Eight sixes, two ones, ten dice added up to exactly 50 points.
The remaining seven dice would play a crucial role in deciding the victor.
If they added up to more than 24 points, I would win.
Conversely, Xu Qihan would win.
As for a tie, the possibility was minuscule.
...
Taking a deep breath and controlling my facial expression as much as possible, I looked down.
Two dice showed 5 points.
Two dice showed 4 points.
Two dice also showed 3 points.
And one die was... 2 points!
5, 5, 4, 4, 3, 3, 2, a total of 26 points. Added to the previous 50 points, the grand total was 76 points.
Fortunately, luck was finally on my side!
Using the "Whale Swallowing the Myriad Lands" technique to shake the dice, although the extra die only showed 2 points, it became the decisive point that secured the victory.
The gamble, concerning the lives of Shen Mengqing and Xu Peiyu, as well as my own personal safety, concluded with me winning by a narrow margin, having rolled a 76.
Upon seeing this result, a flicker of dullness immediately crossed Xu Qihan's eyes.
"I... lost!"
With that, Xu Qihan stood up with a dejected expression, appearing as if she had suffered a heavy blow, completely lacking her previous confident demeanor.
"How is this possible!? You, the extraordinary Xu Qihan, how could you lose to an unknown nobody like Chen Xiang?"
Ying Baolin, saying this, was flushed with anger, his eyes wide with fury, his expression extremely ferocious and unwilling.
Seeing his posture, I knew he could not and would not accept this outcome.
Xu Qihan remained silent, quietly rising and leaving the stage.
I thought, she must be feeling immense sorrow and regret for the decision she made due to blind confidence.
Seeing Xu Qihan's silence, Ying Baolin immediately became insistent, "Say something! Are you mute!?"
"Tell me how you could lose! Why did you lose!?"
Hearing this, Xu Qihan replied with a cold face, "In my dictionary, losing is losing!"
"When you lose, you admit it. There are no 'whys'! And also..."
"Boss Ying, I'd like you to understand one thing!"
"When you pulled strings to ask for my help, we had an agreement and made three stipulations."
"My condition for helping you deal with Chen Xiang was that you had to cooperate with me unconditionally!"
"Therefore, our relationship is not one of binding interests or employment, but a completely equal partnership!"
"That time on the cruise ship, I already gave you enough face, and everything proceeded according to your plan, but what was the result?"
"This time, although you didn't interfere recklessly again, my losing is my own business, and it's not your place to point fingers at me!"
"You may be rich and powerful, but I, Xu Qihan, am not a pushover to be easily insulted and manipulated!"
"If you continue to treat me like your subordinate and insult me with impunity..."
"Believe it or not, I'll find a backer with a similar caliber to yours and then take down all your establishments!!"
Hearing this, Ying Baolin's expression changed drastically, and his gaze towards Xu Qihan was filled with incredulous shock.
But in the end, he suppressed his temper and did not continue to scold.
However, after the shock, a hint of coldness suddenly arose in his eyes.
Seeing this, Xu Qihan didn't say another word and directly signaled Feng Xihua and a few other subordinates to leave.
"Chen Xiang!"
Just as she reached the main entrance, Xu Qihan suddenly stopped and turned to look at me, saying, "Chen Xiang, you will participate in the Macau Gambling King Competition next year on March 12th, won't you?"
I remained silent, nodding noncommittally.
For those in the Thousand Gate Blue Path, who wouldn't want to step onto this highest stage for gamblers if they had the time, to see and experience it?
Seeing me nod in agreement, Xu Qihan said with a solemn expression, "I will personally defeat you at next year's Gambling King Competition!"
With that, Xu Qihan led Feng Xihua and the others away without looking back.
She left decisively, without any hesitation.
People like Xu Qihan, although opponents, are the most respectable opponents!
Apart from their differing stances, her character is quite upright.
After Xu Qihan left, I immediately seized the opportunity to call out to Ying Baolin loudly, "Boss Ying, the helper you invited has accepted the bet and conceded."
"You, you won't go back on your word, will you?"
"You!!! I..."
Gritting his teeth fiercely, Ying Baolin's entire face turned liver-colored with anger.
His eyes, glaring at me, were filled with surging rage.
He was very unwilling to admit defeat like this.
Because once he lost, the only leverage he had to control me would be gone.
But in front of everyone, Xu Qihan had already set the precedent. If he reneged now, everyone would know he was untrustworthy.
This was something Ying Baolin did not want to see.
For no other reason, the upper class valued "face" above all else.
For someone like Ying Baolin, the consequences of breaking his word could be severe.
Therefore, despite his myriad unwillingness and helplessness, with a heavy snort, Ying Baolin had no choice but to wave his hand, signaling his subordinates to untie Shen Mengqing and Xu Peiyu, and let them go.
During this process, although Yun Jin, standing beside Ying Baolin, also looked displeased and resentful, she did not dare to act rashly.
Finally, after a series of twists and turns, I successfully rescued Shen Mengqing and Xu Peiyu.
When I saw the two girls run towards me and repeatedly thank me, my heart felt uneasy.
Strictly speaking, Shen Mengqing and Xu Peiyu suffered because I had dragged them into it.
Whether out of righteousness or obligation, I had to step in to save them.
If I didn't save them, I would be worse than a beast!
But now, they were thanking me profusely, which truly made me feel undeserving.
With this thought, I quickly asked Han Jinlun to lead the two girls away, telling him to take them to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination to see if they were injured.
From their appearance earlier, I knew that even if they hadn't suffered greatly, they had likely endured some beatings.
After Han Jinlun left, I, along with Cheng Minglang, turned to follow closely...
"Wait a moment!"
Suddenly, Ying Baolin spoke.
Hearing this, I immediately stopped.
I didn't turn around but glanced sideways at Ying Baolin and asked coldly, "What is it, Boss Ying? Do you have any further instructions?"
"Heh heh~"
After a strange cold laugh, Ying Baolin quickly walked up to me and lowered his voice, saying, "Chen Xiang, the roads in Wenzhou are not easy to travel, especially in the dark of night."
"Tonight, you need to be extra careful!"