This mysterious matter actually dared to be discussed, but in the end, under the earnest assurance of their younger brother, they watched the third race with skepticism.
The result was exactly as the younger brother had said, all the horses fell, and only the least likely to win, the number six horse, won the race.
"How is this possible?" Ma Wu stood up as he looked at the scene before him, his face full of disbelief.
He was the boss of this horse racing casino and the overlord of this area in Wu’an City. In Wu’an City’s underworld, he also had a good reputation and was nicknamed "Ma the Retaliator."
This nickname wasn’t because he was two-faced, but because he was vindictive. If someone crossed him, he would always seek revenge, hence the name "Ma the Retaliator."
"What exactly happened? Go over the events again," Ma Wu ordered his underling, his expression grim.
He had already learned that many people had bet on the number six horse in the third race, and thinking about the tenfold odds, his heart was bleeding.
Not paying out was out of the question—with so many people betting, if he didn’t pay, he couldn’t expect to continue operating in Wu’an City; one or two people might have been manageable.
"Yes, yes…" The underling, frightened by Ma Wu’s expression, quickly nodded and then recounted the events in detail.
After listening, Ma Wu fell silent. After a while, he asked, "Are you saying it was this guy named Lin Tian who started betting on the number six horse, and then he won, and the horse falling started with this race?"
"Yes," the underling nodded in confirmation.
"It seems the problem is with this kid," Ma Wu’s eyes narrowed, his expression growing dangerous. "Pay those who won, and then drug the number six horse, dose it heavily. Also bring the best six horses to this track, and get the best rider."
"Yes, boss," the underling nodded and then left to carry out his orders.
Ma Wu watched the excited bettors in the security video and a cold smirk appeared on his face. Is my money that easy to earn? What you’ve swallowed, I’ll make you spit out.
The bettors, holding their chips, were thrilled, but the only ones with distressed expressions, as if they had eaten flies, were the newcomers. They watched the winning bettors with envy, cursing themselves for their stupidity; so many had bet on number six, why hadn’t they followed suit? Now, they were left utterly broke.
Lin Tian held a billion in chips, a slight smile curling his lips. However, what made him frown was the casino staff’s absence; they hadn’t confronted him yet. After causing them to lose money, they couldn’t possibly ignore it.
Indeed, Lin Tian’s initial goal had been to draw the casino’s attention, to let them know he was there to cause trouble, to provoke them into approaching him first.
"Hmm, since you can keep your composure, then I’ll make you lose more, let’s see whether your patience or mine runs out first," Lin Tian thought to himself, then he threw out his billion again, continuing to bet on the number six horse.
Without any surprises, the other bettors, having tasted victory, did the same, eagerly urging the casino to start the race.
This time, the casino staff didn’t delay; they had received orders from above and knew what was going to happen.
Watching the excited bettors, they sneered inwardly. Enjoy now, for soon you’ll be crying.
After collecting all the chips, the horses on the track were also ready, poised to start the race.
When all seven horses were standing on the track, the bettors were stunned at first, followed by bursting into curses.
"Fucking hell, isn’t this a scam? Why are the other six horses so huge?"
"Damn it, they’re not even in the same league; those are all imported horses."
"Give me my money back, I’m not betting anymore. Is this how you cheat? It’s clearly a trap."
"..."
The six horses on the track were all taller and more robust than horse number six, and it was evident they weren’t ordinary horses, which the gamblers couldn’t accept.
However, the casino staff ignored them, stating bets were already placed and unless they wanted to forfeit their chips, the race would proceed.
Once this was announced, the gamblers were cursing internally, but all tacitly remained silent. Forging their chips, were they dreaming? Wasn’t that just surrendering?
I might continue betting and possibly even win. Each gambler prayed internally that number six would keep winning; otherwise, they’d really lose big.
Having won so much in the previous round, many had gambled all their savings. A loss now would leave them with nothing.
Unlike the gamblers, Lin Tian watched the six robust horses on the track with a trace of a wicked smile. "Can’t sit still now, can you?"
Lin Tian thought to himself.
"Bang!" The starter’s gun sounded, and the six horses shot off like arrows from a bow, moving so quickly that spectators were twenty meters behind before they could react.
Yes, you read that right. There were only six horses running, not seven, because at that moment, horse number six was unmoving.
No matter how the rider whipped it, it didn’t budge; it just hung its head, breathing out white air, and if you looked closely, you’d see saliva dripping from its mouth.
"Damn it, what the hell? It’s not running." The gamblers were unsettled by this sight, suspecting the casino of foul play were it not for the sound of the whip cracking.
"Damn it, run, would you just run?" Watching the other six horses having run half the distance, the gamblers began to panic, wishing they were the horse, running desperately on the track.
The casino staff, seeing the anxious faces of the gamblers, felt incredibly satisfied inside, thinking, die from your losses, let’s see if you’re still arrogant?
Still expecting horse number six to run? Impossible with such strong sedatives, being up was already surprising, let alone running. Maybe dream about it tonight while sleeping.
Lin Tian also frowned upon seeing this, not expecting the casino to play such a clever hand; indeed, drugging was the best move. Even if he could cause the other six horses to fall, he couldn’t make horse number six move to win.
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At the casino, one rule was clear: no ties. Once the bet started, if a tie occurred, the casino would win.
"Hehe... think you can win like this?" After understanding the casino’s tactic, Lin Tian laughed sardonically.
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Then, he activated his Anti-Gravity Superpower, and the six leading horses tumbled all at once.