Minglong

Chapter 50: God of Gamblers?

The doors and windows were closed, and a man and a woman were standing and sitting alone.

Princess Changning had a graceful and elegant demeanor, and her whole person was as elegant as a lady among the national flowers. Her quietness made Xie Jinhuan observe her with his "heart's eyes".

Noticing Xie Jinhuan's solemn expression and silence for a long while, with a troubled look like that of an old Chinese doctor who has discovered an incurable disease, Princess Changning couldn't help but frown slightly:

"Why? Can't you see it, or do you see that this princess is going to die soon?"

No, I saw that I was going to die soon!
Xie Jinhuan saw that his ghost wife had not changed her words. He felt so miserable that he didn't know who to confide in. After holding it in for a long time, he could only respond:

"The soft armor worn by Her Royal Highness is of a very special quality."

Princess Changning looked down at the bulging Fat-headed Peacock, then raised her eyelids and thought for a moment before saying:
"Ice Soul Silk has a special texture that blocks Qi. If one's martial arts skills are high enough, one can detect the details of a cultivator's Qi flow and determine if they have hidden soft armor. This is not a secret technique that ordinary people cannot understand. Is there anything else?"

Xie Jinhuan tried to ask the ghost wife for help, but the ghost wife became more and more outrageous, and even the "hairless girl, white with pink inside" appeared!

Xie Jinhuan felt that after saying this, it didn't matter whether he was the great demon of Zihui Mountain or not. Today, he would die at the hands of the Immortal Princess or the Dan King. He could only bite the bullet and respond:

"It's embroidered with a wine gourd, and...hmm...a jade plaque hangs on the chest, engraved with the word 'Ling Yu'. It's made of extraordinary material."

?

Princess Changning sat up straighter, her face turned solemn, and her almond-shaped eyes showed deep surprise!

An expert can infer whether a person is wearing soft armor through details such as the flow of qi and differences in body temperature.

But being able to see embroidery through clothes, and even personal belongings sandwiched between cleavage, is a magical skill that is incomprehensible!

Princess Changning had never heard of such magical powers before, and her eyes were filled with suspicion:

"Have you ever peeped at this princess bathing?"

Xie Jinhuan quickly shook his head and said earnestly, "How could I possibly spy on Her Highness? This is truly my unique secret technique."

Princess Changning didn't believe it at all. In order to verify Xie Jinhuan's words and actions, she hid her right hand behind her waist:
"Close your eyes and rub your ears with your hands."

Xie Jinhuan closed his eyes as he was told, covered his ears with his hands, and rubbed them back and forth.

Chachacha~
This action interferes with the six senses, making it difficult for martial arts masters to judge the opponent's movements through environmental details and breath fluctuations.

Princess Changning hid her hands behind her waist and gestured cautiously in her sleeves. After confirming that Xie Jinhuan couldn't see it normally, she spoke again:
"Okay. How many fingers did I hold up?"

"Three."

Xie Jinhuan responded without even turning his head.

Princess Changning pulled out her right hand from behind her back, looked at her three fingers, and her eyes were filled with disbelief.

What an amazing ability! It seems he can really see through the surface and directly see underwear...

No, if Xie Jinhuan could directly see the jade token she was holding in the groove, wouldn't that mean...

!

Princess Changning blushed and raised her hand to block the fat-headed peacock calmly:

"Then wouldn't it be like I'm naked in front of you?!"

Xie Jinhuan knew this question would arise, so he made up a story with great sincerity:

"The mind's eye doesn't see with the eyes, but rather 'perception'. Just like how Your Highness was able to spot the butler imitating me while standing upside down outside, the eyes can't see, but the mind can judge the movements outside the window through various details.

"My secret technique uses the invisible 'qi' between heaven and earth to perceive details that ordinary people cannot perceive. It is not about seeing the jade pendant and the small clothes with your eyes.

"If I could really see a woman's body through her clothes, how could I not blush and feel nervous?"

Princess Changning didn't quite believe this explanation. She thought about it for a moment, carefully observing Xie Jinhuan's eyes and expression, and then moved her arm calmly.

Call ~
The long-sleeved outer shirt slid halfway down her shoulders, revealing her fair shoulders and arms, her demeanor captivating...

? !
Xie Jinhuan's pupils shrank. He hadn't expected the landlady to be such an old, slippery-shouldered woman. He straightened up a little:
"Your Highness, you... you are hot?"

Princess Changning was certain that Xie Jinhuan's instinctive reaction of seeing some spring scenery was not fake, so she breathed a sigh of relief, pulled up her coat and patted her chest:
"I was so scared, I thought you could really see a girl's body through her clothes.

“Your magical power is quite powerful and unique, and you really do look like a remarkable person from the Hidden Immortal Sect.

"I have long admired the Hidden Immortal Sect. Could you teach me this magical power? You can name the reward, whatever you want."

Anything?

Xie Jinhuan felt that the landlady was indeed generous. If he could really teach, he would definitely ask for something that the landlady was embarrassed to give.

But this was the magical power of the ghost wife, so he could only look embarrassed:
"The Dharma is not easily passed down, and the Way is not taught to outsiders. The Hidden Immortal Sect usually teaches only one disciple from master to disciple. The secret techniques learned cannot even be easily revealed to outsiders. The princess rescued me today and she did have doubts, so I revealed my true identity.

"And with my limited cultivation, I can only barely perform it. As for teaching, my master always had me practice with bamboo, saying it's 'the study of things to gain knowledge'. I still don't understand..."

"Investigating things to gain knowledge..."

Princess Changning saw that what Xie Jinhuan said did not seem to be fabricated, so she nodded slightly and did not force him anymore. She settled for the next best option and said:
"Since I can't teach you, I won't force you. Well... if you have this skill, rolling the dice and betting, wouldn't you be invincible?"

Xie Jinhuan blinked, somewhat puzzled:
"Do you really need to rely on supernatural powers to cheat at something as trivial as rolling dice?"

Princess Changning usually drinks and enjoys rolling dice with her friends, but the gambling god in the academy is too domineering and has bullied her miserably. She now stands up and circles around Xie Jinhuan, gazing at him with the same gaze as if admiring a general under her command:

"If there are no restrictions on the equipment used, and both players are clear, how can we play it? Your magical power seems to be able to bypass the restrictions."

Are you asking me to use my special abilities to become a gambling god? Xie Jinhuan still has to deal with Zhou He's hidden dangers, so he has no time to drink. Take precautions in advance:
"Using this magical power of mine too much can damage my mind. When I came down the mountain, my master warned me not to use it unless it's absolutely necessary..."

Princess Changning came to the front. Although she was short and had to look up, her aura was that of a superior lady.

"Is it okay to use it a few times? This princess needs to ask you for a favor, and you will definitely benefit from it later."

Seeing Princess Changning's tireless efforts, Xie Jinhuan could only ask:
"What's the deal?"

Princess Changning folded her hands at her waist, a trace of worry between her brows:
"It's not a big deal. You've heard of Wang He, the gambling god of the academy, right? She's the 'biggest busty woman in Chongwen Academy'. Her gambling skills are superb. I've been defeated by her several times in our previous encounters!"

"The day before yesterday at the Peony Pond, this princess even got through seven rounds of drinking with her. I was so drunk that I had to leave the table to avoid the fight. The young ladies from Chongming River were also terrified at the mention of her..."

The Gambling God of the Academy... this nickname is really a bit overwhelming...

Xie Jinhuan pondered for a moment and asked:
"The princess wants me to help her defeat her once?"

"Correct."

Princess Changning was indeed a top-tier landlady. She gestured towards the house:

"If you can use this magical power on gambling, you will definitely be able to kill her completely at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet tomorrow. If you can help this princess regain her dignity, this house will be yours."

Although the value of No. 6 Qingquan Lane has been affected by the noise, its location, area and decoration are impeccable. Even if it is discounted in half, it is still a considerable amount.

Faced with such a generous gesture, Xie Jinhuan finally understood the benefits of a rich woman. Thinking of Lin Wanyi's "two-headed dragon" plan, he asked:

"The property is too valuable, so I'll let it go. I'm interested in martial arts, and I heard the palace has a set of martial arts techniques left by the Martial Ancestor. I wonder if I can..."

Princess Changning raised an eyebrow. "You're quite greedy. 'Dragon Soaring Subduing Art' is far more valuable than a house, and you can't buy it back with just one banquet. But if you can please this princess, I'll let you borrow not only the copy but also the original copy in the capital."

Xie Jinhuan also wanted to see the secret manual of divine skills. After hearing this, he definitely couldn't refuse the landlady's invitation.

"Your Highness is so kind, I naturally cannot spoil the princess's fun. But is it inappropriate for a man like me to join in the drinking party for a girl?"

"It doesn't matter."

Princess Changning patted the fat-headed peacock and said proudly:

"The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is a gathering. No one dares to say anything if I bring a male companion. Just sit next to me and remind me when the time comes."

Male companion...

Xie Jinhuan was a little worried that Dan Wang would break his legs, but since wealth and honor come in danger, he nodded.

"The gambling equipment is specially made, you may not be able to see through it. Come to Wuwei Pavilion later, and I will feel your length first, so that you won't suffer any loss at the dinner tomorrow."

Princess Changning walked out gracefully while she was talking. She found Meiqiu still squatting in the room, looking up at the ceiling, and then at the beams.
"What is it looking at?"

"Looking for a bowl in the sky."

"Oh……"

……

Not long after, Princess Changning returned to the Princess's Mansion with her entourage.

After Xie Jinhuan waited for everyone to leave, he closed the door, thought for a moment, and called out:

"Night beauty?"

"Hmm~~"

The ghost in red, who was always following him, appeared from behind him, his captivating eyes showing dissatisfaction:
"I asked you to talk about her just now, why didn't you say anything?"

?

Xie Jinhuan staggered and spread his hands, saying, "Am I going to die? She's the eldest daughter of the Dan King and the Emperor's niece!"

Ye Hongshang shrugged slightly: "That's perfect, a beautiful and charming little rich woman, this is what you need most right now."

Xie Jinhuan was indeed in need, but Lao Deng was no small figure. He immediately went to the wardrobe, took out a change of robes, and asked:

"By the way, how can you see what's under clothes? Can you teach me?"

"Want to learn and go look at girls on the street?"

"How could that be? This divine power should be quite powerful in martial arts."

Ye Hongshang thought carefully and said, "This should be my sister's innate 'supernatural power'. It's not Xiaoyi, but the essence of heaven and earth. Not only you, but no one else can learn it."

When Xie Jinhuan heard this, he couldn't help but feel something in his heart:
"Could you be a god descending to earth?"

"possible."

Ye Hongshang held his head high and stood up straight, assuming an air of immortality:
"What kind of god do you think I am?"

Fox Fairy...

Or Slaanesh...

Xie Jinhuan felt that the conversation was getting off track, so he changed the subject:

"Your charm can control anyone?"

Ye Hongshang came up to him, leaning against the wardrobe with his arms folded across his chest:

"Lin Wanyi's cold and yin energy is too strong, so I can easily take advantage of her. I will make you hallucinate and feel dizzy. As soon as the little princess, Momo girl and others find out that they are possessed by evil spirits, they will definitely use the 'awakening the spirit and exorcising the evil spirit' technique to break free. I can't control them."

"is it?"

Xie Jinhuan was quite disappointed.

Ye Hongshang raised his long and thin eyebrows when he saw this:

"Why? Do you want to ask my sister for help to take down the princess's daughter and have sex with her?"

Xie Jinhuan took out his robe and shook his head:

"Do I need to resort to such devious methods to take down the girl? The Red Lin Guard attacked me just now, and I need to find out the reason behind it and have an alibi. If you can charm Princess Changning, this matter will be easier."

Ye Hongshang understood what he meant, and his eyes were quite approving:

"A true man doesn't hold grudges overnight. I like that. Well... it's not completely impossible. When drunk, one loses consciousness and is easily affected by others' thoughts. Even if one experiences hallucinations and auditory hallucinations, they will just dismiss it as being drunk. If you can get Princess Changning half drunk, I can help you delay for a while."

Seeing that there was a way to create an alibi, Xie Jinhuan said nothing more and quickly packed up...

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(End of this chapter)