Chapter 253
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Chapter 253: Turning on Each Other
As the rope was pulled down, the cover of the dice cup instantly lifted upwards.
The top of this dice cup was tied with a golden thread that connected to a rope hanging from the beam. This way, the dealer could complete the final step of revealing without touching the dice cup, ensuring the gamblers felt at ease.
"One, one, two, three, five; twelve points small!"
A chorus of sighs and curses erupted around, while some who guessed correctly on size smiled brightly.
Wang Chen had bet on big in the first round, so he naturally lost his fifty spirit stones.
But he didn’t even blink.
Jin Niang started shaking the dice again.
When the dice cup settled, Wang Chen said to Zhang San, “One hundred, big.”
Zhang San was startled, but he followed his command and bet one hundred spirit stones on "Big."
Some people followed him with big bets, but many chose small.
The dice cup opened again.
"One, two, two, three, six; fourteen points small!"
It was small again!
In a short time, Wang Chen lost one hundred and fifty spirit fragments!
However, it seemed that his gambling spirit was completely awakened: “Two hundred, big!”
Zhang San’s hand trembled as he placed the bet.
The old gambler, who had seen all kinds of gamblers, was still stunned.
Wang Chen’s method of doubling his bets was something usually only seen with inexperienced gamblers.
A real gambler would never do such a thing.
Because once one falls into misfortune, even drinking cold water could get stuck in their teeth—there’s no logic to it!
Sure enough, Wang Chen lost again.
“Four hundred, big big big!”
Zhang San’s hand trembled and his heart raced. He leaned close to Wang Chen and whispered, “Young Master Yan, should we take a break?”
“Are you afraid I can’t handle it?”
Wang Chen was surprised, looking at him as if he were seeing an evil spirit helping an old lady cross the street.
“I have plenty of spirit stones!”
Wang Chen reached over and took the storage bag from Zhang San’s hand, slamming four hundred spirit stones on the gambling table; “Roll!”
“One, one, one, two, three; eight points small!”
The result was the smallest total points so far.
The four hundred spirit stones that Wang Chen had just put down were taken by the dealer.
The gamblers who had placed their bets against Wang Chen were all beaming with joy, their eyes filled with such warmth and goodwill towards him that they might as well have been on the verge of calling him "father."
Even a real father couldn’t compare!
Wang Chen was visibly unsettled by these patronizing looks directed at him.
So, in the fourth round, under the eager and expectant gazes of all the gamblers…
He placed his bet on a five-of-a-kind.
A full one thousand spirit stones!
The crowd gasped in astonishment.
No one had anticipated Wang Chen to be so audacious.
The odds of rolling a five-of-a-kind with five dice were exceedingly slim. Although the payout was the highest, no one dared to gamble on such a long shot.
After all, the dice cup was firmly in the dealer’s control!
If five-of-a-kinds were too common, Long Le House would likely face bankruptcy and closure in no time.
At that moment, the gamblers gathered around the gambling table failed to notice the flicker of fear in Dealer Jin Niang’s eyes.
She couldn’t help but glance at a dark-clothed cultivator standing to her right.
There were a dozen other cultivators dressed similarly in the gambling house, all at least at the sixth level of Qi Training, each exuding a formidable presence.
Their primary duty was to ensure the safety and "fairness" of the gambling house.
But beyond that, these cultivators affiliated with the gambling house had certain covert responsibilities.
The dark-clothed cultivator caught Jin Niang’s glance and immediately extended his left leg, using his armored boot to nudge the leg of the gambling table.
On the surface, the dealer appeared to be an ordinary person, following the routine of shaking the dice before placing bets and revealing the outcome, making it seem impossible to cheat.
However, anyone who believed it was that straightforward would be gravely mistaken.
Embedded within the gambling table was a specially designed small protective formation; once activated, it could subtly influence the dice in the cup.
It could silently alter the numbers.
With this trick in play, Wang Chen was doomed—there would be no chance of a comeback!
"Reveal it already!"
Seeing Jin Niang hesitate, an impatient gambler urged, "What’s the hold-up?"
His booming voice startled Jin Niang, who instinctively pulled the fine string she had just grasped.
The cover lifted prematurely, revealing five dice, all showing six points, in full view of everyone.
"Five-of-a-kind!"
Someone shrieked, and the entire hall of the gambling house fell into a stunned silence.
While rolling a five-of-a-kind wasn’t unheard of, the sheer excitement from the crowd signaled something far more serious!
"I won."
Wang Chen smiled faintly and said, "That’s fifty times the bet, which amounts to fifty thousand spirit stones."
He patted Zhang San on the shoulder: "I’ll give you one thousand."
Zhang San forced out a smile that looked even more pitiful than crying.
Chang Le gambling house was no place for the kind-hearted, and now they had even entangled themselves with Lord Jin Snake Jun, the cheap brother-in-law of the city lord.
If a gambler were to win a few dozen or a hundred spirit stones from them, it wouldn’t be much of an issue.
After all, those spirit stones would eventually find their way back!
But now, Wang Chen had won fifty thousand spirit stones, and Chang Le gambling house was absolutely incapable of paying such a sum.
Trouble was on the horizon!
Zhang San wanted to advise Wang Chen to take his winnings and leave while he was ahead.
Unfortunately, it was already too late!
Wang Chen turned to Jin Niang and said, “Fifty thousand spirit stones.”
Jin Niang’s face was as mournful as if she had just lost a family member.
But paying was out of the question—never in this lifetime!
The middle-aged cultivator stepped forward and declared in a deep voice, “I suspect you’ve cheated. Come with us!”
Two other cultivators stood expressionless on either side, glaring at Wang Chen as though he were indeed guilty of cheating.
“Cheated?”
Wang Chen chuckled. “Show me the evidence. If you can’t provide any, then pay up the spirit stones. There’s no rule in your gambling house that says gamblers can only lose and never win, is there?”
Given the staggering amount of spirit stones owed, it would be strange if Chang Le gambling house didn’t turn hostile.
And Wang Chen was here precisely to stir up trouble.
Hostility would be the best outcome!
“Exactly!”
“Enough with the nonsense. Pay the spirit stones now. Who are you trying to intimidate?”
“Support, support!”
Several cultivators chimed in, clearly relishing the chaos.
“You’re asking for death!”
Seeing Wang Chen so “unyielding” and receiving backing from other gamblers, the middle-aged cultivator flew into a rage.
With a malicious grin, he lunged at Wang Chen, his clawed hand aiming straight for the latter’s throat!
Smack!
“Ah~”
A scream erupted instantly.
Wang Chen’s fist collided with the middle-aged cultivator’s claw.
Crack!
The middle-aged cultivator staggered back two steps, his hand and arm twisted grotesquely like a pretzel.
It was impossible to tell how many bones had been shattered!
The middle-aged cultivator was utterly horrified.
The power Wang Chen had displayed with that single punch clearly indicated a level of perfect mastery of Qi Training.
One punch had shattered his Protection!
“This is all a misunderstanding!”
The middle-aged cultivator hastily cried out, “Sir…”
Pfft!
Before he could finish, a blade of sword light, radiating unmatched killing intent, flashed instantaneously, illuminating everyone’s eyes.
The middle-aged cultivator’s head was sent flying.
At the same time, the heads of the two dark-clothed cultivators also soared into the air.
Bright crimson blood splattered onto the surrounding gamblers and the gambling table, creating a scene of gruesome horror.
The entire gambling house descended into chaos as people scrambled for the exit.
They were terrified of becoming the target of Wang Chen’s wrath!
