Chapter 884: Finance
"Even though you say that... but..." One of the male "Participants" still looked somewhat unconvinced.
"It doesn't matter." Bai Yang pointed behind him and asked, "See the red light lit up on the 'Earth Ox' behind me?"
Everyone followed Bai Yang's finger. The statue of the 'Ox' was indeed glowing red.
"So what?"
"You can verify it slowly. You can go to the 'Earth Ox's' venue right now and ask him if he just won the game." Bai Yang said, "My own game has just started. As they say, everything is hard in the beginning. In the future, you'll naturally understand what 'Jile Bank' really means. I can't control the entire display board's trend; it all depends on the other 'Zodiacs'."
After hearing this, several 'Participants' looked at each other, seemingly calculating something.
"Fine... for now, let's assume what you're saying is true." After saying this, a female participant shifted her gaze towards Luo Li and Jiang Ruoxue, then asked, "I just don't understand what need there is for 'reservations' in a game like yours? And you even have 'VIPs'... Aren't you going to explain?"
"This is precisely the final type of gameplay for this venue." Bai Yang said, "As I mentioned from the start, since my name is 'Bank', my main business is still 'deposits.' These two guests just made 'large deposits' with me, each depositing twenty 'Dao'."
"'Depositing' twenty 'Dao'?" Everyone was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.
Luo Li and Jiang Ruoxue included.
"This display board will conduct a 'final evaluation' on the last day." Bai Yang said, "Everyone can designate their 'Dao' to be deposited under a specific 'Zodiac's' name. If that 'Zodiac's' ten-day summary is 'Overall Red', the deposit will receive a ten percent bonus. If the summary is 'Overall Green', the deposit will be reduced by ten percent. Of course, if the summary is 'Overall White', there will be no increase or decrease. These changes will take effect immediately, and everyone can choose to withdraw them at any point in any cycle."
Luo Li swallowed slightly after hearing this. As he had thought, Bai Yang was using the simple logic of 'winning lights up red, losing lights up green' to try and create a massive financial institution.
He was about to turn back and say something to Jiang Ruoxue when he noticed her face gradually turning pale, and sweat starting to form on her forehead.
"So this place... really is a 'Bank'...?" The 'Participants' said, somewhat incredulously. "A ten percent fluctuation every ten days? The magnitude is too exaggerated..."
"But you can withdraw at any time." Bai Yang said, "Even one second before the 'final evaluation'."
"But how are we supposed to know if we'll profit or lose?" one of the men said.
"You're wrong. You *can* know." Bai Yang said. "Have you forgotten? My 'final evaluation' is based on the performance of the 'Zodiacs'. As long as you continuously observe the 'Zodiacs', or even actively participate in that 'Zodiac's' game, you can certainly predict their 'final evaluation'. Smart people can naturally make money from me, but fools need not apply."
Bai Yang's words caused the group to fall into contemplation.
Yes... Looking at it from all angles, this was a very feasible plan.
Even if this game was 'Earth Grade', as long as one was sufficiently cautious and had enough capital, they could definitely earn 'Dao' here.
Wait... Luo Li suddenly felt something was off...
An 'Earth Grade' game?
Was the ultimate goal of an 'Earth Grade' game to earn 'Dao'?
Before he could figure it out, Jiang Ruoxue beside him suddenly swayed unsteadily, almost falling. Luo Li quickly caught her.
"Ruoxue...?" Luo Li asked quietly. "What's wrong?"
"Something doesn't feel right..." Jiang Ruoxue said weakly, her hand on her forehead. "It's just the simplest 'Causality'... why am I so exhausted...?"
"Let me take you to rest for a bit!" Luo Li said, then looked back at Bai Yang, who had also noticed Jiang Ruoxue's change.
"She..." Bai Yang seemed to want to say something, but swallowed it back. "You can leave if you're done."
Luo Li nodded. Just as he was about to lead Jiang Ruoxue away, Bai Yang seemed to think of something else. He took a few steps forward, coming before Luo Li and Jiang Ruoxue.
"Wait."
"What is it...?" Luo Li asked.
"'Causality'." Bai Yang asked quietly, "How much of your memory have you retained?"
"At least three to five years, why?" Jiang Ruoxue looked up, her voice weak.
"Regardless of how long, have you... applied 'Causality' to other 'display boards' before?" Bai Yang asked again.
"No." Jiang Ruoxue shook her head. "This is the first time in my memory."
"Alright." Bai Yang nodded. "Get some rest. You'll get used to it soon. This instance of 'Causality' will make you much stronger."
Luo Li said nothing more, and quickly led Jiang Ruoxue out of Bai Yang's game venue.
He found a building in the shade, sheltered from the wind, and helped Jiang Ruoxue inside to sit down. After a while, she still felt unwell, so she had to find a wooden plank to lie down on.
She placed the back of her hand on her forehead, panting heavily.
Luo Li even suspected she had a fever, but when he touched her forehead, it was only cold sweat.
"Ruoxue..." Luo Li looked at her worriedly, not knowing what the problem was. "Are you sure you're okay?"
"It's so strange..." Jiang Ruoxue replied. "It was just the simplest 'True-False Logic'... but it feels more exhausting than when I founded the 'Extreme Path' back then..."
Hearing this, Luo Li frowned slightly.
More exhausting than founding the 'Extreme Path'?
Wait... he thought he might be starting to understand...
If everything was reasonable and conformed to their understanding, it could only mean that the logic Jiang Ruoxue had applied for Bai Yang was far more complex than it appeared on the surface, so complex that it even surpassed the creation of the 'Extreme Path'.
"Go on..." Jiang Ruoxue opened one eye, speaking weakly. "Every time you make that face, it means you've figured out something important."
"Yes... Ruoxue... but wait a moment..." Luo Li blinked. "The situation is a bit too complex... I need to think how to describe it... I need some time to organize my thoughts..."
"'Complex'...?" Jiang Ruoxue sighed deeply. "You mean Bai Yang's game? What exactly did he do?"
"If I'm not mistaken... the 'Causality' of this game is too immense, and mixed within it is a 'Logic Short Circuit'. It's probably this 'Logic Short Circuit' that's making you feel so exhausted... because the 'Causality' itself has trapped itself!"
"Ah...?" Jiang Ruoxue sat up instantly upon hearing this, her weakness seemingly fading somewhat. "Give me the details!"