Ye Tian glanced at Long Xiao, "You know him?"
Long Xiao nodded, "We have some acquaintance. Zhang Tailai has practiced Baguazhang for thirty years, his boxing skills are exquisite. When I was at my peak, I wouldn't dare say I could defeat him. This man has always been indifferent to desires, why would he fight for money?"
Ye Tian said lightly, "What's so strange about that? Even if he were a sage, his family would still need money. Does he have any sons?"
Long Xiao stroked his chin, "Old Zhang has two sons and one daughter, all of them are spendthrifts."
Ye Tian, "That's why he has to come out and fight."
Long Xiao sighed softly, "Old Zhang is low-key and lacks practical combat experience. I'm very worried about him."
Ye Tian thought for a moment and said, "Have him come over."
Long Xiao looked at Ye Tian, "What, are you going to guide him?"
Ye Tian, "I'll help him win this match."
Long Xiao laughed, "I'll go get him!"
A few minutes later, Zhang Tailai entered the private room. He was forty-seven or forty-eight years old, with steady steps and eyes as clear as jade. He cupped his fists towards Ye Tian, "Zhang Tailai, greetings to the Human Immortal!"
Ye Tian smiled, "Master Zhang, you are too polite. I invited you here because I want to save your life."
Zhang Tailai's expression darkened, "Does the Human Immortal mean I cannot defeat Yokoyama Gou?"
Ye Tian nodded, "Your practical experience is lacking, and you have no killing intent on you. But that Yokoyama Gou is different. Even his photograph gives off a strong killing aura. Moreover, you are an S-class fighter, while he is S++, a difference of three minor levels. Therefore, I judge your survival rate against him to be ninety-nine percent!"
Zhang Tailai showed no fear, and said calmly, "I have no other choice, I can only come and fight for it."
Long Xiao quickly asked, "Brother Zhang, what happened?"
Zhang Tailai sighed, "My eldest son's company went bankrupt, and he owes over a billion. My second son lost seven hundred million at a casino on the border and is now being held, with the principal and interest exceeding a billion. My daughter's ex-husband cheated her out of all her assets, and she is now contemplating suicide. I must win. As long as I win this match, all problems will be solved!"
Long Xiao frowned, "You gambled on the outcome?"
Zhang Tailai nodded, "I used my reputation to borrow five hundred million. And the odds for me to win are 5.7 to 1."
Long Xiao shook his head, "Brother Zhang, what can I say to you? This time, you are facing certain death!"
Zhang Tailai smiled, "I've lived long enough. If I die, I die. It's better than worrying about those two brats. I've had enough."
Long Xiao looked at Ye Tian. Ye Tian was silent for half a minute, then said, "Zhang Tailai, I have a method to help you win. Are you willing to accept my help?"
Zhang Tailai knew the Human Immortal's methods were mysterious. He quickly said, "Of course, I am willing!"
Ye Tian said, "Before you fight, I will infuse a strand of immortal power into your body through a ritual, and simultaneously use immortal needles to unlock your potential. This immortal power, combined with your stimulated potential, will allow you to easily defeat Yokoyama Gou. However, the immortal power will only last for ten minutes, and your stimulated potential will last for at most five to six minutes. Therefore, once you are in the ring, it's best to finish off Yokoyama Gou within five minutes. If you cannot defeat him within five minutes, you will surely die."
Zhang Tailai's eyes lit up. He had already resigned himself to a desperate gamble, and he was overjoyed to receive Ye Tian's help.
"Thank you, Human Immortal Ye, for your assistance. I, Zhang Tailai, dare not forget this kindness and grace in this lifetime!"
Ye Tian, "No need for pleasantries. I have a Five Spirit Pill here. Take it first and rest well."
Thus, Zhang Tailai took the pill and sat down to meditate.
When the rest period ended, the manager came to ask if he was ready to fight. Zhang Tailai nodded. Then, the host announced that the match was about to begin.
At this moment, Ye Tian quickly inserted twenty-four immortal needles into Zhang Tailai's body, and at the same time, placed his right hand on his head, infusing a powerful immortal force into his body.
Instantly, Zhang Tailai felt an immense strength surge through him. His five senses and six perceptions became several times more acute. Especially, there was a controllable, powerful force within his body, more than ten times stronger than his own!