Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 755 - 5: The World’s Greatest Gambler

As soon as Yue Jinghua finished speaking, a burst of laughter erupted within the Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

Whether it was the people from the Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion or those habitual gamblers, everyone seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world, even Madam Xieleng couldn’t help but let a mocking smile appear on her lips.

At this moment, Yue Jinghua was considered a fool in everyone’s eyes.

A fool who dared to challenge Cheng Qianshou, the number one gambler in the world.

"Just you?" Cheng Qianshou shook his head, implying that he did not consider Yue Jinghua a worthy opponent.

Among mercenaries, many have side businesses in addition to their main job. For instance, Feng Buhui from the July Mercenary Team also has a side business; he spends most of his time as a mercenary, and a small portion of his time as an Artifact Craftsman.

The same is true for Cheng Qianshou, except he differs from ordinary mercenaries; he spends most of his time gambling and only a small part of it as a mercenary.

Cheng Qianshou, like Madam Xieleng, comes from an old mercenary family.

He started playing dice at the age of three and mastered various card games, but since gambling is not considered a profession on the Canglong Continent like in modern society,

under his family’s pressure, Cheng Qianshou eventually became a mercenary, and with his family’s help, he became a well-known Four-star Mercenary in the Mercenary World.

However, he has always been passionate about gambling, and once during a gamble, he was nearly killed by several mercenaries’ schemes; thankfully, Madam Xieleng intervened and saved his life.

Madam Xieleng even stepped forward, convinced his family to allow him to stay at Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion as a professional gambler.

For this reason, Cheng Qianshou has been very grateful to Madam Xieleng and served in the Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion and Madam Xieleng ever since.

Free from the hassle of making a living, Cheng Qianshou’s gambling skills improved rapidly, and it is said that he has not lost in almost thirty years.

Many mercenaries look up to the Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion which makes a handsome profit daily, mostly thanks to Cheng Qianshou.

It is precisely because of this reason that when Yue Jinghua announced her challenge to Cheng Qianshou, no one, except for Chen Jiangyin, believed she could succeed.

"It’s me!" Yue Jinghua was as determined as ever, intent on challenging Cheng Qianshou.

"Alchemist Chen, you better advise your friend to avoid losing all her money, so she doesn’t accuse our Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion of bullying the weak," Cheng Qianshou was unwilling to engage with Yue Jinghua; his usual opponents were long-renowned experts in gambling. If it were not for Madam Xieleng insisting that he deal with Luo Pan Qin Dongting, he would never gamble with such amateur gamblers.

For a gambling expert like Cheng Qianshou, it is similar to a Dan Realm Expert among Dark Practitioners, carrying a sense of proud solitude in seeking a worthy challenge.

Such people are mostly arrogant, thinking they are above everyone else. Competing with someone like Yue Jinghua, winning holds no pleasure, and losing is impossible.

However, Chen Jiangyin’s gambling skills left a deep impression on Cheng Qianshou.

When Madam Xieleng arrived just now, he was accompanying her and saw Chen Jiangyin’s dice-throwing movements, smooth and natural, showing great talent. With some training, he would definitely shine in gambling.

"I believe in her, she will not lose," Chen Jiangyin still had a gentle smile on his face.

The gambling house was once again filled with commotion.

"You are hesitating to agree, are you afraid that Cheng Qianshou will lose and tarnish the reputation of the gambling house? Fine, if you do not agree, I will immediately find seven or eight scholars and nine or ten storytellers. The scholars will be responsible for transcribing the pledge, and the storytellers will spread the news of Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion reneging on debts far and wide," Yue Jinghua’s mind is filled with countless melodramatic plots from modern society, and she doesn’t believe Madam Xieleng has the ability to withstand this.

Madam Xieleng was so furious that she was nearly spitting blood and dying. Was it Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion reneging on the debts or Yue Jinghua being shamelessly stubborn? One million Dark Pills, even giving them away couldn’t get rid of this formidable entity.

"Young man, you are too presumptuous. Let’s gamble then, I, Cheng Qianshou, have never been afraid of anyone. One round will determine the winner, and you can choose the gambling instrument," Cheng Qianshou did not have the composure of Madam Xieleng. Provoked by Yue Jinghua’s shameless tactic, he was so enraged that he was huffing and puffing, eager to let this rascal know what true gambling skill is.

"Let’s gamble with dice, using these Dark Pills here as chips," said Yue Jinghua. Upon hearing this, Madam Xieleng immediately had a servant bring over a new set of dice.

Yue Jinghua inspected the dice and confirmed there was no foul play.

Both took a set of dice and a porcelain bowl each.

The simplest gambling instruments are often the most challenging, because their simplicity makes it difficult for either party to play tricks.

"Then I will not be polite. One round to determine the winner," Cheng Qianshou did not put on airs of seniority; everyone is equal in front of the gambling table.

Just now, Yue Jinghua did not show her true abilities at the table, and Cheng Qianshou, not knowing the depth of his opponent, naturally did not dare to be careless.

Both of them thought this and each held a bowl, slipping three dice each into their porcelain bowls.

Chen Jiangyin and Madam Xieleng also took their respective sides, with Madam Xieleng wearing a confident smile, and Chen Jiangyin also displaying a contented expression.

"Wait a moment," just before the gambling was about to start, Yue Jinghua suddenly called a halt, "Since it’s a gambling round, it would be too boring with just two people. Madam Xieleng surely wouldn’t oppose other people betting as well?"

The implication in Yue Jinghua’s words was for her and Cheng Qianshou to respectively act as the banker, welcoming bystanders to place their bets.

Madam Xieleng furrowed her brows, Yue Jinghua’s move undoubtedly increased the stakes of this gambling round.

A mere mercenary dares to be so arrogant, surely her Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion wouldn’t be scared.

Without a second thought, Madam Xieleng agreed to Yue Jinghua’s request.

The gamblers had long been itching to bet, flocking forward to place their bets, and soon, mountains of chips piled up in front of Cheng Qianshou and Yue Jinghua.

"Since that’s the case, I’ll also join the excitement, putting in these chips I’ve got," Chen Jiangyin said with a grin, adding his substantial pile of chips into Yue Jinghua’s pile.

The distribution of chips on the table was clear; Cheng Qianshou was reputed in the gambling house for many years, and most people placed their bets on him, accounting for over eighty percent of the chips on the entire table.

Thanks to Chen Jiangyin’s betting, Yue Jinghua’s side held just under twenty percent of the chips.

Even so, the chips from both sides combined nearly overwhelmed the usually spacious gambling table.

The entire table was piled up leaving only two small gaps, barely enough for Yue Jinghua and Cheng Qianshou to gamble.

No matter who wins or loses today, this gamble between Yue Jinghua and Cheng Qianshou will undoubtedly create the biggest betting record in the history of Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

"Please!" Between the mountains of chips, two figures, two pairs of hands already moved at the sound.