Chapter 63: Walking to the Peak of Life

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Volume 1: Entering a New World

Xue'er didn't usually drink, but upon hearing such good news, it was hard to celebrate her inner joy without it. She subconsciously took the drink, saying, "Thank you for your help during this time, Gang Leader. Once I return to my young master's side, I will certainly put in a good word for you."

Mei Chaofeng burst out laughing, "A pleasure doing business with you!"

Watching them clink glasses and celebrate, the messenger disciple finally realized they had misunderstood him. He was so anxious he was almost in tears: "Gang Leader, it's not that Zu An lost 7.5 million taels; it's that *we* lost 7.5 million taels to *him*!"

Mei Chaofeng and Xue'er were clinking glasses, their smiles still lingering. Upon hearing this, Mei Chaofeng, whose hand was always steady with a blade, trembled. The wine glass in his hand fell to the ground and shattered.

Xue'er, across from him, also looked bewildered. Clearly, no matter how wild her imagination, she couldn't conceive how such a situation could arise.

"Say that again?" Mei Chaofeng's face darkened. His cultivation was high, and he was usually unyielding, never making subordinates repeat reports. But today's events were simply too unbelievable; he had to confirm again.

"Zu An won 7.5 million taels from the Silver Hook Casino. Now, Master Seven has fainted, and the casino is in chaos. Gang Leader, please go quickly and take charge!" The disciple was almost crying from urgency.

Mei Chaofeng finally understood. He was completely petrified. 7.5 million taels of silver—what kind of concept was that?

Forget about the Plum Blossom Gang; even Bright Moon City, no, even several nearby counties combined, didn't have that much in annual tax revenue!

It's over, it's all over!

Mei Chaofeng could barely stand. He swayed unsteadily before collapsing onto a stool.

Xue'er, on the other side, was slightly more composed. She quickly asked the messenger disciple, "What happened? How could he have won so much?"

The disciple was somewhat astonished to find such a refined and beautiful young woman in the gang leader's room. Although her face was veiled, her figure and eyes indicated she was exceedingly lovely. However, he had no time to admire her and quickly replied, "His first bet was all-in on 17 points, with odds of 1:50, winning 50,000 taels of silver. Then, for the second bet, he wagered all 50,000 taels on a 'three of a kind' (triple ones), which had odds of 1:150. That's how he instantly won 7.5 million taels."

Mei Chaofeng finally snapped back to reality. Like a furious lion, he sprang from his chair and grabbed the disciple's collar. "How could that good-for-nothing win every single round, especially with such tiny odds? Did he cheat?"

"No," the disciple replied, trembling, fearing the gang leader might twist his neck in his rage. "How could anyone cheat in the Silver Hook Casino right under our noses? That's why the whole thing is so bizarre!"

At this moment, Xue'er suddenly spoke up, "Could it be that Miss Chu can perceive the dice's movements and secretly told him?" She herself lacked confidence in her words, unable to fathom how Chu Chuyan could be involved in gambling, much less help that good-for-nothing.

Mei Chaofeng shook his head. "Impossible. Our dice cup has an array carved by a master rune artisan from the capital, which isolates spiritual energy perception. Even if she were a fifth-rank cultivator, or even a Grandmaster, she couldn't possibly know. Otherwise, there would be no casinos left in this world; they would have long been bankrupted by experts."

Xue'er said, "It's no use speculating so much here. Let's go quickly and see what's happening."

"Yes, yes..." Mei Chaofeng, who had been bewildered, finally reacted upon hearing this. "Pass down the order! Brothers, arm yourselves and follow me!"

He had already made up his mind. Pay? No way in this lifetime!

7.5 million taels! What kind of concept was that? Even if the entire Plum Blossom Gang were dismantled and sold, it wouldn't fetch that much!

He had decided that tonight, even if it meant falling out with the Chu family, he absolutely could not acknowledge this debt.

The Plum Blossom Gang's headquarters and the Silver Hook Casino were not far apart. Mei Chaofeng, burning with anxiety, rushed at full speed and soon arrived at the casino.

By this time, a large crowd had gathered outside the casino. Hearing that someone had won 7.5 million taels of silver in just two rounds, people from many places rushed over to witness the spectacle.

Mei Chaofeng barely managed to squeeze inside. The casino was already in an uproar, and those who enjoyed a good show started chanting, "Pay up! Pay up! Pay up!"

They chanted quite rhythmically.

Zu An was currently sprawling in a large chair, brought from who knew where, with his feet propped directly on the gambling table. A group of people around him served him tea and water, some massaged his legs and back, and some maidservants were even peeling grapes and feeding them to him one by one.

Mei Chaofeng's face twitched in annoyance. He recognized that these maidservants and attendants were specifically for entertaining VIPs at the Silver Hook Casino. Yet now, they were serving *that* good-for-nothing like this?

"Are you trying to rebel?!"

"Even a little poison in his grapes would be better!"

Rage points from Mei Chaofeng: 400!

Hearing the incoming rage points from the system, Zu An waved his hand. "Move aside, move aside," he said, pushing the people in front of him away to get a clear view of the dark-faced Mei Chaofeng.

"You must be Gang Leader Mei, I presume. Since you're here, let's settle the bill. A total of 7.5 million taels. Thank you for your patronage." Zu An extended his hand towards him.

Chu Chuyan, who had been standing by with a look of disdain, instinctively moved closer. Mei Chaofeng was a ruthless individual, having unified Bright Moon City's underworld over the years, with countless lives on his hands.

Mei Chaofeng's face twitched. He remained silent for a long moment. 7.5 million taels—how could he possibly produce that?

Seeing him remain silent, Zu An smiled. "Gang Leader, you're a renowned figure in Bright Moon City. Surely you're not planning to default on your debt? There are so many witnesses here."

"Exactly, pay up! Pay up!"

The surrounding crowd began to jeer. As the saying goes, "There are no fathers and sons at the gambling table," and with Miss Chu of the Chu family backing them, what did they have to fear?

Their only regret was why they hadn't bet alongside the Chu family's son-in-law earlier; otherwise, they'd be rolling in money now.

Of course, given another chance, none of them would dare to bet on such exaggerated odds of 1:150.

Mei Chaofeng took a deep breath, composed himself, and then said to Zu An, "It's too crowded and noisy here. How about we go inside to discuss this in detail?"

To his surprise, Zu An refused without hesitation. "I think it's pretty good here. Everyone is so enthusiastic, and their words are pleasant to hear. I absolutely love it here. As the saying goes, 'There's nothing that can't be spoken openly.' Gang Leader, you can say whatever you want right here, so everyone can be a witness."

What a joke! With his previous experience, he knew that the more people there were, the better for collecting rage points. Why would he want to go to a private room to talk with him?

"This scoundrel!" Mei Chaofeng cursed inwardly, furious that Zu An showed him no respect.

Rage points from Mei Chaofeng: 631!

"Very well, if Young Master Zu wishes to discuss it here, then we shall," Mei Chaofeng, being a formidable figure of his generation, quickly regained his composure. "Since Young Master's luck is so good today, how about we have another bet?"

He wasn't sure what had truly happened before, whether it was Plum Blossom Seven and the others betraying him, or if Zu An's luck was truly heaven-defying. But now that he was personally involved, no trick would escape his notice. Since the opponent could win 7.5 million taels in one go, he was equally confident he could win it back.

Everyone believed Plum Blossom Seven was the gang's top gambler, but only Mei Chaofeng knew that Plum Blossom Seven's gambling skills were taught by him personally. Combined with his current cultivation, he could utterly crush Plum Blossom Seven in a real gamble.

It was simply that as gang leader all these years, he hadn't revealed his true capabilities.

As for losing?

He couldn't possibly lose. And even if he did, what then? Was there a difference between 7.5 million taels and 10 million taels? He couldn't pay either way. As the saying goes, "Many lice, no itch; many debts, no worries."

Upon hearing his invitation, Chu Chuyan immediately grew anxious. Plum Blossom Seven couldn't play any tricks in front of him, but Mei Chaofeng was different. He was also a fifth-rank cultivator, and having been famous for so many years, he undoubtedly mastered countless tricks.

If he really tried to cheat, she might not be able to tell. So, she needed to warn Zu An. After all, this guy was so reckless; he fell into Plum Blossom Seven's trap with just a casual provocation. If he impulsively agreed this time, it would be over.

However, before she could even speak, Zu An had already waved his hand in refusal. "Who would still gamble with you? I've already won 7.5 million taels; isn't that enough? Besides, don't think I don't know that you might not even be able to produce 7.5 million taels. Where would you get more money to lose to me? Do you take me for an idiot? Stop all the nonsense, hurry up and pay! I'm in a hurry to go home and hug my wife to sleep!"

Moreover, even if the other party had money, he couldn't gamble anymore. After such a long time, calculating the timing, the effect of the Lucky Fruit must be wearing off soon.

Chu Chuyan, who had been standing by with the corners of her lips slightly upturned, thinking that this guy seemed reckless but wasn't actually stupid, heard his last sentence and her smile instantly froze.

Rage points from Chu Chuyan: 199!

The surrounding gamblers suddenly felt a pang of bitterness. Half a month ago, this guy was a good-for-nothing loser, despised by everyone. Yet, such a person had won 7.5 million taels today—a fortune they couldn't earn in ten lifetimes—and also won a beautiful, rich woman. He truly had reached the pinnacle of his life.

"But you should just revel in your joy secretly; why provoke us like this?!"

Imagining Zu An wantonly enjoying the angelic Miss Chu of the Chu family after going home, their rage points surged. They had initially just been enjoying the show, but now they began to support the Plum Blossom Gang, hoping Mei Chaofeng would kill this guy.

Rage points from Gambler A: 77!Rage points from Gambler B: 77!Rage points from Gambler C: 77!

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