Chapter 30: Gambling Competition
Immediately, a divine thought entered the golden-robed man's mind, and he showed a solemn expression, he knew that this was the instruction of the owner of the Phantom Night Xuan Pavilion.
He stroked Liu Changfeng's shoulder and motioned for him to follow him. Liu Changfeng felt the golden-robed man's hand lightly pressing on his shoulder, and he couldn't help but feel a little alert in his heart, but he knew that this was not the time to be an enemy of him.
The two of them walked out of the mid-level casino, extending the unique jade corridor of the Phantom Night Pavilion, and gradually moved towards a more secluded and high-level area. The lanterns on both sides of the corridor sway gently in the wind, emitting a soft light, and the jade laid out is particularly crystal clear under the light.
The golden-robed man didn't talk to Liu Changfeng, every step he took, his steps were steady and powerful, and every time he landed, it seemed to beat Liu Changfeng's heartbeat.
Although Liu Changfeng was not shocked in his heart, he knew that what awaited him ahead of him must be a more severe challenge.
They finally came to a large gate, and a black and gold plaque hung at the door, with three large characters on it, "Phantom Night High Level", exuding the atmosphere of Weihe. The golden-robed man lightly clasped his hand on the door, and after a while, the door slowly opened, revealing the world inside.
It's very different from a mid-tier casino, it's dimly lit, but it's extravagant. The decoration of each place reveals nobility and coldness. The guests at the gaming table, each dressed gorgeously, exudes a distinctive temperament.
The golden-robed man stopped, motioned for Liu Changfeng to enter, and said in a low voice: "Young Master Liu, the gambling game here is far different from what you participated in before. Please be careful. ”
Liu Changfeng nodded, took a deep breath, and stepped into this unknown high-level casino, ready to meet a new challenge.
There is only one table in the center of the high-end casino, but this table is several times the size of the other tables.
Every inch of wood, every carving, shows its unique identity. It is covered with golden-red satin, swaying between the light and shadow, and the gold filaments flow in the light, like real liquid gold sliding across the table.
The door of the Phantom Night Pavilion slowly opened again, and out walked a man wearing a dark purple robe and a gorgeous cloak on his back, it was the rumored owner of the Phantom Night Pavilion Pavilion. His eyes were as deep as night, and there was an inviolable majesty in his steps. He walked slowly to the table and sat down on one side of it.
At the same time, another door slowly opened, and out came the owner of another casino. He was burly and wore a white tiger skin draped over his shoulders, which was a stark contrast to the owner of the Phantom Night Pavilion.
He smiled slightly, then took a few steps back, leading a young man out from behind the door.
The young man was slender and wore a dark green robe with fine lines, which perfectly matched the lines of his body.
But the most striking thing is his long hair, which falls down to his waist like a waterfall, and every strand is like a black ribbon, gently fluttering in the air. The young man's name was You Long, and he was rumored to be the strongest gambler in that casino.
His eyes seemed to hide an endless abyss, and he was silent and dangerous, as if anyone who was his enemy would be swallowed by him.
You Long bowed his head slightly, meeting the gaze of the owner of the Phantom Night Pavilion for a moment, then walked to the other side of the table and sat down.
Liu Changfeng was opposite him, and he couldn't help but get nervous about the gambling game that was about to start.
The Pavilion Boss of the Phantom Night Pavilion glanced at the owner of Qingfeng Casino, and said with a smile: "I heard that Qingfeng Casino has been gaining momentum recently, and it has won many gamblers, so it must be your superb means. This time, you will be sent to fight against our Liu Changfeng, I wonder what you plan to gamble with? Although his words were smiling, there was a hint of banter in his eyes.
The owner of Qingfeng Casino snorted coldly and replied, "Phantom Night Pavilion is also famous, but in my opinion, it is just a surface. Today, I want to use the reputation of Qingfeng Casino to bet with you on the future of Phantom Night Xuan. As for You Long, he is the biggest bargaining chip in my Qingfeng Casino, and I believe that Liu Changfeng is just an ant in front of him. His words were sharp, with a hint of provocation, as if he had seen a scene of victory.
"Humph! We'll see." The owner of the Phantom Night Pavilion snorted coldly and sat back in his seat.
The words of the two casino owners were filled with the smell of gunpowder, as if a big war would start at any moment. Everyone present could feel the strong hostility between the two, and the air seemed to freeze, dull and oppressive.
Just as the two casino owners were sharp-edged and sparks were flying, a crisp and melodious voice sounded, interrupting the confrontation between the two. Everyone's eyes turned to the carved wooden door, and then a figure slowly stepped into everyone's sight.
She is a middle-aged woman, but the age seems to have left very few traces on her body.
She is slender and bewitching, as if she is a woman who has stepped out of a painting.
Those deep eyes revealed an indescribable charm, and the gorgeous clothes and jewels on her body made her more demure and noble. Walking to the table step by step, her every movement attracted the attention of everyone present.
"Now, please play for both players." Her voice is like the sound of a piano in a piece of music, and even a few simple words have an irresistible appeal.
As her words fell, Liu Changfeng and You Long both stood up and walked to both sides of the table. Their eyes met at the table, and each other's eyes revealed determination and confidence, as if they both believed that they would be the winner of the gamble.
The middle-aged woman smiled slightly, looking at the two young players in front of her, full of anticipation. Her gaze is like the surface of a quiet lake, but there is a bottomless wisdom hidden underneath. Her fingers gently swept over the table in front of her, and her voice sounded again, as clear as spring water: "I am the referee of this competition, named Yi Yao." ”
She paused and continued: "For this tournament, we played a turn-based game. The content of the competition is to see who can crack the opponent's gambling equipment in the shortest time, or score higher than the opponent, with a maximum score of 30 points. Everyone has their own strategy and skills, and I believe it will be a great game. ”
Everyone present held their breath and stared at her nervously. Yi Yao blinked, her lightly lowered eyelashes seemed to hide all her emotions at that moment, and when she raised her eyes again, she continued: "The total hour of the game is four. During these four hours, players can choose to take a break or leave the field. But remember, whatever you choose, all the time will count towards the four hours. ”
Liu Changfeng and You Long looked at each other, and both of them could see the self-evident determination in each other's eyes. As Yi Yao's words ended, the entire high-level casino seemed to become quieter, just waiting for the start of this game.
Yi Yao stood in front of the table, flanked by two young players representing Phantom Night Xuan and Qingfeng Casino, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, announcing with a bit of mystery and expectation: "I announce, the gambling skill competition starts now!" ”
As soon as she finished speaking, she took out four slender sticks of incense from her bosom, and they carried a faint fragrance. She delicately inserted the incense into the incense burner in the center of the table and lightly lit it.
The faint light of the fire reflected on her face, reflecting on her clothes and jewelry, as if a fairy had descended from earth.
Those four sticks of incense are like the quicksand of time, and each one burns out, it means that an hour has passed.
As the incense rose, two little girls in plain white dresses walked out from behind the door.
Their cheeks were rosy, their eyes sparkled with innocence, and they held delicate plates with all kinds of gambling equipment on them. Their immature steps gently walked to the table and placed the plates in front of Liu Changfeng and You Long respectively.
Liu Changfeng gently held the gambling equipment, silently thinking in his heart, and You Long was also focused, and the two seemed to have entered their respective states. Everyone here is holding their breath, ready to witness an unprecedented gambling competition.
In the solemn atmosphere, Yi Yao's hands were folded, and a black dice was hidden between his fingers.
All eyes were then focused on her palm, knowing that this was the key to the game.
Her breath was gentle, she took a deep breath, and suddenly her spiritual power surged, and the dice seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, floating gently.
After a brief pause, Yi Yao threw it into the air, and the dice spun up like arrows off the string, piercing the sky, and then fell with lightning speed, landing steadily in front of You Long's gaming table.
As far as everyone can see, there are four points clearly displayed on the dice.
"You Gongzi." Yi Yao's voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, but her eyes revealed the seriousness of the game, "Please use the gambling equipment in front of the table to perform it four times." Then, throw it to Liu Gongzi. Liu Gongzi's task is to interpret the gambling skills performed by You Gongzi and try to break his tricks or make his score surpass that of You Gongzi. ”
You Long nodded, a sharp flash in his eyes, obviously he already had a chip. Liu Changfeng, on the other hand, stared at the dice quietly, as if he had not seen through the mystery.
You Long gently picked up the gambling equipment in front of him, which was a string of glittering seven-colored jade beads.
The beads collide with each other and make a crisp and pleasant sound. Everyone stared at him intently, as if trying to catch some clue from his every subtle movement.
He first clasped his hands and closed his eyes slightly, as if he had some kind of mysterious communication with the gambling equipment. Then, his spiritual power surged instantly, and the gambling equipment in his right hand spun rapidly. With each rotation, the jade beads on the gambling equipment doubled in brightness, as if guided by some kind of force, gradually revealing a complex pattern.
After four casts, the dragon slowly pushed the gambling equipment towards the center of the table. Each orb flickered regularly, as if telling his strategy and intentions.
Liu Changfeng stared at the flickering gambling equipment in front of the table in silence, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.
The intricate patterns revealed by the string of jade beads were much more complex, which made him feel a little tricky. This is a very different challenge from ordinary gambling, a battlefield that truly tests gambling skills and wisdom.
His gaze shifted slightly to the mark of his left hand, a complex mark quietly engraved on the palm of his hand, sometimes shining, sometimes dim, as if closely related to his mood.
"It seems that it is up to you again." Liu Changfeng whispered to himself and said to the mark. That sigil is his connection to some powerful force, and whenever he faces a great challenge, he relies on the power of this sigil. But every time he uses it, it means that he has to pay a certain price for this power.
He took a deep breath, then slowly stretched out his left hand, and when the mark of his left hand touched the gambling device, his soul seemed to be pulled into some cold and biting place in space, and then his vision gradually blurred until it disappeared.
Suddenly, Liu Changfeng's body trembled slightly, and his eyes changed subtly, as if a completely different soul was controlling his body. A deep, ancient voice came from his mouth: "Boy! In the end, don't you want to come to the old man? ”
It was the soul body in Liu Changfeng's body - an ancient existence with gambling skills and insight beyond ordinary people. He looked at the table in front of him, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"You just stay in that space first, and then look at the old man." The words of the soul body seemed to be said to Liu Changfeng, who was temporarily imprisoned in his body.