a coincidence; you were there with intention, weren’t you? You’re looking for something, aren’t you? Are you really that simple, Gu Fan?" Mo Yun suddenly became introspective, feeling uneasy and fearful. She sensed that one day Gu Fan would take a different path from hers.