Having lost this one hundred and fifty million Demon Spirit Coins, virtually all the contributions
Losing his position as Overseer was only the secondary consequence. Given the Family Head's methods, and the fact that Shen Ming knew so many of the Sacred Family's secrets, he would most likely not escape with his life!
At this moment, a flash of desperate madness finally appeared in Shen Ming's eyes. There was still one more round! If he could win back everything he had lost in the third round, then not only would he be blameless—he would have rendered a great service!
"This third round—I must win!" Shen Ming calculated. He could still mobilize two hundred million Demon Spirit Coins. That was every last coin the Sacred Family had left. Originally, it had been earmarked for purchasing a batch of pills from the Alchemist Association for the younger generation's cultivation.
Two hundred million Demon Spirit Coins—if he won, he would be able to give the Family Head a satisfactory account.
Nothing to lose!
A vicious glint flashed through Shen Ming's eyes.
"Family Head
Nie Hai paused for a moment, then looked at
The development of events was perfectly reasonable. Shen Ming had already gone nearly mad, and wanting to make one final gamble was entirely normal.
"This round, we're wagering three hundred million Demon Spirit Coins!" Shen Ming said icily. He had already dispatched people to gather funds from every one of the Sacred Family's shops.
If the Sacred Family's Family Head had been present, he would certainly have stopped Shen Ming's actions. However, Shen Ming had served as Overseer in the Sacred Family for many years and had long enjoyed the Family Head's deep trust. His authority was extensive, and all of the Sacred Family's shops fell under his management. When he moved to mobilize funds, virtually none of the Sacred Family's various stores would raise any objection.
It was all or nothing. If he could win back three hundred million Demon Spirit Coins, then his standing within the Sacred Family could rise yet another step!
"Very well, three hundred million Demon Spirit Coins it is!" Nie Li nodded in agreement. Seeing the look on Shen Ming's face, he already understood—Shen Ming was making his final, desperate struggle!
A cold smile played at the corner of Nie Li's lips. This was exactly what he had been hoping for!
The various Family Heads in the viewing stands murmured amongst themselves. They were all witnesses, and none of them had expected that after the Sacred Family had already lost one hundred and fifty million Demon Spirit Coins, they would actually continue gambling—this time with a wager of three hundred million.
"The Sacred Family is really going all in!"
"After Overseer Shen Ming lost so many Demon Spirit Coins, he probably won't be Overseer anymore when he gets back. He must be trying to win it all back in this round!"
"I hear they're sending up
"I know of Shen Xiao. Young as he is, he's already a Gold One Star Demon Spirit Master. That kid Nie Li might have beaten
"Three hundred million Demon Spirit Coins—if he loses, Overseer Shen Ming is finished. And this is probably all of the Sacred Family's liquid assets!"
The various noble families buzzed with discussion.