Chapter 323: Chapter 61: Vicious Woman! Lady Jii_3
His smile was somewhat sinister: "Young Master Zongwei, that’s enough for today. Why not come and play another day?"
Wang Zongwei suddenly felt a chill, as if sensing something was off, and immediately regained some clarity: "Brother Youde is right, luck is not on my side today, it’s not suitable to continue, so I’ll take my leave first."
As he spoke, Wang Zongwei lowered his head and walked out of the room.
"Hold on."
Ding Youde clasped his hands behind his back and sneered coldly.
As soon as he spoke, several burly personal attendants immediately blocked the door, trapping Wang Zongwei inside the "Earth" room.
"Brother Youde, what is the meaning of this?" Wang Zongwei’s face turned somewhat pale.
"Young Master Zongwei, our casino has its rules," Ding Youde said, his smile not reaching his eyes, "The young master should settle the debts before leaving."
"Debt? How much do I owe?" Wang Zongwei’s face grew more uncomfortable, sensing something was amiss.
Ding Youde took out a stack of signed notes at a leisurely pace: "Young Master Zongwei has exchanged a total of 8,600 Qian Gold today, 500 of which have been paid, leaving 8,100 Qian Gold outstanding. Young Master Zongwei, please settle the account."
"Over 8,000 Qian Gold?!"
Wang Zongwei’s expression was both shocked and angry, mixed with disbelief.
He had only played for less than two hours, how could he have lost so much?
"Young Master Zongwei may want to take a closer look." Ding Youde sneered, "Every single note here is clearly black and white paper. If you don’t agree, I will have the brothers ’help’ you recall."
Wang Zongwei hurriedly went over to check the notes.
Sure enough, each one was authentic.
He had unknowingly accrued such a debt.
He immediately broke out in a cold sweat and bowed to Ding Youde: "Brother Youde, these notes are indeed correct. But I left in a hurry this time and didn’t bring that much money. How about..."
Before he could finish, Ding Youde interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
He smiled gloomily: "No worries, no worries. As long as Young Master Zongwei signs, I will take the brothers to the Ping’an Wang Family and ask Wang Shouzhe for the money."
"Go to my fourth uncle to collect the debt?!" Wang Zongwei shivered all over, both shocked and angry, "Brother Youde, this is too much! Are you not pushing me to the brink? Rest assured, I will repay this debt soon."
"Bah!" Ding Youde sneered, "With the meager support of Wang Zongwei, only God knows when you’ll repay this debt? It seems Young Master Zongwei has yet to realize the situation. People, help the young master wake up!"
"Brother Youde! Don’t be impulsive! Ah, ah, ah~~~~~"
A series of screams instantly echoed in the "Earth" room.
...
Dusk was gradually falling.
Outside Changning Guard City, there was a manor understated yet lavish.
This manor was under the name of a distant, unknown wealthy individual, but in reality, it was the secret palace of the Celestial Human Clan Leader Huangfu Jinhuan, where many clandestine conversations took place.
It can be said that this seemingly ordinary manor frequently influences some of the changing dynamics of Changning Guard.
The sky grew darker, yet the manor remained brightly lit.
Beneath all the corridors hung intricately crafted palace lanterns, illuminating the courtyard as if it were daylight, with lush green trees and red flowers, rich and vibrant.
At this moment, deep inside the manor’s conference hall, three people were sitting together in secret talks.
These three, two men and one woman, were all dressed in embroidered robes, their demeanor extraordinary.
In the corner of the room, a red copper incense burner emitted curling smoke like ethereal mist, paired with the exquisite and luxurious furnishings, making the place resemble an Immortal Palace. It also imbued the seated trio with an additional touch of immortal aura.
Logically, Huangfu Jinhuan was the true owner of this manor, yet sitting in the main seat was a woman in her thirties, exceptionally attractive, alluring, and charming.
She was born with amorous peach blossom eyes, even her posture while lounging was lazy to the core, yet her demeanor was like that of an Immortal Consort, commanding a kind of transcendent nobility, as if everyone was born to heed her.
Her luxurious spiritual silk brocade robe, intricately embroidered, and the huge Sea Spirit Pearl embedded in her embroidered shoes, all bespoke her extraordinary identity.
Behind her stood two elder men, one on each side, who appeared unremarkable.
They seemed simple and reserved, yet only true masters could sense the terrifying power within them.
Indeed, these two elders were Spirit Platform Realm Cultivators.
For some eighth and ninth-grade Black Tortoise Noble Families, each Spirit Platform Realm Cultivator was an ancestor at home, esteemed and a pillar of support.
Yet they stood behind this woman, their heads bowed, seeming like two loyal old servants.
This, in turn, highlighted the woman’s even more extraordinary background.
She leaned nonchalantly on the main seat, as if it were only natural.
Meanwhile, the illustrious Huangfu Jinhuan sat on the secondary seat, a faintly ingratiating expression on his initially dignified face.
As for the other middle-aged man, he was the Clan Leader of the Qianma Huangfu Family, Huangfu Deyun.
This Clan Leader of an eighth-grade Noble Family was a notable figure throughout Changning Guard. Yet here, he merely occupied the last seat.
In fact, having a seat at all was still lucky.
Did you not see that the two Spirit Platform Realm Cultivators behind the woman could only stand like old servants?