33. A Second Look at the Gambling Den
Seeing the person who had just left return, reeking of blood, he was surprised but didn't ask further. He quickly and politely inquired, "What requests do you have, sir?"
He Chen saw that Huang Tu had changed into a shopkeeper's clothes and had a sachet hanging from his waist, but why was it red?
Without giving it much thought, he nodded and asked, "How many gambling dens are there, and where are they located? How many brothels are there, and where are they located?"
Huang Tu was stunned by these questions. He thought to himself, "Looks like you're from somewhere else." But he said aloud, "Sir, this is easy. The gambling den and the brothel are all in one place. When you go out, head south. You'll see the bright lights in the distance. It's divided into east and west sides. It's bustling there right now!"
However, sir, you must be careful. These gambling dens and brothels are backed by gangs and local powerful families: the Flying Eagle Gang, the Fierce Tiger Gang, the Lian Family, and the Zong Family. They all have experts. I have some information for you: the Flying Eagle Gang leader is currently breaking through to the fifth rank, and the Lian Family has been making money rapidly lately; their patriarch is also in seclusion, breaking through to a higher level. Please be extremely cautious, sir. Would you mind leaving your name or code name?
"Very well, this is He Chen." He then tossed out a gold leaf and left. The news was no simple matter; he never accepted things for free, always demanding payment, otherwise, it would be difficult to repay the debt. The tales of gods and ghosts, even the City God, were true! It seems the Lian family has made quite a fortune!
I strode towards the dimly lit area, which was remarkably bright. A river separated us, and both sides were brightly lit; the torches blazed brilliantly in the darkness. There were guards at the entrance, and the inside was bustling with activity. I watched as a black-clad man with a sword approached, wearing a bamboo hat.
As a matter of routine, he asked, "Are you here for leisure? Did you have someone to introduce you?"
Looking at the bustling gambling den, then at the brothel in the distance, just as he was about to return...
At this moment, someone was kicked out. 'Get out of here! What are you gambling for if you have no money? Leave now! If you dare cause trouble, don't blame us for being impolite!'
"No! I want to gamble again! I still have money. Give me some more, I want to gamble one more time!"
"What else do you have? Your house, your wife and kids, all gone. We're coming to your house tomorrow to take them away. If you run away, we'll chop you up and feed you to the fish. Go home and get ready."
"No! I'll sell myself!" the man who was driven out shouted frantically.
"Okay, take him in," the leader agreed.
He Chen stood quietly, his mind serene and exceptionally calm.
"Hey buddy, you've got some fun to do here! Getting rich overnight isn't a dream, as long as you're lucky,"
The leader was probably a minor boss. Looking at He Chen's young age, he asked, "Don't worry about the boy being poor. He can be sold for a lot of money anywhere. There are plenty of people who want him!"
"Isn't anyone regulating this gambling den that's involved in the illegal human trafficking?" He Chen asked softly.
The foreman chuckled and said, "Brother, this gambling den has doors on both sides; winning or losing depends entirely on luck. If you lose your wife and kids, you can't blame us, can you? It's all legal, of course! The constables in charge have already shut us down. Don't worry, it's perfectly safe inside. Nobody will come to check. If you're lucky, you could buy a top-tier card tomorrow and enjoy yourself every day. Wouldn't that be wonderful!"
He Chen then asked, "What do you do with the losers?"
The foreman grinned lewdly, pointed to the brothel not far away, and smiled without saying a word. Then he threatened, "We can't keep idle people around! If you want to come in and have some fun, you're welcome, but if not, please leave early. It's late, it's not safe!"
"Of course I'm going to play!" He strode in and entered the room. The tables were full of crazed gamblers, who would gladly die for them!
"What would you like to play, sir? Big or small?" a servant quickly asked.
"How big is it? Can you all eat it?" Then, he took out a box of gold. Instantly, the yellow gold dazzled everyone's eyes, and all eyes were focused on the gold!
Then, a butler or manager came over, glanced at them, and said, "If the guests want to play, we'll naturally accompany them. But how about we compete?"
He Chen sat in the chair and slowly said, "It's a contest of size; one round decides the winner."
"This, isn't this a bit too fast, guest? We can..." Before she could finish speaking...
A strong, resonant voice rang out, "Since you wish to play, we are naturally happy to oblige. Bring on the gold! My name is Lian Bao. May I ask your name, sir?"
The newcomer was a fourth-level cultivator, wielding a sword. The sword's scabbard was so ornate and dazzling it was almost blinding. His hands were calloused, indicating that he had been diligently cultivating.
He Chen remained silent. Soon, both sides sat down and began. People gathered around. Then, the other side started first, three at a time—that was the lowest possible score.
He Chen casually shook his head, unleashing his inner power, and burned everything inside him to ashes!
Open immediately.
'Oh no, there are no sieves left!'
'Ah, that's all. If there's nothing, then it's zero. We won!'
People around shouted! They thought to themselves, "This time, the gambling den has lost big time!"
"You cheated! Someone, arrest him!" Lian Bao said directly.
The subordinates immediately and skillfully surrounded him, while the others, instead of running away, watched the show as if it were a good spectacle!
He Chen stood up, stepped out of the door, and then closed the door tightly. Thunder and flames roared on the blade, and the house was instantly set ablaze. The fire spread rapidly in all directions, and the people inside screamed continuously!
He Chen waited with his knife in hand. Suddenly, with a loud 'boom,' the door burst open, and Lian Bao, sword in hand, its cold light flashing, unleashed a vicious and cunning attack, roaring, "You're courting death!"
He Chen leaped into the air and unleashed a powerful strike at Lian Bao, combining five strikes into one. The blade was so sharp and powerful that it split Lian Bao in two, as if splitting a mountain. Lian Bao, undeterred, charged forward several meters before landing in two, blood flowing everywhere, his eyes wide with shock.
[450 kill points added!]
Those who rushed out from behind were terrified by Lian Bao's gruesome death. He Chen didn't hesitate and instantly rushed to the door, slashing out with his sword. A flash of light, heads flying into the sky, and all those who came out fell to the ground, one person and one sword blocking the doorway!
It was as if the god of death blocked the road, and Yama, the King of Hell, was urging everyone to rush outside, for to act rashly meant certain death! The fire raged, the flames boiled, and in the distance, at the county government office, the on-duty yamen runners watched the inferno rise.
"Boss, shall we go take a look?" "Take a look? What are you looking for? To see if your head is still there? Can't we go tomorrow morning? If you want to die, go by yourself. I'm going to patrol the north." The leader finished speaking and left without delay! The young constables behind him quickly followed!
The guard, watching the raging fire recede into the distance, cried out, "Sir, something terrible has happened! There's a fire!"
'What's going on? Go and find out immediately!'
A while later, he hurried back to report, "Sir, our gambling den has been burned down!"
At this moment, the various sounds also alerted the head of the family, who reluctantly climbed off his concubine!
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