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Lunch was finished in a bizarre atmosphere that Tianyu-jun couldn't understand at all.

Qingxuan sent Tianyujun to wash up and tidy up, then led Tianyujun out of Wuyi Pavilion and headed straight for the bustling area in the center of the city.

Walking through the bustling streets, Tianyu Jun was in high spirits, even more so than when he first arrived in the prefectural city yesterday. Qingxuan kept a close eye on Tianyu Jun's expression, and seeing his high spirits, she was completely relieved.

But just then, some discordant voices came over.

Today, the people on the street were noticeably more excited than yesterday, and they were all discussing the same topic: the loss of chastity by Qin Daoxin, the Holy Maiden of the Extreme Heaven Division, and the Extreme Heaven Division's trip to Wujiang Dao to annul the engagement.

Seeing this, Qingxuan sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat helpless.

The dramatic incident between Wujiang Dao and Jitian Si was clearly instigated and planned by someone in the shadows, with the aim of sowing discord between the two sects. And since the mastermind knew about this, how could they not spread it, thus also damaging the reputation of both sects?

Wu Jiangdao and Jitiansi tried to cover up the matter, but it was eventually leaked by someone with ulterior motives. After more than a month of spreading, it finally reached Yazhou.

By now, the entire Eastern Heaven Plains must know about this matter. Martial Frontier Dao and Extreme Heaven Division have become a laughing stock in the entire cultivation world of Eastern Heaven Plains, and even in the mortal world.

Such gossip among major sects is what people love to talk about most, and it will remain a major topic of conversation for at least the next ten years. The only way to calm it down is for time to slowly settle and wear it down.

However, after Ji Tiansi went to annul the engagement, no one mentioned that Xiao Linyuan had fought his way up to the Martial Frontier Path on his own; it seemed that no news of it had spread.

Qingxuan thought about it again and realized that it made sense. Xiao Linyuan had been dealt with by her, so Wu Jiangdao had won. If this got out, it would actually make Wu Jiangdao look good and show that he was ruthless.

Qingxuan glanced at Tianyujun discreetly, only to see that Tianyujun looked gloomy, and his smile had vanished. However, the usual sorrow and annoyance were gone from his brows; it was as if a normal person had seen a pile of feces while shopping, and was simply disgusted.

Qingxuan breathed a sigh of relief and said to Tianyu Jun, "Xiaoyu, don't take it to heart. What's done is done, so face it calmly. Worrying about what others say will only make you upset."

Tianyu-jun nodded, let out a long sigh, and said, "Of course I won't bother with these commoners, but it's inevitable that I'm unhappy. However, Xuan-ge'er, you're right. If I keep paying attention to these gossips, I'll only make myself miserable. Hmph..."

Tianyu Jun raised his head and gave a light snort: "She's just Qin Daoxin. I was too narrow-minded before, that's why I valued her so much. Those three sisters last night, which one of them wasn't far superior to her? Why should I keep worrying about her? Xiao Linyuan is my real target."

Qingxuan laughed heartily and said, "That's right, this is the mind and magnanimity a true man should have."

Having composed himself, Tianyu Jun smiled again and asked Qingxuan curiously, "Brother Xuan, where are we going to go for fun today?"

Qingxuan chuckled, pointed ahead, and said, "Look, we've arrived."

As the two talked, they had already crossed several intersections and arrived in front of a tall building. The building had a very grand facade, with its doors wide open. However, several curtains were hung at the entrance, obscuring what was happening inside. A large character for "gambling" was written on the curtains, and shouts even louder than those from the crowds on the street kept coming from behind them.

Above the main gate hangs a huge plaque with the three large characters "Qianjinfang".

"A true man is one who can spend a fortune; a real man can wield ten thousand taels of silver with a wave of his hand."

Tianyu-jun looked at the poem written on the pillar by the door, his face filled with surprise and doubt, and said to Qingxuan:

"Xuan-ge'er, could this be...?"

Qingxuan smiled warmly, as if she were back home, and nodded and laughed, "That's right, this is the largest gambling den in the entire Shangxi Prefecture."

Upon hearing this, Tianyu Jun's expression immediately turned strange, and he muttered to himself.

First, Qingxuan tempted him to drink, then dragged him to a brothel, and now she wants to go to a gambling den. This... she's got it all covered!

These things don't seem to be good for someone who practices martial arts.

However, Tianyu quickly clarified his thoughts and felt completely at ease.

When has Xuan-ge ever harmed me? The places he goes must be good places!

Seeing that Qingxuan had already lifted the curtain at the door and entered Qianjinfang, Tianyujun immediately followed without hesitation.

Upon entering the Gold Shop, an incredibly lively atmosphere immediately enveloped them. Inside was a huge hall, even more spacious than the main hall of the Wuyi Pavilion. However, the layout was very simple, with little decoration. Gambling tables were everywhere, offering all sorts of gambling games, including dice, cards, and board games.

Countless gamblers, their faces contorted with fervor, surrounded each gambling table, creating a deafening commotion that seemed poised to shake the entire Qianjinfang district to its core.

Among the many forms of gambling, dice are the most popular among gamblers. They are easy to play and remember, have extremely high multipliers, and a game can be played very quickly, with the outcome decided in just a few words. This makes them the best choice for most gamblers who lack patience.

The gamblers stared intently at the dice cup, their eyes bloodshot, their hearts pounding with the clinking of the dice. After the dealer opened the cup, some shouted and laughed wildly, others cursed and sighed, and some even burst into tears and fainted on the spot.

Watching the various reactions of this group of people, who seemed to be manipulated by that small dice cup, Tianyu-jun found it quite amusing and said, "Xuan-ge'er, does gambling really have that much magic?"

Qingxuan laughed and said, "Everyone wants to get rich overnight, but no one wants to work hard. They all want to get something for nothing. Doesn't gambling cater to their thoughts exactly? Naturally, these people are like moths to a flame, falling into this endless vortex."

"However, nine out of ten gamblers lose. Of a hundred people who think this way, ninety-nine will lose their entire fortune."

Tianyu asked curiously, "What about the remaining person? Did they win?"

"Hehehe~~~" Qingxuan sneered and said, "Xiaoyu, you're overthinking it. The last person even gave up his life and was swallowed up without leaving a trace."

Tianyu was startled and exclaimed in surprise, "Really? No one's won money?"

Qingxuan said leisurely, "Of course there are winners, but they are not the gamblers, but the bookmakers who run the betting. The saying goes that nine out of ten gamblers lose, or that nine out of ten gamblers are cheated."

"What is fraud? It's using tricks to deceive people. Gambling skills, techniques, luck—it's all bullshit! It all depends on the house's mood. If they want you to win, you win; if they don't want you to win, they'll make sure you lose everything."

"Hiss~" Tianyu Jun gasped, somewhat shaken, and said, "If that's the case, why did we even come here?"

Qingxuan rolled her eyes at him: "Of course it's to make some money to spend. Yesterday, I threw out ten thousand taels of silver with a wave of my hand. Did you really think that money came from thin air?"

Hearing Qingxuan say this, Tianyujun immediately looked apologetic, and then a little aggrieved, and said, "Brother Xuan, if you need money, just say so. All the money here is yours, use it as you like."

Qingxuan waved her hand and laughed, "Your money is for your cultivation during your travels, so it should be spent wisely and not touched lightly. It will be very useful in the future. My money is just pocket money; I can get it back anytime I spend it. You don't need to lift a finger."

Upon hearing this, Tianyu Jun was immediately speechless, filled with astonishment.

Ten thousand taels of silver was just pocket money for Qingxuan. So how much money would be considered a lot of money?

"And besides..." Qingxuan laughed again, her gaze drifting towards the staircase at the far end of the lobby: "In a little while, the owner here will probably invite us to meet him. Wouldn't it be very impolite for us to go empty-handed? We wouldn't have the confidence to speak then."

Tianyu was stunned again, somewhat confused by Qingxuan's words. At this moment, Qingxuan took out a copper coin from his sleeve and smiled smugly at Tianyu: "Come on, little Yu, let me show you a magic trick. Within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, I can turn this one coin into 100,000 taels of silver."

Tianyu Jun paused for a moment, then suddenly realized what he meant and laughed, "Xuan-ge'er, are you going to gamble too? Winning 100,000 taels of silver with just one coin within the time it takes to burn an incense stick? That's a bit of an exaggeration. You just said that nine out of ten gambles are rigged, aren't you afraid of losing?"

Qingxuan chuckled and said, "Hey, Xiaoyu, just watch."

As she spoke, Qingxuan walked to a dice game table not far away and squeezed into the crowd. Tianyujun followed with anticipation and curiosity.

The game at this table is very simple: guess the sum of the three dice and their exact value. Guessing just the sum of the numbers won't yield much profit. But guessing the exact value can be incredibly lucrative, with payouts of several times, ten times, or even dozens of times the initial bet. If you bet on a "triple," the payout is a hundred times the initial bet—making you rich overnight is definitely not a dream.

Just then, the dealer finished rolling the dice and was waiting for the gamblers around him to place their bets. Qingxuan casually tossed the one coin onto a number.

When the people around saw that Qingxuan had only placed a single coin bet, they burst into laughter. The croupier also shook his head with disdain.

Most of these gamblers were residents of the prefectural city. Although they had some spare money, they were not wealthy. However, when they came to gamble, they were all very extravagant. It was unclear whether they were obsessed with money and wanted to get rich quickly, or whether they were inspired by the couplet at the entrance. They would spend several taels or even tens of taels of silver at a time. Even if they didn't have any money, they would borrow from all sides and pretend to be rich.

If they were like Qingxuan, with only one coin in their hands, they wouldn't even dare to step into Qianjinfang, let alone gamble.

However, guests are guests, and gambling dens are open for business; they can't just turn away someone because they're poor. Every penny counts. And these gamblers needed someone even more down on their luck to highlight their own superiority, so they just mocked Qingxuan without saying anything too harsh.

However, when the dealer opened the dice cup, everyone who had just mocked Qingxuan was dumbfounded, as if they had been choked and could not utter a sound.

The number Qingxuan bet on was exactly the same as the sum of the three dice.

Qingxuan chuckled and gathered the money he had won in front of him; one coin instantly became one tael.

The surrounding gamblers only then realized what had happened, and each of them looked unconvinced, secretly thinking that Qingxuan was incredibly lucky. The dealer also sneered inwardly, his thoughts racing.

It's fine if you win a little, you poor rascal. Once you've tasted the sweetness and fallen into the trap, I'll make you lose even your clothes.

This dealer was also a skilled gambler, quite adept at his craft. He had done exceptionally well at Qianjinfang over the past few years and was confident that Qingxuan wouldn't escape his grasp. He was also remarkably efficient, avoiding unnecessary words and immediately starting a new game after each round, picking up the dice cup and shaking it once more.

A moment later, the dice cup was set, and the gamblers placed their bets. Qingxuan bet all of the one tael of silver he had just won on a single number.

Seeing this, the gamblers sneered inwardly, thinking that Qingxuan was too arrogant and did not believe that he could win again.

However, when the dice cup was opened, everyone stared at the three dice in disbelief, as if they had seen a ghost.

Qingxuan guessed right again!

One tael of silver suddenly became thirty taels of silver!

Qingxuan smiled slightly, collected the money, and looked at the croupier.

The dealer was also hesitant and unsure, his heart pounding, but seeing Qingxuan's seemingly provocative gaze, a sense of defiance immediately welled up within him. With a cold snort, the dealer picked up the dice cup and shook it violently once more.

This time, the dealer shook the dice for twice as long as before before putting the dice cup on the table, and looked at Qingxuan provocatively.

Qingxuan's smile remained unchanged as she placed thirty taels of silver on the "Leopard" die, the square representing the same number on all three dice. The surrounding gamblers hesitated, wondering whether they should follow Qingxuan's lead and place their bets.

However, most people placed their bets according to their own ideas, with only a few following Qingxuan's lead and betting on "three of a kind".

Seeing Qingxuan's confidence, the dealer felt a little uneasy, but still gritted his teeth and lifted the dice cup.

Instantly, silence fell around the gambling table, and the dealer nearly fainted.

All three dice showed six! Qingxuan hit the jackpot again!

Qingxuan's initial investment of thirty taels of silver suddenly turned into three thousand taels!