Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

Stepping out of the gambling den, the sunlight was so bright it made my eyes water.

Elvia held Lin Gui's arm, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

After walking a few steps, she finally couldn't hold back any longer. She turned her head, leaned close to Lin Gui's ear, and whispered:

"Speak."

"What are your cheating methods?"

Lin Gui glanced at her.

"Couldn't it be that I won because of my superior gambling skills and sheer ability?"

Elvia smiled.

The laughter was soft, but it carried a sense of "you're kidding me."

She stopped and turned around to face Lin Gui.

"Exceptional gambling skills?"

"You don't even recognize the cards. You secretly asked me how to play during the first round."

"You call that superb gambling skill?"

Lin Gui's lips twitched.

"That was a tactical concealment."

Elvia rolled her eyes.

"Hiding one's talents?"

"Your losing streak in the first few games made people think you were setting a trap."

"That was something those people never expected."

"You just don't know how to play, that's why you've paid so many newbie fees."

"Can this be called hiding one's shortcomings?"

Lin Gui fell silent.

Elvia was actually right.

The reason for the initial losing streak was simply that Lin Gui didn't know how to play.

Elvia raised her chin smugly.

So, speak.

"How did you do that?"

"That female mage kept her hand on your shoulder, and the magical connection never stopped."

"You didn't cast any spells at all."

"How did you manage to not want the prize the other party won?"

Lin Gui did not answer.

He stretched out his hand.

Give me the money.

Elvia was taken aback.

"What money?"

Lin Gui looked at her.

"The money I won."

Elvia's expression became subtle.

She looked down at the bulging bag in her arms.

She looked up again at Lin Gui's expressionless face.

Then, she reluctantly handed over the bag.

Lin Gui took it and weighed it in his hand.

The sound of Star Coins colliding is crisp and pleasant.

This money was all the principal he obtained by exchanging Dalton's certificates at the bank.

Now, the initial investment has been recouped.

but……

Lin Gui counted the vouchers in the bag.

One, two, three...

Too few.

He looked up at Elvia.

Elvia's gaze drifted elsewhere, and she whistled off-key.

"And one more?"

Lin Gui asked.

Elvia pretended not to hear.

"Elvia".

Lin Gui's voice became more forceful.

Elvia muttered.

"I'll take you to the gambling den so you can win money later."

"And with your abilities, you can make money just by opening a box."

"Don't try to take these from me..."

She hadn't finished speaking.

A voice suddenly rang in my mind.

It wasn't Lin Gui's voice.

It belongs to Shadow Blade Lin.

"Little girl, all the money you won is mine."

"If it weren't for that money, I wouldn't have helped that guy cheat."

Elvia's expression froze.

She stood there, stunned, her mouth slightly open and her eyes wide open.

Shadow Blade Lin's voice continued to echo in her mind.

It carried a lazy, self-righteous arrogance.

"How do you think that guy managed to fool that female mage?"

"He didn't use any magic at all."

"It was me. I went to look at the fat man's cards and then sent him a telepathic message."

"In every round, I'm the one telling the other player their cards."

Elvia's lips twitched.

She finally understood.

No wonder Lin Gui was able to place the female mage's hand on his shoulder.

Even with the magic sensing function fully integrated, they can still win.

It turns out he didn't cast any spells at all.

The one who cheated was Shadow Blade Lin.

Elvia sighed helplessly.

It seems that Shadow Blade Lin and Lin Gui have reached a deal.

She dared not utter a single word of dissent to Shadow Blade Lin.

That's the pinnacle of epic-level ranking, the pinnacle of physical classes.

Even if it's just a wisp of a soul now, it's still an existence she can't even look up to.

Moreover, Shadow Blade Lin is now considered her teacher.

Although this teacher's teaching method was to have Lin Gui beat her to death with wind blades.

but……

A teacher is a teacher.

Elvia obediently produced the evidence of her embezzlement.

Lin Gui took it and put it into his storage space along with the other vouchers and Star Coins.

Elvia watched him pack his things, then leaned closer.

"And what about the last one?"

"The one with the bigger size."

"Was it also Lady Shadowblade Lin who helped you cheat?"

Lin Gui's expression turned strange.

He was silent for a while.

Then say:

"No."

"He was just unlucky that time."

He did want to cheat by using storage space.

You can simply take a larger sign from the storage space and replace it.

but……

Lin Gui had already covered the cards with his right hand, ready to make his move.

Then, out of the corner of my eye, I glanced at the card the fat man had flipped over...

His lips twitched, but he silently withdrew his hand.

His luck was so bad that he couldn't bear to change his cards.

After hearing this, Elvia was stunned for a long time.

Then, she laughed out loud.

Laughter echoed through the street, drawing sidelong glances from passersby.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

"That fat bastard..."

"He thought you were cheating and tried to switch cards..."

"The result was a change to three points..."

She laughed so hard she bent over, tears welling up in her eyes.

Lin Gui looked at her and smiled helplessly.

"Yes, who would have thought?"

"Let's go."

He reached out and grabbed Elvia's wrist.

"We still have time, let's look around some more."

Elvia wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, smiled, and nodded.

The two continued walking along the street.

The streets of Deadwood Town are narrow, but they are quite interesting.

Because most of the people coming and going are gold adventurers and members of transport teams, who have money and are willing to spend it.

Therefore, the town has many strange and unusual shops and entertainment facilities.

There are all sorts of strange and wonderful demons from the barren wasteland.

There are also some unique snacks, which, although not as good as Lin Gui's skills, are novel.

Lin Gui and Elvia tried almost every one of them.

There are also many fun things.

Elvia had a great time, and Lin Gui was happy too.

Even though he's always busy, it's rare for him to show a genuine smile.

However, happy times are always short-lived.

Dusk came quickly.

And they will also prepare to leave this small town that stands in the forbidden area.

The setting sun dyed the entire town of Deadwood orange-red, as if it were plated with a thin layer of gold.

They returned to the post office.

Elvia was still not satisfied and stood at the door, unwilling to go in.

But Lin Gui had already started packing his things.

He put the letters on the counter into the storage space.

Put the tables and chairs back in their places and turn the sign on the door upside down.

Elvia's gaze fell on the backyard.

The four huge wooden crates still stand there quietly.

"What will they do?"

She asked.

Lin Gui sighed.

"Let's leave it here for now."

Elvia thought to herself, "What a pity."

That's two million gold coins!

But no one signed for the package, and she couldn't get the final payment, so she was helpless.

After tidying everything up, Lin Gui straddled his oak staff.

Elvia sat down and wrapped her arms around his waist.

The staff floated up, hovering above the ground, and hung in the entrance of the post office.

Lin Gui reached out and flipped over the "Open for Business" sign at the door.

It says on the back...

"He is out delivering a message, and his return date is uncertain."

Then, he manipulated his staff to float towards the back door.

He never leaves through the main entrance, because there are quite a few people who pay attention to the post office.

He didn't want anyone to know when he left.

Manipulate the staff and float away through the back door.

A casual glance caused Lin Gui to immediately stop flying.

He looked up at the back door directly opposite.

There were four characters written on the wooden sign.

Wooden Bell Tavern.