Before the official gambling began, as the eight decks of cards were taken out of the shuffler, the long-haired man played a subtle trick using the shuffler.
The first three rounds of cards would only result in a tie, never any other outcome.
The meaning of three consecutive ties was to show courtesy before resorting to force, meaning politeness before aggression.
If I couldn't decipher this meaning or bet incorrectly, there was only one outcome awaiting me.
The gambling match would end prematurely, and I would be taken away directly.
This scene alone led me to secretly conclude that the long-haired man must be one of Ying Baolin's Twelve Dark Lights!
Only true gambling masters would exhibit such unique and distinct personalities.
Compared to A Yuan, the long-haired man was indeed a master of deep concealment.
His tactic of politeness before aggression was meant to tell me that if I couldn't even see through such a simple trick, I was utterly unqualified to compete with him.
This was also the true reason why the long-haired man placed the Baccarat game at the Sic Bo table.
Only by passing the test he set would the contest between us truly begin!
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Although I had foreseen the outcome of the third round, I still didn't bet heavily. Instead, I pushed forward the chips that had accumulated to 400,000 since the first round, and drew a circle to indicate a tie.
Regardless, since the long-haired man had publicly set the theme of "harmony is precious," I had to show some respect and follow suit.
I wasn't so arrogant as to bet everything on a tie, because the consequences of doing so would be dire!
After being slapped in the face twice by my actions, the voices of the onlookers significantly quieted down this time.
Of course, there were still some stubborn individuals who believed I had gotten lucky in the previous two rounds and that the dealer would absolutely not have a tie in the third round for me to pick up money.
Unfortunately, just as these remarks began to spread through the crowd, the long-haired man had already dealt the cards to himself and me.
Just like before, I didn't waste a single second to peek at my cards, but instead directly revealed my two hidden cards.
A King and a Seven, another seven-point hand.
As for the long-haired man, he had an Eight and a Nine, also seven points.
The third round... was another tie!
And it was three consecutive ties!
Such blatant playing cards and outcomes immediately brought immense shock to the surrounding gamblers.
Previously, if I hadn't used 170,000 to bet on a specific number in Sic Bo and won 4.08 million, thus attracting the attention of the casino, everyone would have unanimously believed I was a plant upon seeing this scene.
Only myself and the other party involved, the long-haired man, knew that these three rounds were merely the initial test.
After passing the test, I would be qualified to face the long-haired man and the many countermeasures he had prepared.
As expected, immediately after the third round concluded, the long-haired man spoke, "Young brother, in this line of work, harmony is precious, and the goal is wealth."
"I can see you have some real skills! Since you already understand my intentions, I won't beat around the bush. Let's get straight to the point!"
"Listen, if you're looking for excitement, you've come to the wrong place!"
"This place is a venue jointly owned by Boss Ying and a friend!"
"Given that this is a new establishment, I can offer you a chance to leave unscathed."
"Leave all the chips you've won tonight plus a million in cash... and I can guarantee your safe departure, completely unharmed."
"But if you still wish to stay, I'll assume you haven't heard my words."
"Then we'll settle everything in the realm of gambling!"
The meaning behind the long-haired man's words was clear: the new casino aimed for prosperity through harmony.
If I were willing to stop here and hand over the chips I had won, plus an additional million in cash, he would ensure I left in one piece.
If I were foolish enough to insist on continuing, I would face unpleasant consequences.
Upon hearing this, I immediately retorted with a cold laugh, "Heh! What? A newly opened casino doesn't allow guests to win money when they leave?"
"Could it be that in casinos where Boss Ying has invested, guests can only lose money and not win?"
Hearing my words, the long-haired man, instead of flying into a rage as I had expected, laughed indifferently. "If that's the case, then please, young brother, follow me!"
"If you want to win money, let's change locations and have a good gamble with all your might!"
I didn't refuse and readily agreed.
Because of that Ma Jiang, I was targeted in advance by A Yuan, who was a Dark Light.
And after A Yuan's defeat, the long-haired man, one of Ying Baolin's Twelve Dark Lights, made his appearance. These were all things I couldn't have predicted.
Since a variable had appeared, there was no better course of action than to passively accept and proactively adapt.
With this thought, seeing the long-haired man stand up, I didn't take any of the chips on the gambling table and followed him out.
In a casino this large, the misappropriation of gambler's chips would never happen.
If I lacked such courage, I wouldn't be able to continue in the gambling world.
Taking the elevator first and then walking, after going through several turns and twists for about two to three minutes, I followed the long-haired man to a well-equipped VIP suite, complete with a discreetly placed busty bunny girl.
Upon entering the room, I saw four people already seated at the gambling table, two of whom were my "old friends."
Xiang Tianhua and Luo Qiyun.
Hao Qi was not present.
Seeing the long-haired man arrive, Xiang Tianhua immediately stood up and looked at him with a fawning expression, saying, "Brother Da Fei is here!"
Since I had broken his hand, Xiang Tianhua seemed less arrogant than before.
I thought the most direct factor causing this phenomenon was likely his broken hand.
Although his hand had been healed, for Xiang Tianhua, who made his living as a cheat, he surely knew in his heart that he would likely never return to his previous peak condition.
Therefore, clinging to someone powerful was crucial.
From this scene, it was evident that the long-haired man, whom Xiang Tianhua called Brother Da Fei, was definitely superior in his gambling skills to the others in the room.
Seemingly pleased by Xiang Tianhua's flattery, Brother Da Fei smiled and nodded at him, then led me to an empty seat.
Judging by this setup, after that Ma Jiang had reported me, I had already been targeted by these people in secret.
If nothing unexpected happened, it was likely A Yuan's swift defeat that had startled them.
Especially Brother Da Fei.
This cunning old fox didn't intend to have a fair one-on-one duel with me but shamelessly resorted to a group attack!
Without a doubt, everyone at the table was a cheat!