Chapter 27 Horse Racing Begins

Chapter 27 Horse Racing Begins

"Bang!" The gong roared, resounding through the sky.

The thirty horses rushed out in an instant like arrows broken free from their reins. Among them, horses number nine, twenty-ninth and eighteen were like lightning and were already far ahead, only half a horse's head away.

"Number nine, go!"

"Number 29 will win!"

The shouts of the audience blended into one another. If it weren't for the racecourse's ban, the sound of gongs and drums would have been deafening.

Shangguan Jiannan and Li Shishi silently cheered for No. 18, but the voice seemed so lonely. Obviously, not many people bet on No. 18 in this period.

Shangguan Jiannan's body trembled slightly with excitement, excitement and nervousness intertwined, this scene was thrilling enough! On the other hand, Li Shishi was calm as usual, like an unshakable iceberg, her beautiful eyes flickering, observing the people around her, and staring closely at the fierce competition on the field.

The horse's hooves flew like a gust of wind across the lake, and in the blink of an eye they had circled half of the lake.

Number 9, number 29 and number 18 were running neck and neck, leaving the other horses far behind. They competed fiercely with each other, determined to determine the winner.

“Number Nine, don’t give up!”

"Number 29, for that ten thousand taels, go for it!"

Cheers came one after another all around. It was obvious that numbers 9 and 29 had many and powerful supporters. No wonder these two numbers had been "banned" since the last draw. It was true that "there is always someone stronger than the strong."

The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, and the audience's emotions were also high.

Li Shishi's eyes were fixed on Xiaoyu, who was standing between No. 9 and No. 29. He held the reins tightly with both hands, his face pressed against the horse's neck, as if whispering to his beloved horse.

She couldn't help but smile slightly, secretly praising in her heart: This child is indeed extraordinary. However, before she could stop smiling, something unexpected happened.

Knight No. 29 whipped Xiaoyu suddenly, causing his clothes to rip and blood to seep out.

Xiaoyu's body trembled and his speed dropped sharply.

The audience exclaimed in amazement, and Li Shishi felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife and her eyes were as sharp as torches.

Immediately afterwards, Knight No. 9 also hit Xiaoyu on the right side of his waist with a palm. Xiaoyu vomited blood, his body flew into the air, and he was about to fall off the horse.

"Ouch!" Everyone exclaimed in unison, as if their heartstrings were suddenly plucked.

Xiaoyu seemed to fall from the clouds. If it weren't for a miracle, he would have been killed by the horses' hooves or trampled mercilessly by the twenty-seven horses that followed.

How could this scene not be terrifying? However, at this critical moment, Xiaoyu tightly grasped the reins with both hands, twisted his body, and lay firmly on the horse's back again like a civet cat, causing an uproar around him.

"Good job, Xiaoyu! Keep it up!"

"Humph, shameless person, actually resorted to such despicable means!"

"Foul! Definitely a foul!" In the audience, emotions surged like a tide, with some people admiring Xiaoyu for escaping danger and some feeling indignant about the injustice.

Taking advantage of this unexpected opportunity, horse number 29 has quietly taken a lead of half a head over horse number 9, while horse number 18 unfortunately fell behind by a length. The situation changed rapidly and was jaw-dropping.

"Xiaoyu, go!"

“Be brave, Xiaoyu!”

“Come on, you’re the best!”

The cheers of encouragement rose one after another, resounding through the sky, as if to completely drown out the previous horse hoofbeats. This was not just a simple cheer, but also sympathy and encouragement for the weak, a vivid manifestation of the power of the masses.

Shangguan Jiannan was also unable to conceal his excitement and shouted loudly, until Li Shishi gently pulled him back, he barely restrained himself, but the rise and fall of his chest still revealed the waves in his heart.

"Brother Jiannan, don't worry, there are still 50 or 60 miles to go, Xiaoyu will definitely win the championship."

Li Shishi whispered in his ear, with a determined light in her eyes.

Shangguan Jiannan heard this, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he was immediately comforted by Li Shishi's words and nodded heavily.

What’s interesting is that when everyone was cheering for Xiaoyu, the voices of those who were originally cheering for horse number 9 or 29 suddenly became silent. Perhaps they already thought they had already won and there was no need to waste their breath.

However, in this moment of silence, a long and loud horse neigh pierced the sky. It was the sound of challenge from the horse under Xiaoyu's crotch. It seemed to feel the determination of its master, and instantly burst out with amazing strength and galloped out.

The other twenty-nine horses seemed to have received some kind of call. They raised their heads and neighed loudly. The sound waves gathered into an unstoppable torrent, shocking everyone present.

Then, as if these horses had reached some kind of tacit understanding, they suddenly retracted their front hooves and slowed down abruptly, causing chaos on the track.

But the knights relied on their superb riding skills to quickly adjust their status, spurred their horses and sprinted towards the finish line again.

However, in this brief chaos, horse number 18 had quietly widened the gap with the other horses and was far ahead.

Seeing this, Li Shishi gently held Shangguan Jiannan's hand and whispered, "Brother Jiannan, be careful. The next game may be more intense."

Shangguan Jiannan was startled when he heard this, and a hint of solemnity flashed in his eyes, but more of it was anticipation and determination for unknown challenges.

Li Shishi nodded slightly and responded softly: "Brother Jiannan, if the situation becomes chaotic, we must hold on to this place and not move rashly to avoid any accidents."

After he finished speaking, a deafening cheer suddenly rang out. Xiaoyu took off the bloodstained coat with trembling hands and handed it to Feng Tianhua, who had a solemn expression on his face. Then he shrank aside, without any joy of victory on his face.

At the finish line, twenty-nine horses stood side by side. The riders all stared at Xiaoyu, who lowered his head, with stern eyes. The atmosphere was solemn.

Feng Tianhua's figure flashed and he stood in the middle of the lake, and announced loudly: "Everyone, the lucky winner of today's 'Du Lotto' is number 18. Congratulations to the friends who hold this lottery ticket!" As soon as these words came out, they caused waves of dissatisfaction and noise.

"Damn it! The horse farm is cheating, pay me back!"

"Yes, pay back the money! Pay back the money!"

"That's too much, obviously cheating, give me back my money!"

Angry voices rose one after another in the crowd. Feng Tianhua's words of comfort seemed to fall on deaf ears. Everyone became more and more excited and pretended not to hear, but shouted even louder.

The anger spread like wildfire, and some people began throwing rocks and attacking the strong men who were maintaining order.

Although these big men did not receive the order to fight back, they had to dodge, and the scene suddenly became chaotic.

Seeing this, more people joined in the throwing, and some even used hidden weapons containing warriors' spiritual power, making it difficult for the strong men to defend themselves.

Finally, a strong man was accidentally hit and cried out in pain, which angered everyone even more.

"Damn it, they not only don't return the money but also hurt people, beat them up!"

"Tear down this fraudulent place!"

Go!" Several warriors of different ages and attire rushed out of the crowd and surrounded the strong men.

The strong men knew that the situation was critical and saving their lives was of vital importance, so they put into practice what they had learned and fought with all their might.

However, these gamblers came from all corners of the world, from various dynasties and alien races, and they were all warriors with unique skills. The strength gap between the two sides was huge, and the battle became one-sided in an instant.

For a moment, the lakeside was filled with the gleam of swords and the whistling of fists. A melee caused by an unfair gambling game was taking place fiercely.

In this chaotic battlefield, the advantage of the big men has disappeared, and the situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse! The onlookers who were originally noisy and booing have now become frightened birds. They look at each other with only one thought in their minds - escape from this place of trouble.

However, the surging crowd and the chaotic scene made the chaos worse. People scrambled to escape, and only heard sounds of "ouch" one after another. Obviously, many people were injured in the chaos.

Chief Constable Ouyang, a man who was usually very impressive, also realized the seriousness of the situation at this moment. The other party was too powerful for him to provoke. So, he chose to retreat without hesitation, silently reciting in his heart that the best strategy was to run away, and he quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Seeing this, Feng Tianhua roared angrily, like a tiger rushing down the mountain. At his command, the 29 big men who were originally guarding the finish line immediately dispersed like arrows from a bow, trying to reverse the situation.

However, the other side was obviously well prepared. Everyone was holding a weapon, and with the advantage of two to one, they quickly forced the big men into a desperate situation.