Chapter 891: Unexpected speed (1/2)

As soon as Gu Qishao spoke, the crowd narrowly avoided laughing out loud. They all thought Gu Qishao was seeking death! Manager Jin’s gambling skills were the stuff of legend, but Gu Qishao was going to play him at that? Although Large vs. Small looked like a simple game, the truth was something else. It not only relied on luck, but expert technique. It was also the easiest game to cheat. The rules stated that two people would both get a set of dice. They’d start and stop shaking them at the same time, then open the containers to see who had the bigger or smaller numbers.

Although everyone was secretly laughing up their sleeves, no one dared to make a sound. A gambling table was like a chess match, where the onlookers had no say. Otherwise, ruining other people’s fun or match could end with them dying out of the blue as soon as they left the casino.

“Alright! Whatever you say goes,” Manager Jin sat down as well.

The number of spectators grew even as the scene turned more and more silent. Everyone was staring at the table, both expectant and nervous.

“Shall we play a round?” Han Yunxi muttered, but before she could go any further, Long Feiye replied.

“It’ll be a tie.”

“You have a rather high view of that black-robed man?” Han Yunxi grinned. Anyone who could enter Long Feiye’s eye had to be skilled.

Although Long Feiye didn’t understand gambling or cheats, he was shrewd enough to know the casino’s various rules. He had long seen the game in place at this particular table and guessed that the previous dealer had cheated.

“They can’t tie forever. Eventually, someone will win,” Han Yunxi said seriously. Judging by the black-robed man’s temper, he might stay here for days until a winner turned up.

“What are your views?” Long Feiye asked.

Han Yunxi thought a bit before she said, “I bet...that Manager Jin will win.” Although she felt the black-robed man had a few tricks up his sleeve and hadn’t exposed the cheating dealer on purpose, he was still an impetuous man. How could someone so impulsive win against the cool-headed Manager Jin?

Long Feiye intoned, “Then I’ll bet that the black-robed man wins.”

By now, the attendants had already brought over the dice and divided them up between Gu Qishao and Manager Jin. Gu Qishao carefully inspected the dice and the china bowl before tossing them to Long Feiye. “Brother, I’ll have to trouble you to help me check them and make a note.”

It was common to cheat by sabotaging the dice or bowl. However, Gu Qishao had long confirmed that both of them were fine. He was just making a show so Manager Jin would have to follow suit. He politely delivered his dice and bowl to Long Feiye for the same inspection. “May I trouble this brother as well? Thousand Gold Pavilion will pay you 100,000 chips for the notarization fee.”

100,000 chips just to check the goods? The crowd sighed at the numbers. Why didn’t they get such luck? Han Yunxi’s mouth only twitched, making her mustache tremble on her face with a funny movement.

100,000 chips to have Long Feiye verify the gods? Did Ning Cheng know Manager Jin was that generous?

Long Feiye’s face was expressionless beneath his mask. He said coldly, “No need for verification. The two of you can simply switch your dice.”

Gu Qishao finally looked at Long Feiye. Although he’s a little stingy when it comes to gambling, he’s pretty experienced at this. He knows what I want and just the words I was waiting for!

Manager Jin said nothing beyond an “Alright.” The two men exchanged dice and made their preparations before he asked, “Are you going to bet large or small?”

“Small! Whoever gets the smaller number wins!” Gu Qishao didn’t hesitate.

“And your chip will be a single limitless gold card?” Manager Jin confirmed.

“Yes. It’s prepaid, so it’s not behind in payments!” Gu Qishao was determined.

“Alright,” Manager Jin agreed easily.

The two of them made gestures at each other to begin, then slipped five dice into their bowls and covered it with a lid. As they shouted “Start,” they picked up their bowls and started shaking the dice within. Gu Qishao’s movements were a simple up and down shake, while Manager Jin preferred to go left and right. However, neither of them stopped shaking their bowls for a long time. If they were betting on Large, then the largest would be five dice showing sixes. If they were betting on Small, then the smallest would be five dice showing the smallest numbers. The gambling house was completely silent except for the sounds of dice clinking against porcelain. The noise rang in their ears and hearts as they watched and waited with baited breaths!

Everyone was certain that Gu Qishao would lose and looking forward to his reaction when he lost his gold card. Just how much backing did he have? Would he bet a second limitless gold card? Mu Linger was the most anxious member of the crowd, her hands clutched together tightly as she stood bowing her head. Her entire figure was taut with nerves, afraid that Qi gege would lose. She ached for his money, and his losses. How could someone so proud ever lose?

Long Feiye and Han Yunxi watched on with interest. It had been a long, long time since they had nothing to do except to sit around like outsiders to watch a good show. It felt great to relax again. Han Yunxi rejoiced that she hadn’t nestled up to sleep in her rooms tonight, but brought Long Feiye out with her instead. But their leisure time didn’t last more than an hour. Just as the black-robed man and Manager Jin slammed their bowls on the table and come to a stop, a disguised Xu Donglin approached them.

“Your Highness, we’ve received news from Blacktower. Bai Yanqing will arrive in a day. We’ve successfully planted four shadow guards within Blacktower itself and will do our best to preserve Su Xiaoyu’s life.”

Long Feiye was surprised that Bai Yanqing could arrive so soon after receiving the plant. That must mean the man was living near the Three-Way Battlefield already. Meanwhile, the black-robed man and Manager Jin opened their lids at the same time. Long Feiye didn’t spare them a glance, but rose to push Han Yunxi away. She glanced back and didn’t see any dice, only Manager Jin’s slight smile.