This was a large room, seemingly the combination of several rooms into one massive space.
As soon as they entered, everything in the room was visible to them.
Despite it being daytime, the thick curtains blocked out all sunlight. Once the door behind them closed, the room was left with only a dim, yellowish light.
One had to admit that it was a very clever move.
Numerous tables were arranged in the room, each adorned with gambling paraphernalia. Various zergs surrounded the tables, their eyes red, completely absorbed by the tiny dice on the tables.
“Big! Big!”
“All in!”
“Double! Double—damn it!”
They may not have been aware of how long they had been in this room. It was perpetually dim, confined, an eternal little gambling den.
The trained female zergs holding wine glasses had their left hands behind their backs, while their right hands steadily carried large trays full of glasses. However, they did not glance sideways, instead, they held their heads high and proudly traversed through the excited crowd, ensuring not a drop of wine spilled.
There was a small restaurant in the distance, but these fervent gamblers felt no hunger. Even if their lips were dry, they would casually grab a glass of wine. They wouldn’t even take their eyes off the table while drinking.
Lu Mo noticed that everything needed for eating, drinking, and using was available in the room, except for one thing.
Mirrors.
If there were mirrors here, when these gamblers saw their own reflections, they would be shocked to discover how insane they looked…
All the arrangements were traps, luring the gamblers in, ensuring they would never wake up until their last bit of money was drained.
“Everything here belongs to Lord Lu Mo,” Minoki’s voice was filled with admiration. “Look, how rich he is. I dare say that even on the Imperial Star, Lord Lu Mo is one of the top male zergs!”
Ling smiled faintly, “Indeed, I wholeheartedly agree with you.”
He looked towards “Lu Mo,” who was sitting in the dim corner of the room, gently swaying a glass of red wine. His five fingers were adorned with gemstone rings that deeply embedded into his flesh.
If the room were brightly lit or the daylight radiant, he would appear quite ridiculous. But in the current dim light, he exuded an air of opulence. Although he lacked elegance, he had an imposing demeanor.
Minoki said to Lu Mo, “Bai Liu, I’ll talk to Lord Lu Mo about business matters. You wait here, and if you’re bored, feel free to play at any table.”
He casually grabbed a handful of chips from a nearby table and stuffed them into Lu Mo’s hand, whispering, “If you’re interested in any female zerg, you can play with them too.”
Lu Mo stiffly held the chips, “Thank you.”
As someone who couldn’t even win a game of rock-paper-scissors and frequently capsized in card games, Lu Mo was always polite when it came to gambling.
The system sounded sarcastic in his mind, 【Oh, didn’t you use your lifespan to draw cards? Why not try your luck?】
Lu Mo ignored it and turned his head to silently watch Ling.
Ling touched his nose and picked up two chips from Lu Mo’s hand. “Would the lord like to play?”
Lu Mo reservedly shook his head, “As a noble, one should stay away from gambling.”
He wanted to play! But he didn’t dare!
Afraid of losing, yet still wanting to play!
In short, he had a big appetite for human vices.
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“Alright.” Ling sighed in frustration, furrowing his brows. “But I really want to play. If the lord doesn’t accompany me, I’ll be upset for a long time…”
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The corners of Ling’s mouth lifted, “I’m pleasantly surprised.”
Lu Mo forcefully suppressed his smile, as the joy threatened to burst out.
Ling held his arm and led him to a table.
This was a table resembling a poker game. The dealer in a black uniform bent down to shuffle the cards. His slim waist was tightly bound, and his agile fingers skillfully glided across the cards.
He covered two cards and said, “Place your bets, everyone.”
In this fervent atmosphere, the dealer seemed out of place.
“Bet big! Double!”
“I bet small, I bet… three chips!”
The dealer lowered his gaze, resembling a delicate doll, not even once moving his eyeballs.
“Clack!”
Two red chips were tossed onto the table, accompanied by a voice full of amusement, “Oh dear, Lord, I accidentally slipped. It seems I made a mistake with my bet?!”
Then, a deep voice followed, “No worries.”
The dealer’s eyelashes trembled as he looked at those two lonely chips.
But he said nothing, leaning down to flip open the two cards covering the table.
Two joker cards appeared on the table, and the dealer spread open his hands, “Joker King, wins all.”
“Hey—”
“What the fuck!!!”
Exclamations of shock resounded throughout. One must know that the probability of two joker cards appearing simultaneously was extremely low. No one would bet their chips on such a probability!
“Lord, it seems like we won?” Ling grinned at Lu Mo. “Seems like occasionally slipping up isn’t such a bad thing.”
Lu Mo straightened his thoughts, cautiously pointing at all the chips on the table. “So, all these chips belong to us?”
Ling nodded, “Indeed.”
Lu Mo: !!!!!!
As he collected all the chips, Lu Mo felt their weight, still somewhat incredulous and dizzy.
He turned to look at Ling and muttered, “You really have such good luck…”
Ling burst into laughter, the sound muffled in his throat, causing an itch in Lu Mo’s ears. Then Ling said, “You’re absolutely right. I have incredibly good luck.”
Lu Mo “hmphed,” feeling that the difference between individuals was truly immense. But he was a magnanimous male zerg and never bothered to argue with the European dog.
Ling’s gaze lingered on Lu Mo’s face for a moment, but unfortunately, his eyes were hidden behind sunglasses. Nonetheless, the male zerg must have been the same as always—although dissatisfied, he would still put on an indifferent appearance, right?
Then, Ling turned his head seemingly absent-mindedly and glanced at the dealer.
The one thing not lacking in a gambling den was cheaters, and this young dealer, despite his age, was an expert at cheating. In an instant when he covered the cards, he replaced two cards with jokers, all done under the watchful eyes of the spectators. Yet, not a single zerg noticed his movements.
At that moment, the previously quiet dealer suddenly turned his head, a subtle expression appearing on his face.
Ling’s footsteps faltered for a moment but quickly resumed as normal.
“How much are these chips worth?” Lu Mo looked down at the box filled with chips. “Is each chip worth a thousand?”
Ling glanced at them and quickly replied, “It’s probably around three hundred thousand.”
Lu Mo raised an eyebrow in surprise. They had only been here for a short ten minutes and already obtained three hundred thousand.
That was a considerable amount! And they had acquired it almost effortlessly. No wonder so many people were obsessed with gambling. Such a large sum quickly flowed through their hands.
Once you tasted this feeling, it was impossible to go back to earning a few thousand yuan a month.
“However, I suggest that you exchange the chips for money first, my Lord,” Ling turned his head and said thoughtfully, “just to be on the safe side…”
Who was that dealer looking at just now?
Regardless, Ling had already sensed a slightly unusual atmosphere.
Just then, Minoki’s voice interrupted their conversation as he squeezed through from the other end, his face filled with astonishment as he looked at the chips in Ling’s hand. “Bai Liu, you earned so much in such a short time?”
Lu Mo wore a smile similar to Ling’s, modestly saying, “It’s just good luck.”
Ling was his female monarch, so if Ling had good luck, it meant that Lu Mo had good luck too.
The logic was flawless!
“You’re something else.” Minoki flattered, “With such good luck, you will definitely bring good fortune to Lord Lu Mo. Come, let me take you to meet him.”
Ling whispered in Lu Mo’s ear, “Or… should we exchange first?”
Lu Mo whispered back, “I entrust this solemn task to you.”
“Yes, I won’t disappoint.”
—
“Lord Lu Mo, this is the person I mentioned, Bai Liu.”
“Lu Mo” paused with his wine glass halfway to his lips, and his fat body leaned back. The chair was made of carved metal, with many gaps in the backrest that seemed to entrap his flesh.
“Oh?” He lazily raised his head, looking at Lu Mo with disdain. “Minoki, your taste in friends is truly terrible.”
“How could that be?” Minoki nodded and bowed, “Look, didn’t I make friends with you?”
“That’s true. Bai Liu, sit over there.”
The fat male zerg gestured with his chin towards a chair, indicating for Lu Mo to sit. After Lu Mo and Minoki took their seats, he calmly said, “I heard you wanted to participate in this gambling session?”
Lu Mo displayed a smile that would pass even the strictest etiquette teacher’s scrutiny. “Just as you said, I’ve been a bit tight on funds lately and was hoping to make a fortune.”
“Your choice is correct.”
The male zerg pointed to the silver-haired female zerg beside him. “Look, this is my female monarch. You know who she is, right?”
Lu Mo didn’t move.
No, he didn’t want to look.
The atmosphere became awkward for a moment.
Seeing the male zerg’s furrowed brows, Lu Mo quickly spoke, “Of course, he’s the Commander of the Third Legion. I’ve long admired his name.”
“That’s right!” The male zerg proudly declared, “With his presence, the ceremony of divine grace will surely favor me.”
Lu Mo nodded repeatedly in agreement, “Indeed, indeed!”
“I have no doubt about the abilities of the Commander of the Third Legion!”
The male zerg and Minoki exchanged a glance, both seeing joy in each other’s eyes.
Things were going so smoothly.
Indeed, the ceremony of divine grace was an opportunity to make a fortune.
In the current Emperor Star, zergs from various planets gathered, casting a wide net and using rather crude methods to find the easiest prey.
For those zerg who saw through their scams at a glance, it was best to simply give up. It was not worth the effort to persuade them.
After all, among so many zergs, there were always fools.
And it would be best if those fools were rich.
“Although we agree to your participation in this gambling session, well…” The male zerg looked at Lu Mo meaningfully, “you know, even in a nearly foolproof gambling session, if you want to make money, you still need chips. I wonder, how much money do you have?”
Dressed so shabbily, who knew how much profit he could bring…
“Ah, about that…” Lu Mo scratched his cheek bashfully and whispered, “I’m really sorry, but I’ve had some bad luck recently. My business failed, and I don’t have enough capital…”
Tsk.
The male zerg inwardly sneered with disdain. He really was a pauper!
What a waste of effort.
“So, this is all I can bring.” Lu Mo took out a blue card from his pocket and placed it on the table.
His slender fingers rested on the card, his nails neatly trimmed, presenting an artistic appearance that was pleasing to the eye.
Lu Mo leaned slightly forward, pushing the card toward the male zerg, a slight smirk on his lips. “I hope this capital will satisfy you.”
“Alright, alright.”
The male zerg picked up the card, and a female zerg with a device approached. The male zerg swiped the card casually on the device, and the machine made a crisp sound.
“Beep. Your remaining balance is one hundred and fifty-six million.”
“…”
Almost at the same time, Minoki and “Lu Mo” both stood up!
“Oh, my God!”
“How is it?” Lu Mo leaned back, casually looking at them. “Do you think this number is enough?”
Minoki swallowed hard.
After completing this job, he would go back to his hometown and get married.
Thank you for the update!
I can’t wait for their identities to be revealed!! ><
He couldn’t look at the fake Ling, hahahahahaha. Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣
I want to see were this scheme lead~
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