The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"Then... just say it directly." Kuzhu gestured for Tang Rao to continue.

"I want to collaborate with the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple to open a betting pool. Looking at how many cultivators and matches there are in this exchange meeting, just watching might get dull for everyone. By opening a betting pool, when two cultivators are battling on stage, everyone can bet on who will win or lose. Win, and they make money; lose, and they lose money. In this way, everyone will watch with more enthusiasm, and we can make some Immortal Stones." Tang Rao said with a smile.

Kuzhu blinked his eyes. Betting pools, it was indeed his first time hearing about this.

But it seemed like a really great idea.

He was just unsure how Tang Rao would specifically operate it, but with this type of gambling setup, generally speaking, the organizers are bound to make a profit.

Besides, Tang Rao should have done this sort of thing frequently before, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to explain it so fluently.

"This kind of thing isn't impossible. However, the profit distribution must be discussed in advance; these things can often get vague. Once it becomes unclear, conflicts might arise. As a poor monk, I really appreciate young friend Tang Rao, so if any unpleasant situation were to occur, it wouldn't be very good." Kuzhu said with a smile.

Tang Rao nodded his head, currently thinking that Kuzhu was quite a decent man.

"Specifically, I'm investing my skills. This is a one-off thing, and once I explain the model to you, the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple can utilize it multiple times in the future. I have two proposals here: one, we distribute profits seventy-thirty, I take seventy, and you take thirty; two, you give me directly ten billion Immortal Stones, and the model is yours to operate." Tang Rao said.

Hearing the price of ten billion Immortal Stones, even Liu Mingyue was startled. This guy Tang Rao certainly dared to ask.

Do you know what ten billion means?

Even for a massive establishment like the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, ten billion is definitely not a small amount.

With so many Immortal Stones, the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple could cultivate many talents.

"Isn't your asking price too high? As for the seventy-thirty split, I also think it's a bit much." Kuzhu said, frowning.

"Master Kuzhu, to be honest, I'm considering this because of Sister Ming Yue, and also because I think you're a nice person, so I'm only asking for ten billion. Of course, you can also choose the seventy-thirty split. After all, once this model is in your hands, it will be mastered by the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple. Although others might imitate it in the future, being a step ahead can establish a huge market share. With your wisdom, I think you can foresee that this model will evolve into a hugely profitable industry." Tang Rao said.

Kuzhu couldn't help but nod in agreement, indeed, if this thing spreads quickly, it can be applied in many places.

"Then I'll choose the seventy-thirty split." Kuzhu thought for a moment and said.

"Master Kuzhu, actually, I advise you to simply give me ten billion. According to my calculations, from this seventy-thirty split, the money I'll make is not just ten billion." Tang Rao said.

"Then let you earn a bit more, it's alright." Kuzhu laughed.

Since Kuzhu insisted, Tang Rao didn't argue any further.

Of course, Tang Rao didn't proceed to draft any written agreement. After all, as a powerful Immortal Emperor, Kuzhu's words were as strong as nails, unlikely to be betrayed.

Moreover, there was Liu Mingyue on the side as a witness.

"Alright, you should assign me a person; this person must be able to coordinate everything." Tang Rao said.

"Buzhi, come over." Kuzhu nodded, then casually called out.

Soon, a figure appeared in front of Tang Rao.

It was a tall middle-aged man, standing at 1.9 meters, looking mighty. His gaze was extremely calm, like a still pond.

"Buzhi, this is Tang Rao. I've negotiated a partnership with him. Follow Tang Rao, and do whatever he says. Assist him to complete the cooperation. If necessary, you can mobilize everything at the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple." Kuzhu said to Buzhi.

"Understood, Master." Buzhi replied, then walked to Tang Rao's side, standing quietly without saying an extra word.

Tang Rao really liked people like Buzhi, who don't talk unnecessarily and just do what needs to be done.

...

In the following time, Tang Rao led Buzhi as they wandered around the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, attending to all matters thoroughly. Of course, with Buzhi around, no one dared to speak nonsense.

Buzhi's status seemed extremely high, so high that even a Ninth-tier Immortal Monarch would give face seeing Buzhi.

But it should be expected; Buzhi called Kuzhu his master, meaning he was a disciple of Kuzhu. Kuzhu was indeed an Immortal Emperor, and how big was an Immortal Emperor's reputation? As big as the heavens!

It took a full two hours before Tang Rao sorted everything out.

This time, unnoticed by the crowd, dozens of tables were set up around the fighting ring, with personnel already seated.

These dozens of people were all chosen by Tang Rao and had received the simplest training and instructions.

Registering bets would soon not be an issue.

"Buzhi, it's almost time; we can start now." Tang Rao looked at Buzhi beside him.

Buzhi nodded, then suddenly took a step forward and shouted loudly, "Everyone, on behalf of the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, I'd like to share some good news. To enrich your experience while watching the battles, the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple is now launching a betting pool system. Interested cultivators can orderly approach this area to purchase and learn more. A simple introduction: it's about betting, buying to win or to lose, with multiple times your Immortal Stones increased in return."

After shouting, Buzhi seemed a bit embarrassed. To be honest, he seldom spoke so many words at once.

But since Tang Rao wanted him to say it, he had no choice.

The Master had said, follow Tang Rao's arrangement in everything.

With Buzhi's announcement, everyone was stirred up.

Countless people looked over this way. On the betting side, there was an enormous screen, showing the names of the opponents for the next match.

Underneath both names, there was a number.

One was 2.5, the other was 1.2.

For example, if you bet on the 2.5 one and they win, you would be paid 2.5 times your wager; if you bet on the 1.2 one, winning would pay you 1.2 times your wager.

Similar to betting on football.

Most betting pools use this kind of model.

It's just that in the Land of Immortals, it hadn't been launched, and Tang Rao became the first one to eat the crab.

This sort of thing is not hard to understand once explained, and people can quickly figure out how to play.

So, many people got excited.

"Damn, this is interesting, this is upscale!"

"I have a vague feeling of striking it rich, hahaha, I'll make the first bet as a token."

"Quick, quick, quick, a thousand Immortal Stones, betting on Golden Saber Sect's Duan Housheng!"

"A million Immortal Stones, betting on Duan Hou!"

"Fifty thousand, White Crane Sect's Feng Liangchi!"

...

In an instant, the betting area became overcrowded.

Buzhi was completely surprised. He hadn't expected this thing to be so popular—so terrifyingly popular. Those tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions, or even over tens of millions of bets were continually accumulating and pouring into the pool.

In just a few minutes, the amount of bets probably exceeded ten billion Immortal Stones.

Too terrifying!