Sister Hong gritted her teeth and whispered, "...This guy is even crazier and more perverted than I am!"
A bodyguard immediately approached from behind, "Sister Hong, are we going to gamble with that guy surnamed Shen? If he loses, our casino will be finished!"
Sister Hong snorted. "...I've seen my share of storms in my life, but a betting game like this is a first for me. It's quite exciting...With my casino, betting against a casino in a coastal city, I'm not losing out!"
In fact, this was just Hong Jie's way of comforting herself. She really had no way out. If she refused this gamble and Shen Hong walked away, she would be finished!
In this way, a world gambling skills ranking competition was directly arranged.
The bets between the two parties.
Hong Jie and Dongxing each own their own casinos.
300 million in cash.
The fates of Gao Jianfei and Shen Hong.
The remaining task is for the World Gambling Association's staff stationed in nearby cities to immediately apply for the competition with the World Gambling Association. The World Gambling Association will then arrange referees as appropriate.
Gao Jianfei didn't want the competition to drag on too long, so after leaving Sister Hong's casino, he immediately called Song Zhui...
"Young Master Zhui, a world gambling ranking tournament has been arranged in ZG City, our province. The opponent is Shen Hong, ranked 81st in the world. I hope that you can inform the World Gambling Association and have them arrange the referees for this match within three days. In other words, I hope this match will be held in three days. Also, please look up Shen Hong's specific information for me."
"Okay, Jianfei, wait for my call." Song Zhui laughed easily on the other end of the phone.
After leaving the casino, Chen Yaohui drove Gao Jianfei home. "Jianfei, gambling with your life? That's a really high stake!"
Gao Jianfei rolled down the car window, letting the clear night air caress his face. He chuckled. “Yaohui, although I’ve only recently entered the gambling world, I know that gamblers, real gamblers, are all madmen! And that Shen Hong, in particular, is a madman! If I don’t agree to his demands, he’ll keep pestering me. Sex—I’ll satisfy him. I believe in my skills, and besides, I have another advantage: my cooperative relationship with the Song family. I think the Song family will provide me with some reliable intelligence. Shen Hong’s registration information with the World Gambling Association is probably worthless, while the information provided by the Song family is accurate.” Gao Jianfei smiled. “I’m confident my skills are on par with his, and with my intelligence, it’s double insurance. He’s playing with me? Pure suicide!”
After Gao Jianfei, Chen Yaohui, and others left Sister Hong's casino.
Shen Hong excitedly informed his uncle that Gao Jianfei had agreed to a world gambling ranking competition with him. Shen Hong asked his uncle to urge the World Gambling Association to make the competition happen. He couldn't wait to play against Gao Jianfei.
When he revealed that the stakes included his and Gao Jianfei's lives, Uncle Yao immediately berated Shen Hong for being impulsive and reckless... "Little Shen, you were just helping Sister Hong fight off a powerful enemy, using her casino as the stake. Did you really have to risk your own life? Idiot! You idiot!"
Uncle Yao raised Shen Hong from childhood, and their relationship was like that of father and son. When he heard about Shen Hong's bet, he became really anxious.
However, Shen Hong's attitude was very firm, and he completely ignored his uncle's advice.
Uncle Yao, of course, knew his adopted son's temperament well. After giving him a good scolding, he had no choice but to say that he would try to get the World Gambling Association to finalize the date and referees for the match within three days!
As for Sister Hong, all she can do now is pray that Shen Hong can defeat Gao Jianfei.
Gao Jianfei returned home.
I had just finished showering when Song Zhui called.
“Jianfei, I’ve already called the family to check for you. Shen Hong’s last competition was six years ago. Back then, he reached the 81st position in the world. In the six years since, he hasn’t participated in any formal competitions or accepted any challenges. It’s as if he’s vanished into thin air! The video recordings and data he left with the World Gambling Association are no longer of any value. Because those are from six years ago. This time, Shen Hong’s reappearance means that he must have diligently honed his gambling skills during those six years and made tremendous progress! Jianfei, you must be careful this time. After all, Shen Hong is very mysterious. Even our Song family and the World Gambling Association are unsure of the extent of his gambling skills. However, I can give you some information. Based on Shen Hong’s videos and data from six years ago, he was slightly clumsy. His hearing surpassed his memory, eye speed, and hand speed. I think that if he’s still clumsy today, it must be his hearing that’s stronger than his other abilities!”
"Hmm." Gao Jianfei nodded. "Okay, I understand. Thank you for telling me this information, Young Master Song. I'll treat you to tea sometime."
"Ha, Jianfei, why are you being so polite with me? We're business partners! Also, as you wish, the match will be basically finalized in three days. At that time, our Song family will personally send a referee to officiate the match," Song Zhui said with a smile.
"Oh? I thought you, Young Master Song, would be officiating this match. It seems there's someone else as the referee." Gao Jianfei was slightly surprised. After all, Song Zhui was the liaison sent by the Song family to cooperate with him, and logically, the Song family should have sent Song Zhui for this match. However…
"Heh, I originally wanted to come and officiate this match too, but my grandfather asked me to officiate a match in India. Heh, officiating a world ranking challenge match between foreigners, I guess this is a good test for me!" Song Zhui explained with a smile.
The two chatted casually for a while longer before ending the call.
Qingyan Cave Temple.
At this moment, in a side hall of the temple, Abbot Huiyuan and his two fellow disciples, Huicong and Huikang, were receiving two guests.
The two guests were Sister Hong, who had returned home furious from the casino, and her son, Zeng Jian.
Sister Hong and Master Huiyuan had a very good relationship. They had been close for more than ten years and had maintained that relationship secretly ever since.
The main reason was that Sister Hong was infatuated with the monks' powerful and enduring sexual prowess, so she frequently came to Master Huiyuan for a feast. Master Huiyuan, in turn, could use Sister Hong's worldly influence to secure substantial profits for the temple and personal gain for the monks. For example, if the monks took a fancy to certain female worshippers, they could inform Sister Hong, who would then use underworld tactics to coerce them into submission.
Even more egregiously, Sister Hong directly tricked some young girls from rural areas who had come to the city to work, sending them to temples to "do temporary jobs," where they were then forcibly raped by monks like Huiyuan.
To be honest, there are some wronged souls in this temple.
At this moment, while Huiyuan was entertaining Sister Hong and her son, he was clearly distracted. He was still thinking about Chen Xian, whom he had met earlier that day. Every smile and frown of Chen Xian, her devilish figure, was etched into Huiyuan's soul, haunting him and giving rise to wicked thoughts.
After chatting casually with Sister Hong for a few minutes, Huiyuan pulled Huicong and Huikang aside. "Xuanku and the other four have been gone for a whole day, why haven't they returned yet? They haven't brought back a single message! I'm getting really anxious waiting for them!"
Huikang said in a low voice, "Senior brother, I've been trying to call Xuanku and the others' cell phones since 8 o'clock, but I can't get through! I've already sent Xuanbei over to check. This afternoon, I heard from Xuanku that they've found the family's address, in the Nanhu International Community."
"Master! Uncle-Master!" A frantic voice came from outside. In the moonlight, a young monk rushed in and, upon seeing Huiyuan and the others, hurriedly reported, "Master, Uncle-Master, I've already searched the South Lake International Community, but I haven't seen Junior Brother Xuanku and the other four at all. I only saw their car parked at the entrance of the community. I've searched the entire area, but I haven't found a trace of them! I've brought the car back. Please, Master and Uncle-Master, decide what to do!"
Chapter 187 Deeply Sinful!
Chapter 187 Deeply Sinful!
Qingyan Cave Temple.
One side hall.
Hongjie and Zeng Jian, mother and son, were treated coldly as guests. Huiyuan, Huicong, and Huikang, the three monks, all had extremely solemn expressions.
Today, they sent five disciples to track Gao Jianfei. He hasn't returned, and they can't reach him by phone. Other disciples were sent to check, and they said they only saw the five disciples' SUV; they searched a large area but couldn't find him.
After dismissing their disciple, the three high-ranking monks of Qingyan Cave exchanged a few more words, but remained silent for the time being. Meanwhile, Sister Hong complained, "Hey, you monks, why are you whispering like this? Why can't you say what's on your minds in front of me, Ah Hong?"
The three monks then returned to the hall to entertain the guests.
Seeing the three monks looking worried, Sister Hong joked, "What's wrong with you three monks? Why are you all so stern? Have you run out of women to play with lately? Don't you monks find the female pilgrims you come to want? Heh, speaking of which, even when my own casino was almost eaten up, I didn't look as miserable as you guys."
Sister Hong's relationship with the monks of Qingyan Cave is extraordinary, so she speaks without restraint. Moreover, even with her own casino under threat, she still visits the temple with a smile. There's a deeper meaning behind this!
Sister Hong knows that the monks at Qingyan Cave Temple are no ordinary people! Now, Sister Hong's career is under great threat, and she must find a way out for herself!
Zeng Jian, standing to the side, listened to his mother talking to the monks about "playing with women" and "playing with female pilgrims," and was horrified... Damn, these monks really are philandering monks!
"Xiao Hong, I'm so sorry, so sorry. We were really busy talking and neglected you. I'm really sorry," Huiyuan quickly said humbly to Sister Hong.
Sister Hong said with a charming smile, "Venerable Monk Huiyuan, your 60th birthday is in a few days. As a good friend, what should I give you? Hmm... how about I bring you some young and beautiful country girls from one of my restaurants?"
Huiyuan's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "Oh, Xiaohong, I'm sorry to trouble you again. Alright! Come on my birthday too! I'll introduce you to some distinguished guests! Guests I, Huiyuan, will personally host!"
Hearing Huiyuan say this, Sister Hong was immediately moved! She knew very well that for a guy like Huiyuan, who was so arrogant and considered himself a hermit, the "distinguished guest" he spoke of must be someone of great importance!
“Very well! When Master Huiyuan celebrates his birthday, I, Ah Hong, will certainly prepare a grand gift and come to offer my congratulations in person!” Sister Hong stood up. “I won’t disturb the masters’ rest any longer. By the way, this is my son. He’s recently gotten into some trouble, and I would like to settle him in the temple. I hope the masters will grant my request.”
Forced by Sister Hong, Zeng Jian reluctantly said, "I hope all the masters will take good care of me. I... I'll stay here."
Huiyuan said solemnly, “No problem. Helping others is helping yourself. There are plenty of empty rooms in the temple. Please choose one you like!”
After a brief conversation, Sister Hong took her leave. Zeng Jian rushed out, and Sister Hong muttered in her ear, "Mom, why did you settle me in this temple? I'll feel very uncomfortable living here! Also, Mom, aren't you being a little too respectful to these monks?"
Sister Hong glanced at her doting son and patiently explained, "Son, right now, your mother is in some trouble. There's a reason I'm being so kind to these monks. I'm leaving myself a way out! As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows, and my last resort is these monks! As for you? Listen, many things have happened recently that have caught me off guard. For example, that Gao Jianfei, the guy you've always had a grudge against, he... not only has the identity of a painter, but he's also a gambling expert! A gambling expert ranked 51st in the world! Last time the demolition team had that accident, I really suspected that it was Gao Jianfei who did it... Son, we've messed with a very troublesome guy. Alright, just stay here in the temple obediently. Anyway, the monks don't abstain from meat, alcohol, or women. The temple even keeps some female worshippers. Just stay here, it's the same as outside. We'll talk about it again after your mother gets rid of Gao Jianfei and everything is peaceful."
“Gao…Gao Jian…Gao Jianfei…” Zeng Jian suddenly became dazed. “I…I…I just hit his mother with my car…”
Suddenly, a nameless regret and fear welled up in Zeng Jian's heart...
After Sister Hong and her son left the hall, the three monks, Huiyuan, Huicong, and Huikang, continued their conversation and discussion.
Huiyuan said, "The more I think about this, the more sinister it seems. Could it be that Xuanku and the other four have encountered some misfortune?"
Huikang quickly said, "Senior brother, this...this shouldn't be, right? Xuanku and the others have been practicing internal martial arts since they were young. Although they haven't achieved anything great, they can still take down most ordinary people. Even ten or eight of them wouldn't be able to get close to them! Let alone ordinary people, even masters of external martial arts wouldn't be a match for Xuanku and the others!"
Huicong, however, held a cautious opinion: "Brothers, this matter is indeed strange. No matter how playful Xuanku and the others are, they wouldn't just leave their car at the entrance of the residential area and turn off their phones to play, would they? This... I think we need to take this matter seriously."
Huiyuan thought for a moment, then made a decision, saying, "Here's what we'll do. Tomorrow we'll dispatch two groups of disciples. One group will go to investigate and find Xuanku and the others, while the other group will continue to observe the situation of that family of three!"
After a pause, Huiyuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "In a few days, it will be my sixtieth birthday. At that time, some close friends and fellow Daoists will come to celebrate my birthday in person. Even if we encounter some trouble at this time, we don't need to be afraid! My friends are all very capable people. They all give me face. Heh, if there are indeed formidable enemies in the shadows, we can deal with them calmly!"
At Gao Jianfei's house, after taking a shower, he held Chen Xian in his arms as they slept. Their relationship was similar to that of a married couple; both were quite sexually active. Afterwards, Chen Xian, feeling weak and exhausted, lay in Gao Jianfei's arms and fell asleep happily.
Gao Jianfei, however, was not sleepy.
He gently moved Chen Xian's body away, then got up to smoke.
This evening, Gao Jianfei killed five people. And they weren't ordinary people. They were all monks skilled in internal martial arts. And these monks must have been ordered by the old monk to kidnap him.
In other words, although Gao Jianfei had properly disposed of the bodies of the five young monks, leaving no trace, their disappearance had undoubtedly made Qingyan Cave Temple take Gao Jianfei very seriously! They would certainly take further action!
"Damn, I only went to offer incense and attracted such a powerful group of enemies. What bad luck!" Gao Jianfei shook his head and smiled bitterly. However, a thought struck him again... The monks at Qingyan Cave Temple were indeed lecherous monks; there was no doubt about that. Moreover, they were a group of rampant, unrestrained lecherous monks! Since they dared to block me, dared to openly demand that I hand over Xiao Xian, then they must have blocked others before! They must have abused many innocent girls!
In other words, these monks must have committed extremely grave sins!
So……
"Since I've already made enemies with them, I might as well go to the vicinity of the temple and see if there are any missions related to those monks!" Gao Jianfei stood up abruptly. He glanced at the beautiful, seemingly innocent-looking Chen Xian as she slept, and decided to strike while the iron was hot, take a taxi to Qingyan Cave Temple, and get a mission!
After making his decision, Gao Jianfei got dressed and quietly left home.
After walking for a while, I hailed a taxi and headed straight for Qingyandong Temple.
When the car was still a few kilometers away from Qingyan Cave Temple, Gao Jianfei got out of the car.
This place was actually in the outskirts of the city, far from any human habitation. After Gao Jianfei paid and got out of the car, the taxi driver hurriedly turned the steering wheel and drove away quickly.
Gao Jianfei smiled and went straight into the ghost den.
In the den of ghosts.
"Dear user, welcome to your haunted home. How may I help you?"
The intelligent program's voice immediately asked Gao Jianfei a question.
"Okay. Help me with a quest nearby. Just a level 4 quest will do," Gao Jianfei said, getting straight to the point.
"Dear user, as you wish!" As soon as the intelligent program finished speaking, jumbled electrical waves appeared on the virtual display screen that showed the taskbar, crackling loudly.
Gao Jianfei waited, smoking a cigarette, wondering whether the Qingyan Cave Temple truly contained the bloody sins he had imagined.
About three minutes later, the radio waves on the virtual display disappeared without a trace, replaced by several text messages. Gao Jianfei tossed away his cigarette butt and stared intently at them…
Level 4 mission...
1. Deceased: Zou Hong
Occupation before death: White-collar worker
Cause of death: Suicide
The deceased's last wish: To offer incense at Qingyan Cave Temple, where she was targeted by Abbot Huiyuan, who forcibly took her to a side room and raped her. She was then kept confined in the side room and repeatedly raped. Unable to endure it any longer, Zou Hong sought an opportunity to commit suicide. Killing Abbot Huiyuan of Qingyan Cave Temple would fulfill the deceased's last wish.
Quest Reward: 10,000 Exorcism Points
10,000 experience points
2. Deceased: Qiu Tong
Occupation before death: Restaurant waiter