Chapter 61: Snake, Scorpion and Poisonous Woman! Mrs. Ji

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Fortune gambling house.

One of the three major gold-selling caves in Changningwei.

It is said that at the beginning of Changningwei's land reclamation, the Fortune Gambling House had already stood on this land.

After some pioneer pioneers made wealth, they often spent large sums of money in gambling houses. Naturally, most of the results were tragic.

The boss behind the Fortune Gambling House is very secretive. Some say it is the Celestial Being Huangfu family, others say it is the Celestial Being Lei family, and some say it is the first-generation city lord who is secretly manipulating the situation behind the scenes.

But no one admitted it.

After all, relying on gambling houses to make money is a stain on a high-ranking family.

In short, the background of this fortune gambling house is unpredictable. So far, no one can refuse to pay back the money they owe to Facai Casino.

At the entrance of the gambling house, Wang Zongwei's carriage slowly stopped.

This is a three-story attic that occupies a large area. It is a splendid place with carved beams and painted buildings. The towering red lacquered archway at the entrance is also very grand. At first glance, it looks more like a restaurant than a gambling house.

Only the cloth hanging under the archway, embroidered with the word "gambling" and swaying slightly in the cool breeze of early autumn, highlights its identity as a gambling house.

At the entrance of the gambling house, several strong men wearing the standard uniforms of the gambling house stood around the threshold with their hands behind their backs. They were the Xuanwu monks specially raised in the gambling house to watch the action and intimidate the young. His cultivation level also looks like he is at the fifth or sixth level of the Qi Refining Stage, so he is not weak at all.

Before Wang Zongwei got off the carriage, a middle-aged man came out of the gambling shop with a smile on his face.

Behind him, there were several followers who were not weak in strength.

The middle-aged man has a mustache and looks good-natured. He is the second shopkeeper of the Fortune Casino, Ding Youde.

Just listening to his name and looking at his appearance, it seems that he is really a highly respected person, but only those who are familiar with him, or those who have suffered losses, know how much Ding Youde can eat people without spitting out their bones.

"Master Zongwei." Ding Youde greeted him with a smile and personally helped Wang Zongwei out of the carriage. "You haven't been here for seven or eight days. Could it be that you dislike my brother for not being well received?"

"Where there."

At this time, Wang Zongwei was already in his early thirties, with a little beard, and he looked like a mature man with a successful career.

He smiled and said: "It's just that I won too much recently. I'm afraid, brother, you will dislike me and won't welcome me."

Ding Youde was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly and said: "Young Master Zong Wei is really good at joking. We run a gambling house, and winning or losing all depends on luck. How can we not welcome a distinguished guest who wins two dollars? "

"Young Master Zongwei has been so powerful recently and has been blessed with great fortune. It is natural for him to win money. Even if you win our gambling shop until it goes bankrupt, that is still your ability."

"It's just a joke, brother Youde, don't take it to heart." Wang Zongwei smiled calmly, and then entered the Fortune Gambling House with Ding Youde.

The Fortune Gambling House is still so lively. In the hall, the gambling tables are filled with male and female gamblers.

No matter when, there is always no shortage of gamblers, and there are always people who are addicted to the excitement of getting something for nothing.

"Master Zongwei, do you want to warm up your hands in the hall first, or let Youde arrange a private room for you?" Ding Youde asked enthusiastically.

"Human luck is limited, how can it be used in such a small place?" Wang Zongwei glanced at the hall with his hands behind his back, showing a lack of interest.

Gambling in the hall is relatively small, and many tables are settled in large coppers. Even for those more advanced tables, the winnings and losses in a day are only dozens of gold at most.

At that time, he was gambling outside.

"That's true." Ding Youde flattered with a smile, "What is the identity of Master Zongwei? How can he play with these mud-legged people?"

After saying that, he led Wang Zongwei directly to the private room on the second floor.

The decoration on the second floor is much more exquisite than that on the first floor. Not only are the floors covered with thick carpets, the small tables placed in the corridor are all made of golden nanmu, and there are also exquisite calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls. The upstairs is much better.

There are rows of private rooms on both sides of the corridor.

These private rooms are obviously soundproofed. Standing in the corridor, you can only vaguely hear waves of vague shouts and laughter coming from inside the door, but you can't hear the specific voices clearly.

The levels of private rooms are also different. There are "ren"-sized private rooms with a starting price of 100 gold, and there are also "tian"-sized private rooms with a starting price of 1,000 gold to meet the needs of customers of different levels.

For the past two or three months, Wang Zongwei has been playing in the "Ren" private room, and he has won one or two thousand gold one after another.

"This time I'm playing in the private room with the name 'Di'." Wang Zongwei said, "I won a lot of money from your gambling house before. If I'm not lucky today, I'll lose it all."

Even so, there was a hint of greed in his eyes.

Obviously, he is very confident in his recent luck.

"Young Master Zongwei is indeed heroic."

Ding Youde wanted him to bet bigger, so naturally he and his followers started to praise him.

While they were talking, the group of people walked into the private room named "ground".

Compared with the corridor, the decoration in the private room is more luxurious. Not only the carpet is more complex and exquisite, but the antique calligraphy and painting used for the decoration are also higher-grade. To decorate this private room, the antique calligraphy and paintings alone would probably cost no less than one or two thousand gold.

There was a red copper incense burner placed on a high table against the wall, burning incense. The smoke curled up in the private room, exuding a mysterious and alluring smell, which made people's adrenaline surge.

Every gambler in the "Di" box is accompanied by a beautiful maid. Even the croupier at the gambling table is a beauty who has been carefully cultivated. Not only are her movements quick and skillful, but her appearance is also pleasing to the eye.

It was still early today, and there was no one else in the room except the maid and the dealer. This is no wonder. Winning or losing in a well-known room can easily cost hundreds or even thousands of gold. It is not every day that high-profile guests visit.

Wang Zongwei's eyes brightened, and he even narrowed his eyes when he looked at the beautiful maid and dealer, looking like they were possessed by lust.

"Young Master Zongwei, are you still satisfied?"

Ding Youde's smiling eyes showed a hint of contempt inadvertently.

"Okay! Exchange me five hundred dry gold chips first."

Wang Zongwei took out a pile of gold tickets with great interest.

Two beautiful maids helped him to the gambling table, and thoughtfully changed his chips and put on a pot of spiritual tea.

Wang Zongwei held the chips in hand and immediately joined the gambling game with bright eyes.

"You two stay with Master Zongwei." After Ding Youde gave instructions, he left with a smile, "I won't disturb Master Zongwei from winning money."

He also knows that once a gambler gets into the mood, he doesn't like to be disturbed by people around him.

As expected, Wang Zongwei waved his hand without even raising his eyelids.

After leaving the private room, Ding Youde waved his hand to guard the door and went straight to the third floor.

third floor.

In a heavily guarded room, a middle-aged man in fine clothes, who appeared to be only forty or fifty years old, was lying in a comfortable Taishi chair, smoking leaf cigarettes, puffing away from time to time.

His face was a little sallow, and he looked as if his body had been hollowed out.

There were two enchanting and beautiful women beside him, serving him submissively.

"Shopkeeper Huang Da." Ding Youde reported cautiously, "That Wang Zongwei came to the gambling house again. Apparently we let him taste the sweetness by letting him taste the sweetness some time ago. However, this time he entered the 'Di' private room, so he must have I want to win a big one. How to deal with it, please tell me from shopkeeper Huang Da?"

Shopkeeper Huang's eyes were half-closed, and he said casually: "It's almost time. Since he showed up, let's close the Internet cafe."

"Yes, big shopkeeper."

Ding Youde responded, a trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes.

Wang Zongwei, Wang Zongwei, you really think you are lucky.

Ding Youde sneered secretly.

I have flattered you for nearly three months, and it’s time for you to pay back your principal with interest.

at the same time.

In the private room, Wang Zongwei was very lucky, and he won hundreds of gold chips in a short time.

The two beautiful maids smiled brightly and complimented him endlessly: "Young Master Zong Wei is so lucky! It seems like there will be another killing spree today."

"Hahaha~ I've been really lucky lately." Wang Zongwei laughed heartily and rewarded the two maids with a dry gold chip each.

"Thank you, Master Zongwei!" The maids' eyebrows became more charming, and their bodies were almost pressed against his body.

As if to confirm Wang Zongwei's words, within a few moments, he won more than a hundred gold.

Under the maid's flattery one after another, he felt as happy as a fairy. He quickly accepted the maid's proposal and increased his betting efforts while he was lucky.

But in the blink of an eye, without paying much attention, all the more than two hundred gold chips he won were lost.

Wang Zongwei seemed a little anxious.

After losing several games in a row, he increased his betting intensity again, hoping to win back the lost chips.

But the more this happens, the more it seems to be counterproductive.

After a stick of incense, he filled in all the 500 chips he had exchanged.

"Master Zongwei is having a bad day today." A maid advised, "Why don't we just let it go and come back next time."

"It was just a temporary defeat." Another maid immediately advised her sweetly, "Young Master Zong Wei is extremely lucky, and he will definitely win back soon."

"In exchange for another thousand dry gold chips!"

Wang Zongwei's breathing was a little rapid. He had already lost five hundred gold today, and he seemed a little unwilling to accept it.

The two maids looked at Wang Zongwei with admiring eyes: "Young Master Zongwei is really heroic. Even the legitimate sons of the eighth and ninth grade families don't have such courage."

After taking a thousand gold chips, Wang Zongwei seemed to be more cautious and calculated a lot when placing bets. Gradually, he won more.

But as the two maids increased the intensity of the ecstasy soup, Wang Zongwei became intoxicated again and began to gamble wildly.

In the situation of losing more and winning less, a mere thousand gold did not last long and was quickly lost.

"Take another two thousand gold chips." Wang Zongwei slammed the table, as if he was a little angry.

Half an hour later.

"Take another two thousand gold!" His deep roar sounded again.

Like this, over and over again, his eyes were already scarlet, his brocade robe was torn open, his chest was exposed, his hair was a little messy, and he was covered in sweat.

He took a sip of spiritual tea and said angrily, "Give me another two thousand!"

But this time, the two obedient maids ignored him, but stepped aside and bent down.

"you……"

Wang Zongwei turned around angrily and cursed.

However, before he could finish his words, he stopped abruptly.

Just because in this room named "地", Ding Youde and a group of personal followers were standing behind him at some point.

His smile was a little gloomy: "Young Master Zongwei, it's almost done today. Why don't we play again another day."

Wang Zongwei suddenly became excited, as if he sensed something was wrong in the atmosphere, and immediately regained some sense: "Brother Youde is right, we are not in good luck today and it is not appropriate to continue playing. I will leave now."

While talking, Wang Zongwei walked out of the room with his head lowered.

"Wait a minute."

Ding Youde clasped his hands behind his back and sneered.

As soon as the words fell, several strong men immediately blocked the door and blocked Wang Zongwei in the private room named "Di".

"Brother Youde, what do you mean?" Wang Zongwei's face turned pale.

"Master Zongwei, our gambling house has gambling house rules," Ding Youde said coldly with a smile, "Young master, please pay off the money you owe before leaving."

"Ow money? How much do I owe?" Wang Zongwei's face became more and more ugly, and he felt bad.

Ding Youde slowly took out a stack of signatures: "Master Zongwei exchanged a total of 8,600 dry gold today, of which 500 dry gold has been paid, leaving 8,100 dry gold. Please trouble Zong Wei Young Master, please settle the bill."

"More than eight thousand dry gold?!"

Wang Zongwei's expression was shocked, angry, and unbelievable.

He only played for less than two hours from beginning to end, how could he lose so much?

"Young Master Zongwei might as well take a good look." Ding Youde sneered, "Every signature here is written in black and white. If you don't recognize it, I will ask the brothers to 'help' you reminisce."

Wang Zongwei hurriedly went up and checked the signatures.

Sure enough, every one of them is real.

He unknowingly owed so much.

He was sweating profusely and said to Ding Youde, "Brother Youde, these lists are all correct. But I left in a hurry this time and didn't bring so much money, so why not..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Ding Youde with a wave of his hand.

He smiled gloomily: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. As long as Master Zongwei signs, I will take my brothers to Ping An Wang's family and ask Wang Shouzhe for the money."

"Ask my fourth uncle for a debt?!" Wang Zongwei said with trembling fear and anger, "Brother Youde, this is too much! Are you not pushing me to death? Don't worry, I will use this money Pay it back as soon as possible.”

"Bah!" Ding Youde sneered, "With all your support from Wang Zongwei, can you pay back this money in a year and a month? It seems that Master Zongwei hasn't figured out the situation yet. Someone, let the master sober up!"

"Brother Youde! Don't be impulsive! Ahhh~~~~~"

A series of screams suddenly sounded in the private room.

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Dusk gradually fell.

Outside Changning Acropolis, there is a low-key yet luxurious manor.

This manor was in the name of an unknown wealthy man from afar, but it was actually the secret palace of Huangfu Jinhuan, the head of the Tianren Huangfu clan, where many secret conversations took place.

It can be said that this manor, which looks ordinary on the outside, often influences some changes in the layout of Changning Guard.

The dusk in the sky was getting darker, but the manor was still very bright.

Beautifully made palace lanterns were hung under all the corridors, illuminating parts of the courtyard as if it were daytime, with lush green trees and red flowers.

At this moment, in the meeting hall deep in the manor, three people were sitting together having a secret conversation.

These three people, two men and one woman, were all dressed in brocade robes and embroidered robes, and looked extraordinary.

There are curls of incense rising from the red copper incense burner in the corner, like fairy mist. Coupled with the exquisite and gorgeous furniture, it makes the room look like a fairy palace and jade pavilion. It also makes the three people on the seat seem to be extra. A touch of fairy spirit.

According to logic, Huangfu Jinhuan is the real owner of this manor, but at this moment, sitting on the main seat is a woman of about thirty, with outstanding grace, enchanting and charming.

She was born with a pair of romantic and affectionate peach blossom eyes, and even her posture when she was sitting was lazy, but her demeanor was like that of a fairy concubine, with a condescending and detached nobility, as if everyone was born to listen. Her average.

The luxurious spiritual silk robe, the exquisite and complicated embroidery, and the huge sea spirit beads inlaid on the embroidered shoes all highlight her extraordinary status.

Behind her, standing on one left and one on the right, were two old men who looked unremarkable.

They look simple and unpretentious, and their aura is reserved, but only true masters can feel the terrifying power contained in their bodies.

Yes, these two old men are both Lingtai realm monks.

For some eighth- and ninth-grade Xuanwu families, every Lingtai realm monk is the ancestor of the family, has a respected status, and is the backbone of the family.

But they stood behind this woman, with their heads lowered, as if they were two loyal old servants.

This makes the woman's background even more extraordinary.

She just leaned on the main seat nonchalantly, as if that was how she should be.

But the famous Huangfu Jinhuan sat on the second seat, with a somewhat flattering expression on his originally majestic face.

As for the other middle-aged man, he was the former patriarch of the Ma Huangfu clan, Huangfu Deyun.

The patriarch of an eighth-grade family is considered the most important figure in the entire Changning Guard. But here, he actually accompanied the last one.

In fact, it would be nice to have a seat.

Didn't you see that the two Lingtai realm monks behind the woman could only stand like old servants?

Therefore, Huangfu Deyun did not sit down, but only half of his buttocks rested on the chair, and his entire upper body leaned forward, looking extremely submissive.

Yes, this enchanting, noble and extraordinary woman is none other than Mrs. Ji!

Mrs. Ji's enchanting face was a little displeased: "Master Deyun, your previous promise was to eliminate your opponents as soon as possible and completely control the raw silk industry. You also promised to expand the raw silk production base to the entire country in the next twenty years. Changning Guard and the surrounding several guards have become one of our Ji's supply bases."

"But now, Ningxu, the head of a small eighth-grade family, is fighting so hard. Do you need to give me an explanation?"

Faced with such pressure from Mrs. Ji, Huangfu Deyun was a little frightened. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Mrs. Ji, I wonder if Mrs. Xu from Changning had her forehead pinched by something? She actually went crazy and competed with us for raw silk raw materials. , but don’t worry, they won’t be able to hold on any longer soon.”

"Can't you hold on? Mrs. Ji sneered and said, "How did I hear that the Xu family in Changning is supported by the Ping'an Wang family. "

"Although the Ping'an Wang family is only an eighth-grade family, I heard that they manage the area under their jurisdiction very well and have abundant financial resources."

Huangfu Deyun was speechless and looked at Huangfu Jinhuan, as if asking for help.

"Ahem!" Huangfu Jinhuan said with a straight face, "Mrs. Ji, don't worry, the Ping An Wang family only secretly supported the Changning Xu family's funds because of their in-law relationship. As long as we increase our efforts to fight against it, the Changning Xu family will Sooner or later we will be unable to hold on any longer, and we promise not to delay the interests of the Ji family in Longzuo.

"Hmph! I hope so." Mrs. Ji's face softened slightly, "Two heads of the Huangfu family, we, the Ji family, trust that you have absolute control over Changning Guard, so we chose you as a partner. If you really can't solve it, haha , don’t blame us for being ruthless when the time comes.”

After that, Mrs. Ji stood up and walked away.

And the two old servants of Lingtai Realm followed step by step without even raising their eyes.

Huangfu Jinhuan and Huangfu Deyun stood up and said to each other: "Mrs. Ji, don't worry. We will solve this problem as soon as possible."

Mrs. Ji didn't look back, and gradually moved away, disappearing from the sight of the two of them.

Wait until people leave.

Huangfu De Yuncai looked a little ugly and said: "Uncle Jinhuan clan, if the Ping'an Wang clan is determined to support the Changning Xu clan, what should we do?"

"Hmph." Huangfu Jinhuan's eyes were uncertain and he sneered, "Having the opportunity to cooperate with Ji's family and become one of their main silk supply bases is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our Huangfu family. No matter who stands in front of us, I, Huangfu Jinhuan, will never let him go."

The Changning Huangfu family is a family that can carry out the normal transition between heaven and man.

But there is no doubt about it.

In order to satisfy the alternation between heaven and man, most resources will be given priority to the seeds of heaven and man.

Although Huangfu Jinhuan is the clan leader, he is not the next heavenly being. Unless more resources are overflowed and the family moves to the sixth level after satisfying the transition between gods and humans, he will be able to obtain the resources to cultivate the realm of gods and humans.

Ji's family in Longzuo.

It is an old sixth-grade family famous throughout Longzuo County.

This family's heritage is unfathomable. There are many heavenly beings in the family, and there are even more Lingtai realms. They are only half a step away from the fifth-grade Zi Mansion.

This time they are cooperating with other countries to enter and seize the silk industry. It is obvious that they are planning to promote the fifth-rank family.

Just hold Ji's thigh tightly and build Changningwei and the surrounding areas into a raw silk base.

The Huangfu family is qualified to be promoted to the sixth level, and Huangfu Jinhuan will also have the capital to attack the realm of heaven and humanity.

As soon as he thought of this, Huangfu Jinhuan's eyes flashed with passion. As long as he has enough resources, he will have a chance to reach the human realm, even if the chance is only 20 to 30%.

"Uncle Jinhuan Clan." Huangfu Deyun frowned and said, "I think about this carefully, and I always feel that it is a bit strange. We only dared to increase the purchasing capital because of Ji's advanced technology. Now that the competition has reached this point, even if there is With Ji’s advanced technology, we will also lose a lot this time.”

"But why are the Ping'an Wang family and the Changning Xu family so courageous? Even we have suffered a lot, don't they have their losses completely?"

"But with such losses, why are they still clinging to us and competing with us for raw silk resources?"

Huangfu Jinhuan said in a deep voice: "This matter is indeed a bit strange. At first, I thought that the Xu family in Changning was just struggling to death, but now I'm afraid things are not simple. Fortunately, I have a plan, and it should be time to close the net. ”

The two were talking.

Huangfu Jinhuan's personal bodyguard came in to report and whispered a few words in his ear.

Huangfu Jinhuan looked serious and said, "Go and invite the people from Shopkeeper Huang to come in."

Not more than a moment.

A young and capable young man came in and paid homage to Huangfu Jinhuan. He took out a thick secret letter and handed it over, and said respectfully: "Our shopkeeper said it, fortunately he lived up to his orders."

"Okay, okay." Huangfu Jinhuan stroked his beard and laughed, "I want to see what the Ping'an Wang family and the Changning Xu family are doing secretly?"

He took the thick secret letter and opened it. The smile on his face gradually solidified and became darker!

"boom!"

A fine rosewood table was shattered into pieces in his hands.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

"Mr. Xu, Mister Wang, you are seeking your own death!"

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