Chapter 502 — An Astonishing Wager
Originally, Wei Yiming had lost to Fang Chen, an unheralded junior. His pride bruised, he wanted to reclaim his reputation, to restore the sense of order and dominance he had long taken for granted. Yet before he could act, a chilling presence emerged from the crowd: the Ghostfire Demon, infamous and merciless, expressed his desire to participate.
If it had been anyone else, Wei Yiming would have refused immediately. An additional participant meant more unpredictability, more risk—and no seasoned gambler would invite such complications. But the Ghostfire Demon was no ordinary contender. Wei Yiming knew his reputation: vindictive, ruthless, and willing to pursue his goals without restraint. To offend him over something as trivial as a gambling match would be sheer folly.
Reluctantly, Wei Yiming nodded.
