At night, Yan Li came to the Drifting Cloud Cottage. To his surprise, he saw Qu Youfeng sneaking into the yard one step ahead of him without noticing him.
Of course, the word "sneaky" was just his imagination. Qu Youfeng's steps were as steady as ever, but he seemed to have something on his mind and neglected his vigilance.
But this was normal in the Academy. No one would maintain a high level of concentration at home.
Yan Li thought for a moment and stopped outside the yard to see what he was going to do.
Qu Youfeng held a porcelain bottle in his hand. He seemed to be very careful, afraid that he would break it.
"Little … Uncle-Master, are you there?" he called out.
The light in the room was on. He asked knowingly.
Not long after, the door opened and Shen Liuyun walked out with a book in one hand. "It's so late. What's the matter?"
"Master asked me to come." He took two steps to the bottom of the wooden steps and handed over the porcelain bottle. "This is the Thousand Mushroom Soul Returning Dew that Grandmaster specially refined for you. Not only can it consolidate your cultivation, but it can also condense your aura so that it doesn't dissipate. Grandmaster said that it should be able to prolong your cultivation for another half a year. In a year's time, he will think of another method.
Shen Liuyun took it. "I understand. You can go back." He turned to go back to the house.
Qu Youfeng said anxiously, "Grandmaster also said that I must drink it immediately to fully absorb the medicinal power."
Shen Liuyun frowned. "Our lineage needs to cast the Innate Cauldron. It is a basic rule not to eat after nightfall. Why did Master send you to deliver medicine at this time?"
Qu Youfeng's breathing quickened. "This … I don't know. But refining the Qianzhi Soul-Returning Dew takes a lot of time. I'm afraid Grandmaster can't accurately measure it."
What was he suspecting? Although the person in front of him was his junior, he had watched him grow up. Needless to say, he cared for him and was as reliable as an elder brother.
At this thought, Shen Liuyun pulled out the cork and drank the medicine. His whole body felt comfortable and he felt his Qi condense. It seemed that it was true.
Qu Youfeng heaved a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Martial Uncle, rest early. This disciple will not disturb you any further."
When Yan Li saw him coming out, he quickly hid in the dark.
After he left, he came out from the darkness and walked into the small courtyard. Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped in, he felt a sudden sense of danger. He suddenly lost control of his hands and was pulled by two enormous forces. His body was involuntarily suspended in the air.
"Hmph, I was wondering who it was. It turns out to be a blind thief."
It was naturally the Seven Profundity Treasure Pendant that trapped Yan Li. Shen Liuyun seemed to have noticed Yan Li's aura since long ago, and he sneered. "Who allowed you to step foot in here? If you were outside, you could still use the excuse of passing through, but now that you've fallen into my hands, I'll let you have a taste of what it means to be unable to live or die. "
However, he didn't beg for mercy as expected. Yan Li just lowered his head and looked at the ground, as if there was something on the ground that looked better than Shen Liuyun.
However, his eyes were unfocused.
`Is it true, sir? 'he asked in a low voice.
"So it's you." As if he had just recognized Yan Li, Shen Liuyun said indifferently, What do you mean by true or false? It's inexplicable. Recently, Drifting Cloud Xiao Zhu has been a bit too lenient. He comes and goes as he pleases. It seems that I have to teach you a painful lesson. "
"Lifespan, only one year left. Is it true?" Yan Li raised his head and asked.
"Lu Xian died in Yongling, causing Western Liang to be unwilling to acknowledge the bet. Is this your doing?" Shen Liuyun asked coldly.
"This is the only way to let Yanshan Robber survive." Yan Li said.
"Ha!" Shen Liuyun's face was full of mockery. Her beautiful eyes emitted coldness and anger. "How ironic. I thought you really turned over a new leaf and worked hard for peace. Instead, you told me that 'but peace is not so easy to obtain'. At that time, I didn't realize your sinister intentions. Now that I think about it, I feel disgusted by what I did for you. Get out of here. Seeing your face now reminds me of a rat in a stinky ditch. Stay away from me, you filthy thing! "
She put away the pendant and quickly closed the door with her back to Yan Li. Then she leaned against the door as if she had lost all her strength.
After a while, she returned to her seat and held the book in her hands. She seemed to be fascinated by it.
"Sir, I won't let you die."
Whispers came from outside the house and gradually faded away.
Shen Liuyun seemed not to have heard it. She quietly flipped through the book. The candlelight flickered, reflecting a tranquil and indifferent shadow, just like her name.
After a long time, she slowly closed the book and murmured, "I will become more and more afraid of death, you idiot."
… …
On this day, a luxuriously decorated carriage drove in from outside the city. It was pulled by three purebred warhorses of noble bloodlines. The carriage was decorated with magnificent gems, shining with a myriad of colors under the sunlight. It was very eye-catching. Just the decorations on the surface of the carriage and the horses were already very expensive. It couldn't be bought without a hundred thousand taels of silver.
Perhaps even the emperor's carriage couldn't compare.
Behind the carriage were four people who looked like guards riding on tall horses. They all had cold expressions and sharp eyes. One look and anyone could tell that they weren't good people.
"Hey, why is that brat hugging women left and right in the carriage, but we have to follow behind him and eat the dust?"
One of the guards cursed angrily. "Beauty Tang is one thing, but even Instructor Shen is in the carriage. I'm very jealous, I'm very angry …"
"Brother Ma, you forgot that there's also a little beauty," another guard said with jealousy.
They were naturally Yan Li and the others in disguise.
"Hmph, I suspect that he did it on purpose." Ye Qing was also among the guards. This made her feel angry at being insulted. "I'll definitely get even with him when I get back."
"It's only temporary. It'll be over soon." Chang Shan became the peacemaker. "Don't forget that we're guards, and he's the master. If we make him unhappy, he can punish us however he wants. His Majesty ordered us not to resist. A wise man submits to circumstances. Besides … "
He looked at the shaft of the carriage with a gloating expression. "There's someone even worse off than us. The dignified commander of the Judicial Department actually became his coachman. I bet that he did it on purpose."
Li Yong's hearing was very sharp. He turned around and glared at him.
Chang Shan immediately kept quiet out of fear.
Including the newly joined Li Yong, the vanguard had a total of nine people. In addition to the above settings, Yan Li was a rich young master named Tang Li who had inherited a huge fortune. Li Yong was his coachman for many years. Tang Sanghua was his concubine. Yue 'er was a page boy he picked up along the way. Shen Liuyun was his housekeeper who had taken care of him for more than ten years.
Of course, all of them had disguised themselves. Shen Liuyun and Yue 'er were dressed as men.
Gambling had a long history. Not only was it popular among the common people, but it was also common among the nobles to gamble with all kinds of chips to liven things up.
There were many casinos in Yongling with tens of thousands of gamblers. They were not afraid of not being able to find a place to gamble.
However, he got off to a bad start. On the first day, Yan Li lost two hundred thousand taels.
On the second day, he changed to another house and lost another three hundred thousand taels.
On the third and fourth day, he lost seven hundred thousand taels and one million two hundred thousand taels respectively.
In four days, he lost 2.4 million taels of silver, which was equivalent to two hundred and forty pieces of Shadowless Star Silk.
As a result, Tang Li, a fat sheep who only ever won, became a distinguished guest of all the major casinos. Every day, representatives of many casinos came to invite him to their casinos to lose money.
After losing more than 2.4 million taels of silver, he acted as if nothing had happened. This sent a message to everyone: compared to the enormous wealth he had inherited, 2.4 million taels of silver was just a drop in the ocean.
On the fifth day, Tang Sanghua finally exploded. On the way to the casinos, she angrily said, "White shining silver, you lost it just like that. Have you ever gambled before? Even if it was me, I wouldn't be as unsightly as you. Ji …" Perhaps because she was worried about Shen Liuyun's presence, she immediately changed her words. "His Majesty only gave us three million taels of silver to gamble. If this continues, we'll lose everything today. What will you use to tempt Hei Shan?"
"I have my own brilliant plan."
Yan Li was calm and composed. He held her waist. "As a mere concubine, you don't need to care so much. Just focus on serving this young master."
Tang Sanghua angrily shook off his hand. "Hmph, don't take advantage of this old lady, you pervert."
At this time, the carriage suddenly stopped. Li Yong's voice came in. "Young Master, someone has stopped the carriage. He insists on seeing you."
"He's here." Yan Li's eyes lit up. He lifted the curtain and saw two men in embroidered clothes leading two groups of thugs dressed in black. They stood on the left and right, all of them nodding and bowing.
"Long live Young Master Tang."
"Who are you?" Yan Li pretended to be surprised. "Why are you blocking my way?"
"I am Wan Quan Cai, the manager of the Great Wealth Gambling House, under the orders of the manager, I would like to invite Young Master Tang to our Gambling House for a lesson or two." A man in embroidered clothes said in a flattering tone.
The other was unwilling to be left behind. "I am Lu Yang, the manager of the Dayuan Gambling House. I have come under the orders of the head shopkeeper to invite Young Master Tang to our gambling house for a lesson or two. Young Master Tang's complexion looks good today. I believe that your luck will take a turn for the better and you will win a lot of money."
Yan Li said awkwardly, "This young master has an appointment with Auspicious Gambling House's manager to go and support them today. What should I do?"
When the two of them heard this, they immediately became anxious and said, "If Young Master is willing to come, we are willing to adjust the payout rate. When Young Master wins in our gambling house, the original payout rate can be doubled."
Yan Li laughed coldly in his heart. They really think I'm a fat sheep.
His expression was still awkward. "This young master doesn't care about this little bit of money. It's just that I can't split myself."
When Lu Yang heard this, he was even more elated. He thought to himself that this was indeed a big fat sheep. He clenched his teeth and said, "If Young Master is willing to come to the Dayuan Gambling House, the Dayuan Gambling House is willing to offer three times the payout rate."
Wan Quan Cai became anxious. He clenched his teeth and said, "If Young Master is willing to come to the Great Wealth Gambling House, I am willing to offer four times the payout rate."
"You!" Lu Yang was furious. "If Young Master is willing to come to the Great Wealth Gambling House, I am willing to offer five times the payout rate."
"You!" Lu Yang was furious. "If Young Master is willing to come, I am willing to offer five times the payout rate."
Not to be outdone, Lu Yang stared back. "You started it!"
"Stop!" Yan Li said proudly. "What do you think I am? A commodity from the market? Hmph, don't fight with me. I have plenty of gold and silver. As long as you serve me well, everyone will have a share. "
The two of them were overjoyed.
"However," Yan Li suddenly changed the topic. "I came to Yongling in search of something new and exciting. I've never heard of raising the payout rate on top of the original payout rate. If you can raise it to ten times, I will try my luck."
"Ten, ten times?" The two of them were stunned.
Wan Quan Cai was a little hesitant. But then he remembered that this fat sheep in front of him had lost four days in a row. Moreover, judging from the information, this person was a layman. There was nothing to be afraid of. He immediately replied, "Ten times it is. Young Master, this way please."
"Wait, wait!" Lu Yang was anxious. "I also agree to ten times. Young Master, come to our Dayuan Gambling House."
"I agreed first. You still want to fight!" Wan Quan Cai waved his hand and the two of them immediately became ready to fight.
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