Chapter 77

Just past noon, the hall of the Ruyi Gambling Den was already empty, with little business. Even the pai gow tables, which were usually very popular, had no gamblers placing bets. The floor was scattered with betting chips, forcing the gambling den's attendants to work hard to pick them up one by one.

Despite the desolate scene, the managers and the dealers at the tables were all smiling, and the atmosphere in the hall was clearly filled with joy.

At this moment, the door of the gambling den was forcefully pushed open, and a burly man entered with two young men.

One of the young men in a green robe walked straight to the largest gambling table in the center of the hall. He looked up at the two wooden plaques hanging above, which were inscribed with the characters "Wei" and "Hao," and a smile flashed in his eyes.

"Would the guest like to place a bet? This round is already over..."

The dealer politely said, "There will be a new round tomorrow. If you have time, you might want to come earlier to take a look."

The gambling den welcomed all guests, and as long as they were willing to spend money, they would never be turned away, even if they were beggars.

The young man in the green robe shook his head and casually threw several chips onto the gambling table. "I'm here to exchange chips!"

"Hmm?"

The dealer was taken aback and immediately picked up the chips to examine them.

The material was correct, the weight was correct, the hidden marks on the surface were correct, and the feel was also right. The five betting chips were undoubtedly genuine.

However, the betting amount and the odds made the dealer quite surprised.

A bet of one hundred taels, on a half-hour win, with odds of twenty-seven to one!

All five chips were placed on the winning side, a total bet of five hundred taels of silver, which would require the Ruyi Gambling Den to pay out a staggering thirteen thousand five hundred taels of silver!

This was no small sum. Even though the Ruyi Gambling Den usually handled large amounts of money, a payout of over ten thousand taels was still quite rare.

The bet was definitely not a problem, as the dealer remembered that these five chips were issued by him, but the person who placed the bet was clearly not the young man in front of him.

He hesitated.

Two guards from the gambling den sensed something was amiss and quickly walked to the dealer's side, eyeing the young man in the green robe with caution.

The young man in the green robe frowned and lightly tapped the edge of the gambling table. "Is there a problem?"

The dealer immediately snapped back to reality and put on a smile. "There's no problem, but these five chips don't seem to have been bought by you, sir?"

If it were a few hundred or a few thousand taels, the dealer wouldn't have cared who the person was and would have paid out immediately.

But a payout of over ten thousand taels made him a bit cautious.

Of course, out of prudence, he tried to probe the young man's background.

"These five chips were bought for the young master!" The burly man behind the young man in the green robe immediately said in a deep voice, "When did the Ruyi Gambling Den change its rules to look at the person rather than the chips?"

This burly man was Tie Yi, who, following Wei Changfeng's instructions, had placed a bet of five hundred taels on a half-hour win with odds of twenty-seven to one at the Ruyi Gambling Den two days ago.

The young man in the green robe was, of course, Wei Changfeng!

The gambling den's rule was to look at the chips, not the person. The dealer's face turned red with embarrassment at the burly man's sarcasm.

He explained, "The rules of the gambling den haven't changed, but the amount you're claiming is so large, so..."

"So what?"

Another young man in a white robe sneered, "Don't tell me the Ruyi Gambling Den can't afford to pay. Let me tell you, this is your money god. Without him, would you have won so much money?"

The dealer's expression changed, and he asked the young man in the green robe, "Could it be... you are surnamed Wei?"

Wei Changfeng smiled faintly and nodded.

It turned out the main person had come in person!

The dealer's cautious thoughts vanished, and he put on a fawning smile. "So it's really Young Master Wei. I'm sorry for not recognizing you. Do you want silver or a banknote?"

The news in the gambling den was always the most up-to-date. Wei Changfeng's battle with Hao Xiong was the biggest gambling event in the Ruyi Gambling Den recently, and they knew everything about both parties.

Wei Changfeng killing Hao Xiong in half an hour was a huge win for the Ruyi Gambling Den!

They couldn't possibly not know that Wei Changfeng was now a senior disciple of Jingyun Martial Academy.

With this identity, it wouldn't be wise to try to cheat him out of the money.

"Add mine as well!"

The young man in the white robe lazily threw a brocade bag onto the table. "Give me a banknote. Who can carry so much silver?"

"I'm surnamed Dongfang!"

This young man in the white robe was naturally Dongfang Lingtian, who was wealthier and more daring than Wei Changfeng. He had placed heavy bets on various fronts and was now here to collect his winnings.

The dealer opened the brocade bag and poured out over a hundred chips.

He couldn't help but draw a sharp breath.

All these chips were the largest denomination of one hundred taels, and they were all bets on Wei Changfeng's big win!

Although the odds for the big win were not high, the total bet was over ten thousand taels, and the amount they had to pay out would undoubtedly be much higher than what they owed Wei Changfeng.

The dealer felt a severe toothache.

These over a hundred chips were clearly issued gradually. The young man in the white robe was clearly very confident that Wei Changfeng would win, so he dared to place such heavy bets, cutting deeply into the Ruyi Gambling Den's profits.

But he had no thoughts of refusal, as the young man had clearly told him, "I'm surnamed Dongfang!"

In Jingyun City, one could not provoke the Dongfang family. Although the Ruyi Gambling Den had a strong background, if they offended the Dongfang family, they would surely be unable to continue operating.

After consulting with the boss behind the scenes, the Ruyi Gambling Den still paid out the bets honestly.

With thick banknotes in hand, Wei Changfeng, Dongfang Lingtian, and Tie Yi left the Ruyi Gambling Den.

Dongfang Lingtian was in a very good mood and said, "Senior Brother Wei, if there's another opportunity like this in the future, please let me know in advance. This time, I was still a bit cautious."

Is this considered cautious?

Wei Changfeng couldn't help but shake his head. If he were cautious, he would have only placed a bet of five hundred taels.

Wei Changfeng could have placed a larger bet, but a huge amount would have been impossible to take away safely.

After all, the people running the gambling den were not kind-hearted, and their backgrounds and strength were not to be underestimated!

To ensure safety, he had specifically brought Dongfang Lingtian along, but he didn't expect the latter to place an even higher bet, causing the Ruyi Gambling Den to lose a significant amount of money.

However, Wei Changfeng knew that this method of making money could not be used too often, as it might touch the other party's bottom line, and even the identity of a senior disciple of Jingyun Martial Academy would not guarantee safety.

After bidding farewell to Dongfang Lingtian, Wei Changfeng sent Tie Yi home first and went to the Si Hai Pavilion alone.

Now, Wei Changfeng was a regular and honored guest at the Si Hai Pavilion.

So as soon as he entered, a servant girl immediately came to greet him and respectfully led him to a private room.

The fragrant Yunwu tea was just served when Wan Haoming arrived.

Wei Changfeng found the manager of the Si Hai Pavilion quite interesting. Although his position was not high, his status in the Si Hai Pavilion was clearly significant, and he was always in the shop, handling many matters personally.

He guessed that the manager was a direct descendant of the Wan family sent by the Si Hai Chamber of Commerce to gain experience.

This was a tradition of the Si Hai Chamber of Commerce. To have a foothold or even lead in this top-tier chamber of commerce on the Wangu Continent, regardless of one's background, one must start as the lowest-ranking attendant and advance step by step through one's own abilities.

Those without ability could enjoy dividends, but they could not touch the power in the chamber of commerce!

It was precisely because of such strict rules that the Si Hai Chamber of Commerce had endured for a thousand years without decline, unlike many major sects and families that had silently vanished into the dust of history.

Upon meeting, Wan Haoming warmly asked, "Young Master Wei, what business do you have for our shop?"

Wei Changfeng laughed. If the Si Hai Pavilion was considered a small shop, then there would be no large merchants in all of Jingyun City.

He knew that Wan Haoming was joking to show friendliness, so he didn't stand on ceremony and directly handed over the list he had already written to the other party.

Wan Haoming took the paper, unfolded it, and read it carefully, showing a thoughtful expression.

After a moment, he said, "Young Master Wei, this list is quite challenging. All the materials must be over twenty years old. I can try to gather Baiyu Zhi, Guimian Zhi, Zhuzi Zhi, Rouru Zhi, Xiaohua Zhi, Xue Zhi, and Qixing Zhi, but..."

"Caodie Zhi and Shuiling Zhi are extremely rare, and I'm afraid I can't help with those!"

On Wei Changfeng's list, there were nine types of lingzhi, each requiring only three grams, but all must be over twenty years old.

He was seeking these nine types of lingzhi from the Si Hai Pavilion to refine the Nine Lingzhi Yuan Dan to treat Murong Wan's illness.

When Murong Wan gave birth to Xiaoying and Xiaoyu, she suffered from a difficult labor and severe bleeding. Although she eventually recovered, her vital energy and blood were greatly depleted, and her health remained weak after childbirth.

Due to the lack of proper treatment at the time, she developed a serious illness. To fully recover, she needed to take the Nine Lingzhi Yuan Dan for thorough conditioning, or she would not live long.

However, the Nine Lingzhi Yuan Dan was a fifth-grade elixir, and no one in Jingyun City could refine it. Even if someone were willing to sell it, the price would be too high for Wei Changfeng to afford.

So he decided to refine it himself!

Wei Changfeng's Tai Xu Jiu Tian Zheng Yang Xin Jue had already been cultivated to the second level, and he could refine fourth-grade elixirs. If he could advance to the third level, he would be capable of refining the fifth-grade Nine Lingzhi Yuan Dan.

He had a hundred percent confidence in refining the elixir, but the real challenge was how to gather the nine types of lingzhi over twenty years old!

So after receiving the gambling winnings, he came directly to the Si Hai Pavilion to purchase them.

Wan Haoming's offer to help gather seven out of the nine lingzhi was already a pleasant surprise for Wei Changfeng!

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