Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 584 The Five Lords of the Temple, the Wild God Plays Gambling at Midnight

Chu Danqing discovered a flaw in the false king: he couldn't retain his people.

Unless it's someone like Nguyen Anh My, who was originally a 'rebel' and hadn't been 'co-opted' yet.

Cheng Jingniang is a case in point; given the chance, she would choose to break away from them.

If they are forced to stay, there may be discontent or even rebellion.

In Chu Danqing's opinion, if Cheng Jingniang joined the group, aside from anything else, doing some clerical work wouldn't be a big problem.

The initial manpower shortage will be much better.

Since she was unwilling, Chu Danqing did not force her.

He helped Ruan Yingmei settle some of her family's affairs.

It's not much; if she works hard, she won't starve.

Whether he later made a fortune with this capital or lost his fortune and couldn't even protect himself was none of Chu Danqing's business.

His estimate is that it is most likely the latter.

It would be a miracle if a stranger, a woman all alone, could be saved.

However, since it was her own choice, Chu Danqing respected it.

Chu Danqing didn't worry too much; they simply made a private agreement, and Cheng Jingniang would handle the official procedures herself.

He's not some cheapskate who saves your life and then pays for your family business, while you do nothing and have to run around doing all the work.
After completing the task, they set off to continue their journey to Shanzhou.

"Miss Ruan, why are you also planning to come with us?" Chai Jungui asked, puzzled.

He figured that Chu Danqing and Ruan Yingmei must have said something to each other.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have decided to follow them to Shanzhou for no reason.

Since they're one of our own, it's okay to ask.

“Since that red-faced man is the true Son of Heaven and also highly skilled in martial arts, I have no choice but to flee far away to seek refuge.” Ruan Yingmei said with a smile, “It just so happens that you two are both brave and valiant.”

"I am willing to serve under your command like a dog or a horse, hoping for your protection."

Nguyen Anh Mye's reason was reasonable: she was afraid of dying.

Hearing him say that, Chai Jungui understood. As Chu Danqing had predicted, Ruan Yingmei was indeed the pawn to be used in the calamity.

It was only because I met them that I survived; otherwise, I would be a roadside skeleton by now.

“I see. But you have a good eye for talent. My elder brother is very capable and can certainly protect your life,” Chai Jungui added.

Ruan Yingmei was shocked. What kind of bewitching potion did you, the Star Lord of Fire, give to this king?

He actually became the other party's elder brother. Isn't he afraid that the other party will die because of his great achievements after ascending to the throne?

He had something on his mind, but he didn't show it on his face. He simply said, "Then please give me your guidance in the future."

"I wouldn't call it giving pointers, but we should all work together. After all, we're all having a run for our money with that red-faced guy," Chu Danqing chimed in.

"My brother, him..."

When Chu Danqing recounted Chai Jungui's story, Ruan Yingmei felt helpless.

No wonder they were able to come together; there were so many reasons behind it.

Just thinking about this made Ruan Yingmei feel a little uneasy.

The main problem is that with such a group of people gathered together, there's a risk that one day the true emperor will rise to power and wipe them all out.

But then I thought again, if they don't get together, won't they be picked off one by one?

With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, he chatted casually with Chu Danqing and the others, taking the opportunity to learn about the situation.

She discovered that Chu Danqing didn't know much about this chosen one either.

Time just slipped away like that.

"It's getting late, and I'm afraid we won't be able to find a place to stay tonight." Chu Danqing glanced at the sky and said, "Yingmei, is there anywhere nearby that would be suitable as a temporary campsite?"

Upon hearing this, Ruan Yingmei's mind raced, and she said, "There is indeed a dilapidated temple dedicated to the Five Lords."

"The deities enshrined in this temple are not orthodox gods, but wild gods."

"Later, because it was not included in the imperial court's list, it was destroyed by government soldiers."

"The incense in the temple has been cut off for at least ten years, and we don't know what it looks like now."

Upon hearing this, Chu Danqing realized he would have to stay in the dilapidated temple again.

However, it's still better than camping in the wild, so he said, "Okay, let's stay at the Five Lords Temple for the time being."

Chai Jungui and Ruan Yingmei naturally didn't mind.

With someone leading the way, they still managed to reach the so-called Temple of the Five Lords before dark.

Because of the imperial court, this temple dedicated to the Five Lords had long since fallen into disrepair.

There were no items inside the temple, presumably they had all been moved away.

As a result, the five statues also became damaged due to a lack of long-term maintenance.

I don't know if it's due to natural causes or some other reason.

After arriving, Chu Danqing and the others started a fire, had dinner, and then found a place to rest in a corner of the temple.

Only after Chai Jungui fell asleep did Ruan Yingmei speak up, saying, "There is a god in this temple."

Wild gods, they are gods too.

However, since the temple was destroyed, they can only be considered an enhanced version of wandering ghosts.

They wait until their lifespan in the underworld runs out before they are reincarnated.

Chu Danqing had already discovered this when he arrived, but the five wild gods were already extremely weak.

It was nothing to fear, which is why I didn't pay any attention to it.

Moreover, the five wild gods ignored them.

"It's alright, this is their territory, we're just staying temporarily," Chu Danqing said.

Otherwise, we can't just start a fight. There's no conflict between the two sides.

After hearing his words, Nguyen Anh Mye simply nodded without saying anything.

Since Chu Danqing was confident, there was no need for her to create unnecessary trouble.

They then found a place to rest.

As soon as midnight approached, a thick fog rolled in, and Chu Danqing immediately became alert.

Da Bao immediately woke up, staring intently at the thick fog.

Chai Jungui and Ruan Yingmei were unaware of what was happening, but Panmu Qinglong was alertly watching the thick fog.

Five more people and a gambling table appeared in the thick fog.

“Brother, it’s a long night and you can’t sleep. Why not play a couple of rounds to pass the time?” invited a wild god dressed as a judge.

Chu Danqing immediately became alert.

She simply refused, saying, "No, I can't."

He really doesn't know how, and doesn't want to play with them.

"Alright, you can come and take a look and have some fun." The judge didn't insist, and simply sat down in the dealer's seat.

Then the five of them started playing around as if no one else was around, making quite a commotion, but without waking up Chai Jungui and Ruan Yingmei.

After watching from a distance for two minutes, Chu Danqing led Da Bao, Dayu, and Da Hui closer to take a look.

These five wild gods don't gamble with money; they just treat it as a pastime.

“Young man, you have an extraordinary background. We are too blind to see your origins. May we ask your surname?” the judge said.

They are wild gods, not true gods.

The amount of incense offerings he received was limited, so it was impossible to discern Chu Danqing's origins.

As for Chai Jungui, they knew their background, which is why they pulled this stunt.

"Your surname is Chu, and you are all my sworn brothers, aren't you?" Chu Danqing said bluntly.

"That's the idea," the judge replied, but then sighed, "What a pity."

Unfortunately, the Azure Dragon of Panmu was crippled.

"Judging from your appearances, have you perhaps encountered this before?" Chu Danqing asked, narrowing his eyes.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have this expression.

The judge said helplessly, "Yesterday I met the true emperor and made a bet with him, hoping to use this opportunity to obtain an imperial decree to become a true god."

"We never expected that he would lose so badly that he not only overturned the table but also beat us up."

"Although we were the ones who had ulterior motives first, there is absolutely no deception on this table."

"If we had not met you all today, after midnight, the five of us would have been reincarnated and would have followed the law of cause and effect to destroy his kingdom."

"But even if I really do this, I'm still unwilling." The judge knew that no matter how good his reincarnation was, it would have nothing to do with this life.

"A red-faced man?" Chu Danqing asked.

“Exactly,” the judge replied.

Chu Danqing then asked, "How did you know he was the chosen one?"

With the eyesight of these five wild gods, as long as Zhao Yuanlang did not reveal his Crimson-Bearded Fire Dragon Primordial Spirit, they would not be able to tell at all.

"This was a fortune teller who came here to rest and muttered to himself, revealing a secret of heaven." The judge realized this only after saying this.

We've been tricked.

What a coincidence! It's clearly aimed at them.

Seeing the judge's expression change, Chu Danqing revealed a meaningful smile.

He himself is the primordial spirit of the Fire Star Lord and cannot fight, but he is specifically targeting the plans related to the true Son of Heaven.

"If you ask me, even if this chosen one doesn't cheat, do you really think you can get this divine decree?" Chu Danqing scoffed and said, "When a star lord descends to the mortal realm to assist a dragon, he risks his life for it."

"You guys are really something, wanting such a huge benefit from just two hands of cards on the table, that's just wishful thinking."

These were the ideas that led to their inclusion in the scheme.

It all boils down to greed.

Chu Danqing's two sentences left Wu Ye Shen with a complicated expression.

They were right; they only saw the benefits but overlooked too many other things.

"So be it, so be it," the judge said helplessly. "I have learned my lesson today, but it is a pity that this life ends here. I will seek revenge in the next life."

They already knew they were in the game and there was no way they could get out.

You can't fight city hall.

It's best to obediently accept the situation, so you can get revenge in the next life.

If they had any other thoughts, they would probably be annihilated and never be reincarnated.

"You usually enjoy these two hands of cards so much, why don't you dare to gamble for wealth and glory for yourself?" Chu Danqing spoke up again.

His idea was simple: to bring these five wild gods into his camp.

Previously, he had recruited Ruan Yingmei into his own circle, and Chai Jungui's Panmu Azure Dragon was restored while its fortune also increased.

Therefore, the fortune shared with Chu Danqing also increased accordingly.

“Brother, they usually play games while I act as the banker,” the judge said. “Naturally, I know that no matter who wins or loses, the banker will not lose money.”

"The five of us are nothing but wild kids from the mountains, how could we possibly be a match for them?"

"If you stay honest and upright, you might still be able to enjoy some wealth."

Upon hearing this, Chu Danqing scoffed and said, "You five wandering ghosts, do you really think you can overthrow this true emperor's dynasty to vent your anger?"

"I'm afraid she's just a scapegoat."

(End of this chapter)