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Chapter 180 Gambling Agreement (3k2, more chapters today!)

The reason why it is "three days" is because this is exactly the maximum period that the "Black Sword Mansion" can give in the subsequent payment process of the "Black Sword Mansion" that Luo Xiu is familiar with.

In most cases, customers do not actually carry enough money with them, so they are unable to complete the delivery of the goods as soon as they order them. This is the normal situation.

The "longest payment period" is the time that guests have to go to the corresponding bank or family base to withdraw money. After obtaining enough money, they can pay the price of the goods to the mansion, and the guests can take away the treasures they have bought from the mansion. Only then is the transaction completed.

"One hand pays the other hand delivers the goods" is the unchanging trading principle followed by the mansion.

Although there is a possibility of defaulting on debt and causing the transaction to be unable to be completed - in fact, such a thing has indeed happened in the history of "Black Sword Mansion".

But in this regard, the mansion will not suffer any losses, because the items will be "kept" in the mansion before the guests actually pay the price. If the agreed payment period is exceeded, regardless of whether the guests are willing to pay the remaining amount, they will have to pay an additional considerable penalty, otherwise they will lose their membership qualification in the "Black Sword Mansion".

"..." Luo Xiu recalled all this while thinking about a plan to raise money.

As the plan gradually took shape, the sky turned white and it was dawn the next morning.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

——Knock, knock, knock on the door with moderate strength and rhythmic sound.

Luo Xiu finished his thoughts and looked at Index, who was in cat form, curled up on the wall and taking a nap.

Index Cat jumped to the ground, and after a burst of green mist, she turned into a human form, walked to the door and opened it.

As expected, the person knocking on the door was the waiter from the "Black Sword Mansion".

However, the gorgeous gold-plated patterns on the black tuxedo he was wearing were more complex and exquisite, and his status should be higher than that of an ordinary waiter.

Luo Xiu guessed blindly that he should be a butler, or something similar.

"Good morning, Mr. Hammer." The butler bowed politely and said:

"Excuse me, is it convenient for you to discuss the details of the subsequent transaction with Ms. Ni Yafu, the 'manager' of the mansion?"

"Of course." Luo Xiu nodded and said with a smile, "Please lead the way."

……

Black Sword Mansion, in the main courtyard.

In a beautiful corner of this huge courtyard, the mansion has set aside an area to create a duplex courtyard that integrates lakes, gardens and pavilions.

This is the residence of the "Night Witch" Niafu, and it is also the main place where she receives guests and handles mansion affairs.

The ingenious design makes the scenery here unique - every night, the stars and the moon will be reflected on the lake, and the lily of the valley in the garden will emit a bright fluorescence like the starry sky; the "Night Witch" Niafu lives in the pavilion in the center of the lake. According to her, "This is the romance that belongs only to the 'night'."

"The Tower of the Night Witch" was how Niafu named her courtyard. Although there was no building related to the "Witch Tower" in it, Niafu insisted on calling it that, and the other people in the mansion followed her idea.

However, the word "witch" is taboo in the Nolan Empire where [Lost] is an illegal fate, so the mansion is called "Tower of Night" to the outside world, which is a relatively official and more acceptable name.

"Mr. Hammer, we have arrived at the Tower of Darkness."

In front of Luo Xiu, the butler bowed slightly to him and said:
"In the pavilion in the middle of the lake, Lady Niyafu is waiting for you. Please go there on your own. Lady Niyafu doesn't like to see us."

The butler's expression showed apology, so Luo Xiu nodded and said, "I understand, sir, thank you for your guidance and reminder."

The butler did not respond, but took a step back, bowed to Luo Xiu again, and then turned and left.

After watching the butler walk away, Luo Xiu said to Intis, who was beside him, "You stay here, I will go in alone."

"Yes, my Lord." Intis nodded slightly and said softly, "I will follow your will."

……

Inside the "Tower of Night".

After asking Index to wait outside, Luo Xiu followed the path and the floating bridge and soon arrived at the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

A deep aura emanated from the pavilion in front of Luo Xiu. It was the aura of the Lost Witch, which was not concealed at all.

Luo Xiu mentioned caution, and the expression on his face became serious. After a brief pause and watching for a while, he finally took a step and walked into the pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, there are all kinds of girlish romantic decorations. Colorful wind chimes are hung on the lattice windows, and dolls, delicate sculptures and indoor potted plants can be seen everywhere. They look pleasing to the eye and are clearly cleverly arranged.

Following the guidance of the profound spiritual aura, Luo Xiu walked lightly to the third floor of the attic.

He smelled a faint and elegant fragrance - it was the same scent he had smelled when the "Night Witch" Niafu led Luo Xiu.

And just near the top floor of the attic, after turning around an open door on the suspended stairs, Luo Xiu saw the source of the fragrance - long, soft black hair scattered like a waterfall, hiding the beautiful back that made people imagine.

The "Night Witch" Niafu was lazily lying on a small table by the window, supporting her chin with one hand, staring at the clear sky outside the window in a daze.

"…I am here, Ms. Niafu."

Behind Niafu, Luo Xiu greeted softly.

The next moment, Luo Xiu suddenly felt that the spirituality emanating from the witch in front of him seemed to tremble for a moment.

A clear light suddenly flashed in Niafu's eyes. She turned around and looked at Luo Xiu with a smile and a playful look in her eyes.

"You're here...ah, how do you know my name?" "...In the main courtyard, the lord once called your name, and the waiter who led me here also told me." Luo Xiu answered truthfully.

Now they are still in the scene of "Black Sword Mansion" and the status of "Black Sword Oath" is still valid. Luo Xiu and Niafu are telling the truth and have not concealed anything.

"Oh~ So that's how it is. You actually remembered it..."

Niafu showed an expression of sudden enlightenment, then exclaimed "Ah" and said:

"I remember now! It was you. It was you who took the photo of the sacred object 'Spiritual Fountain'. You are so brave!"

"You're too kind." Luo Xiu replied cautiously.

The greetings came to an end, and Niafu put aside her lazy attitude and said:
"Well, let's talk business...ah."

"How do you plan to pay for the 'Spiritual Spring' and the 'Broken God's Heart', a total of 213,000 gold coins?"

"..."

"That's right, Ms. Niafu."

Luo Xiu said truthfully: "My assets are basically stored in the 'Gold Country Bank' in Songyuan City. I need to contact their vice president or president to take them out and use them to pay the rest of my payment."

"Oh, I see," Niafu's eyes flickered as she said, "This is indeed in line with the transaction process, but we can only wait for three days."

"I understand." Luo Xiu nodded. "I have learned about the rules of the mansion in advance. Please rest assured that I will complete the transaction according to the process."

"Then there's no problem." Niafu nodded slightly and said:
"Within three days, you need to pay the equivalent of 213,000 Norland gold coins. We accept Golden Country commercial notes, Empire gold coins, and platinum coins."

"Once we have completed the inventory and confirmed that there are no problems, the broken divine heart of 'False Vikara' and the divine object 'Spiritual Spring' will belong to you..."

Niafu explained all this to Luo Xiu in detail, and Luo Xiu seemed to be listening attentively.

After Niafu finished explaining everything, Luo Xiu nodded solemnly and said:

"I completely understand. Once I have completed the formalities at the Golden Country Bank, I will pay the full amount."

"I'm looking forward to it very much." Niafu smiled and extended her hand to Luo.

Luo Xiu understood, then gently grasped the tips of Niyafu's fingers and shook them gently three times.

After confirming the subsequent transaction process, Luo Xiu asked: "Then, Ms. Niafu, can I leave now?"

"Of course." Niafu nodded gently, "I'm looking forward to our next meeting. By then, I would like to ask you some other questions."

After finishing discussing these "serious matters", Niafu returned to her lazy state again. She lay back on the table, with her slender arm resting on her tender cheek again.

"...Okay." Luo Xiu said with a businesslike smile on his face:

"I also look forward to our next meeting."

……

After leaving the "Tower of Night", Luo Xiu returned to the outskirts of the courtyard, where Index was still waiting quietly.

She saw Luo Xiu "safely" walk out of the "Tower of Darkness" and a look of joy appeared on her face.

"You're back... So, where are we going next?" asked Index.

Facing Index's eyes that contained both worry and joy, and recalling the panic that Index had shown when he had made a confident offer at the auction before... Luo Xiu suddenly felt that he seemed to understand Index's feelings a little bit.

This time when I met the Night Witch again, she didn't tease or embarrass me like she did when we first met... Maybe Lord Gawain's warning worked? Or maybe she is no longer interested in testing me... Luo Xiu thought about it and said to Intis:
"I have already talked to the 'Night Witch'. Intis, let's leave the 'Black Sword Mansion' now."

"After that, you and I will go to the 'Gold Country Bank' together."

……

Songyuan City, Golden Country Bank.

Three days have passed since Luo Xiu last came here.

According to Luo Xiu's calculations, the three investments he participated in, "Plague Prevention", "Edible Monsters" and "Magic Stone Military Industry", the value of the first two investments should have increased a bit in these three days.

If I don't consider the taxes I need to pay to withdraw them, then all the visible assets I own should have reached more than "two million and one hundred thousand"... Luo Xiu thought, he faced the respectful gazes of the bank waiters, and went straight to the third floor and to the office of the vice president "Gonzalo Manston".

Luo Xiu knocked on the door gently, and after receiving a gentle permission from the voice inside, he pushed the door open and walked in.

"Ah, it's you! Mr. Luo Xiu!"

Seeing the distinguished guest, Gonzalo put down the newspaper and wine glass in his hands and greeted Luo Xiu with a joyful voice:

"Are you here this time to sign another perfect contract with us?"

"Oh, of course, Mr. Gonzalo."

A friendly smile appeared on Luo Xiu's face, and he said:
"That is absolutely the perfect contract for you guys."

"I would like to use all my investment assets to sign a "Gambling Agreement" with the 'Gold Country Bank' and you."

……

(End of this chapter)