Chapter 96: Junior Brother Heng

Speaking of this matter, Liu Qing's face flushed red with shame; being defeated by someone of a lower realm was his humiliation.

During this time, he had been mocked by his fellow disciples more than once, and he replied with difficulty: "That... that's right, it was him!"

"Fifth Senior Sister" glanced at him: "Did you tell your sister about being beaten and injured?"

Liu Qing scratched his head: "Originally, this matter was too shameful, and I didn't want to say anything, but you know my sister's temper.

If I were injured this severely and didn't tell her, she would definitely skin me alive!"

"When your sister finishes her seclusion and comes out, I'm afraid there will be quite a scene!"

"Fifth Senior Sister" shook her head, "Let's go over and take a look!"

Inside the "Thousand Kings Gambling Den," the lighting was somewhat dim.

However, the foul atmosphere one might imagine did not exist; the air was actually quite fresh.

Around a dozen tables made of ice crystals and jade, nearly two hundred people were gathered, all dressed in either wide-sleeved robes or short, neat tunics.

One by one, they stared at the stakes on the tables, their gazes sharp and their expressions tense.

Deep within the gambling den, piles of spirit crystals were stacked, and a group of fierce-looking men and women stood guard, their eyes scanning the surroundings.

As soon as Ma Buying entered the gambling den, the group of guards came up to meet him: "Old Third Ma, which loser won our money?"

Ma Buying smiled awkwardly and pointed at Heng Xian.

The group of men and women immediately surrounded Heng Xian and his two fellow disciples tightly: "You've got some nerve!"

Ma Xiaohua and Ye Batian exchanged a glance and said in a deep voice: "You all have quite a lot of nerve. We are all fellow disciples; what do you want by surrounding us?"

"We lost miserably and are feeling resentful!" the group of men and women said viciously and bluntly.

Ma Xiaohua and the other were about to speak further, but Heng Xian patted them and looked at Ma Buying, his voice loud: "Senior Brother Ma, I heard that you people have extraordinary gambling ethics.

You don't change your expression even when winning or losing millions of spirit crystals, and you don't even blink an eye. You are truly the existence of Gambling Kings and Gambling Overlords of the Tianyuan Sect. Now, what are this bunch of neither-human-nor-ghost people saying?

If you can't afford to lose, are you going to rob us? Who would dare to gamble with you in the future? You aren't that kind of person, are you? Surely not?"

Once these words were spoken, not only was Ma Buying's face full of embarrassment, but the group of men and women surrounding them also scratched their heads and backs, feeling very awkward.

Ma Buying exchanged a look with the group and laughed: "Just a joke!"

The group of men and women immediately dispersed: "That's right, that's right, just a joke!"

Heng Xian flicked his sleeves: "Are we still playing or not?"

Ma Buying immediately said: "Of course we're playing!"

As he spoke, he clapped his hands: "Everyone, please clear a table!"

Upon hearing this, the gamblers in the den immediately cleared the largest crystal jade table.

Ma Buying walked to the side of the table and waved his hand: "Please!"

Heng Xian walked to the other side of the table: "How shall we play?"

"Junior Brother Heng is willing to let us win back our losses, so he must be a righteous person. Since that's the case, we wouldn't dare to underestimate Junior Brother Heng. How about..." Ma Buying fell silent for a moment.

Upon hearing this, the gamblers at the dozen or so tables nearby, sensing a good show, dispersed and gathered around.

At this moment, people from outside also swarmed in, and soon the entire gambling den was surrounded three layers deep inside and out.

Among them were many Elders and True Inheritance disciples!

Ma Buying said: "How about this, we won't bully you. Five of us will accompany you for five rounds each: dice, Tianjiu, chess, Ghost Hand Play, and Worm Play.

As long as you win three rounds, you win!

As for the stakes, let's say 300,000 medium-quality spirit crystals!"

After finishing, he rubbed his nose first.

As soon as the words fell, the entire crowd in the gambling den fell into a deathly silence.

Many people showed a trace of contempt on their faces!

And you call this not bullying? You are sending out five professional-level gamblers to take turns fighting a youth who is likely a novice!

How could he possibly be your match?

At this moment, "Fifth Senior Sister" happened to bring Bai Ziqi and the other inside. Someone familiar nearby greeted them with surprise: "Isn't this Senior Sister Tong Quezi from Xiaosong Peak?"

"Fifth Senior Sister" made a shushing gesture and pointed at the gambling table. She had heard Ma Buying's words clearly.

This was clearly a trap; she wondered how that Heng Xian would respond?

Bai Ziqi whispered: "If this Heng Xian isn't an idiot, he should refute it, right?"

Ma Xiaohua and the other, who were originally suspicious and unsure of what their Junior Brother was thinking, could no longer stand it and hurriedly went to pull Heng Xian, angrily rebuking Ma Buying:

"Senior Brother Ma, isn't this approach too shameless? Do you take us for fools?"

Ma Buying continued to rub his nose and said with a straight face: "Playing casually is a sign of disrespect to Junior Brother Heng and the 300,000 spirit crystals!

Playing five types of games is giving Junior Brother Heng a chance; how can you call it shameless?

We are determined to win back our losses today. Why doesn't Junior Brother Heng propose a set of rules?"

"Swish..."

Everyone in the gambling den looked at Heng Xian in unison.

Heng Xian appeared solemn: "I think Senior Brother Ma's words make a lot of sense. Picking five people to take turns playing five games with me, and winning three times counts as my victory—that is completely reasonable and fair!

However... I think the stakes are a bit too small; it's not exciting enough!"

"Uh..." Everyone in the gambling den was dumbfounded.

Is this kid an idiot? He's clearly walked into a trap, and he's complaining that the stakes are too small?

Ma Buying and his group were also confused and asked in surprise: "Then how big do you want to play?"

Heng Xian stepped onto the table, rolled up his sleeves, looked at Ma Buying and his group, and said bluntly: "If we're going to play, let's play for at least 1,000,000 medium-quality spirit crystals!

If I lose, I will offer 1,000,000 medium-quality spirit crystals, plus 100 spiritual vein cave mansions from Kuliu Peak!

And... what about you?"

"This..."

Everyone in the gambling den gasped.

This kid, he's playing... so big?!

Ma Xiaohua and Ye Batian's faces turned deathly pale instantly. It's over, it's over, Junior Brother has been corrupted by Master!

"Fifth Senior Sister" Tong Quezi shook her head: "Something is wrong with this kid's brain. Ninth Uncle really can't produce good disciples!"

Bai Ziqi also nodded and said: "I also don't quite understand. This Heng Xian has some talent, but when it comes to gambling, how could he be a match for these old foxes of the gambling den?"

Liu Qing opened his mouth, then closed it again, because after being defeated by Heng Xian, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Heng Xian was different somehow. It was better not to express an opinion easily.

At this time, Ma Buying and his group were also stunned. It was the first time they had encountered such a tough nut to crack. They thought about it, but they really didn't have any gambling capital of equal value!

Heng Xian asked in surprise: "What? Can't afford to play?"

Ma Buying and his group exchanged glances again, confirming that it was impossible for them not to be able to beat this kid, so they gritted their teeth: "Who says we can't afford to play? If we lose, we'll give you 1,000,000 medium-quality spirit crystals, plus this Thousand Kings Gambling Den!

If you lose, does your word count? Can you make decisions for Ninth Uncle?"

Heng Xian waved his sleeves: "You can rest assured, I have the final say on Kuliu Peak; anyone with eyes can see that!"

Ma Buying slapped the table: "Good! Then let's begin. First round, I'll play dice with you!"

As he spoke, he clapped his hands.

Someone nearby brought over two dice cups, each containing three dice.

Ma Buying smiled: "I'll be the banker! We'll compare for the lowest points, but no using spiritual power to shatter the dice to play for zero points—that trick is forbidden. We must have points, how about it?"

Heng Xian nodded: "Of course!"

"I'll go first!" Ma Buying chuckled, picked up the dice cup, rolled the three dice, flicked them lightly, let them fly around the room three times, then spun them three times, and slammed them onto the table.

This move was very beautiful!

Countless eyes from all directions looked over.

Ma Buying slowly opened the dice cup, only to see that one of the three dice was a one, while the other two were standing on their corners, and it was unclear how many points they counted for!

"Two dice standing on corners, zero points, void! So for this round... I only count as one point, one point!" A smile appeared at the corner of Ma Buying's mouth.

The crowd in the gambling den cursed him for being cunning and looked at Heng Xian with a trace of pity.

Since shattering the dice to play for zero points is forbidden, even if it's a tie at one point, the banker still wins. What's the point of playing?

Who knew that Heng Xian's expression would be so calm? He picked up the dice cup, caught the three dice, shook them casually a few times, and lifted it.

The crowd scrambled to look. At this sight, they were collectively stunned!

(End of chapter)