Chapter 36 - 35 Plav Again 1
Legend of Dragon Son-in-law
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The atmosphere in the bar instantly ignited, with patronsâ hormones surging, letting out a roar like a tidal wave!
Downing twenty-four bottles in one go, it was simply like a Wine God had descended!
Sonny Ridge fixed his gaze on those empty bottles on the table, his pupils suddenly contracting.
âQuiet!â
His face ashen, he shouted, and the noisy bar instantly fell silent.
Everyone turned their attention to him, losing ten million in the drinking challengeâno one dared to upset Ridge while he was fuming.
âWhatâs the matter, bro? You canât afford to lose?â
Julius Reed slowly turned around, expressionless, âWith so many people watching today, do you want to tarnish Black Wind Barâs reputation?â Upon hearing this, Ridgeâs heart suddenly tightened.
The Black Wind Bar drew in so many patrons partly because it was safe.
Secondly, because the barâs reputation was solidâno one dared to default on their debts here.
If Ridge, as the bar owner, were to start weaseling out, Black Wind Barâs reputation would certainly hit rock bottom, with losses beyond estimation.
If such an incident occurred, the Three Blade Group would inevitably pursue it! Ridge was pocketing tens of millions each year from the bar; if he were punished by the Group for this incident and lost this income, it wasnât sure if Maurice Yarrow would even let him live.
All eyes were on him, eager to see how this nominal bar owner would solve the issue.
âYou cheated!â
Ridge gritted his teeth and said, word by word.
He did not believe that Julius could have finished all that liquor in such a short time!
Twenty-four bottles, 500ml eachâthatâs 12 liters!
A normal personâs stomach isnât that large, and alcohol, unlike water, even contains gas.
But looking at how flat Juliusâs stomach was, who would think he had been drinking?
âOh? With so many people watching, youâre accusing me of cheating?â Juliusâs gaze was piercing as he stared right into Ridgeâs eyes.
âThisâ¦
Ridge was at a loss for words.
If he didnât let Julius leave, Black Wind Barâs reputation would be utterly ruined.
But if he let Julius walk away just like that, the loss of ten million was minor compared to the blow to his pride!
âLetâs change it up. Letâs fight it out. Do you dare?â
With that thought, Ridge steeled his heart.
He was confident in his abilities; looking at his opponentâs weak appearance, he was sure to win in a fight!
âWhat a sight to see today! Iâve been hanging around bars for decades and never expected to witness such a powerful showdown!â
âThis kid hasnât lost yet today! Taking ten million from Sonny Ridge is enough to cause a sensation in Gonzalez City!â
âGuess who will win this time?â
While everyone was buzzing with anticipation, Julius shook his head and said, âHavenât you heard the saying âquit while youâre aheadâ? Iâve made so much money now; why should I agree to you?â
Ridgeâs face darkened, his fists clenched tight.
Never mind that he was the barâs nominal owner; just being the Deputy Manager of the Gonzalez City branch of the Three Blade Group, no one dared to talk to him like that!
If he let Julius go just like that, he would be utterly humiliated!
But if he didnât let Julius go, the damage to Black Wind Barâs reputation was incalculable!
The patrons held their breath, eager to see how Ridge would resolve the matter.
âIf you want me to stay, you have to come up with a bet that intrigues me!â
Julius smiled faintly, âOtherwise, I might just leave.â
âWhat would it take for you to fight me?â
Ridge asked, already deciding he would agree to whatever Julius demanded.
Ridge was very confident in his fighting skills! Last time, he was just careless!
âThen Iâll take both your hands; I donât like impolite people much. Plus fifty million in cashâif you win, Iâll pay double.â
Julius raised his eyebrows, looking at Ridge with a mocking smile.
If the Three Blade Group dared to make trouble for him, he wouldnât mind giving them a big surprise.
Within half a day, the news would spread throughout Five-river Province with people from all sectors in Black Wind Bar.
It was like making a statement to deter others from troubling him again. âYoung fellow, what do you mean by this?â
Sonny Ridgeâs eyes narrowed, and a murderous aura emanated from him.
The people behind him also crowded forward with unfriendly expressions.
The atmosphere became awkward, and the air was filled with the strong scent of gunpowder.
âIâm not forcing you. If you canât accept it, then I bid you farewell!â
Julius Reed chuckled lightly and turned to leave.
âWait! Iâll fight you!â
After an inner struggle, Sonny Ridgeâs anger overcame his reason.
âIn front of all these people, donât you dare go back on your word!â
Sonny Ridge was very confident in his skills, and he couldnât just watch as the other party took ten million from him.
Not only would this disgrace the reputation of the Three Blade Group, but he would also become a laughingstock.
But if he could win back the money and cripple the other partyâs legs and feet, his fame in Gonzalez City would surely spread.
However, what he didnât know was that standing by Julius Reedâs side was Aron Jackson, who Maurice Yarrow regarded as a formidable opponent!
âSo you really want to fight? Since youâre courting death, I donât mind obliging you.â
At this point, Sonny Ridge simply shed his mask and looked at Julius Reed coldly.
This young man was too ignorant of his boundaries and didnât know how to behave properly.
âIf you lose, you wonât renege, will you?â
Julius Reed eyed the people from the Three Blade Group inside the bar, his face deliberately showing a hint of worry.
âWhen I, Sonny Ridge, spit, itâs as solid as a nail! In this line of work, honor is everything! â
Sonny Ridge patted his chest and shouted in front of everyone, âBrothers, I ask you all to bear witness today!â
âAlright!â
âManager Ridge is powerful and domineering!â
The guests let out sharp screams, some even blew whistles.
They knew this showdown would be a tale told in Gonzalez City for at least five years.
If Sonny Ridge won, not only would he uphold the reputation of the Three Blade Group by subduing Black Wind Bar and crushing a ruffian, but his prestige would also greatly increase within the group and throughout Gonzalez
City.
If Julius Reed luckily won, these people didnât dare to imagine.
Would the Three Blade Group really let their manager be beaten with broken hands?
And given that Julius Reedâs background didnât seem simple, what kind of sparks would the clash ignite?
âFair enough! Then letâs decide the outcome with one fight!â
Julius Reed walked to an open area and stretched out his hand, âSince this is your turf, you go first!â
âGood! Youâre indeed a straightforward man!â
Sonny Ridge narrowed his eyes and strode over.
The two men seemed to be chatting merrily, but Dominating Tiger was sweating bullets behind them.
Breaking the arms of the deputy manager of the Gonzalez City branch on the Three Blade Groupâs turf was just too thrilling!
He wiped the sweat from his forehead and slid his hand into his jacket pocket.
Inside, there was a derringer.
âI hope you keep your promise!â
In the bar, Sonny Ridgeâs eyes narrowed, and he suddenly made his move!
âYou lose.â
This time Sonny Ridge wasnât complacent; he unleashed his killer move right away!
If you want to die, so be it!
A cold sneer crossed Sonny Ridgeâs mind as the people from the Three Blade Group slowly closed in.
Bang!
Julius Reed didnât move from his spot and threw a hard punch, sending Sonny Ridge flying backward!
âRevenge!â
The people from the Three Blade Group roared and swarmed in an instant.
âWhat are you doing!â
Dominating Tiger quickly stepped in front of them.
The very thing he had feared the most had indeed happened..