Song Ying waved her hand, and her two assistant referees picked up the documents and materials that Sister Hong and Chen Yaohui had brought over and began to study them carefully.
“Miss Sakura, no problem. The land deeds for both casinos and the 300 million RB cash check are here.”
Song Ying nodded. "Okay. So, I'll give you one more chance. Does the life-or-death bet still apply?"
Shen Hong shrugged, a slight, nervous twitch at the corner of his eye. "No problem. I'm someone who loves challenges and excitement. I was born for gambling; if I can't succeed, I'll die!"
Gao Jianfei gently shook his head. "Alright, since Mr. Shen's attitude is so firm, I'm willing to play along. Let's gamble with our lives then. Once I, Gao Jianfei, am at the gambling table, I won't be intimidated!"
Shen Hong and Gao Jianfei quickly exchanged glances. A silent tension began to build.
The decisive battle is about to begin!
Then, Song Ying continued, "Neither of you has decided on the betting method for this match. Now, you should discuss with each other what to bet on."
Gao Jianfei smiled and turned to Shen Hong, indicating with his eyes that the way to gamble was up to him.
Seeing Gao Jianfei's attitude, Song Ying was surprised... "This Gao Jianfei is indeed incredibly bold, actually handing over the right to choose the gambling method to Shen Hong!"
Shen Hong curled his lip in disdain. Originally, he wanted to be modest and let Gao Jianfei choose the gambling method. However, after thinking about it, this was, after all, a life-or-death competition. Now that Gao Jianfei was acting like an idiot and wanted me to gain the upper hand, why should I be polite to him? If he wanted to show off, then let him show off!
"Heh," Shen Hong chuckled, "Mr. Gao, showing off is never a good habit, especially in a competition of this level and with this level of stakes. Since you've given me the choice, then... I won't stand on ceremony! Let's play dice! Both sides will roll the dice and guess the numbers. What do you say?"
Rolling dice to guess the number is essentially a test of listening skills and hand speed.
Previously, Gao Jianfei had already obtained information from Song Zhui. Based on the data and video recordings left by the Shenhong World Gambling Association six years ago, he was a clumsy person... His hearing was better than anything else!
In fact, after learning Ke Zhen'e's listening skills, although Gao Jianfei's listening skills did not reach Ke Zhen'e's national level, they did reach the provincial level.
With a hearing score of '110', he has surpassed Chen Yifeng, who is ranked number one in the world.
In terms of hand speed, Gao Jianfei also reached '110'.
Therefore, Gao Jianfei was not afraid of any kind of bet proposed by Shen Hong!
"Showing off?" Gao Jianfei chuckled. "Alright, just consider me showing off. Whatever you say, let's have a dice-rolling contest!"
The betting deal has been agreed upon by both parties.
"Okay, now that you've reached an agreement, let's officially begin the betting!" Song Ying said crisply. At the same time, she waved to the assistant referees behind her.
Immediately, an assistant referee found dice and a dice cup in the casino lobby and began to examine them himself.
After a careful inspection, they said to Song Ying, "Miss Ying, there is nothing wrong with the gambling equipment in this casino."
Two dice cups and twelve dice are placed on the gambling table.
Song Ying was about to announce the start of the match. At that moment…
"Oh Amitabha! Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, let me, the monk, see what tricks you're up to!" A loud male voice came directly from the entrance of the casino.
Gao Jianfei, Shen Hong, and Song Ying were all startled and turned their heads to look.
A fat, disheveled monk, holding a chicken leg and munching on it, strolled into the casino. Behind him followed a middle-aged man dressed as a Taoist priest, a smile on his face. Also present was a young woman, adorned with jewels and exuding elegance, but with a dark red birthmark on her face.
Chapter 197 Buying a Horse
Chapter 197 Buying a Horse
The monk who had abstained from lust, the Taoist Qingquanzi, and Madam Gou all stepped into the casino. They wore extremely lazy smiles, but their eyes were sharp as they scanned everyone in the room!
To be honest, in modern society, although Taoist priests and Buddhist monks may arouse prejudice among secular people, in many city streets you can still see monks, nuns and Taoist priests wearing monk robes and with scars on their heads, walking busily among ordinary people.
Therefore, it's not surprising to occasionally see monks or Taoist priests.
However, it's a bit incongruous for Taoist priests and monks to be in a casino.
"What are you doing in the casino? Get out!" One of Song Ying's bodyguards sternly reprimanded Qing Quanzi and the other two. As the referees for this competition, the Song family had an obligation to maintain order. Although Sister Hong's casino was rudimentary, this was, after all, a world ranking competition, and therefore, unauthorized personnel were not allowed to enter!
Monks, Taoist priests... what kind of behavior is this?
Song Ying looked at Sister Hong with slight dissatisfaction.
"Huh?" Suddenly, the monk who had abstained from lust glanced at the Song family bodyguard who had questioned him. Instantly, it was as if a cold lightning bolt shone from the monk's pupils, and the bodyguard felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. His fierce aura instantly weakened!
"Huh?" Several bodyguards from the Song family wanted to draw their guns, but under the oppressive aura of these three uninvited guests, all they could feel was palpitations and fear. Their fierce tempers were completely suppressed! Their hands, which were about to draw their guns, froze! Their movements became stiff!
Song Ying herself keenly sensed it, and a feeling of unease arose in her heart! The entry of these three uninvited guests was like three ferocious wild beasts being released into a wildlife park!
Gao Jianfei glanced at the three strange men who had suddenly entered, and a bad feeling welled up in his heart... "Who are they? Monks? Taoists? Could they be related to those lewd monks in Qingyan Cave? Could it be... that they've come to take revenge on me?"
Shen Hong's smile gradually froze, and he looked weakly at Qingquanzi and the other two.
It's terrifying! The moment these three entered the casino, they seemed to have the entire situation and the initiative firmly in their grasp!
At this moment, Sister Hong, her face plastered with a fawning smile, glanced triumphantly at Gao Jianfei out of the corner of her eye, and personally went to greet Qingquanzi and the other two, saying in a sickeningly sweet voice, "The three masters have finally arrived! They've finally arrived! Please sit, please sit here! Look, that's 'Gao Jianfei.' Master Huiyuan and the others, alas... they died so tragically!"
Suddenly, three pairs of eyes turned directly to Gao Jianfei!
A series of subtle, oppressive forces descended, firmly pressing down on Gao Jianfei's head!
Gao Jianfei felt a terrifying sensation of being completely naked!
"...What's going on? They really came looking for me...and it really is related to Huiyuan and his group of lewd monks!" Gao Jianfei thought to himself, "This is bad!" Moreover, judging from the aura of these three people, the sense of threat and oppression they brought to Gao Jianfei was obviously much colder and more terrifying than that of the three monks Huiyuan, Huicong, and Huikang!
A formidable rival!
These three unconventional monks and Taoists are definitely formidable rivals!
Gao Jianfei was inwardly surprised and shocked, but on the surface he forced a nonchalant attitude. "Mr. Shen, Ms. Song, it seems that our competition has been affected by some external factors." Gao Jianfei's mind reacted quickly, and he immediately handed the hot potato to Shen Hong and Song Ying.
Song Ying's expression grew increasingly cold. "Sister Hong, are these your guests?"
Shen Hong glared at Sister Hong, annoyed. "Sister Hong, are you trying to break the rules? Are you completely disregarding Uncle Yao's warning?"
Sister Hong smiled nonchalantly. "What's wrong with me? I just invited a few friends to watch the game, is that not allowed?"
“Heh,” Qingquanzi smiled slightly, “Everyone, don’t be nervous. We’re not here to disturb your gambling. On the contrary, we’d like to join in the fun. Would you do us the honor of playing a couple of rounds as well?”
Although Song Ying felt uncomfortable about the arrival of these three people, she was, after all, the head referee for this match, and she had to find a way to deal with any unexpected events. "Gentlemen, please don't treat this lightly! This is a ranking match arranged by the World Gambling Association and is protected by the World Gambling Association and my Song family. Please behave yourselves!"
His words, neither humble nor arrogant, revealed the profound knowledge and refinement of a descendant of a prominent family!
Gao Jianfei glanced at Song Ying. At this moment, her pretty face was tense, with a slight pallor, but more than anything, it showed a determination to defend her.
"This woman has quite the spirit! Even Chen Yaohui doesn't dare to speak, yet she directly confronts those three strange men. Very impressive!" Gao Jianfei couldn't help but think more highly of Song Ying.
This woman... is not just a pretty face!
"Oh?" Qingquanzi and Madam Gou both looked at Song Ying with slight surprise, a hint of admiration flashing in their eyes. Qingquanzi smiled and said, "Girl, don't misunderstand, we're not involved in this gambling, we're just joining in and placing a bet."
Madam Gou smiled gently and added, "We can buy horses, can't we?"
After weighing the options in her mind, Song Ying decisively asked, "How do we plan to buy it?"
Qingquanzi walked directly towards Gao Jianfei!
Gao Jianfei's entire body was tense, as if facing a formidable enemy!
"Hello, friend." Qingquanzi approached Gao Jianfei without any unnecessary aggression, disrespect, or provocation. Instead, he smiled at Gao Jianfei and asked, "Friend, did you obtain the powder in your hand from somewhere else, or was it prepared by your family?"
This question was asked in an extremely subtle way.
However, Gao Jianfei understood it immediately.
The so-called "medicine powder" should refer to the Tiankui San that poisoned Huicong.
The Taoist priest was asking Gao Jianfei... "Did Gao Jianfei buy the poison from someone else, or did he prepare it himself, or was it prepared by his family?"
In Qingquanzi's own view, "family members" actually means "family".
Gao Jianfei didn't quite understand at first; he only vaguely grasped the general idea. "What exactly do you want to do? As for that 'medicine' powder... it's mine!"
Upon hearing Gao Jianfei's words, Qingquanzi's face also showed a hint of solemnity, and he subconsciously glanced at Madam Gou and the monk Jiese out of the corner of his eye.
If Gao Jianfei had answered that "he bought, traded, or obtained this 'medicine' powder from someone else," then Qingquanzi and the others would no longer have any concerns about Gao Jianfei today!
But Gao Jianfei insisted that this was a "medicine" powder he had prepared himself, and the difference between them was like heaven and earth!
The person capable of concocting a poison that could kill a master of internal martial arts must come from some ancient family! Or even some ancient sect!
Gao Jianfei was also constantly observing Qingquanzi and the others' expressions. Seeing their grave expressions, Gao Jianfei guessed what was going on… “These people are probing! Just now, they all looked so arrogant, like they were superior! But when they heard that I was the one who concocted Tian Kui San, their expressions immediately showed slight shock! Hmm, no matter what, to deal with these guys for now, I must insist that I concocted Tian Kui San myself!”
Having figured out the key to it, Gao Jianfei felt a little more confident.
At least, these three guys didn't make a move as soon as they entered, which means that they had some reservations, more or less!
"Oh, you make it yourself?" Qingquanzi looked at Gao Jianfei suspiciously. "May I ask, friend, where are you from? And what is the name of the person in charge of your household?"
"Aren't you asking too many questions?" Gao Jianfei said, feigning displeasure. "Right now, I'm participating in a betting competition, and I don't need to answer your pointless questions!"
As he spoke, Gao Jianfei glanced at Song Ying out of the corner of his eye.
They then passed this hot potato to Song Ying.
Song Ying frowned and said, "Please don't interfere with this betting match!"
"Little girl, calm down!" Qingquanzi glanced at Song Ying, his eyes flashing with a strange light.
Song Ying's mind went blank for a moment, and she couldn't say another word!
My heart was also stirred up, and I felt a pang of anxiety!
“Well then,” Qingquanzi pondered for a moment, then took out a vermilion pill from his robes. “This is a pill passed down from the ancestors and sages of my Taoist temple. It can strengthen the body and prolong life. I’ll use the formula for this pill to bet on the formula for your medicinal powder, how about that? My pill is quite remarkable; it’s definitely not a fake or a scam. I’m sure your family would also be willing to bet on the formula for this pill with their own medicinal powder formula. That’s what I meant by ‘betting horses.’” After saying this, he threw the vermilion pill directly onto the gambling table, turned his head to look at Shen Hong, and said, “Young man, are you confident you can beat him?”
Shen Hong was usually very proud and didn't think much of monks and Taoists. However, when Qing Quanzi asked him this, he instinctively nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely win!"
After saying that, Shen Hong was also very puzzled... "Why was I so polite to this Taoist priest?"
"That's fine." Qingquanzi smiled slightly, then turned and left the gambling table.
Qingquanzi, the monk who abstained from sex, and Madam Gou sat on several chairs arranged next to Sister Hong, smiling as they looked at Gao Jianfei and Shen Hong.
However, when the monk who abstained from lust and Madam Gou looked at the vermilion pill on the gambling table, their eyes were somewhat burning with desire.
Gao Jianfei had no good way to deal with it either. Those three guys were clearly there to avenge Monk Huiyuan and were on the same page as Sister Hong. The reason they weren't making a move was probably because they were worried I could concoct the Heavenly Collapse Powder! Could it be that people who can concoct poisons are all incredibly powerful? He kept mentioning my "family," why is that?
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Gao Jianfei's mind... My family? Could it be that they mistakenly believe there are many capable people in my family who can concoct poisons? Uh... right! Could it be that they suspect I come from one of those so-called "family" powers from a novel?
"There's no other way but to tough it out and play along for now, let's get through this first!" Gao Jianfei took a deep breath. "Alright! We'll use my family's exclusive formula for concocting medicinal powder, and bet on the formula for this pill, Daoist Master!"
Gao Jianfei took the initiative to mention "his family".
Now, Qingquanzi, Jiese, and Madam Gou exchanged glances, their expressions growing even more serious.
The three of them slightly parted their lips and began to speak in a voice that no one else could hear...
"Master of Abstinence, Madam Gou, just as I expected, this young man comes from an ancient family, an ancient family that is skilled in concocting poisons. As for avenging our old friend Huiyuan, we must not be too hasty!"