Chapter 207: Who is the Gambling God

Chapter 207: Who is the Gambling God

All the gamblers present were dumbfounded; perhaps this was the biggest gamble they’d witnessed in a long time.

In one round, the stakes reached over a thousand gold coins, and they were even wagering their lives.

What grudges or grievances led to this? Betting one’s life, really?

Not only the gamblers, but even Qin Shili was shocked.

It’s just gambling; surely it doesn’t go as far as betting lives?!

“Lin Nuo, you shouldn’t…”

“This is my business; just watch.”

Lin Nuo wouldn’t heed Qin Shili’s advice. As the villain, if he was going to gamble, he might as well go big and put his life on the line—now that’s thrilling! Betting money is for amateurs.

“So, can I raise the stakes?” Lin Nuo repeated his question.

The boss didn’t give a direct answer; after all, this matter of betting lives required the consent of those involved.

The boss turned to the Long-Haired Man, who didn’t respond but directly asked Lin Nuo:

“What’s your life worth to us?”

“Heh, it’s worth a lot.”

Lin Nuo chuckled,

“I’m a disciple of the Xuanyun Sect and the third young master of the Lin family. If you win, you know there’s plenty to gain, right? An endless thousand gold coins, wealth to enjoy indefinitely. If you’re worried about settling debts, we can sign a life-and-death contract.”

“Why gamble your life?” the Long-Haired Man pressed on.

“Just say if you dare or not! If you’re scared, let’s get started.”

“Alright, let’s gamble.”

The Long-Haired Man readily agreed; this kid had quite the audacity, daring to gamble with him, betting their lives.

Wouldn’t it be entertaining to see this brash young’un kneel and plead for mercy or end up a laughingstock?

The two immediately signed the life-and-death contract, with all the gamblers present as witnesses—no one could back out.

“Wow, betting lives, that’s savage,”

“This is going to be a show worth watching.”

“I’m serious; that kid has guts, but I still think he’s got a screw loose.”

…

The noise surged among the gamblers; this was a big deal. Not only inside the gambling house but even people outside rushed in to witness the showdown.

Betting lives? Now that’s thrilling.

Many people came just to watch the spectacle, while some had already concluded that Lin Nuo would lose.

As for the gambling house, some knew the typical tricks of the trade. In small bets, things could go with the flow, but in big bets, they would definitely pull some dirty tricks. The gambling house had been around for a long time, and many wealthy people had come to lose everything. There was power behind the gambling house; no one dared to cause trouble.

Besides, Lin Nuo was a disciple of the Xuanyun Sect, a righteous sect—easiest to deal with. They care more about their reputation than life itself. If he tried to cheat, and word got out, he would lose all face!

It seemed like he was at a disadvantage. An opportunity this big shouldn’t be passed up.

The two quickly signed the contract and pressed their fingerprints, with many witnesses present, ensuring no one could back out.

Qin Shili grew anxious. Although she had never been in a gambling house, she had heard stories about cheaters. The people running the gambling houses were often skilled tricksters, and it was nearly impossible for an ordinary person to spot their schemes.

Would Lin Nuo be able to expose their cheating on the spot?

It was possible; she could only wait and see.

“Alright, please take your positions.”

The Long-Haired Man politely gestured for Lin Nuo to sit down.

They were gambling by flipping cards. There were five cards on the table—one of them had a pattern, while the others were blank. The dealer would first show the patterned card to Lin Nuo, then quickly shuffle them, letting Lin Nuo find the right card.

It was a test of hand speed and keen eyesight—not luck, but strength in skill.

In his previous life, Lin Nuo had chosen this gambling method as well. He trusted his eyesight, convinced he could see through it, only to end up losing.

Clearly, it wasn’t that his eyesight was bad; the cards contained hidden tricks.

“Please pay attention,”

the Long-Haired Man smiled, showing the five cards, one of which had a pattern, while the others did not.

Then, he covered all the cards, shuffling them at lightning speed, testing Lin Nuo’s focus. A moment’s distraction meant missing out.

The speed of his hands left the watching gamblers dizzy.

The technique accumulated over many years—no one could track it at all.

Qin Shili was also focused, watching the cards move rapidly. Her eyesight and concentration were good enough to barely keep up with the dealer’s speed.

After a while, the man’s hands stopped, revealing five covered cards before Lin Nuo.

“Alright, please choose.”

The Long-Haired Man squinted and smiled, inviting Lin Nuo to select.

This was a gamble impossible to win.

Simple enough; the cards had been tampered with.

Two of the cards were modified—they had a mechanism that controlled their patterns.

One card had a pattern, and one did not.

If Lin Nuo chose the patterned card, it would turn blank.

If he chose a blank card, they wouldn’t care.

If Lin Nuo picked the patterned card, only to find it blank, he would panic and want to reveal all the cards to check, causing the original blank card to become patterned.

Thus, no matter how he chose, it was impossible to get it right.

Moreover, it was a precise mechanism that consumed no spiritual energy, and cultivators couldn’t detect it at all.

If they forced a card check, hypothetically, even if they could spot the cheating, they could always pin it on Lin Nuo’s accusation, claiming he was trying to defame the gambling house. With this many witnesses, if word spread, their reputation would undoubtedly suffer, and they couldn’t explain it away.

The Xuanyun Sect had a big name and many concerns; as long as Lin Nuo didn’t guess correctly, they would always have the upper hand.

Now, choose; no matter what, you lose.

Qin Shili tugged at Lin Nuo’s sleeve. She had confidence in his ability to see through the trickery and wanted to remind him.

“This is my gamble with him; you stay on the side and watch carefully.”

Lin Nuo waved his hand, then turned to the Long-Haired Man,

“Alright, I won’t hold back. I’ll pick the second card.”

Lin Nuo’s gaze shifted to one of the blank cards as he reached out to flip it.

Qin Shili’s heart raced. That wasn’t the patterned card! If Lin Nuo chose that, wouldn’t he be walking straight into death’s embrace? He was already picking the wrong card! Even if the opponent was cheating, there was no way to expose it!

Qin Shili quickly tugged at Lin Nuo’s sleeve, signaling him to stop, but Lin Nuo shook off her hand, his fingers landing on the blank card.

“Heh, I thought you had some skill. But this is all you’ve got.”

The Long-Haired Man chuckled to himself. Normally, nobody would choose correctly here, so he didn’t need to cheat; just let it play out.

That person’s life was now the gambling house’s!

However, when Lin Nuo flipped the card, a cold smile emerged:

“This card? No pattern.”

The card was revealed, and it was indeed blank.