192 A Game of Chance (2/2)
Those were the highest qualities of Forbidden Mystical Rock.
These qualities would prevent even a Tenth Perfection grandmaster from using mystical Qi to cheat. Even if no one noticed, the highest grade of Forbidden Mystical Rock would gleam in white to warn everyone of any hanky-panky that might be going on.
”This is a good place indeed.”
The bearded general’s eyes shone brightly at once. ”I truly enjoy a fair competition! This casino has the most Forbidden Mystical Rock I've ever seen!”
The four popinjays stood up at the same time. ”Boss, long time no see.”
Yun Yang chortled and introduced the two parties to each other.
When the generals heard the word ‘boss’, most of their expressions darkened. After everything, these men were the followers of this rascal?
They were thinking that if Yun Yang did not play, they could easily avoid a certain amount of cheating but now that these four men were his followers, the probability of them cheating increased significantly.
However, curiosity was painted on most of their faces as they looked at Yun Yang. How could the four young masters of the four noble families call this fellow a boss?
What was going on?
A lot of them could not help reassessing Yun Yang.
After all, it was a known fact that the young masters of the four noble families were unimaginably prideful and arrogant. Even when they were popinjays who knew nothing much, their sights were still set immensely high.
How could they have awarded someone the title of 'boss'?
They were either entirely convinced, completely subdued by force, or this person had an earthshattering quality hidden within him.
There would not be any other possibility other than these.
No matter which one it was that Yun Yang possessed, it was still better to keep an eye on him now than to let him become a danger later.
In spite of it, everyone’s attention was rapidly attracted by the game tables.
However dangerous Yun Yang was, it was something that could be discussed later. One should enjoy to the fullest when there was a gamble today, problematic characters should only be spoken of tomorrow!
”We’re all brothers, coming to the game table. Come, come, we only acknowledge gold and silver taels here. We acknowledge treasured gems and precious resources as well, mystical stones and mystical crystals are accepted too.”
Dong Tianleng hopped onto the table and hollered, ”Come, come. What do you all want to play? Dice? Pai gow1? Those with preferences, there are the mahjong tables over there… F*ck, this casino is top graded; there are all sorts of gambling devices. Good, good, great! Come, come, let’s take this one. This young master will be the banker for this table, whoa! Come, come! Abracadabra… ca – ca – ca!”
Those who heard him could not help turning to look at the madman.
Was this young master from the Dong Family an impostor?
The legendary noble young master was actually like this?
Everyone was here today to play the game of chance; they had just watched for the first round – everyone was a veteran gambler. After the first round, it would be clear if there were any rackets being run here.
Obviously, Dong Tianleng and the other three young masters were absolute amateurs; at least they were not people who would play tricks!
The group of generals swarmed over them.
Each of the four noble young masters had temporarily become bankers for a game, chasing the original dealers of the casino away. Immediately, they were hollering and cheering; gold and silver taels, as well as banknotes, were flying everywhere…
Another dozen people had gone to another table to quietly have a game of mahjong… Did they have something to talk about?
Shui Wuyin calmly welcomed everyone as he went around tables to supervise; his arms were behind his back while he paced around, a faint smile on his face. It looked like everyone was already losing themselves in the fun…
”It’s so merry today, so many unfamiliar faces. Let me play too?” A quiet voice could be heard by the door.
A man dressed in white had appeared at the casino, as clean as one could be.
Yun Yang frowned and glanced at Shui Wuyin, who wore a look of surprise.
After the herd of scapegoats had entered, the casino had been closed. How had this person come in?
Shui Wuyin maintained a straight face as he smiled and greeted the man amicably, ”How do I address you, friend?”
The man in white answered coldly, ”Friend? I would not dare to assume so if I were you. I am only a gambler. Your respectful one has opened doors to do business, you won’t turn away a visiting customer, would you?
Shui Wuyin’s smile grew gentler as did his tone. ”Everyone within the Four Seas is a friend. Since you have come here, you are my honorable guest. Why does it matter how I address you?”
The man in white seemed to wear a mask of ice as he replied coldly, ”Let me repeat myself, I’m not your friend. Neither are you mine.”
As Yun Yang watched the uninvited guest, he had the strangest feeling that the man in white was rather familiar but he had obviously not seen this person’s face before…
Hold on…
Yun Yang suddenly recalled a clear memory; it was the white silhouette that First Court King Qinguang was chasing with all his might the other night!
Translator Note:
1Pai gow (牌九pái jiǔ): a Chinese gambling game played with a set of 32 Chinese dominoes in major casinos.