The two were preoccupied with their own thoughts, yet their eyes remained fixed on each other without blinking!
"Wu Youcun, the world's 51st ranked professional gambler, I really don't understand why someone with your skills and techniques would come to my casino to cause trouble!" With Gao Jianfei by his side, Chen Yaohui's courage increased considerably, and he directly questioned him in a stern voice.
Wu Youcun sneered, "A casino owner shouldn't be afraid of challenges from others. That's ridiculous!" After saying that, he clapped his hands, and his four apprentices stopped causing trouble and returned to stand behind him.
Wu Youcun continued to sneer, "Whether it was someone who sent me to deal with you, or whether I suddenly got interested in challenging others and destroying some casinos, none of that matters anymore. Now, I want to play with him!" As he spoke, he pointed a finger at Gao Jianfei, his tone both provocative and extremely disdainful!
All eyes were on Gao Jianfei! Even the few gamblers, dealers, and staff in the casino lobby couldn't help but look at him!
The scene was so quiet you could hear a pin drop!
Everyone was waiting for Gao Jianfei's answer!
Gao Jianfei knew he couldn't panic! He couldn't be afraid!
We must hold the line!
"How do you want to play?" Gao Jianfei asked directly, his tone feigning composure. He pulled a cigarette from his pocket, put it in his mouth, and Chen Yaohui quickly lit it for him with a lighter.
Gao Jianfei took a deep drag of his cigarette to calm himself down. "Tell me, how do you want to play?"
"Hehe, you're the gambling expert stationed at Dongxing, and I'm a guest now. Whatever I want to play, you have to play along! Let's play all-in, mahjong, blackjack, and card games," Wu Youcun said with a faint smile. To be honest, although Wu Youcun looked down on Gao Jianfei, he was still relatively cautious. On one hand, he would absolutely not gamble with Gao Jianfei on dice; on the other hand, he also suggested that he would choose several different gambling games to play.
Wu Youcun's stats are very balanced across all aspects, which is one of his advantages. Therefore, the more types of betting he plays, the more likely he is to win in the end.
"As expected, this guy refuses to compete with me in dice rolling! What should I do? Should I agree to bet with him on poker, mahjong, or blackjack? Damn it, if I bet on anything else, I'm bound to lose! And I'll lose badly!" Gao Jianfei couldn't help but worry, his mind racing with these thoughts.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration entered Gao Jianfei's mind!
"Well, there's only one way now! Let's give it a try!" In a very short time, Gao Jianfei formed the spark of inspiration in his mind!
He spoke slowly, enunciating each word clearly… “Teacher Wu, you are older than me and have been in this industry longer, so I will respectfully address you as Teacher Wu. Since you wish to try more different types of gambling, I have no problem with that. Dongxing runs a casino, and when customers come to patronize, there is no reason to refuse any request from them. This is the rule of the casino, and also the rule of the entire global gambling industry. However… I am a newcomer and do not yet have a world ranking. Now that Teacher Wu is here to play, may I challenge Teacher Wu?”
challenge!
In reality, this is just a delaying tactic!
Gao Jianfei knew that in the gambling world, when one gambler challenges another, it's called a "World Gambling Ranking Tournament." This is a legitimate competition where gamblers vie for rankings! The competition must be reported to the World Gambling Association, which then officially dispatches a team of referees to record the entire event. Only in this way does the competition gain authority and recognition!
Gao Jianfei's brief flash of inspiration wasn't because he was impatient and wanted to immediately defeat a world number 51 and claim the ranking. It was mainly because... he had no choice but to stall for time!
If Wu Youcun agrees to Gao Jianfei's challenge, then both sides will report their intention to compete to the World Gambling Association. It will take several days for the World Gambling Association to approve the proposal and send a special referee team to preside over the competition!
Gao Jianfei just needs these few days to recover!
With these few days, Gao Jianfei should be able to summon at least a few level 2 ghosts that can help with memory and hearing to deal with this gamble, right?
"I want to challenge Teacher Wu!" Gao Jianfei declared resolutely!
There was absolutely no room for negotiation in his tone!
Chapter Eighty-Seven: A Cruel Gamble!
Chapter Eighty-Seven: A Cruel Gamble!
A direct challenge!
Upon hearing Gao Jianfei's words, everyone in the casino was shocked!
Even Chen Yaohui and A Zhuo couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Gao Jianfei.
In fact, players like Gao Jianfei, who have just been certified by the World Gambling Association and have not yet obtained a ranking, would be extremely cautious when participating in their first world ranking competition. They would never directly challenge a super master ranked 51st in the world!
It's important to understand that in gambling, skill is one aspect, but experience is equally crucial in determining the outcome!
Moreover, once you participate in the world rankings, the stakes become quite high...
Back then, when Chen Yifeng challenged Gao Jin to a match, the stakes included Gao Jin's life savings, as well as Gao Jin's legs and left hand!
In other words, in the general sense, competitions and betting games are nothing more than losing money. However, once it involves an international official competition like a betting ranking tournament, the bets are entirely determined by the agreement between the two parties!
"Clap! Clap! Clap!" At this moment, Wu Youcun clapped his hands and stood up. "Haha! What a fearless young man! I, Wu Youcun, have been a dominant force in the gambling world for decades, and I have never seen such an arrogant kid! Want to be famous? Want to become famous overnight? Haha, interesting, really interesting!"
In fact, even Wu Youcun's own apprentices, who were already highly skilled at gambling, had a development plan in place for them: first, to challenge gambling experts ranked over 200, and then proceed slowly and steadily.
Gao Jianfei's challenge is undoubtedly an attempt to get rich quick!
One shovel and you've struck gold!
Of course, only Gao Jianfei himself knew the truth... he was stalling for time!
Wu Youcun grinned, "Originally, according to my ranking, I only needed to deal with you and wipe out your territory. I would never accept a challenge from someone like you. However, since you're so eager to become famous, I'll grant your wish! I... Wu Youcun, formally accept your challenge, Xiao Gao!"
"Whoosh..."
A burst of unconscious commotion erupted in the casino. But it quickly subsided. Everyone pricked up their ears, listening intently to how the situation would unfold.
Gao Jianfei remained silent, only looking at Wu Youcun. He knew that this guy definitely had more to say.
Sure enough, Wu Youcun continued, "Kid, let me give you some advice! As a bettor, no matter how confident you are in your gambling skills, you should never challenge someone ranked in the top 100 in the world for your first match. Let me tell you this: even if you can beat me and take my 51st place in the world rankings, have you thought about what you'll face next? The higher you start, the harder you fall! You might even fall to your death!"
Gao Jianfei could understand Wu Youcun's words after a little thought.
Wu Youcun is right. If Gao Jianfei wins, he will replace Wu Youcun as the world's 51st gambling master, and his official record will be... 1 battle, 1 win!
This kind of data gives people a subtext... "This guy has only participated in one official competition in his entire life, and he lacks practical experience!"
In that case, many people might challenge Gao Jianfei, trying to dethrone him and take his place!
Then he is destined to be overwhelmed, and if he is not careful, he may capsize in the gutter!
"Alright, enough with the nonsense. Since we're going to fight, let's fight! You from Dongxing should register at the World Gambling Association's branch office in Hushi. I'll also arrange for my disciples to register. I think the World Gambling Association headquarters will send a referee team to personally oversee our match in about a week. Then... haha! Xiao Gao, fame comes at a price. Since you want to challenge me, I should set the stakes, right?" A wicked glint flashed in Wu Youcun's eyes, along with a glint similar to a cat playing with a mouse.
Gao Jianfei knew perfectly well that as a top-tier fighter ranked 51st in the world, Wu Youcun had every right to refuse a challenge from a novice like Gao Jianfei. His acceptance was simply a ploy to increase the stakes, to gamble on something beyond money!
The World Ranking Tournament is a prestigious yet brutal competition within the gambling world!
You can... risk your life!
"You speak." Gao Jianfei truly had no way to avoid it, absolutely no choice! Only now did he understand the meaning of that old saying... In the world of martial arts, sometimes, one is indeed not in control of one's own destiny!
Wu Youcun chuckled mockingly, "As for the money, let's start with 300 million, then add all the shares, ownership, and operating rights of the Dongxing casino. After that..." A wicked glint appeared in Wu Youcun's eyes, "...we'll also add your two hands, Xiao Gao, how about that?"
Upon hearing this, gasps of astonishment filled the casino lobby!
The stakes are really high!
300 million in cash, a large casino, and Gao Jianfei's hands!
"So what if you lost?" Gao Jianfei retorted.
"I lose? Heh, you really think you're so great that you can actually defeat me? You're so arrogant!" Wu Youcun sneered. "If I lose, I'll still give Dongxing 300 million in cash. My K province manages several casinos. If you can beat me, anyone from Dongxing can go and take over one of these casinos!"
"Then, what about your hands?" Gao Jianfei wasn't going to lose to Wu Youcun in terms of momentum. "If you lose, will you also lose your hands?"
"Arrogant!" Wu Youcun's four disciples behind him roared.
Wu Youcun's pupils contracted, becoming as sharp as cones! He raised his hand to stop his disciples' shouts, his gaze coldly fixed on Gao Jianfei, "I lost, so naturally I'll cut off both of your hands! However, you won't have the chance, I will... beat you to death!"
"Haha!" After saying that, Wu Youcun led his disciples away from the Dongxing Casino. "You guys hurry up and register with the Gambling Association! I can't wait any longer! Haha!"
After Wu Youcun left, Gao Jianfei breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the stakes agreed upon by both parties are quite staggering, it's still better than betting on something right now, isn't it?
At least, Gao Jianfei has a week to prepare!
“Yaohui…” Gao Jianfei subconsciously turned his head to look at Chen Yaohui. Just now, when Gao Jianfei and Wu Youcun were discussing the competition, Chen Yaohui had not expressed any opinion.
Logically speaking, although it was a competition between two gambling experts, Gao Jianfei and Wu Youcun, such a competition would inevitably involve the underground forces they were affiliated with.
If Chen Yaohui did not support Gao Jianfei and strongly opposed it, then this challenge would not have been able to take shape.
However, Chen Yaohui's silence just now clearly indicated that he had tacitly agreed to Gao Jianfei's challenge.
“Jianfei, you don’t need to say anything more. Our fates are intertwined. So, I, Chen Yaohui, and the entire Dongxing support your challenge!” Chen Yaohui patted Gao Jianfei’s shoulder heavily. “Jianfei, from today onwards, I will absolutely not disturb you. Just stay home and prepare in peace. As for registering with the gambling association, I will handle that personally. All you have to do is defeat Wu Youcun in a week!”
In fact, Chen Yaohui had no choice but to accept the challenge.
He also had no way out!
It's obvious that Wu Youcun is here to destroy Dongxing. Regardless of whether Gao Jianfei has issued a challenge, Wu Youcun will cripple the Dongxing casino.
Rather than doing that, we might as well take a gamble!
If Gao Jianfei wins, Dongxing will win 300 million yuan in gambling money and a casino in K province!
There are also potential benefits... After Gao Jianfei defeats Wu Youcun, he will replace Wu Youcun's position and become a super expert ranked 51st in the world in gambling skills. In this way, Dongxing Casino will be the most powerful expert among all the gambling experts kept by all the casinos in G Province! Then Dongxing Casino's business will gradually prosper.
Casinos with top-notch gambling experts always have an advantage in the industry and attract more customers.
After all, a top-notch gambling expert is a valuable asset to a casino.
It can be said that this was a gamble on the edge of a cliff for both Dongxing and Gao Jianfei.
On one side is a bottomless abyss, on the other side is wealth and glory!
At this moment, Azhuo suddenly shouted, "Jianfei, you can do it! You can definitely beat your opponent! Go for it!"
"Go for it, Jianfei!"
"come on!"
"Defeat these foreign invaders!"
The staff and dealers in the casino lobby were all shouting encouragement to Gao Jianfei.
That's right. If Gao Jianfei loses, it means that the Dongxing Casino will change hands, and the staff working there will basically lose their jobs.
"Phew, I feel a lot of pressure." Gao Jianfei gave a wry smile. Then he nodded to Chen Yaohui and Azhuo, "That's settled then. I'll go back and prepare properly. Don't bother me unless it's something else."
"K! Jianfei, don't put too much pressure on yourself. I believe in you!" Chen Yaohui nodded emphatically.
Gao Jianfei left the casino immediately.
Stepping off Huihuang Avenue, I hailed a taxi and returned to the Binghe Residential Area in Huashi.
Inside the car, Gao Jianfei was lost in thought... To say that he felt no pressure or was not afraid would be utter nonsense!
This challenge is no longer just about winning or losing money and material possessions; it also involves limbs and hands, which is truly terrifying and bloody!
However, Gao Jianfei also understood that since he had chosen this path, he had to pay a price! On the surface, this path seemed glamorous and extravagant, offering those who walked it a material life and social status unattainable by ordinary people. But from another perspective, those on this path might lose everything overnight, or even become disabled.
Even death.
"Alright, stop thinking about that. Now I should rely on the Ghost Instrument to resolve this trouble and defeat my opponent! Eye speed, hearing, and memory are the three weak points I urgently need to improve!" After getting out of the car, Gao Jianfei turned on the virtual display screen as he walked. He wanted to check the progress of piecing together the duck's Level 2 Ghost Bell Ocean Soul, as well as the current recovery status of the exorcism point...
Chapter 88 Male Escort Level 2 Ghost