redvbooks Chapter 26 Internal Force Manipulation
Chapter 26 Internal Force Manipulation
sunset.
Bai Zhantang and Li Dazui returned with their butts sticking out.
Twenty strokes of the cane, and his buttocks would naturally be bruised and battered.
However, with Officer Xing, one of their own, by their side, their injuries were not serious.
First, Duanzhi Xuanyuan slapped Li Dazui twice to teach him a lesson, and then took the opportunity to propose a few rounds of gambling with Bai Zhantang.
Bai Zhantang naturally had no reason to object to this, and even accepted it with a smile.
And so, the mahjong game began at Tongfu Inn!
Gu Qianbei, Bai Zhantang, Li Dazui, and Duanzhi Xuanyuan sat down at the card table.
"It's been a long time since I played mahjong, I really miss it."
Gu Qianbei looked at the small mahjong set in front of him and couldn't help but sigh.
But soon, he stopped laughing.
Because he understood something.
That's like playing mahjong with a cheater; there's absolutely no gaming experience involved.
Although Duanzhi Xuanyuan was targeting Bai Zhantang, he didn't win a single game. The whole game was just shuffling, arranging, and looking at the cards, then watching Bai Zhantang discard the winning tile and Duanzhi Xuanyuan won.
After a whole night, Gu Qianbei felt like she had become a tool for shuffling the deck.
Where does the joy come from if you don't win at mahjong? So Gu Qianbei was also very bored and just wanted to finish this round as soon as possible.
But soon, he found new ways to have fun.
That is to observe how Duanzhi Xuanyuan cheated.
No matter how lucky someone is, it's impossible for them to win every hand against the same person.
Therefore, Xuanyuan who cut off his finger definitely cheated; there's no doubt about that.
Because Gu Qianbei had revealed Duanzhi Xuanyuan's identity to Guo Furong in advance, Guo Furong was also carefully observing Duanzhi Xuanyuan's techniques.
But after observing all night, Guo Furong didn't find anything wrong.
This is the ultimate con artist.
Even when being watched, it won't reveal any flaws.
But after observing for more than a dozen rounds, Gu Qianbei actually figured out some of the tricks of the trade.
"What exquisite control of internal energy! This Broken-Finger Xuanyuan actually used his internal energy to control the mahjong tiles while shuffling, pushing them all in the direction he wanted."
Then, when the dealer is determined by rolling the dice, internal force is used to influence the dice.
So whether she rolls the dice herself or someone else rolls them, she can always get the number she wants.
In this way, she controls the points and the position of the cards, and she knows all the cards of the four players. Naturally, she knows how to make Lao Bai discard a winning card.
This requires not only powerful internal energy manipulation skills, but also a photographic memory. Impressive!
Gu Qianbei sighed inwardly, becoming extremely curious about the incredible internal energy manipulation technique of the One-Finger Xuanyuan.
For the rest of the time, Gu Qianbei didn't play mahjong properly. Instead, he focused on observing Duanzhi Xuanyuan's techniques and methods of controlling internal energy, hoping to gain some insights from them.
This has considerable reference value for his control of the Golden Light Mantra.
Everyone else was focused on the mahjong game, so no one noticed his unusual behavior except for the one-finger Xuanyuan.
"This Manager Gu is no ordinary person; he was able to detect that I was using internal energy to control the mahjong tiles."
This level of observation and sensitivity to internal energy is something even ordinary grandmasters might not possess.
Xuan Yuan was surprised, and his opinion of Gu Qianbei rose even higher.
Back when she dominated the casinos, very few people could figure out her tricks.
It was truly unexpected that a young man had seen through her.
However, this is also largely due to the fact that she didn't try to hide it.
Back then, she wouldn't have been as arrogant in the casino as she is now, cheating every single time. Wouldn't that be blatantly telling everyone that she's a con artist?
A so-called "God of Gamblers" must know all the tricks of cheating, but he will never use them unless absolutely necessary.
Even the most ingenious moves will eventually be exposed if used too often.
Just like it is now.
Overnight, Bai Zhantang had lost almost everything, while Gu Qianbei had learned almost everything.
"So this is how you can control internal energy. It's really interesting."
Gu Qianbei felt he had gained a lot. As long as he integrated this insight with the Golden Light Mantra, the thing he had always wanted—that the golden light could be transformed into a substance and remain outside his body for a long time—should be realized.
At this point, Duanzhi Xuanyuan had paid off Li Dazui's gambling debts and Guo Furong's hard labor debts, and then planned to leave.
But the real pig butchering scam is only just beginning.
Bai Zhantang got carried away.
After losing all night, his rationality and judgment were declining, and only his emotions took over.
"You can't leave!"
When Bai Zhantang shouted those words, he was already a gambling addict.
With a slight smile, Xuanyuan, who had severed her finger, knew that she had achieved her goal.
The betting continues.
The only difference is that it changed from four-player mahjong to two-player dice.
"Manager Gu, now I believe Big Mouth is indeed the One-Finger Xuanyuan. Old Bai actually lit firecrackers all night long, that's outrageous!"
Guo Furong whispered in Gu Qianbei's ear.
"Shh, keep watching, the main event is about to begin."
Gu Qianbei pressed her index finger to her lips and whispered.
Guo Furong understood and covered her mouth as well.
In the dice game, Bai Zhantang got completely carried away. First, he bet 100 coins, then he bet five years' wages, and he lost.
Then they gambled on twenty years' wages, fifty years' wages, or even their lives!
Everyone was astonished to see Bai Zhantang completely insane before them.
This person, who is usually so timid, becomes so crazy at the gambling table, willing to gamble with his life.
Although it was because he felt he was bound to win.
But where in this world is there a bet that's guaranteed to win?
In the end, Bai Zhantang lost.
Gu Qianbei perfectly captured the moment when Xuan Yuan Ling Kong, with his severed finger, altered the dice in Bai Zhantang's dice cup.
"sharp!"
Gu Qianbei secretly praised him, memorizing the technique and preparing to dissect it properly when he got back later.
"I don't want your life, but you must keep your right hand!"
Xuan Yuan's cold words made Bai Zhantang feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar!
As the severed finger of Xuanyuan's sword missed its mark, Bai Zhantang's right hand was saved. Only then did he realize his mistake and regretted his actions.
The gambling addiction treatment plan was a success.
"Old Bai, what a real man. Even in this situation, he didn't use martial arts to escape, but chose to accept it."
Gu Qianbei said with a smile, though his words carried a hint of teasing.
Bai Zhantang took a deep breath and said tremblingly, "I had just forgotten that it could be done like this."
Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
Duanzhi Xuanyuan said, "As long as you remember that not gambling is winning, then the trap we set for you today will not have been wasted."
"Your martial arts skills are excellent, but there are always stronger opponents. If you keep gambling, you'll eventually suffer a setback."
Bai Zhantang solemnly cupped his hands in greeting.
"I will heed your teachings, senior! I swear to you, I will never gamble again in this lifetime!"
Only then did Xuanyuan, who had severed his finger, nod in satisfaction.
"You're a quick learner. In exchange for the gambling debt you owe me, you keep an eye on Big Mouth. If he gambles again, you'd better slap him hard!"
"mother……"
Upon hearing this, Li Dazui showed a look of fear.
Bai Zhantang smiled and said, "Don't worry, senior, I will definitely keep an eye on Da Zui for you. That's my promise."