"Of course, it counts." Just then, a rather portly middle-aged man in a long silk robe stood up, smiling as he cupped his hands at the crowd.
"Everyone, I am Jiang Rongxuan, the Shopkeeper of Ronghe Restaurant. No matter how many silver taels you wager, this establishment will pay out at odds of ten to one."
Hearing this, the patrons began to murmur amongst themselves again.
"Ronghe Restaurant has been on this street for over a decade, and business has always been booming. With Shopkeeper Jiang personally running the book, it should be legitimate."
"So what if it's legitimate? Do you dare bet on that great personage to win?"
"It's true, it's hard to bet on him. After all, the strength of the disciples from the Four Major Sects is undeniable. No matter how incredible that great personage might be, he doesn't stand a chance!"
"But it's ten-to-one odds. If, by some miracle, that great personage wins, wouldn't the bettors make a killing?"
