Northern Prefecture Rivers and Mountains

Chapter 11 Fight

The second game resumes.

The three men stood still and looked at Liu Yu.

"It's obvious that these three are here to deal with us. Brother, don't fall into their trap." Liu Daogui had already guessed who the other party was. The one who had recently made enemies with the Liu family could only be the Diao family.

"Since you are here to seek revenge, why not settle the grudge today? If I lose, the worst that can happen is that I lose money to avoid disaster, so as not to bring trouble to my family." Liu Yu thought more deeply.

The Diao family has many ways to deal with the Liu family, and resolving it at the gambling table is actually the fairest one, at least giving Liu Yu a glimmer of hope.

If I quit today, I don’t know what sinister tricks they will use.

"If you are afraid, I can negotiate peace, and this gambling house will also give you some face." Huan Xuan was happy to watch the fun and said nice things, but in fact he was adding fuel to the fire.

Even Liu Jingxuan noticed it and whispered, "Ji Nu, don't be reckless."

More and more people gathered around, most of them fanning the flames, "We can't lose face for Jingkou!"

"What a joke! How could Ji Nu ever be afraid?"

"I've only seen slaves who lost everything, but I've never seen a slave who surrendered!"

There were sounds all around.

As a man, I have to do it at this time.

Huan Xuan, who was standing aside, suddenly had a complicated look in his eyes. Although he was mostly adding fuel to the fire, he could also see that Liu Yu had some popularity in Jingkou.

"Come again." Liu Yu moved forward bravely.

"Wait!" When Chupu was about to reopen, a low shout came from behind the crowd.

Everyone turned around, their eyes instantly filled with fear.

A man wearing a flat turban and a purple robe, with a square forehead and a face full of flesh, swept the crowd with a dignified look, bowed to Huan Xuan and said, "Greetings to the Duke of Nanjun."

"Who are you?" Huan Xuan took a glance and then looked away.

"My father is Diao Bodao, and my grandfather is Diao Dalun, the General of the Northern Army!" The man introduced his family right away, but did not introduce his own name.

Diao Bodao is Diao Kui, the head of the Diao family, and Diao Dalun is Diao Yi. After being in charge of Jingkou for more than ten years, the Diao family became a powerful family in Jingkou. The initiator was Diao Yi, the General of the North.

The gamblers fell silent.

"Excuse me, excuse me, but which member of the Diao family are you?" Huan Xuan's big, white, and plump hands rubbed the five pieces of wood on the scale without even raising his eyelids.

"My name is Diao Zhan! The Duke of Nanjun is visiting Jingkou. Why don't you let us know in advance so that the Diao family can show their hospitality?"

"I originally intended to go to Longkang to pay homage to my ancestors and sweep the tombs, and I passed by Jingkou."

The Huan family originated from Longkang in Qiao County and is currently still under the control of the imperial court.

It makes sense for Huan Xuan to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors.

But from Jiangling to Longkang, crossing the river from Wuchang to enter the Jianghuai region is obviously closer.

However, the Huan family is now higher in status and prestige than the Diao family. Knowing it was just an excuse, Diao Zhan not only did not dare to point it out, but also flattered him, "Nanjun Gong has never forgotten his homeland. He must be blessed by his ancestors. His future is limitless."

"I appreciate your kind words." Huan Xuan looked arrogant, as if he didn't want to be too involved with the Diao family. He said to Liu Jingxuan, "Wanshou, how about you and I go to the second floor?"

Liu Jingxuan glanced at Liu Yu. Diao Zhan personally took action, and Huan Xuan was unwilling to help, so he was helpless.

Liu Laozhi is now in a period of decline, and the feud with the Diao family is not good for him and his son.

Everyone considers the issue from the perspective of his own interests.

"Why don't you go with me, Ji Nu?" Liu Jingxuan didn't want to confront the Diao family head-on, but he also didn't want Liu Yu to suffer.

"I only know how to play Chupu, so I won't disturb your fun. Please go slowly." Liu Yu knew his limits.

Huan Xuan took a deep look at Liu Yu and Liu Daogui, then went upstairs with Liu Jingxuan.

On the second floor, a scholar wearing a turban and holding a whisk watched with great interest what was happening below. "Brother Wang!" Huan Xuan immediately put away his arrogance and pride upon seeing this man, and became extremely respectful.

The scholar smiled and said, but his eyes were fixed on the brothers Liu Yu and Liu Daogui in the main hall downstairs...

The main hall was extremely quiet. When the gamblers around saw Diao Zhan, they were as silent as mice seeing a cat.

Even if someone pretended to be nonchalant, they would be half as weak in momentum, but he remained calm.

This calmness is not pretended, but innate.

"Are you Liu Yu Liu Ji'nu?" Diao Zhan squinted his eyes, and the flesh on his face trembled.

"It's down."

"I heard that you brought a group of thieves and robbed my fish and shrimp?"

"Don't slander me, sir. I cannot bear the responsibility of such a serious crime. If you have real evidence, you can report me to the authorities." Liu Yu was calm and composed.

It was a dark and windy night. The people who rushed forward were Liu Zun and Meng Huaiyu. Their faces were covered with mud and they were completely unrecognizable.

Diao Zhan didn't dwell on the matter. "Do you dare to play another round?"

"Why not?" Liu Yu sat down confidently, with Liu Daogui standing behind him.

I thought it was a one-on-one duel, but I didn't expect that the Diao family had no martial ethics at all. They just bullied others by taking advantage of their power. There were three people on the field, the two experienced players before, plus Diao Zhan.

Liu Daogui was sweating in his heart, but Liu Yu looked indifferent.

"Start!" Diao Zhan shouted, and Chupu started as usual.

The three of them started chasing after him relentlessly.

Within the rules of Chupu, even if Liu Yu was Sun Wu resurrected, he could only sigh helplessly.

But he is a tough guy and will never give up until the last moment.

No miracle happened, and God did not favor him. Liu Yu tried his best but failed to break out of the encirclement. He only eliminated three of the opponents and was still defeated by Diao Zhan, who owed him five arrows.

"How about you admit defeat now, kowtow to me thirty times, and send your daughter to me as a maid, and I will forgive you for the past?" Diao Zhan said arrogantly.

"Shameless!" Liu Daogui was furious.

Liu Yu stared at Diao Zhan without saying a word, his eyes turned cold, but the veins on his hands bulged, and it was obvious that he was extremely angry.

The flesh on Diao Zhan's face stretched out, as if he was enjoying the pleasure of bullying others.

One arrow costs one hundred coins, five arrows cost five hundred coins. The Liu family can still afford it, but if they continue to gamble like this, it may not be certain.

Just when Liu Daogui thought Liu Yu was about to explode, his eyes cleared up and said, "Forget it, forget it, that's all for today."

A hero never suffers a loss in front of him, and a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years.

The two brothers turned around to leave, but seven or eight servants of the Diao family surrounded them.

Liu Daogui sneered in his heart. If a real fight broke out, these people would not be enough to fill Liu Yu's teeth. Diao Zhan was seeking death.

It's just a matter of causing trouble in Bofang. The Diao family is rich and powerful, so they are not afraid of the matter getting out of hand and can afford it. But the Liu family may not be able to do so.

Looking back, he hoped that someone would speak up for him, but unexpectedly, no one dared to provoke the Diao family. They all retreated and gave up the venue.

Those who watch the fun never think it’s too big to do anything, and some people even look forward to it.

"Oh, it seems that today will not end peacefully." Liu Yu sneered, his back slightly arched, like a beast ready to attack, full of danger.

"You've offended the Diao family, and you still want to make peace?" The Diao family servant stood up, looking like a bully.

At this critical moment, Liu Daogui's mind worked faster. He stepped forward, grabbed Liu Yu, and used the wit he usually used to bicker with Liu Yu. "The Diao family is a well-known figure in Jingkou. Our ancestors were famous in Jiangzuo and remembered by the people. But now they are bullying others by taking advantage of their power. If this gets out, it will definitely tarnish the reputation of the Diao ancestors."

(End of this chapter)