I run a casino in the immortal realm.

Li Jianfeng's eyes lit up, and following Zheng Yifei's line of thought, he said, "In this way, no matter how big the wins or losses are at the gambling table, all the risks will be borne by those outside bookmakers, and we will only take a cut and make a sure profit."

"That's right."

Zheng Yifei raised his second finger: "The second step is to change the rake rules. In the past, the Zhao family would take a cut from the winners' winnings, whether it was the house or a gambler. The gambling house would take 10% of the winnings."

From today onwards, the Southern Domain Casino will waive all betting fees for all gamblers entering the premises. Whatever you win, you take away—not a single penny will be deducted.

"They don't take a cut from the gamblers' winnings?"

The other men who had been eavesdropping nearby were stunned. This was an unheard-of rule in the gambling world of Liuhua County.

Li Jianfeng instantly understood the significance of this: "No commission is equivalent to attracting all the gamblers in the city to our location. With more gamblers, those outside bookmakers will naturally flock to us."

This is a fatal blow; within three days, everyone from the Four Seas Gambling House will have to come here!

"Don't rush, there's a third step."

Zheng Yifei pointed to the private rooms on the second and third floors: "Those who come to gamble, besides seeking wealth, are also seeking excitement. You need to improve the service. Go to the brothels or music and dance halls in the city, spend a lot of money to hire a group of courtesans and musicians, set up a stage in the lobby on the first floor, and have song and dance performances every day without interruption."

Also, give Zhao Ling a heads-up and ask her to prepare some low-level potions that can soothe nerves and restore energy, and mix them into the spirit wine. The gambling den will offer high-quality spirit wine and food for free, making gamblers reluctant to leave, even if they lose money, they'll feel the place was worthwhile.

Zheng Yifei's three-step plan was well-organized and incisive, directly overturning the traditional gambling den operation model in Liuhua County.

Li Jianfeng was thrilled and immediately turned to the still-dazed waiters, yelling, "Are you all deaf? Didn't you hear the boss's orders? Get moving! Remove those tables in the center of the first-floor lobby and set up a stage for me today!"

Go to the east of the city and order the best spirit wine and meat! Go find a few clever people to spread the word in the streets that you're recruiting dealers!

With Li Jianfeng's command, the entire Southern Region Gambling House started operating quickly and efficiently, like a sophisticated machine.

Half an hour later, Wei Jun and his men hung a brand-new, gold-rimmed plaque that read "Southern Region Gambling House" on the gate tower. Firecrackers went off, and red paper was scattered all over the ground.

The news that Zhao's largest gambling den, Jinli, had changed hands and been renamed Nanyu Gambling Den spread like wildfire throughout Liuhua County in less than half a day.

This news came like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, stunning all the major and minor forces in Liuhua County.

In the east of the city, at the Zhang Family Compound.

Zhang Wanlin, the head of the Zhang family, and Li Changgeng, the head of the Li family, sat facing each other, their faces both terribly gloomy.

"What on earth is that old fox Zhao Wuji up to? Jinli Gambling House is the fattest piece of meat in the Zhao family, and he just gives it away like that?"

Li Changgeng slammed his teacup heavily on the table, completely baffled.

Zhang Wanlin took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with surprise and uncertainty: "I sent someone to inquire at the Zhao family. Since Zhao Wuji returned last night, he has announced that he will not see any guests, not even the elders of the Zhao family."

Moreover, it is said that when he returned, his face was deathly pale, as if he had suffered a great shock.

"Scared? In Liuhua County, who could scare a mere early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator like that?"

Li Changgeng gasped.

The two exchanged a glance, and the image of Zheng Yifei, the seemingly harmless new head constable dressed in a black official robe, simultaneously flashed through their minds.

"Treasure Pavilion...Southern Gambling House..."

"So what do we do now? Duobao Pavilion has stolen our pill and talisman business, and now they're getting involved in the gambling dens. Are we just going to watch them grow bigger and bigger?"

Li Changgeng was somewhat unwilling.

"Let's wait and see."

Zhang Wanlin decisively said, "Even Zhao Wuji has fallen; we don't need to risk it. Keep your men in check; during this time, no one is allowed to provoke the Duobao Pavilion or the Southern Region Gambling House."

Not only the Zhang and Li families, but also all the gangs and merchants in Liuhua County, after learning this news, all developed a deep sense of awe towards Zheng Yifei and his business.

In their eyes, Duobaoge had transformed from a nouveau riche into a powerful force entrenched in Liuhua County.

Meanwhile, in the Jingxinzhai (Quiet Heart Studio) in the backyard of the county government office.

When Magistrate Liu Zhengyi heard the news reported by Wang Bo, the brush in his hand fell directly onto the Xuan paper, spreading a large patch of ink.

"What did you say? Zheng Yifei took over the Zhao family's Jinli Gambling House? And Zhao Wuji didn't even utter a sound?"

Liu Zhengyi's eyes widened, almost unable to believe his ears.

Although he gave Zheng Yifei a warrant yesterday to tear off the seal, he was also prepared for the Zhao family's counterattack and for him to officially challenge Zhao Dezhu.

But to his utter surprise, just one night later, Zheng Yifei not only dealt with the Zhao family, but also managed to extract the fattest piece of meat from Zhao Wuji's mouth.

"It's absolutely true, sir!"

Wang Bo wiped the sweat from his forehead, his tone filled with undisguised shock: "Now, the sign for the Southern Region Gambling House has been put up on Fengming Street. That Li Jianfeng under Constable Zheng is carrying out a large-scale renovation inside."

Liu Zhengyi paced back and forth in his study, his mind racing.

He had initially thought Zheng Yifei was merely a good weapon to deal with the three major families, but now it seemed that this weapon was not only sharp, but also contained a power he could not fathom.

For Zhao Wuji to yield the gambling den, it was definitely not something that could be done with words alone; it must have involved extremely brutal force.

"Quickly! Go and fetch Zheng Yifei here!"

Liu Zhengyi stopped and gave the order in a deep voice.

After an incense stick had burned, Zheng Yifei, dressed in official robes, walked into Jingxinzhai at a leisurely pace.

"This humble servant greets Your Excellency, the County Magistrate."

Zheng Yifei bowed respectfully, his expression unchanged, as if taking down the Zhao family's gambling den was a trivial matter.

"No need, no need, please sit down."

Liu Zhengyi's attitude was more enthusiastic than ever before. He even went to the table himself and poured Zheng Yifei a cup of tea: "Officer Zheng, you have given me a huge surprise today."

What exactly happened at the Jinli Casino? Why did Zhao Wuji so readily hand over his business to you?