Ming Dynasty: I am truly not the Emperor of Longevity

What goes around comes around, and today it's finally my turn, Ma San Kui's, luck!

Seeing the calm and composed demeanor of the young man before him, Ma San Kui was secretly delighted.

Based on this, it seems that my guess is almost certainly correct.

This seemingly ordinary young man is truly remarkable; he can discern the numbers on the dice even through the dice cup!

What is a mere five hundred taels of silver? Even if you add the one hundred taels of gold on the table, its value is nothing compared to that of a true gambling master!

Upon discovering that the other party was likely dominating the dice game in his casino with their extremely keen hearing, Ma San Kui's first reaction was to send his men to follow them after they left.

Just like how we dealt with other gamblers who won big money and left.

This kind of thing happens several times a year, and the subordinates are already very familiar with doing it.

The silver must be returned, of course.

As for people, those who know how to back down and admit defeat are simply labeled as cheaters and given a lesson.

Those who are tough enough to make a big fuss have all gone to feed the fish in the Han River.

Just as his subordinates were about to carry it out, Ma Sankui changed his mind.

If the other party is truly a gifted individual who can discern the dice rolls, then to me, that would be an invaluable treasure!

If this person can be used by me, how much money could I ask for?

If we handle it the same way as before, wouldn't that be a waste of resources?

The Ming Dynasty was so vast, with its two capitals and thirteen provinces, yet this man managed to slip up in this tiny Gucheng County, at his own Rongsheng gambling den. What else could this be but a stroke of luck?

If you don't take what Heaven offers, you will suffer the consequences!

Without personally testing the other party's quality, Ma San Kui was still somewhat uneasy.

Upon hearing his subordinates report that the other party had already taken the five hundred taels of silver they had won and settled in the "Hanjiang Inn" outside the South Gate, Ma Sankui personally went to find the innkeeper of the "Hanjiang Inn".

Since I want to recruit this person, the more information I have about them, the better.

"Hanjiang Post Station" was, after all, an official post station run by the imperial court, and it was frequently used by passing officials.

While ordinary people can check in as long as they pay, the hostel still doesn't dare to accept undocumented individuals.

Since they were able to stay here, they must have shown their travel permit to the post station.

The other party turned out to be a family member of a seventh-rank military officer!

This was something Ma San Kui hadn't expected at all.

However, Ma San Kui learned from the postmaster that although this man's father was the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in the capital, he was already seriously ill.

Lu Chen was a son of a concubine who had been left in his hometown of Chengtian Prefecture. He had just received a letter from his legal mother and was rushing to the capital to serve her medicine.

If someone is so ill that they need to summon their illegitimate son from two thousand miles away, they are probably nearing the end and need to make arrangements for their affairs.

Even if he is a captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, I don't need to care.

Moreover, his father was stationed in the capital, a mere bannerman, and had no jurisdiction over matters within the territory of Xiangyang Prefecture in Huguang.

Lu Chen is in such a hurry that he's even willing to risk exposing his abilities to raise a large sum of money; perhaps something bad has happened to his family.

All I need is money!

I'm not afraid that he won't cooperate with me!

"Young Master Lu, then I, Ma, will make a fool of myself."

Ma San Kui picked up the teacup containing three dice and shook it quickly.

. . .

"Leopard, three fours!"

Lu Chen pointed to the overturned teacup on the table.

"Master Ma has excellent skills."

"Oh, it's nothing but a cheap trick."

Ma San Kui lifted the lid of the teacup, and sure enough, all three dice showed a four on the top side.

"To be honest, Young Master Lu, I can learn this technique."

It also needs to be paired with these lead-filled dice; ordinary dice are too light, and the force is simply too difficult to control.

If you were to actually use this technique while gambling with someone, and they found out, you would be considered a cheater.

This was the third time Ma San Kui had rolled the dice. Back in the first round, Lu Chen had accurately reported the numbers on the three dice.

This Mr. Ma was quite straightforward, and directly pushed the two ingots of gold in front of Lu Chen.

However, he still insisted on finishing the remaining two rounds of gambling.

Lu Chen didn't mind and readily agreed.

Starting from the second round, Ma San Kui's technique changed.

Through his telekinetic perception, Lu Chen could clearly sense that the trajectory of the dice inside the teacup was different from before.

Not wanting to reveal his trump card, Lu Chen only used his mental power to sense the dice without applying any force, and thus could not tell that the dice were filled with lead.

In the second round, Ma San Kui rolled two sixes and a five, which should be considered a slight mistake.

It wasn't until the third try that I successfully rolled a leopard.

In Lu Chen's opinion, this was quite an achievement.

The agreed-upon three rounds have now concluded, but Lu Chen sees no sign that Ma San Kui intends to take his leave.

"Young Master Lu's abilities are truly eye-opening."

After a moment of silence, Ma San Kui finally spoke.

"I have a suggestion; I wonder if Young Master Lu would be interested?"

"Please speak freely, Mr. Ma."

Hearing what the other person said, Lu Chen chuckled to himself.

After personally confirming his abilities, this guy was ready to recruit me.

"This Rongsheng Casino can't really be considered Ma's property."

Ma San Kui smiled slightly.

"I know that Young Master Lu is from Chengtian Prefecture, which is not too far from Xiangyang Prefecture. Have you ever heard of the Chang Le Society?"

"To my shame, this is the first time in my life that I have left Chengtian Prefecture."

Lu Chen had of course never heard of any Chang Le Hui.

"I have never heard of such a thing."

"The Chang Le Society is a large gang with influence in several prefectures and counties. It has branches not only in Xiangyang Prefecture and Nanyang Prefecture in the north, but also in Runing Prefecture in the east."

Ma Sankui continued.

"The current leader of the Xiangyang Prefecture branch is none other than the eldest son of the third leader of the Chang Le Society."

Mr. Ma has been following the Third Master since he was a teenager, and thanks to the old man's favor, he was taught these skills.

Now he manages the Chang Le Society's businesses in Gucheng County for the eldest son, and Rongsheng Gambling House is one of them.

Why don't I introduce Young Master Lu to the Chang Le Society?

In Xiangyang Prefecture, Chang Le Hui was not the only one running gambling dens; there were also quite a few gambling dens belonging to other forces.

With the two of us joining forces, all the gambling dens in Xiangyang Prefecture will be ours for the taking.

With the Chang Le Association as our backer, we can definitely take the money with us as long as we win it, and we don't need to worry about anyone causing trouble.

I believe it won't be long before you and I can beat all the gambling dens!

In all the prefectures and counties of Xiangyang, there can only be one gambling den, which is our Chang Le Hui's Rong Sheng Gambling Den!

"At that time, we will surely make a fortune every day and enjoy endless wealth and luxury."

Lu Chen glanced at Ma San Kui but did not reply immediately.

This guy has quite the ambition!

They actually want to monopolize the gambling industry in the entire Xiangyang Prefecture!

They also know how to make empty promises to themselves.

He still revealed quite a bit of information.

Those who could operate gambling businesses in the Ming Dynasty all had gangster backgrounds.

It was somewhat unexpected that such a large gang, whose influence spanned several prefectures, existed in this area bordering Hubei and Hunan provinces.

Should I really agree to join this damn Chang Le Society?