Not long after, Gu Yuan visited the jade gambling shop again.
This time, he was quite experienced. With the help of the servant, he picked through the items again and this time he actually found a collectible worth three spirit stones!
The servant was still smiling and rubbing his hands.
"Sir, you're on a hot streak today, why not give it another try?"
"good!"
Gu Yuan ordered a pot of wine and turned to leave, a scene that seemed like a source of amusement to the group of old gamblers.
It was as if I were watching a clueless newcomer about to fall into an endless abyss.
Sure enough, Gu Yuan returned in a hurry after only a short while!
Seeing Gu Yuan return with a joyful expression, even declaring that he would win even more this time!
The old gamblers all wore cold smiles; yet another fool had taken the bait.
This has become a common tactic at this jade gambling den. As long as they are given a little reward, these naive newcomers will really think they are very talented and know everything about jade gambling.
Little did they know, all of this was deliberately arranged and guided. Every word spoken by the accompanying servant was intentionally or unintentionally leading the newlyweds to choose pre-arranged gambling stones.
I bet in a few days, a young man who's questioning the meaning of life will be spotted on the street!
This time, however, the faces of the group of old gamblers and their servants grew increasingly gloomy and unsightly.
Gu Yuan fought with increasing ferocity, and every stone he opened, while not guaranteed to make a profit, at least did not result in a loss.
This is a whole floor!
You should know that at least 70% of the contents of one floor are garbage.
Even seasoned veterans who spend all their time gambling on jade lose more than they win. How could this newcomer, who seems to have appeared out of nowhere, be so successful?
All the old gamblers in the brothel had stopped what they were doing, and even many of the so-called "masters" were looking at Gu Yuan.
For a moment, the regular customers were all unsure of what to do.
Is this some lucky, impulsive young man who just arrived, or is it a new way for the neighborhood to rip off customers?
But what Gu Yuan did next made the old gamblers restless.
Gu Yuan actually opened a spirit pill covered in dust on the first floor!
After examination, this pill may be a "Body Strengthening Elixir," which can directly enhance the physical body without any side effects.
Perhaps it is a legacy left over from an ancient battlefield, and its recipe has long been lost over the years.
The value of this elixir is immeasurable!
Such a treasure was placed on the first floor, and yet it was managed to be obtained by this clueless young man!
How can anyone accept this?
Before anyone could ask the price, Gu Yuan raised his hand and swallowed the elixir.
Then, Gu Yuan's arm and abdominal muscles visibly swelled up. Gu Yuan casually picked up a silver coin and squeezed it until it was severely deformed and twisted.
The force was increased by about 10% compared to before.
Gu Yuan felt disgusted.
The reason this elixir was lost is probably because it was too expensive to make and had very little effect...
Regardless of the circumstances, Gu Yuan's actions this time were enough to make countless people envious.
That's not entirely surprising, since Gu Yuan was tricked in the same way in his previous life.
This kind of operation is actually quite interesting.
Those cultivators who can discern the true nature of these gambling stones are usually quite skilled.
Most cultivators of this level wouldn't care about such a small amount; they would just treat it as entertainment.
Those cultivators who can't see through the scheme will only lose money and be manipulated by others...
"Haha, I'm blessed by the God of Wealth today, my luck is extraordinary!"
Gu Yuan feigned ecstatic joy, while the servant beside him had already turned pale. But seeing that Gu Yuan was staring at him, he could only force a smile.
"Yes...yes, sir. Your eyesight is excellent; you are truly a genius."
"Since...since you look so extraordinary today, almost like a celestial being, why not go up to the second floor and give it a try?"
The customer said with an awkward laugh,
"This second floor is the core of our establishment. Since you are a cultivator, you should definitely go upstairs and give it a try!"
"Haha, that makes sense!"
"This way... please?"
The servant was overjoyed.
Thank goodness, thank goodness this guy is just a hothead!
Come on, let's go to the second floor. I'll rip you off until your own mother doesn't recognize you!
"No, let's stop here for today."
Gu Yuan's attitude suddenly made a complete 180-degree turn, which turned the servant's already pale face even more ashen.
"Huh? Then...then tomorrow?"
"Hmm... I'm planning to go into seclusion to cultivate properly soon. Let's discuss it further."
Upon hearing this, the servant immediately collapsed to his seat.
The shop owner will probably take full responsibility for today's losses!
Putting everything else aside, even if I sold my whole family, I still couldn't afford to lose that elixir!
Gu Yuan's sudden withdrawal and the servant's reaction left the old gamblers even more puzzled.
Is this acting really that realistic?
This shop owner is a ruthless person; he's willing to spend a fortune on such a precious elixir!
"Guest...no, sir, please wait! Today is definitely a lucky day to make a fortune, sir!"
The servant's voice was hoarse and weak, and his pupils were bloodshot.
Gu Yuan seemed not to hear anything and left the gambling den whistling a cheerful tune.
Hearing the desperate cries behind him, Gu Yuan only thought to himself.
It can be considered as a way of proving myself right in my past life.
Not long after Gu Yuan left the gambling stone market, a figure followed closely behind him.
"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment."
"oh?"
Gu Yuan turned around and saw a dark-skinned, rectangular-faced cultivator looking at him with a smile.
"Shi Renjiang, what kind of trouble is this guy up to now?"
"Haha, Jiang Dewu, you lost several spirit stones on the second floor just now, don't be jealous and bully the younger generation!"
The old gamblers in the gambling den behind also came out to watch the excitement.
Many people secretly thought that this kid Gu Yuan was too arrogant, and he was probably going to suffer a great loss this time!
This person's name is Jiang Dewu. He is not a cultivator from Wuxin City, but comes from a town under the jurisdiction of Houtu Panshan.
His cultivation level has reached the mid-stage of the first-order Qi Refining realm. He mainly cultivates the Earth Dao Heart Method "Stone Heart Technique" and relies on the move "Petrification Body" to achieve dual cultivation of Dao and body, making him invincible.
Even the veteran first-tier cultivators of Wuxin City Academy were no match for Jiang Dewu, and all fell to his well-rounded petrification technique.
Therefore, Jiang Dewu also earned a nickname in Wuxin City: "Stone Man Jiang"!
This guy is a scoundrel who spends his days hanging out in wineries and gambling dens. When he runs out of money, he goes around faking accidents and making a scene, especially targeting cultured old scholars.
He was considered a notorious scourge in Wuxin City.
This is the person I'm referring to.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, we are complete strangers. What brings you here?"
Gu Yuan responded with a smile.
Jiang Dewu dropped his fake smile. Since the bastards behind him had exposed his identity, there was no need to keep up the act.
"Boy, you'd better tell the other Daoists about your shady methods, or... the reputation of the Stone Gambling House will be ruined!"
"Fellow Daoist, what makes you say that?"
Gu Yuan maintained his smile.
Jiang Dewu, however, persisted.
"I think you're all in cahoots to put on an act. Otherwise, how could a greenhorn like you make so much money?"
"Kid! If you're not cheating or faking it, tell me how you distinguished the winners, or I'll go to the city lord's mansion and accuse your gambling den of deceiving and cheating its customers, making it impossible for you to stay in business!"
As he spoke, Jiang Dewu strode forward, trying to grab Gu Yuan's collar.
Seeing this, Gu Yuan frowned slightly, took a small step back, and dodged Jiang Dewu's hand.
The strong smell of alcohol and stench emanating from him completely ruined Gu Yuan's impression of the man.
Meanwhile, the thugs and hooligans who shared Jiang Dewu's wicked ways gathered around, shouting things like, "You cheating gambling den, give us our money back!"
The old gamblers are all about having fun, so naturally they won't help.
The servant and the shop owner were also happy to see this.
To put it bluntly, Jiang Dewu didn't dare to break ties with the gambling den; he simply wanted to annoy people while making some profit.
If Gu Yuan admits to his methods, Jiang Dewu will have made a huge profit; if he doesn't, he'll likely be in deep trouble today...