326: Bet

Several more people in the crowd stepped forward, cupped their fists, and bowed, requesting to join the City Lord's Mansion's leadership.

An Qian saw that these people's gangs were not notorious forces, so she readily accepted them.

A total of eight first-rate forces, including the White Tiger Gang, the Azure Dragon Society, and the Shadow Tower, joined the City Lord's Mansion.

The number of people in the City Lord's Mansion instantly surged to over two hundred thousand, directly surpassing Wen Zhiyuan's True Martial Arts Association and becoming the second-largest force in Beian City.

Of course, in terms of true strength, even if there were only Qin Shi Lei and An Qian, they were stronger than the entire Beian City.

Qin Shi Lei spoke again, "Mr. Ji, Mr. Wen, please!"

Wen Zhiyuan couldn't understand how they had come to force An Qian to solve Beian City's current predicament, yet not only was the problem unresolved, but An Qian's power had greatly increased instead.

Feeling bitter, he couldn't help but mock Gang Leader Yuan Yuhang and the others, "Hmph, you refuse to be good gang leaders and willingly degrade yourselves to become subordinates. You're a bunch of spineless wretches.

Just wait, she will break up and reorganize your people, then gradually weaken your power.

When you become isolated, you'll have plenty to cry about."

Upon hearing this, Gang Leader Yuan Yuhang and the others all showed a hint of worry on their faces.

This was precisely what they were most concerned about.

However, Beian City was short on supplies and surrounded by numerous bugs.

Only An Qian and Qin Shi Lei had the ability to lead everyone safely outside to kill bugs and search for supplies.

Therefore, they had no choice but to pledge allegiance to An Qian.

An Qian had no intention of refuting Wen Zhiyuan; instead, she looked at Gang Leader Yuan Yuhang and the others expressionlessly, "I can give you another chance to choose whether or not to join the City Lord's Mansion?"

Gang Leader Yuan Yuhang's heart jolted, and he quickly said, "I, Gang Leader Yuan Yuhang, am a true man, and my word is my bond. Since I recognize City Lord An as my master, even if you arrange for me to guard the city gate every day, I will do so willingly."

The other seven also quickly spoke, "We sincerely recognize City Lord An as our master and will never go back on our word."

An Qian chuckled, "You will definitely not regret today's choice."

Wen Zhiyuan's eyes darted, and he mocked again, "An Qian has no ability to solve Beian City's current predicament. What difference does it make if you join the City Lord's Mansion? You'll still be trapped and die in the city just like us."

Qin Shi Lei calmly said, "Only you will be trapped and die. We can leave and return to Beian City whenever we want."

Wen Zhiyuan sneered, "Even if you two are Golden Realm experts, how many people can you protect? The vast majority of them will still be trapped in the city."

Qin Shi Lei said with a confident expression, "Tomorrow, our two hundred thousand strong City Lord's Mansion army will all leave the city at the same time, and they will also return safely, loaded with spoils."

"You're just bragging." Wen Zhiyuan scoffed, "Two hundred thousand people leaving the city at the same time? Don't be so reckless that even a hundred thousand can't return."

Qin Shi Lei suddenly smiled, "How about we make a bet?"

Wen Zhiyuan asked cautiously, "Bet what?"

Qin Shi Lei said calmly, "Tomorrow, our two hundred thousand people will leave the city. If 99% of them don't return after three days, my wife's position as City Lord will be yours.

But if we return safely and fully loaded with spoils, you will become a small soldier under my wife, an obedient small soldier."

Wen Zhiyuan looked at Qin Shi Lei and then at An Qian with some suspicion, but he didn't reply for a moment.

Qin Shi Lei provoked, "President Wen, are you afraid to bet?"

"Hmph." Wen Zhiyuan sneered, "99% still means two thousand people will die. At this rate, your two hundred thousand strong army will be wiped out in less than three months.

If you're so capable, have two hundred thousand people leave the city tomorrow and have all two hundred thousand return completely intact."

Gang Leader Yuan Yuhang immediately sneered, "You're being completely unreasonable. This is the apocalypse, fighting bugs. How can there be no deaths?

I think it's more appropriate for you to hide in the city forever, like a cowardly turtle."

Qin Shi Lei suddenly raised his hand to stop Gang Leader Yuan Yuhang's next words and smiled, "Alright, two hundred thousand go out, and not one less returns. Do you dare to bet?"

Wen Zhiyuan looked at Qin Shi Lei with some suspicion again.

But he couldn't believe that the other party could protect two hundred thousand people without a single incident.

However, just to be safe, he still said, "I'll bet, but you can't just simply go out for a stroll and come back.

Each of them must kill at least one bug. If you can't do it, you'd better hand over the position of City Lord early."

"Good, it's a deal!" Qin Shi Lei readily agreed.

The next morning, the two hundred thousand strong army of the City Lord's Mansion had already lined up at the South City Gate, waiting early.

The city walls and nearby tall buildings were also filled with survivors watching the excitement.

Under the promotion of interested parties, most of the survivors in Beian City knew about the bet between the top expert Qin Shi Lei and Wen Zhiyuan of the True Martial Arts Association.

Looking at the ready-to-depart army, everyone began to discuss.

"To bet with the position of City Lord, what a grand gesture."

"I'm afraid the position of City Lord will be taken by our True Martial Arts Association."

"Nonsense, as the number one person on Blue Star, since Qin Shi Lei dared to accept the bet, he must be confident in winning. I'm afraid your president will have to be a small soldier for someone else."

"You're the one talking nonsense. Two hundred thousand people going out to kill bugs, and not one less returning? How is that possible? You don't think the bugs are his pets, do you?"

"Exactly, and each person has to kill at least one bug. In a fight, even if Qin Shi Lei immediately advanced to the Platinum Realm, he probably couldn't do it."

"Qin Shi Lei can protect two hundred people, or even two thousand people, but he can never protect a full two hundred thousand strong army."

"With such a large base, accidents are bound to happen. Qin Shi Lei is bound to lose."

Although there were also die-hard fans who believed Qin Shi Lei would win, 99% of the people in Beian City believed that Qin Shi Lei was destined to lose.

Wen Zhiyuan was standing on the city wall at this time.

He looked at the two hundred thousand strong army in the city, and then at the countless bugs outside the city.

A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he thought to himself, "Qin Shi Lei, oh Qin Shi Lei, this time you are destined to lose."

Just then, Qin Shi Lei and An Qian, riding a four-to-five-meter-tall beetle, galloped quickly towards the city gate.

"Out of the city!"

As Qin Shi Lei gave the order, the city gate was slowly opened.

The bugs outside the city immediately scrambled to rush into the city from the city gate.

"Roar!"

Suddenly, a sky-shattering roar sounded.

This roar spread throughout most of Beian City, shaking the eardrums of many survivors and making their heads buzz.

It also made the many bugs outside the city suddenly stop all their movements.

Then, the bugs that were about to rush into the city retreated frantically, as if they had encountered something extremely terrifying.

"Depart!"

With Qin Shi Lei's command, the two hundred thousand strong army behind him immediately followed, heading out of the city.

At this time, the bugs near the city gate had already retreated three to four thousand meters, and they were still retreating.

It was as if they were specifically making way for Qin Shi Lei and his army to leave the city.

Everyone on the city wall watched this scene in astonishment, "Are these bugs afraid of Qin Shi Lei, this Golden Realm supreme expert?"