Chapter 1019: Chapter 62 Assets of Tens of Millions_2
Jin Bo couldn’t wish for more and quickly agreed in succession. He called out two of the eight white-clad girls to accompany the three of them into the Noble Hall.
Upon entering the Noble Hall, the trio was immediately astonished. The vast gambling house only had a sparse dozen or so clients, among whom four were magicians, and the others all wore various noble garments. Seeing them enter, everyone couldn’t help but reveal a surprised expression, as if it had been a long time since any new guests had arrived.
The four magicians, upon seeing Ah Dai’s attire, were all momentarily taken aback and abandoned their own games to quickly walk towards Ah Dai with their heads lowered, escorted by the white-clad girls. Their actions startled Ah Dai, who didn’t understand why they were approaching him. Bing, who was beside Ah Dai, also frowned.
The magicians quickly reached Ah Dai, their ages all around forty to fifty years old. Judging by the decorations on their magic robes, three of them were actually Grand Magicians, while the fourth wore no magical insignia. They stopped about a meter in front of Ah Dai and bowed all at once, saying, "We have seen the Elder."
Ah Dai, surprised, then remembered his status in the Mage Guild and hurriedly said, "There’s no need to be so formal, sirs."
After getting a clear look at Ah Dai’s face, the magicians exchanged glances, all wondering how the guild had acquired such a young elder. Gambling wasn’t forbidden by the Mage Guild, but it was hardly a respectable activity. The sight of Ah Dai’s attire had initially shocked them, prompting them to hurriedly come over to pay their respects with guilt. Now, seeing Ah Dai’s youth, they were all puzzled.
The magician without magical insignia said, "Elder, may I inquire as to where you are from? I am a Senior Alchemist from the Alchemist Guild, Mi Bo." The Alchemist Guild was akin to a branch of the Mage Guild. With both guilds based on magic, their relationship was very close. With the current situation in the Empire of Huasheng and the Empire of Sunset City, the Mage Guild was directing all its members, and naturally, the alchemists also supported the actions of the Mage Guild. These four had chosen to hide here because they didn’t want to participate in the potential war, and upon seeing Ah Dai, they had thought he was sent by the Mage Guild
Upon hearing the other party was an alchemist, Ah Dai immediately felt a surge of goodwill and politely said, "So you’re an alchemist, I’ve also studied that a bit. We’ve come from the Empire of Huasheng. Chairman Kary of the Mage Guild has just recently granted me the title of Elder; there’s no need for formality."
Mi Bo frowned and said, "So, Elder, your visit here is for...?"
Yan Shi, seeing the concern in the group, hurriedly said, "We’re just here to have fun, with no other intentions. Please don’t misunderstand."
The magicians visibly relaxed. Mi Bo gave a slight bow and said, "If that’s the case, I won’t disturb any further, Elder," then the four turned back to their game.
Ah Dai looked at Yan Shi and said, "So magicians also gamble so much! How do they have so much money?" Bing, standing beside him, snorted and said, "Aren’t you a magician here to gamble as well? Does gambling require a special status?" When she heard the four magicians calling Ah Dai an elder, shock filled her heart; the status of an elder in the Mage Guild was extremely venerable, and she couldn’t comprehend how this naive young man before her could be one of them.
The white-clad girls following behind Yan Shi and Yan Li looked at Bing in astonishment. They didn’t recognize Bing, but they knew not to offend such distinguished guests with their own status, otherwise, the consequences would be dire. Hearing Bing’s words, Ah Dai gave an awkward laugh and said nothing further. Bing seemed to realize she had misspoken and lowered her head, remaining silent.
The Noble Hall was elegantly arranged, with two tall trees inside the main hall. Their lush branches and leaves constantly filtered fresh air, and everything in the hall, including the furniture, buildings, and decorations, were made from marble and crystal. The gambling devices were all various crystal products, the elegant ambiance making it an exceptionally comfortable place.
Ah Dai and his company approached the roulette again, being the only clients there. The roulette was beautiful, carved entirely from crystal, appearing sparkling and translucent. Even the small ball used for bouncing was a purple crystal, catching the eye. Yan Shi gave Ah Dai a small smile, the two almost telepathically attuned, both preparing for that evening’s auction. Yan Shi took a tray from Bing, picked out ten chips, and placed them on the solo number thirty-six, nodding at the dealer, "We’re ready to begin."
The dealer, seeing Yan Shi bet on a solo number, was slightly alarmed but didn’t pay it much mind, and forcefully spun the crystal roulette, which was much heavier than ordinary roulettes. The roulette spun rapidly, with the purple crystal ball making a sharp tinkling sound as it bounced swiftly around the wheel’s edge. Ah Dai glanced at Bing beside him, exerting a little force under his feet, and a trace of his fighting spirit entered the crystal roulette. A flicker of surprise crossed Bing’s eyes as she looked up at Ah Dai. His voice suddenly came through clearly, "This time, don’t try to ambush me again, or I’m afraid I might hurt you."
Earlier in the Wealthy Hall, Bing had clearly realized she was no match for Ah Dai’s skills. She snorted coldly, ignoring his words while murmuring, "Don’t go overboard."
