Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

If Qin Feng were here, he would definitely slap his thigh and exclaim that the dead have come back to life.

If it were a hooked fish, it would probably turn its head and burrow into the wall, fleeing for hundreds of miles overnight, not daring to breathe a single breath.

But now that things have come to this, Wei Xi felt a sense of resentment—he had seen many strange things, and in the end they were all just trivial tricks.

Just as Wei was feeling agitated, the chain on her wrist suddenly started to shake.

It turned out that the delirious Eqiyu had been knocked to the ground, and Wei Xi, who was also preoccupied with something, stumbled as well.

The reckless perpetrator, however, paid no attention. His eyes gleamed as he lunged at the nearest gambling table, gripping its edge with both hands as tightly as a clamshell.

Wei Xi suddenly realized—where did this resentment come from? When did he become so impatient?
In reality, even if Si Zhenniang turned into a hundred mosquitoes and hummed in her ear every day, it might not be able to shake Wei Xi's resolve.

Only by making Wei doubt herself can her mind be fundamentally changed.

Wei Xi initially thought that Hulu Town was a high-quality illusion, and that she could rest easy once she fully uncovered its secrets.

At this moment, Wei Xi's paranoia kicked in without restraint—why was he still so emotionally affected even though he had already seen through the illusion? Or was this place not an illusion at all? Were those absurd and nonsensical words spoken by the townspeople actually true?

This sudden onset of paranoia even overwhelmed Wei Xi, who momentarily believed himself to be the mighty Immortal Master Wei, wielding a divine weapon and shooting that scoundrel Tiandao off his horse!
Wei Xi spoke fiercely, and a bead of blood shot out from the tip of his tongue, the taste of blood instantly filling his mouth.

"Let's put that aside for now," Wei Xi thought to himself, trying to calm himself. "No matter what, there's something very strange about this place! It might not be what Si Zhenniang and the others told me... It could be a gambling den's way of stirring up people's desires..."

But this matter was like a loose thread protruding from the fabric; Wei Xi kept this knot in his heart, and eventually, there was a moment when he couldn't help but pull it out.

At that time, what this thread led to was quite extraordinary. The grudges, entanglements, love and hate involved need not be discussed in detail, but they pale in comparison to the earth-shattering secrets behind it.

In a few breaths, Wei Xi's expression returned to normal. Without making a sound, he pulled E Qiyu closer to his side and pretended to be an ordinary gambler as he walked toward the nearest gambling table.

Given that Wei Xi had never been to a casino before, she didn't think she could immediately see the strangeness of the gambling den in Hulu Town, so she could only take it one step at a time.

After all, Wei Xi had been warned by Wei Li Shi since he was a young child: "Don't touch gambling! If a child from a respectable family gets involved in gambling, his life is ruined!"
Upon arriving at the Qingcheng Sect, although some lazy fellow disciples secretly played mahjong and even bet on Elder Qingniu's lifespan, they ultimately did not overstep any boundaries. This tendency was nipped in the bud by Master Han's major campaign to rectify the sect's atmosphere, so it naturally had little impact on Wei Xi.

More importantly, Wei Xi, who grew up in the fields, had a simple understanding: even if you take good care of the crops every day, you may not have a good harvest. Looking around the world, where can you find a good thing that is easy to make money without working?
In short, the wild boar's understanding of the question, "There is a pond one zhang square, with reeds growing in the center, one chi above the water. If you pull the reeds to the bank, they will be level with the bank. How deep is the water and how long are the reeds?" far surpasses Wei's understanding of the gambling business.

But one of Wei Xi's strengths is her humility and eagerness to learn (when necessary). At least for now, she is genuinely standing by the gambling table, observing carefully.

Wei Xi was well aware of the risks involved: his demeanor and behavior were so different from those gambling addicts that he was practically an outsider. Such undisguised actions would inevitably attract the attention of the local authorities.

Wei Xi's every move will be observed by the other party.

But Wei Xi believed the risks were relatively manageable: after all, once she entered Dieji Mountain, she sensed someone watching her, so one more wouldn't make a difference. Going back further, there was the old opera singer, the Everlasting Tree, the Puppet Thread, Fanshan… there were countless things Wei Xi didn't understand, so what was a few more glances?
This "I don't care if I have too many lice" mentality is somewhat similar to that of a gambler burdened with debt.

Besides, no matter how big the gambling den is, it still has its boundaries. Wei Xi didn't think he could hide his whereabouts for a long time in a limited space.

Since that's the case, why not focus on cracking the secrets of the gambling den? Perhaps Wei Xi's open and honest behavior will make the mastermind behind the scenes wary, thus creating a valuable opportunity for them to remain inactive.

Feeling quite pleased with himself, Wei Xi looked curiously at the gambling table.

To be fair, the gambling table Wei Xi chose was very suitable for beginners.

Thirteen gamblers surrounded the gambling table. Wei Xi squeezed in and saw three dice cups in the middle.

Even though it was Wei Xi's first time entering a gambling den, he could tell that the dice cup was unusual—it was made of water, fire, and wind respectively, and the water dice cup even had a water lily the size of a bowl blooming on it, providing cover for the two goldfish that were arching the dice below.

Wei Xi's lips twitched slightly. Ever since Master Han flew into a rage, the disciples of the Qingcheng Sect have always had this look of disbelief whenever they see Xiao Yu.

Aside from Chen Shuangli, his ability to calculate both people and fish remains one of the most enduring gossip topics in the Qingcheng School's canteen...

There were only gamblers around the gambling table. Three dice cups were huddled together, the dice inside flipping about impatiently or lazily. The gamblers were panting heavily, staring intently at the water and wind dice cups. Some were even muttering incantations, trying to summon any deity for help.

Wei Xi's heart stirred slightly. For these gamblers whose fates were unknown, seeing things in the fire was about as difficult as snatching chestnuts from the fire.

However, the water and wind dice cups can be easily viewed without much effort.

But then Wei Xi's thick eyebrows immediately twisted into a pretzel – would the bookmaker be so kind?
As the dice cup wobbled slightly, the gamblers seemed to receive some kind of signal and reached out to place their bets.

Wei Xi stared in disbelief: the chips on the table were actually human...

After all this time, it turns out that even the biggest shady business in the world can't compare to the gambling den at the foot of Dieji Mountain. What an eye-opener!
Even though Wei Xi's face had been burned, she still kept her distance from such gambling games.

Fortunately, the gambling table didn't force the issue. As if they hadn't seen Wei Xi, they swallowed all the chips on the table, and then the three dice cups began to shake violently.

Wei Xi also imitated the gamblers, staring intently at the ever-changing dice cup.

Although Wei Xi was not familiar with casinos, he vaguely guessed that the outcome of this game was probably related to the numbers on the dice.

The three dice cups shook violently, causing the entire table to tremble. Numerous mouths of varying sizes appeared from the edge of the table, making gnawing motions. (End of Chapter)