Chapter 272 He is the Lotus Sect Master!?
Upon seeing this scene, Granny Zheng slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "What are we going to do about this?"
How can I explain this to the old lady?
But at this moment, he could only quickly cover his aching tooth and chase after them.
Of course, even though she was anxious and upset, Granny Zheng still pulled out a handkerchief to cover her old face, so as not to expose herself and cause trouble in the future.
Li Qingluo followed Duan Rongshi to the first floor and quickly blended into the crowd.
However, his striking height still attracted a lot of attention.
The first people to see him were Zheng Lingzhou and her brother.
Zheng Lingzhou had just heard from his subordinates that the man in question was Master Yue, a merchant from the Chu Kingdom who had previously purchased items from the Lisboa Casino.
Identity is questionable.
No matter how many others there are, they cannot be found.
Zheng Lingzhou didn't pay much attention to this person, but strangely enough, he couldn't help but want to take a second look at the particularly ugly person next to him.
Because those eyes were a little too striking on that face.
Moreover, why would someone who is short and ugly be protected by Master Yue so much?
Besides Zheng Lingzhou and her brother, the heir of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion also mingled in the crowd.
Prince Jin and Prince Yun, the Grand Prince Consort, and even several other distinguished guests in the VIP rooms were still upstairs and had not yet appeared.
"What exactly are you, the Lisboa Casino, trying to do? Do you intend to trap us all here and feed us to this giant worm?"
"What a giant worm! This...this is a monster!"
"It, it eats people, it eats people! You, your Lisboa Casino, actually dared to bid on something like this! You're incredibly audacious! This kind of thing shouldn't even exist, yet you still want to sell it to us. What evil intentions are you harboring?"
"I've heard that this place is the stronghold of the Lotus Sect. Could it be true?"
"If that's the case, and this flesh worm is really taken back to Jinling, wouldn't that cause a huge uproar!?"
Everyone seemed to sense a conspiracy.
They may have fun, but few dare to commit acts that threaten national destiny, such as confiscating property, exterminating families, or even endangering the nation's fate.
"Let us out right now! We're not participating in this damn auction anymore. If you don't open the gate and let us out, don't blame us for being impolite!"
"That's right, draw your sword—"
In an instant, everyone was outraged. Those who had brought guards, those who hadn't, those who had their own knives, and those who had just picked up a table leg from the ground all stood up.
The masked young man's expression gradually turned ugly.
What are you all doing?
"I had no other intentions."
"It's just that the auction was disrupted, so I don't want everyone to misunderstand."
"It's true that this blood worm will eat people, but it won't attack unless you actively get involved. Otherwise, have you seen it ever leave this wooden barrel?"
It was only then that everyone realized that the blood worm did not actively attack people.
The scene just now was because a person accidentally fell in and was swallowed.
"What...what exactly is going on?"
"That's right."
"This bug is too weird, I... I'm not interested. You'd better open the door and let us go!"
Everyone was still shouting that they wanted to leave.
However, with the crowd so large and the casino not having achieved its goal for the day, how could it possibly release the people?
The masked young man's face darkened completely. He didn't even know where the problem lay. That person should have appeared and made his move as he had planned!
Otherwise, all the manpower we laid in ambush today, and the actions we took that offended the powerful figures in Jinling City, would have been for naught and all our efforts would have been in vain!
Could it be that he didn't come at all?
But how is that possible?
The word had already been spread; if Pei Sanzhen were in his hands, he would definitely not remain indifferent!
The masked young man couldn't help but stare into the crowd.
Suddenly, his gaze fell on the person wearing a white dragon mask.
This person's figure...
However, before he could fully discern the situation, Leng Dian suddenly raised his hand in the crowd: "Fifth Master Yue of Great Chu, offer one hundred taels of gold to buy the Blood Gu Worm!"
Those following the Prince of Jin shouted, "We arrived first! People of Great Chu, get out of my way! This is our Great Liang territory, how can we let you get this treasure?"
"Our Master Jin has offered three hundred taels of gold to buy the Blood Gu Worm!"
"Our young master offers four hundred taels of gold!"
The person who immediately followed suit with the bid was someone from the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion.
The price was quickly driven up.
Those in the crowd who were originally shouting that they wanted to leave fell silent when they saw that powerful and influential people were recklessly raising the price.
Are these people really crazy?
Little did they know that if these gentlemen hadn't wanted to see the Lisboa Casino's facade crumble any longer, the Lisboa Casino would have undoubtedly used these ordinary young masters as a scapegoat to cause trouble today.
Otherwise, if the purpose of bringing the insect out is not achieved, how will we end this?
Finally, the Prince of Jin bought the Blood Gu Worm for two thousand taels of gold.
Fifth Master Yue resolutely gave up.
The masked young man called out to Master Yue, who was about to turn and leave: "Master Yue! Are you really... not going to raise the price and take this bug? Is this bug really useless to you?"
Prince Su turned to look at the masked young man: "Why are you so sure that I need this insect? Who exactly are you?"
Prince Su pretended to be eager and stepped forward to uncover the masked young man's true face, but was stopped by a group of people.
Moreover, seeing his helplessness in the face of being blocked, the young man was very disappointed.
If it really were that person, he would never have reacted this way.
Moreover, this person was accompanied by an old woman and something so ugly that it was hard to open one's eyes. How could it be him?
There was never a single person missing from his entourage.
The auction had no choice but to continue.
The remaining items were sold quickly.
Li Qingluo also paid special attention to the ladyboy from Siam, who was said to have been bought by the prince consort.
Seeing how incredibly beautiful and delicate the transvestite was, Li Qing couldn't help but ask, "Why is she called a transvestite?"
It doesn't look like a real monster.
Prince Su glanced down at her but said nothing.
Li Qingluo turned to Zheng Mama and asked, "Do you know why someone who is human could become a demon?"
People nearby were already looking over with mocking eyes. Duan Rongshi stretched out his wide sleeves and pulled her into his arms, covering her entire face.
Duan Rongshi whispered, "Don't ask any more questions!"
Then, he seemed to realize that he had been a little too fierce, and his voice softened and lowered.
"If you are truly interested, I will take you to the princess's residence next time, and then you will know."
He spoke very softly, so that only Li Qingluo could hear him.
She was tucked behind his sleeve, her whole body stiff and afraid to move, yet her face inexplicably flushed...
After the matter was settled, the masked young man, who was clearly good at managing things, said in a grand manner, "Today, it is my Lisboa Casino that has offended all of you."
"Although you all broke the rules of my Lisboa Casino first, I also frightened you all in my haste."
"Let's pretend everything just happened was a misunderstanding. All your purchases at our casino today will be waived! Consider it our apology!"
"Dear guests, please continue to enjoy your food, drinks, and fun!"
In an instant, the high-ranking officials and young nobles who had almost lost everything were pulled back.
"I knew it! Your Lisboa Casino really messed things up today!"
"Exactly, what's the point of making a big fuss just to film an insect?"
"This is disgusting. Why don't you bring a few more jars of wine?"
"Come on, let's set up the gambling table again!"
"And beauties too, this young master wants beauties—"
The doors and windows were opened, but no one was in a hurry to leave.
The scene of extravagance and debauchery instantly returned to the lobby.
It's as if everything that just happened was nothing more than a dreamlike illusion.
Li Qingluo felt utterly disgusted.
Who are these people?
They deserve to be humiliated like piglets and animals.
Li Qingluo followed Prince Su out of the gambling den as quickly as possible, but instead of immediately going to get the horse, she went to a dark corner of an alley and stared at the entrance and exit of the gambling den.
Before long, they saw the carriages of Prince Jin, Prince Yun, and the Marquis of Zhongyi's residence all hurriedly depart.
The three groups of people were quite large, and they marched in a grand procession for quite a while before disappearing from the street.
Li Qingluo and his group stood in the alley and saw that as soon as the family left, dozens of men in black followed them.
Li Qingluo: "The Lotus Sect, or the people from this gambling den?"
And what is this supposed to be?
They took that worm out, but were planning to snatch it back?
Or perhaps the Lotus Sect wanted to simply rob and reap the benefits?
That item was bought for two thousand taels of gold; how could the Prince of Jin simply give it away?
Duan Rongshi: "You really think these are two different groups of people?"
He reached out and tapped her on the head. "Make bold guesses."
Li Qingluo's eyes widened instantly: "Your Highness is saying that this gambling den is actually the Lotus Sect!?"
"Then the owner of this gambling den, who was just now, is none other than—the Lotus Cult Leader!?"
This guess made Li Qingluo's heart pound wildly.
She was completely wrong!
She thought that the gambling den was occupied by the Lotus Sect, and that the two might be connected, but not completely integrated.
Now I truly understand that what they came here today wasn't a gambling den, but rather a raid on the Lotus Sect's stronghold!
Li Qingluo turned her head and gave Duan Rongshi a deep look.
So he clearly knew all along that this was a place of evil for the Lotus Sect.
But he watched as the imperial court allowed this place to grow and prosper.
Clearly, he had other motives as well, which is why he had always known this, but had only dealt a lukewarm blow to the Lotus Sect's influence and presence in Jinling City.
Why did he do that?
unless……
Li Qingluo suddenly felt a jolt throughout her body.
"Your Highness, did you already know the true identity of the Lotus Sect Master? Do you know him?"
"And his identity is not to be underestimated? So His Highness is somewhat hesitant... or perhaps, there is something he can use?"
Li Qingluo did not receive an answer because Leng Dian had already brought all the horses over.
Before Li Qingluo could even mount her horse, Duan Rongshi lifted her onto his back.
"Hold on tight to me."
"So you want to know the identity of the Lotus Sect Master? Go and see for yourself today!"
After saying this, Prince Su flicked his whip, and his horse shot off like lightning.
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