An invasion from the Abyss? I, a demonic cultivator, laughed.

Chapter 141 Gambling

"what!!!"

Amidst terrified screams, a gambler was tackled to the ground. Before he could even retrieve his props to fight back, he was torn to pieces by the ferocious demon's sharp claws!
Blood stained the cement streets. These gamblers, addicted to gambling, had not experienced a real battle for too long. The ferocious aura and hideous faces of the evil spirits alone were enough to make them tremble with fear, not to mention the terrifying number of evil spirits!

Even though they suffered some losses in the battle against the Corpse King, they replenished themselves by devouring the souls of the Corpse King and his offspring, bringing the total number to over two hundred! Moreover, thanks to the Corpse King's massive soul replenishment, their overall elite status is extremely high! Their average level has reached Warrior Rank 4!
Faced with this terrifying army of ghouls, the gamblers were almost powerless to resist and were torn to pieces. Even their notary was swallowed up in just a few seconds!

This astonishing sight naturally and quickly attracted the attention of the guard.

"What...is that?!"

The squads stared in disbelief at the attic that had been completely destroyed.

Although they didn't see Chu Xiu's figure, the terrifying power that destroyed a building in an instant made everyone's hearts pound.

The countless ferocious ghosts that surged forth made their scalps tingle with fear!
Almost all the squads turned and ran!
Just kidding. Let them bully the drugged commoners, but who would actually work hard?

However, a few elite teams put up a resistance; these were mostly small teams far from the town center who were unaware of the specific situation.

They joined forces with the gamblers around them and, with the help of nearby defensive structures, managed to hold their ground under the leadership of the fierce-rank captain.

But at that moment, a huge explosion rang out, and everyone saw a burst of flames shooting into the sky!

Then, a sky full of red mist spread rapidly throughout the city at an alarming speed under the shock wave of the explosion!
"This is."

The squad leader's expression changed drastically as soon as he smelled a whiff!

"Everyone cover your mouths and noses!"

"This is the damn Elysium Herb! Some madman burned all the Elysium Herbs!"

But it was too late for him to say that. When the Elysium Grass was burned, it had an effect far greater than that of direct inhalation. The warrior-class guards and the group of gamblers began to lose consciousness in just a few breaths. Their reason told them that they should hold their breath, but their instincts from years of drug use drove them to pursue the pleasure that far surpassed anything else!

For these people who have already become addicted, their brains are completely unable to resist the temptation of ecstasy.

Almost instantly, the vast majority of people gave up resisting and indulged in a sea of ​​joy.

Just then, countless ferocious ghosts rushed in. As undead creatures, they were completely unaffected by the red mist, and in the blink of an eye, their sharp claws slaughtered all the gamblers.

After killing the people, they skillfully searched the room for chips of fate and other valuable items.

Upon seeing this, the captain of the Fierce Rank was filled with extreme fear. Without hesitation, he flashed away and fled towards the distant castle.

He was going to the castle to ask the baron for help, where the main force of the guard patrol was located.

At the same moment, Chu Xiu floated in the sky, taking in the entire city's scenery.

Faced with the onslaught of the demon legion, it was a completely one-sided massacre.

Not to mention, he also had several resurrected corpses with strength comparable to elite members of the Ferocious Rank, which meant that even the Ferocious Rank guard captain could not cause any trouble for the ghost army.

In this situation, most high-level combatants would wisely flee. Of course, if there were any fools, Chu Xiu would rush over immediately and solve the problem with a simple and brutal punch.

And so, the entire town became food for the ghost army to grow. The cruel and filthy souls of these gamblers allowed the evil ghosts to grow stronger, while their wealth flowed steadily into Chu Xiu's pocket.

One hundred chips, two hundred chips, eight hundred chips!

In less than a quarter of an hour, Chu Xiu had accumulated over eight hundred chips! And that was accompanied by a large amount of equipment, items, and causal points!
These chips can all be converted into a large amount of trial contribution points!
And as the evil spirits continue to plunder, this number is still rising!

This brought a smile to his face.

At this moment, Chu Xiu noticed the group of fierce warriors fleeing towards the castle.

"The guard force used for patrolling and maintaining order is less than one-third of the total number of guards."

"Not to mention, there are also four knights and one knighted."

The knighthood itself represents the peak of the Fierce Rank, and the power level of his notary is highly likely to reach the General Rank!

So even if Chu Xiu uses his schemes to trap the Baron, he still has to face a formidable force, which is what one must confront if they want to violently clear the game in the world of gambling.

However, he was prepared for this.

As Chu Xiu loosened his wrist, a seed fell to the ground and began to grow at a speed visible to the naked eye. Soon, a bright green vine broke through the soil!

The vines absorbed the blood from the surrounding area and began to grow wildly amidst the growth of flesh and blood throughout the city!
It is a mythical artifact, the Heaven-Reaching Blood Vine!
Chu Xiu was very much looking forward to seeing what kind of power this item would have!
While Chu Xiu was massacring gamblers in the casino, at the same moment, a gambling game was proceeding smoothly in the Golden Hall.

Before long, the group had already played eleven rounds.

Of those eleven games, the Baron only won two.

This caused Song Linchuan and his two companions' wealth to skyrocket, and their accumulated chips had exceeded four hundred!
In just about fifteen minutes, his wealth had doubled! The thrill of this rapid accumulation of wealth brought a smile to Lin Ji's face, and he completely relaxed.

Even Song Linchuan and Bian Guanyue couldn't help but relax a little.

As for the Baron, his expression gradually became serious. After losing another round, he couldn't help but smile bitterly: "The three of you are really lucky. Why don't we call it a day? If we keep playing, I'll lose all my savings."

"No, let's play a few more rounds," Lin Ji quickly urged when he heard the Baron was about to leave.

"Well, well, it's a bet I made after all, there's no reason for the dealer to run away first." The baron sighed and gestured for the notary to deal the cards.

This made Lin Ji breathe a sigh of relief; he hadn't won enough yet!

Of the three, he had won the most and had the best luck. Judging from the current situation, as long as he continued to gamble, not only would he win some chips, but he would also get that [legendary] equipment!

As the two new cards were dealt, Lin Ji picked them up and was overjoyed.

He received a King and an Ace, and more importantly, both were of the same suit—clubs! This is considered a pretty strong hand in Texas Hold'em.

Without the slightest hesitation, he threw out five chips.

Add more!

Although he had a good hand, he didn't raise too much. Lin Ji understood the principle of playing the long game and catching big fish. If he scared everyone away, he would only be able to earn the ante.

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Lin Ji glanced at Song Linchuan and Bian Guanyue beside him, and after a slight hesitation, he did not give them any meaningful look.

He's starting to have some ulterior motives. The Baron's assets are limited; he can't win indefinitely. For every point his teammates win, he gets one less.

Lin Ji certainly wouldn't want to break ties with the two of them over this, but as long as he didn't make it too obvious, pretending to win a few more chips unintentionally shouldn't be a problem.

Sure enough, the other three didn't suspect anything either. Except for Song Linchuan, who probably threw away because his hand was too bad, the rest of them chose to raise the bet.

With the three community cards dealt, Lin Ji was overjoyed!

The three cards were two clubs and one heart ace!

This means that if he draws another club from the remaining two cards, he can make a flush, and it will be the highest flush with an Ace!
This is already an extremely strong hand, and even if you don't make a flush, you're guaranteed at least a pair of Aces! This is definitely not a small hand!

With this in mind, Lin Ji confidently placed another ten chips!

However, seemingly sensing his change, Bian Guanyue frowned and glanced at him before choosing to fold, which made Lin Ji secretly annoyed, wondering if he had been too obvious.

Fortunately, after some thought, the Baron chose to continue betting.

Lin Ji didn't add any more cards, but instead chose to play another card to see what would happen.

With his expectant gaze, the fourth card fell.

Another plum blossom!
Now, Lin Ji could finally relax completely.

"I'll add ten more," he said carefully, controlling his tone, afraid of scaring the baron away.

Fortunately, after a moment's hesitation, the Baron chose to continue betting, which delighted Lin Ji, who hurriedly said, "I want to raise, twenty chips!"

Song Linchuan and Bian Guanyue both looked at Lin Ji with some surprise. Everyone had been playing very cautiously in the previous rounds of the game, and this was already the largest chip that had appeared on the table so far.

The Baron narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "Young man, are you really that good or are you trying to bluff me? I've been playing Texas Hold'em for so many years, I'm not that easy to fool."

"Guess." Lin Ji appeared calm on the surface, but was secretly delighted, thinking that it would be best if the Baron was certain he was bluffing and didn't actually have any big names, so he could make a killing in one fell swoop. He nervously watched the Baron, waiting for his answer.

However, just as the Baron was pondering, a loud "boom" suddenly came from outside the hall!
The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw smoke drifting in the distance, suggesting an explosion had occurred.

"Baron, something seems to have happened."

A man in armor walked in and whispered.

This is the only knight in the castle.

The baron glanced at the chain of wagers on his wrist, then looked up and said, "You take care of it."

“Yes.” The man took his leave, while the baron turned around and pushed his chip forward without hesitation: “I call.”

This finally made Lin Ji lose his composure, and his face broke into a wide grin.

The others, having recovered from the earlier explosion, refocused their attention on the card game.

Everyone was convinced that with the Baron's control over the territory, nothing could go wrong, and the explosion was probably just some insignificant accident.

As the Baron finished speaking, the notary stepped forward and dealt the last card.

It's an ordinary seven of diamonds.

This made Lin Ji breathe a sigh of relief, and he became even more convinced that he would win, so he added another twenty chips.

The Baron also called, but just as Lin Ji was about to confidently reveal his cards, the Baron's voice rang out again.

"Wait a minute."

"What is it, Your Excellency?"

"I'm raising the stakes, one hundred chips!"

As soon as the Baron finished speaking, the entire gambling table fell silent.

"One, one hundred?" Lin Ji's voice was a little stammering, a bead of cold sweat fell from his forehead, and his heart couldn't help but pound rapidly.

"Yes."

The baron smiled and asked, "Will you follow or not?"

Lin Ji opened his mouth, but felt his mouth was dry and his throat seemed blocked, so he couldn't make a sound.

One hundred chips!

If he wants to continue, he'll have to bet his entire fortune!
Moreover, the fact that the Baron can offer such a high price means that he is extremely confident in his hand!

"calm down."

Lin Ji kept telling himself this in his mind, taking deep breaths continuously.

He was calculating rapidly in his mind. He had the highest possible flush, and only a full house (three of a kind plus a pair), four of a kind (four of a kind) or a straight flush (a straight of the same suit) could beat him!

Since the five cards on the table are all different, the Baron cannot make a full house or four of a kind. In other words, he must have a straight flush to win!

He glanced at the community cards; the three club cards were 4, 6, and 8. This meant that the Baron's hand had to be exactly the 5 and 7 of clubs to win against him!

The probability is so low it's practically the same as winning the lottery; it's calculated as one in a thousand!

He didn't believe such a coincidence could happen.

"The Baron's hand is most likely the same flush as mine!"

"I'll crush him with that Ace of Clubs!"

Lin Ji suddenly looked up and asked one last time, "Baron, do you dare swear to the God of Gamblers that you did not use any cheating methods in this game, and that the cards dealt to both of us were completely random?"

“Of course,” the Baron laughed, “I never cheat when I gamble.”

Upon hearing his answer, Lin Ji didn't hesitate any longer and gritted his teeth: "I'll go with you!"

“But it seems you don’t have enough chips,” the Baron said with a smile.

"I'll trade my equipment for it!"

Lin Ji took off a piece of [Perfect] equipment and exchanged it for chips, but he was still more than twenty chips short.

He turned to Song Linchuan and said, "Brother Song, give me my share of the chips from before."

Song Linchuan frowned: "That's our trump card for survival. Didn't we agree beforehand that we absolutely couldn't use it?"

"I know, but Brother Song, you have to trust me this time!"

Song Linchuan thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, the rules that have been set cannot be changed."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ji's face darkened immediately. He said in a deep voice, "Brother Song, I'm just entrusting my chips to you for safekeeping. How I use them is my business. You're not planning to swallow my chips, are you?"

Lin Ji's blunt words startled Song Linchuan slightly. He then looked up and gave him a deep look, but said nothing more. Instead, he raised his hand and returned the token that Lin Ji had used to guarantee his success in the trial.

With Lin Ji placing his chips on the gambling table, the moment to reveal the cards finally arrived.

His heart was pounding wildly; everyone present could clearly hear the rapid, thumping of his heart.

"Clap."

The notary stepped forward and picked up the baron's card.

Then, under everyone's tense gaze, it was slowly placed on the card table.

It's one pair of six.

It is smaller than Lin Ji, much smaller, and not even a member of the same flower.

"Haha, hahaha, hahahahahaha!"

Lin Ji couldn't help but burst into laughter, then collapsed into the chair as if he were completely exhausted, his back already soaked with sweat.

“You really are a big shot,” the Baron said, a look of annoyance on his face. “I thought my three were big enough.”

"Hehe." Lin Ji happily pocketed all the chips.

Then, she raised an eyebrow at Song Linchuan smugly: "How about it, Brother Song? I told you long ago, trust me. Do you think I'm the kind of stupid person who would gamble everything?"

Song Linchuan did not reply, but looked at the Baron's hand cards, his brows furrowing more and more.

Three of a kind is indeed a pretty good hand, so it's not surprising that people would take a gamble.

The problem is that if three of the five community cards are of the same suit, it's easy to make a flush, and three of a kind is definitely not a strong hand.

Would a seasoned gambler like Baron not know this?

Not to mention, even Song Linchuan couldn't see through Lin Ji's clumsy performance.

Just as he was pondering, the Baron's gentle voice rang in their ears again: "Want to come again?"

"Come!"

His answer came from Lin Ji, without any hesitation.

At the same time, the knights in the castle arrived in the town center with the castle guards.

Everyone stared in shock at the corpses strewn across the ground and the nearly destroyed town.
Above the ruins, Chu Xiu floated quietly in mid-air, having been waiting for a long time.

(End of this chapter)