Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era-Chapter 196 - 139: Hidden Quest, the Baron’s Gamble

Of course, the value of the chips won is higher; one can exchange for three Tokens.

The three of them looked at each other, realizing that Tokens were extremely valuable; a piece of [Perfect] Fierce Tier equipment only cost thirty Tokens, cheaper than trading with the pig-headed people!

That means even if they didn’t win a single chip, they could still make up for what they lost!

And as long as they won a thousand chips, that piece of [Legendary] equipment would be theirs!

Thinking of this, Lin Ji couldn’t conceal the excitement in his heart any longer and whispered, "Brother Song, shall we give it a try? As long as we keep a hundred and twenty chips to ensure we clear the game, the rest is profit even if we lose them all!"

Song Lichuan didn’t reply, only furrowing his brow, seemingly pondering if there was any trick in the Baron’s proposal. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

But after thinking for a long time, he didn’t find any issues. More importantly, the Baron was very explicit; if he detected anything wrong, he could exit anytime after completing a round of the game!

Could it be that this was the Trial’s reward for them accumulating a sufficient number of chips?

While Song Lichuan was in a dilemma, the Baron’s faint laughter resounded: "I’ve been researching Texas Hold’em for over three hundred years and still have considerable confidence in it. If you can defeat me, what counts as some equipment?"

"I pursue my passion for my favorite gambling game, so rest assured, this gamble is absolutely fair and just."

"Brother Song!" Lin Ji called out to him urgently once again, even Bian Guanyue seemed a bit inclined.

Song Lichuan, after contemplating for a long time, then looked at the Baron: "Let me confirm again, we can stop the game anytime as long as we don’t want to continue, right?"

"Just finish that round," the Baron laughed, "you can’t just quit halfway when you see you’re about to lose, can you?"

With the Baron’s assurance, Song Lichuan finally nodded, looking at the two others: "Alright then, let’s play, but let me make it clear, the hundred and twenty chips aren’t to be touched; that’s our lifeline."

"No problem!" Lin Ji repeatedly agreed.

Seeing this, the Baron showed a faint smile on his face.

Next, as everyone’s Bet Chain locked onto their wrists, the game officially began.

After just a short while of playing, they discovered that not only was there no trickery in the game, but it was even simpler than they imagined!

Because, in reality, it was a three-against-one card game. As long as any of the three had a big hand, they could signal the other two to fold, effectively tripling their chances of winning!

And indeed, the first three rounds were smoothly won by the three of them.

Unfortunately, because they were cautious at the start, they didn’t wager much, winning a total of only twenty chips.

But successive victories had already bolstered Lin Ji’s confidence. It was as if he could see that piece of [Legendary] equipment beckoning to him.

At this moment, he thought of Chen Ce.

"I wonder what expression that guy would have if he knew we’d stumbled onto such a great opportunity."

"He’d surely regret it so much his guts would turn green."

Lin Ji’s smile grew wider as he covered his cards on the table and pushed his chips forward, shouting energetically:

"Raise!"

...

Meanwhile, Chu Xiu, whom Lin Ji thought would regret so much that his guts would turn green, was quietly observing them from not far away.

Seeing the game officially commence, he exhaled lightly.

"I knew that Baron would have a way to keep them."

"Now, it’s my turn to put on a show."

A smile curved on Chu Xiu’s lips, and in the next moment, his wings behind him unfurled sharply, propelling him like a rising wild goose straight into the sky!

In almost the blink of an eye, he had crossed a thousand meters, reaching the town’s center, where the western-style pavilion storing Paradise Grass towered beneath him.

"It is I who shall purify this filthy city."

With a soft murmur, Chu Xiu swooped downward! In the next instant, like a God’s heavy punch, the Frenzied Celestial Demon Hand appeared behind him. With the impact of his rapid descent, he punched out!

"Boom!"

Like a thousand-pound bomb exploding in the air, the top floor of the pavilion shattered instantly with a loud boom, causing countless bricks and stones to scatter!

And Chu Xiu didn’t stop at all, descending like a falling meteor. With resounding crashes, the entire pavilion crumbled layer by layer like a collapsing block tower!

As dust rose all around, the nearby gamblers and prostitutes watched in horror, bewildered by what was happening.

Amidst their confusion, a blurry figure emerged from the dust.

His enormous wings resembled a demon descended to earth.

In the next moment, countless fierce and terrifying Fierce Ghosts poured out from the collapsing pavilion like a swarm of ants, instantly engulfing the surrounding gamblers!

The slaughter had begun.