Since the goal is gambling, then let's take a gamble; that's the rule of the game.
Others don't receive this treatment, and no one has ever been so foolish as to disrupt the Nine Gates' territory before.
It's just that they see the other person is quite capable, and they don't know his true strength, so they're just stalling for time.
Before long, the servant brought in the gambling table and various gambling paraphernalia.
Iron-Scaled Buddha secretly made a hand gesture, and the message would naturally be transmitted to the underground palace.
The idea is tricky; they might not be able to handle it. Before things come to a head, let Tongtianma investigate the details.
"Four of you, who's coming?"
Dice Lady sat down at the gambling table. Among the four leaders, her gambling skills were the best.
"I'll do it!"
Qin Zhaoyue shouted with an unyielding air as she sat opposite her.
Dice Heart Lady remained outwardly calm, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
This boastful person is at most a fifth-rank expert, far inferior to her in strength, but she is second to none in gambling skills.
With Iron Scale Buddha standing behind to provide cover, the possibility of others helping could be eliminated.
What would you like to do?
“Since your name contains the word ‘dice,’ then let’s play dice. Each of us will roll a cup, and the one with the highest number wins.”
"That's simple."
The dice-wielding maiden took out two dice cups, explaining that the simpler the game, the more skill it required.
However, since it's her home turf and she uses all her gambling equipment, she must have some skill to dare to boast like that.
Half of the gambling equipment was on the table, and Qin Zhaoyue picked it up without a second thought.
It was indeed a den of iniquity, using dice made of ivory.
The six-sided dots are not simply painted; you can tell by touching them with your hand that small gold beads are dotted in the dots.
In addition, the surface is decorated with finely carved cloud patterns.
Putting everything else aside, this ivory gilded dotted dice alone would be worth a fortune.
Given the level of Qizhen Pavilion, setting up a second-floor booth would not be a problem.
With dice like these, the dice cup must be just as good.
Huacai lacquerware features a framework of intertwined lotus flowers, with the gaps in the petals and veins of the leaves adorned with dazzling mother-of-pearl inlay.
The exterior wall is carved with a white lion lying under a cluster of flowers. The lion's body is outlined with dark mother-of-pearl, and its mane is curly and fluffy.
Tiny black agate beads are used for the eyes, which are bright and majestic, exuding auspiciousness.
It's just gambling equipment, but they've made it all fancy.
Qin Zhaoyue had no idea that such a powerful force of martial arts was hidden in the shadows of Fengjing.
She didn't know what His Majesty was thinking, but she felt she had been slightly taken advantage of.
Taking only one-tenth of the profits from the provincial examination would be too little; it's clear that the Nine Gates will make a fortune.
Putting aside everything else, taking some small gambling gadgets or something shouldn't be considered excessive, right?
With her slender, jade-like fingers toying with the dice, Xinniang gazed at the person opposite her with great interest.
"Since it's a contest, there should always be some prize involved."
"If the guests want the Nine Gates to hand over the gambling industry in Fengjing, then there should be some stakes that are commensurate with it."
That makes sense, Qin Zhaoyue said, pointing a finger at the battle chisel. "How is he?"
Douzhan: ...
Xinniang leaned to the side, her gentle gaze gliding over Dou Zhan's bulging chest, and she parted her lips slightly, "I'm afraid it's not enough."
"What!" Qin Zhaoyue slammed her hand on the table. "My brother is very strong, isn't that enough?"
"not enough."
Qin Zhaoyue gritted her teeth and pointed behind her again, "Then add my sister to the list."
Yin Zhe sighed inwardly; she had already anticipated this.
As expected of the Sixth Prince, a commander of the Xuanji Guard, he sold off just like that.
Xinniang originally thought that the other party would bet on the girl on the left who was not even a fourth-rank official.
Her feigned madness only made her more uncertain.
"It's still not enough."
Bang! No sooner had she finished speaking than Qin Zhaoyue slammed her hand on the table in anger.
"Let me tell you, the stakes are what I have, not what you want. Take it or leave it!"
Xinniang stared intently at the person opposite her; not many people could withstand the scrutiny of her gaze.
But the girl didn't back down at all, and her aura was just as strong.
He glanced at the two people who had just been bet, but didn't notice any displeasure.
Who exactly are these people?
Even when acting, Qin Zhaoyue's attitude towards those she treats as close or distant is very clear.
The other party said it wasn't enough, and they could easily add a piece of broken ink, since it was just a joke, but she refused.
After all, they had passed the test in the Imperial Study and had not revealed the matter of gunpowder in front of His Majesty.
In Qin Zhaoyue's view, Suimo could barely be considered one of her own, and of course, she couldn't sell out someone she knew.
Yin Zhe sighed inwardly, thinking that Xiao Liu didn't care about status.
Logically speaking, the two of them are Xuanji Guards, and their status and strength are both above Suimo's.
But none of these things mattered when Xiao Liu made her choice.
He's not lacking in talent and ability, and even possesses extraordinary qualities, but his personality...
This is probably why His Majesty wants to put his people through many tests.
After a moment's thought, Xinniang smiled and said, "If that's the case, then so be it, guest."
The Nine Gates would never hand over the Fengjing gambling business, and what they wanted to take over would not just be two people.
Those who dare to provoke Chengyuan have no reason to leave unscathed.
When gambling in someone else's establishment, with such high stakes, checking the gambling equipment is the most basic requirement.
Qin Zhaoyue knew a thing or two, and she ran her hands over the inside and outside of the dice cup before picking up three dice.
Seeing her actions, Xinniang fell silent.
If you can't say she didn't understand, she should at least have done a check-up beforehand;
To say she knows anything... well, the way she weighs the dice is unbearable to watch.
Whether he's just a half-baked expert or a wolf in sheep's clothing, we'll soon find out.
He clasped his hands in a fist salute, his playful expression vanishing.
"I am the fourth leader of the Golden Flow Hall of the Nine Gates, 'Hundred-Faced Serpent' Dice Heart Maiden."
A high-stakes bet is like a battle in the martial arts world, and it's only natural to announce one's name.
Qin Zhaoyue also clasped her hands in a similar manner, her face solemn.
"I am the leader of the Four Seas Gang. My brothers in the underworld have affectionately given me the nickname 'God of Gamblers' Ko Chun."
His surname is Gao and his given name is Jin. Could that be his real name? Xinniang has no idea.
But with such a resounding title as the God of Gamblers, it's impossible for him to remain unknown, whether he's in Fengjing or not.
"May I ask, Miss Gao, which martial arts brothers are you from?"
Qin Zhaoyue pouted and turned her head to mutter:
"Older women tend to be long-winded and never stop nagging."
Who could possibly miss those whispered murmurs? They all got into everyone's ears.
Huff... huff... huff...
Xinniang is a professional; she doesn't get angry.
The other party is avoiding the issue and trying to mess with her mindset before the betting even begins!
"Enough with the small talk, let's begin, one game to decide the winner!"
"All set, let's start shaking!"
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