Yinshan Record

Chapter 602 Where Does Divine Sense Emerge Like Lightning (Part 1)
"Madam Cao, you... what brings you here..."

Bai Qian spoke carefully, his voice high-pitched.

Madam Cao naturally didn't care about him, but simply looked in Su Che's direction.

"Xiao Bai, everyone says you have a keen eye for talent, and it seems that's certainly true today."

Su Che nodded slightly.

This Madam Cao should be the head of the Cui family's establishment. It has to be said that the Cui family does have some resources. Judging from her aura, Madam Cao is a genuine Transcendent Cultivator.

Such cultivation level is quite impressive in the martial arts world of the Great Liang Dynasty. Bai Qian is right; this Madam Cao could easily earn a monthly salary from the Jingye Division.

"Sir, shall we try playing somewhere else?"

Madam Cao smiled slightly.

"But... I only know how to play Sic Bo."

"Then let's play Sic Bo. Sir, you look unfamiliar. Have you just arrived in Jiankang City?"

"I had been cultivating in the East China Sea, but my ancestors were indeed from the Central Plains."

"So you're a friend from overseas."

As she spoke, Madam Cao glared at Bai Qian, who was standing next to her.

These people in the arena really need to be properly managed. They dare to accept any outsiders. Can they just bring a cultivator who is obviously from the East China Sea into their homes?
She only glanced at him casually, but Bai Qian, a mortal with no cultivation, swayed back and broke out in a cold sweat. His legs felt numb and sore from that one look.

"Please follow me."

"it is good."

Su Che agreed, but then reached out and grabbed Bai Qian's wrist.

"Brother Bai, let's follow this lady."

Bai Qian was already so terrified that half of his soul had left his body, and he dared not agree. He quickly said something.

"I'm not qualified, Mr. Zuo, Master Zuo. You can go and have fun."

"How can this be done?"

Su Che said with a smile, "Didn't we agree to share the money?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Cao turned her eyes to Bai Qian, which made him even more alarmed.

She...she doesn't suspect me of colluding with outsiders to make money off the establishment, does she? I'm in deep trouble now.

"Whatever makes you happy, I'm not worthy of it..."

"Xiao Bai, so there's more to this story?"

When Madam Cao frowned and asked a question, Bai Qian was even more at a loss.

"There's no story, I just saw him at the door..."

“I didn’t have enough capital, so I borrowed five taels from this Brother Bai. Therefore, we made an agreement that if we made a profit, I would give him thirty percent. Since we are sharing joys and sorrows, how can I neglect Brother Bai?”

Su Che completed the entire text for Bai Qian, leaving him utterly devastated.

"Then let's invite them both."

Madam Cao raised her hand, gesturing for people to enter, and the noise in the room stopped.

None of you guys here who are trying to quit gambling are deaf; you've all heard everything clearly.

This man, who looks like a guinea pig, is actually a cultivator from the East Sea, possessing supernatural abilities. He's even more cunning than a seasoned con artist; no wonder the casino sent people to keep an eye on him.

Some people had initially wanted to take advantage of the chaos and gain some benefits, but now they've all given up. It's true, everyone's desperate to lose, but they haven't reached the point of risking their lives.

Su Che pulled Bai Qian, whose legs had gone weak, out of the house, while Madam Cao continued to probe the depths of the man.

She was actually a rogue cultivator from the East Sea before coming to the Central Plains to make a living. Everyone says that cultivation is for longevity, but how many people can truly achieve immortality? Some people are courageous and diligent in their cultivation, while others seek a carefree and pleasure-seeking path halfway through.

Advancement and retreat are the norm in the cultivation world.

No matter how she probed, she couldn't discern the depth of the person beside her. This kind of thing happens often; which cultivator doesn't have some means to prevent others from probing them?
"Mr. Zuo just said he came from the East Sea? I have also traveled in the East Sea before. The Central Plains are indeed different from the East Sea. Everything here requires money. We, who admire longevity and cultivate diligently, do not have so much gold and silver. In fact, if you are short of money, you can just give me a word and I will give you a thousand or eight hundred taels of silver. There is no need to go through all this trouble."

Although the words were polite, they already implied an intention to interrogate or accuse.

"What use would I have for money? I'm just curious and want to play around with it."

Su Che said with a smile, "As long as you enjoy yourself."

Enjoy yourself?

Madam Cao sneered inwardly, "Then let you have your fun."

After turning left and right, we finally arrived at an exquisite courtyard. Moss was faintly visible on the artificial hill, koi carp lurked in the pond, and the sounds of string and wind instruments could be faintly heard, making it quite elegant.

In the main room in front, various calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls, and smoke rose from the incense burner, creating a somewhat ethereal atmosphere. Several pretty young girls dressed in thin gauze moved about, constantly refilling water and tea for the guests inside.

The guests inside were all dressed in brocade robes and jade belts, numbering less than ten in total. They were all handsome, but their only flaw was that none of them had beards.

Finally arriving at his destination, Su Che smiled slightly and stepped inside.

"Oh, this eunuch is quite unfamiliar. Which government office do you work for? It's quite a show of hospitality that Aunt Cao is so eager to greet you personally."

A young eunuch saw Su Che enter and immediately went up to greet him.

"Unlike you, he doesn't have those soft flesh down there."

An old eunuch grumbled, "His aura is refined, his spirit is restrained; he must have some martial arts skills."

"Old Liu is from the Imperial Household Department after all; he's much better at judging people than we are."

"You're too kind, you're too kind. I've just been by General Feng's side for a long time and learned a little bit."

These eunuchs were obviously familiar with each other, and very few outsiders came to this place. Therefore, as soon as Shang Su Che entered, he immediately aroused the curiosity of the eunuchs, and they started chatting one by one.

"Our rule here is that the minimum bet is one hundred taels."

Madam Cao walked to the other side of the gambling table, reached out and took off her silk robe, revealing a bulging undergarment underneath.

The eunuchs perked up, not because they were attracted to Madam Cao's ample figure, but because Madam Cao had not personally handled the dice game for quite some time.

“Madam Cao is personally taking the lead. Come on, let’s bet five hundred taels.”

"Hehe, I've come at the perfect time today, I'll take three hundred taels."

A group of eunuchs, both high and low, placed their bets.

Madam Cao's eyes also turned to Su Che.

"Once the bet is placed, there's no going back."

This gambling den is quite interesting.

Upon entering the room, Su Che sensed something; there was actually a small array set up here.

Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? They're resorting to these kinds of tricks for a mere gambling table.

Looking at the layout of the room, Su Che noticed that the style and craftsmanship had a touch of divine intervention, suggesting that it was likely the work of Judge Cui from the Huang Mansion in the capital.

It seems that even the most righteous gods on earth cannot escape the desire to make money for their descendants.

Su Che glanced at Madam Cao, then counted out a hundred taels of chips and placed them on the stage.

"Then I'll place a small bet and try my luck."

(End of this chapter)