[Interstellar Harem] Chapters 51-55

It wasn't surprising that Number Four knew how to gamble.
During the fifty years the old white rat inside him spent idly in the air-raid shelter, it
had thoroughly mastered all the current forms of gambling. Even when it later took in Bai Xiaofei, their most common pastime
was gambling with stones, not storytelling. Therefore, Number Four, inheriting the white rat's wisdom, naturally
knew how to gamble!
However, knowing something was one thing, mastering it was another.
The saying "a rat's eyesight is short-sighted" perfectly described the old white rat's card-counting ability…
limited by the inherent weaknesses of rats, the old white rat always lost more than it won when gambling against Bai Xiaofei.
But now, Number Four, inheriting the same trait, was winning more than it lost. Had the old white rat's gambling genes, transferred to Number Four,
suddenly made it a gambling god?
While pondering this, Number Four led a group of people into the next casino. Those who hadn't managed to get into the previous
casino, along with the people who had gradually arrived, quickly crowded the entrance of this new gambling den, all craning their necks
and waiting for new information.
The thin passerby who had been talking to a few people earlier hadn't managed to get a spot either, and sheepishly returned. Avery
grabbed him and asked, "Why don't you all just wait outside and go in and watch the excitement?"
The thin passerby rolled his eyes and coldly replied, "We're not high-level experts, and we don't have hundreds
of henchmen following us. Who dares to go in and join the fun? If one of the casinos gets greedy and starts a fight,
we onlookers will be the ones who suffer the most!" He paused, then continued, "These casinos
are small now..." "There's no point in just watching. If this guy dares to challenge those casinos inside,
someone will set up a special area and invite referees... Then it won't be difficult to watch the excitement."
Bai Xiaofei interjected, "Are the casinos the larger the further in you go?
What's the ranking of that third one over there, the one called 'Memories'?" Judging by its location, Gu Tianhao's casino was quite close
to the end of the street, but its facade wasn't as opulent as the others nearby. It looked antique and even
a bit dilapidated. So Bai Xiaofei specifically asked about it.
Upon hearing the words "Memory Casino," the gaunt passerby's face immediately lit up with reverence. He replied,
"Memory Casino? That's the holy grail of our gambling street—in terms of scale, Memory Casino certainly doesn't rank first
. But when it comes to gambling skills, it's absolutely top-notch! And it's the oldest
casino in the city, with a collection of genuine antique gambling equipment. Even the most famous old gamblers here
won't get any advantage there. Just you watch, if these guys pick on Memory Casino later, they'll all
slink out of there."
Bai Xiaofei glanced towards Memory Casino; it was three casinos away from the one Number Four had just entered
!
Just then, the catgirl behind him suddenly whispered, "Master Bai, if you want to go into the casino,
I have a way."
Bai Xiaofei asked curiously, "What way?"
Gu Ai stammered, "My old master once gave me a VIP card. In any casino on the gambling street
, I can enjoy VIP treatment as an advisor."
A thin passerby's eyes lit up, and he stared at Gu Ai lecherously, exclaiming, "Young man, your catgirl
is truly a gem! Where did you buy her?"
"Xiao Guai isn't a slave I bought!" Bai Xiaofei frowned and explained, before continuing, "
How many people can you bring in with this card?"
"Five or less is fine!" Before Gu Ai could answer, the gaunt passerby grabbed Bai Xiaofei and
pleaded, "Young man, it's fate that we've met. There are only three of you here, so take me
in too!"
Bai Xiaofei smiled slightly and said, "Taking you in is no problem, but if a fight breaks out inside, I
won't have time to protect you!"
The gaunt passerby's face immediately fell. After hesitating for a long time, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fortune favors the bold, but it's not that easy for
a fight to break out... I give up! Let's go!"
Just then, the crowd suddenly murmured. It turned out that Number Four had led a large group of his men out of the casino
. Behind him were still more than a hundred expressionless casino employees, but the "gambling stake" that had been at the back of the line
was gone.
The gaunt passerby, somewhat unwilling, checked the number of people and said dejectedly, "Those regular experts at the Kailai Casino
aren't that good at gambling, how come this big guy lost! Did they hire someone else again?"
Bai Xiaofei, however, didn't bother to consider these questions and whispered, "If you want to get rich, follow me..." With that,
he grabbed Avery and Gu Ai with his hands and chased after the end of the fourth group.
The gaunt passerby quickly jogged to catch up with Bai Xiaofei, chuckling awkwardly, "Thanks, young man...
My name is Ding Changsan, everyone on this street calls me A-San. I don't know what to call you yet?"
Bai Xiaofei replied casually, "Just call me Xiaobai."
As they spoke, they had already caught up to the end of the fourth group. The fourth person's gaze shifted, and seeing Bai Xiaofei and
the others approaching, his steps slowed. The instant he stopped, the more than one hundred casino employees behind him all stopped in unison
and looked towards Bai Xiaofei and his group. Their eyes flashed with murderous intent, like a
pack of hungry wolves eyeing their prey.
Bai Xiaofei was startled, and before he could react, Avery Lucy had already leaped in
front of him with a soft shout, yelling, "Big guy, don't you recognize us?!"
Number Four nodded slightly, and the murderous aura around him instantly melted away, as if it had never been there.
Ding Changsan, whose legs were already weak with fear, couldn't help but mutter, "These slaves, when
I saw them in the casino before, they were all listless... but now that they have a new master, they all seem to
have taken aphrodisiacs!"
Bai Xiaofei's heart skipped a beat. Before he could even process the information Ding Changsan was revealing, he heard Number Four coldly
say, "I don't have time to fight you right now!"
"I'd rather die than fight you!" Avery stepped forward and shouted, "We're here to watch the show
... Why did you suddenly decide to challenge these casinos on the gambling street?"
"That's none of your business," Number Four replied coldly, as if he hadn't seen Bai Xiaofei and
the others at all, and turned to walk towards the entrance of the next casino. The people behind him followed him
forward in unison, and not one of them even glanced in any other direction.
"Strange..." Bai Xiaofei pondered, and quickly followed the group forward.
"What's strange about them?" asked Avery in a low voice.
"These people..." Bai Xiaofei raised his chin, pointing to the group of burly men behind Number Four, "
They're just gambling chips that Number Four has brought in. They might be lost again anytime. Even if Number Four
has been supporting them all along, it would take time to cultivate a deep master-servant relationship, right? Why do I feel
like these people have all been following Number Four for a long time, and they seem to have a very good understanding with each other?"
"That's right!" Avery exclaimed, "I noticed that too just now. These people are practically
a guard trained by Number Four! Not only do they look alike, but their physical qualities are also almost the same...
Where do these casinos hire such uniform employees?"
"Where else could they be? From the slave market, of course!" Ding Changsan, who had been eavesdropping, immediately
chimed in, "These slaves were originally bought from the same place, so their training methods are similar.
As for their similar appearances, that can only be considered a coincidence."
"Oh? What kind of training have these people undergone?"
"There are so many—daily chores, guarding the house, buying and selling accounts…who knows
what his master intends to do with him? Of course, the more he learns, the easier it will be to sell him! These casinos have wealthy
patrons, they must be buying the best slaves…"
"You mean, these slaves are all bought from the same seller?"
"Not necessarily, there's more than one slave trader in Sin City. But these people look
like they were born from the same mother, they're probably trained in the same place."
"Heh…do you know who the slave trader these casinos frequent most is?"
"Of course, everyone in Sin City knows, better to offend the King of Hell than the Night King!
Otherwise, you might wake up tomorrow morning to find yourself a slave in a cage waiting to be trained
…This Night King is our biggest smuggler!"
"Ye Wang…the Ye of leaves? Is that his real name?"
"No, it's the 'night' of 'night'! It should be, that's what everyone calls it anyway. Heh... I'm not asking
for trouble, why would I bother finding out this big shot's name!"
As he spoke, Number Four had already reached the entrance of the next gambling den, leading a group of his men in single file. Two
extremely voluptuous hostesses led them inside. The catgirl stepped forward, took a
card from her pocket, and handed it to the doorman, saying politely, "Hello, my master requests to observe this gambling match."
The doorman glanced at the card, his expression slightly changing. He picked up the intercom and asked a few questions in a low voice before respectfully making
way.
"I didn't expect Old Man Gu to be so influential in the City of Sin," Bai Xiaofei muttered, leading the way with
the two women, head held high. I want to see just how capable this old guy really is. If he's really that good
, I might as well come back on the fifth of next month.
Having made up his mind, Bai Xiaofei deliberately puffed out his chest and hugged the two women even tighter. Feeling his grip
tighten, the kitten-girl Gu Ai immediately clung to him obediently. Although Avery Lucy let out a muffled groan, she didn't
react further.
Only Ding Changsan remained, cowering behind the three, looking every bit like a lackey.
They had only taken a few steps when a long laugh came from above and to the side: "Who is this distinguished guest, bringing Elder Gu's
card?"
Everyone looked up and saw a young man in a grey tailcoat descending the stairs from the second floor.
He was about twenty-five years old, impeccably dressed, and a classic pretty boy, though
his long, narrow eyebrows gave him a slightly feminine appearance. His eyes, in particular, held a hint of wickedness as he scanned
Bai Xiaofei and his companions, a clear look of surprise flashing across his face.
Bai Xiaofei had no choice but to step forward and ask indifferently, "And who are you?"
The man in the gray tuxedo paused slightly, then immediately changed his expression, replying with a beaming smile, "My surname is Xu, and my name is
Nankang. As the manager here, I've come to greet our distinguished guest." As he spoke, he bowed to Bai Xiaofei, his movements and
expressions impeccable.
Bai Xiaofei coughed and lazily replied, "Xu Nankang, right? You don't need to know who I am, just take
me to see this gambling game."
Xu Nankang straightened up, a troubled look on his handsome face, and said, "Since he's
a friend of Elder Gu, I shouldn't be asking. But just now, one of my men reported that this gentleman
seems to know the group that came to challenge us?"
Bai Xiaofei frowned, deliberately feigning displeasure as he asked, "So what if they know each other?"
"It's alright! It's alright... I was just asking casually." Xu Nankang quickly lowered his head,
a cold smile appearing on his lips, and gestured to make way, saying, "Please follow me..."
Gambling has never declined or disappeared in any era. It may not be
the oldest occupation in human history, but it is definitely one of the most enduring and successful.
Due to the rapid development of reaction speed and memory abilities in the new humans, the way gambling is conducted in the future world has
undergone tremendous changes. All gambling tools that allowed players to gain an advantage through calculation, memorization, or auditory and visual perception
have been significantly modified or completely eliminated from the gambling table.
For example, the method of betting on big or small using dice has been changed from three dice to fifteen, precisely to prevent the
overly sensitive ears of modern humans from detecting subtle differences in the sound of the dice landing. The material of the dice cup has also been changed from...
The hard plastic was replaced with a five-kilogram zinc-aluminum alloy to increase the difficulty of dice rolling and to prevent certain
individuals from using X-ray vision.
As for playing cards, most have been replaced with a new set of twelve suits, each with sixteen cards,
to prevent modern humans from using their superhuman eyesight and memory to secretly memorize the card order during shuffling. Of course,
some casinos still operate in a retro style, except that the dealers shuffling the cards are all replaced with peak-
level martial artists with hand speeds exceeding 500, or they simply cover the cards with the same zinc-aluminum alloy covers before shuffling
.
The only gambling tool that hasn't changed much and has been retained to this day is Chinese mahjong. After several improvements to prevent X-ray
vision and secret marking, and the complete replacement of shuffling with machines, this gambling tool, suitable for all ages and resembling a competitive
sport, has gained widespread acceptance as a form of entertainment.
In fact, most casinos now use a combination of human and computer-based methods for their gambling equipment. However
, most people find gambling against a machine incredibly boring and uninteresting, and unlikely to yield
any results. Therefore, high-end gambling venues primarily rely on human intervention.
When Bai Xiaofei and his group followed Xu Nankang through the spacious hall to the VIP room specifically for welcoming challengers
, they found it already packed with onlookers. They learned that
people had been following him to watch the spectacle since the fourth challenge at the third casino. These people, however, used
the designated VIP passages within each casino, unlike Bai Xiaofei who had to squeeze through the crowd to the main entrance.
Bai Xiaofei could only sigh at the privileged class as he sat down at the seats Xu Nankang had arranged for the four of them
. His seat was very close to the front, almost directly facing the central gambling table in the VIP room… This arrangement made
Bai Xiaofei realize once again that Old Gu Tianhao's status was extraordinary! He was only using one of his cards and
already enjoying such treatment; what would it be like if Old Gu Tianhao himself came?
Although there were plenty of seats available, Ding Changsan still obediently stood behind the three, adopting a follower
's posture.
Xu Nankang arranged for them to sit down, then summoned a maid to serve them drinks before bowing and asking, "Sir
, is there anything else you wish to request?"
Bai Xiaofei replied, "No, when does the challenge begin?"
Xu Nankang's eyes flashed, and he answered casually, "The casino owner is currently inviting several notaries to the venue; it should
begin soon… Since this gentleman has Elder Gu's card, he is naturally qualified to be a notary.
Would you be interested?"
Bai Xiaofei was slightly taken aback and quickly waved his hand, saying, "No need, I just want to watch."
Xu Nankang smiled and said, "In that case, I won't disturb your viewing of the game. If you need anything, just tell
the maid to call me… Please enjoy your viewing. I have to take my leave." After saying this, he waited for Bai Xiaofei to nod
before turning and leaving the VIP section.
Bai Xiaofei watched Xu Nankang leave, then smugly took a sip of his wine, savoring the lingering fragrance . He
inwardly marveled at the casino's service. Seeing that Number Four hadn't appeared yet, he made conversation, saying curiously, "
Hey, my little dragon girl saw a handsome guy today, but she didn't swoon! That's strange!"
Avery snorted, lowering her voice, "Do you think I'd be interested in just anyone? That
pretty boy's eyes are darting around; he's obviously no good!"
Bai Xiaofei paused slightly, about to say something more, when suddenly applause erupted. Several middle-aged men
filed in through a side door, expressionlessly taking their seats at the notary's table. Then, Number Four
entered from another direction with a group of "gamblers," his sharp gaze sweeping across the room. Everyone whose eyes met his flinched
, as if pricked by a steel needle.
Avery muttered somewhat resentfully, "How did his strength improve so quickly?"
At this moment, Number Four had already sat down imposingly at the gambling table. Behind him, the men stood
in two neat rows, expressionless, like warriors awaiting an attack. Their mere posture
conveyed the aura of a thousand troops charging onto the front lines.
Bai Xiaofei smiled wryly, saying, "I'm more worried about his subordinates than his strength
..."
Avery shrugged, replying indifferently, "These people look intimidating, but their skills are actually quite ordinary,
probably only around the fifth level of the Human Rank. Nothing to worry about."
"Is that so..." Bai Xiaofei frowned, looking at the coldly standing, burly men
, a sense of unease rising within him, yet he couldn't quite grasp the specifics.
Just then, an elderly man in fine clothes walked in from the entrance opposite the gambling table and slowly stood opposite Number Four.
Several cheers and shouts of encouragement rang out in the room, indicating that the elderly man was indeed
the gambling expert sent by the casino to challenge them.
A man stood up from the notary's table and announced loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, the gambling has already gone through six rounds,
so I won't say anything more. I, Nie Yufeng, representing the notaries, am presiding over this gambling match—Mr. Zhan,
representing his personal side, is challenging the gambling expert from Yongfeng Casino!" He pointed to number four and the elegantly dressed elderly man opposite him
, and continued, "According to the rules, each side has one decision-making right. Mr. Zhan's requirement is to gamble on the person!"
A murmur of surprise rippled through the room. Many VIPs who hadn't had time to observe the first six rounds began whispering among themselves, inquiring about
the specific details of the gambling.
Avery whispered in Bai Xiaofei's ear with a smile, "I thought he was just called Number Four, turns out he has
a name! Do you know what his name is?"
Bai Xiaofei replied softly, "I guess he just gave himself that name, I don't know..."
The notary coughed and asked Number Four, "Mr. Zhan, as is customary,
have your requirements for the casino changed?"
Number Four coldly shook his head, which was his answer.
The notary turned to the elderly man in fine clothes and said, "Challenger, Zhan Tian. He uses the slaves behind him as stakes,
demanding that all slaves under the name of Yongfeng Casino attend and gamble against him! The specific method will be chosen by Yongfeng Casino."
"Choose. The winner receives an equal amount of slaves wagered by the other party... Yongfeng Casino, any objections?"
Hearing this, Bai Xiaofei and Avery exchanged a smile, already knowing that Number Four's new name was "Zhan
Tian"—a name that perfectly matched his war-crazed personality, as he was an enemy of heaven and earth.
The old man in fine clothes asked calmly, "Is it that we can choose any method, as long as we bring out an equal amount of slaves
?"
Number Four replied in a deep voice, "How to bet, you tell me; what to bet, I decide!"
The old man in fine clothes nodded, glancing in a certain direction upstairs, seemingly asking for some signal. Then
, nodding decisively, he replied, "Very well, Yongfeng Casino accepts your challenge!"
Number Four waved his hand impatiently and said, "Summon them out!"
The elderly man in fine clothes turned and beckoned. The VIP room door opened, and more than twenty casino employees dressed in various colors
entered in two rows, standing behind the old man with their heads bowed, directly
opposite Number Four's group on the other side of the gambling table.
Seeing these people enter, Number Four's gaze suddenly changed. Starting with the first person on his left, he
stared intently at each one, looking down as if an eagle was about to swoop down and prey. Every waiter whose gaze fell upon him
trembled slightly, lowering their heads in bewilderment.
Avery suddenly nudged Bai Xiaofei gently, tapping her finger on the table and whispering, "Look
over there!"
Bai Xiaofei looked in the direction Avery pointed and saw two burly men among the Yongfeng Casino employees
suddenly raise their heads, their eyes fixed on Number Four. The meaning in their gazes was complex and
difficult to decipher—a mixture of surprise, panic, bewilderment, and confusion, like newborn children suddenly brought
into a vibrant world and seeing something they'd never seen before.
Number Four met their gaze, his pupils contracting slightly, and he nodded almost imperceptibly. He then
looked away and coldly asked the elegantly dressed old man, "How do you want to gamble? Let's begin." Something
was definitely fishy! Bai Xiaofei exclaimed inwardly, almost certain of his earlier guess—Number Four
had come to the casino to find someone, and if he wasn't mistaken, he was looking for these
space soldiers who had been sold into the casino as slaves!
If it were just one or two burly men with strikingly similar appearances, Bai Xiaofei wouldn't be so sure of his judgment. But
now, there were over a hundred people behind Number Four, all of them robust
and with impeccable military bearing. This group of people, all slaves, naturally reminded Bai Xiaofei of
the space soldiers Ye Changtian had smuggled to the Empire!
For some reason, not all of these space soldiers had been sent to the Empire by Ye Changtian; some
had ended up in the casinos of the City of Sin. Equally strange was Number Four's ability to identify these people in the crowd
! His current goal was clearly to use gambling to win them over and gather them
behind him!
As soon as Number Four finished speaking, a clear and long bell rang from the notary's stand. The notary who had spoken first
announced loudly, "Both parties have no objections. The game officially begins... Yongfeng Casino, please set the challenge!"
The elderly man in fine clothes stepped forward calmly, his clean and steady hands slowly resting on the gambling table. He said with a hint of regret
, "Originally, as a gambling expert, I very much hoped to have a match with a gambler like Mr. Zhan. Unfortunately...
my personal wish is a small matter, but the reputation of the casino is paramount! Therefore, we have no choice but to take some targeted
measures..."
Amidst a murmur of surprise, Number Four replied expressionlessly, "Enough with the nonsense."
"Hehe..." The elderly man in fine clothes smiled faintly and said leisurely, "I heard that Mr. Zhan
won four and lost two in the first six games, all because of the electronic gambling machines! Coincidentally, our casino also has several of the latest computer-controlled
gambling machines. We would like to invite Mr. Zhan to challenge these machines—best of nine rounds. As long as you can beat these
computers, all the bodyguards, dealers, and waitresses behind me will be yours."
As soon as the elderly man in fine clothes finished speaking, a soft snort suddenly came from not far from Bai Xiaofei, and a voice coldly
said, "You're courting death!"
At the same time, Number Four had already answered decisively, "Alright! Where are the gambling machines?"
Whether it was because the person's voice was not loud, or because everyone's attention was drawn to the conversation between Number Four and the elderly man in fine clothes
, the comment "You're courting death" did not attract much attention. Only Bai Xiaofei and
a few people at the seats beside him glanced at the source of the voice. Everyone else, except Bai Xiaofei, quickly
looked away after recognizing the speaker and not wanting to provoke him.
Only Bai Xiaofei seemed unconcerned, casually raising his eyes, only to find them instantly fixed.
The speaker was sitting to Bai Xiaofei's right, facing the gambling table. He too was a man in the center
, with two beautiful women on each side. To Bai Xiaofei's surprise, not only were the two women he was embracing
stunningly beautiful, no less so than any beauty he had ever seen, but the man himself was also remarkably distinctive
.
He was extremely burly; even sitting on the sofa, he reached the chin of an average person. His exposed
skin was crisscrossed with numerous large and small cuts, adding to his rugged appearance
. The most peculiar thing was that this man's hair and beard were completely white, with strands of white hair like steel needles running from the top of his head to his chin,
making him look like a white lion. Yet, apart from two scars on his face, there wasn't a single wrinkle to be found
; he was a classic example of an old man with white hair and a youthful face.
Therefore, at first glance, Bai Xiaofei only thought this man was a very imposing old man. Upon
closer inspection, he felt he was probably middle-aged, and the loving, admiring, and
sensual gazes of the two beautiful women beside him were clearly genuine. It was impossible to determine his exact age.
Seeing the man staring at him with a strange expression, the hairy strange man chuckled, made a
face at Bai Xiaofei, pointed to the two beauties beside him, compared them to Avery and Catwoman beside Bai Xiaofei, and
gave a meaningful thumbs-up.
Bai Xiaofei's goodwill towards the white-haired man increased instantly. He nodded and raised his voice, asking, "Sir...
what did you mean by what you just said?"
The white-haired man glanced at number four in the arena, grinned, and asked, "Is that big guy over there your friend?"
Bai Xiaofei's heart skipped a beat, and he smiled, "I just fought with him recently. We happen to know each other, but we're not friends
."
The white-haired man chuckled, "Oh! Since he's not your friend, do you hope he wins or
loses?"
Bai Xiaofei cautiously replied, "I'm just here to watch the show. Who wins or loses is irrelevant."
The white-haired man blinked and smiled leisurely, "Don't worry ." "Your friend can't lose yet, at least not now
!"
Bai Xiaofei, hearing the strange man's certainty, couldn't help but ask, "Why do you say that, sir?"
The white-haired strange man sneered, "This big guy lost to the machine in the first two rounds on purpose! It's laughable that Yongfeng
Casino didn't even see through such a small problem, yet they still wanted to use the machine to ambush him! Isn't that courting death
?"
Bai Xiaofei asked curiously, "How do you know he deliberately lost the first two rounds
, sir?" The white-haired strange man blinked and smiled, "That's because
the person he's looking for isn't in those two casinos."
Bai Xiaofei was slightly shocked. He hadn't expected that the white-haired strange man had seen through Number Four's secret so easily!
He only knew beforehand that Ye Changtian had a group of physically strong slaves under his command, which led him to connect Number Four's purpose
. But this strange man had guessed the key simply by observing his expression?
Seeing Bai Xiaofei remain silent, the white-haired oddball chuckled and patted the beauty in his arms, eliciting a
playful scolding from her. He then laughed heartily, "So, young brother, you already saw through the trick! Why make this
old man talk and ruin things! Come, come, watch the show! This gambling street hasn't been this lively in a long time...
"
At this moment, Yongfeng Casino had already pushed several strangely shaped machines into the VIP room. Bai Xiaofei could barely
recognize two of them as slot machines and roulette wheels from his own era; he couldn't recognize the rest at all
.
The elderly man in fine clothes seemed very confident in the machines.
After instructing the employees to place and install them one by one, he smiled at Number Four and said, "Mr. Zhan, to prevent anyone from cheating using technology, please
take out all your electronic devices before we begin."
Number Four slowly stood up and said calmly, "I don't have any electronic devices on me."
The elderly man in fine clothes was slightly taken aback and smiled, "In that case, Mr. Zhan, you don't mind if we check, do you?"
Number Four stepped forward calmly and said coldly, "No need for that trouble." As soon as
he finished speaking, without any visible effort, there was a "rip" sound, and the clothes he was wearing were shattered into pieces,
fluttering to the ground like butterflies.
The audience in the arena saw Number Four's almost perfectly proportioned upper body, with muscles that looked like they were cast in steel, and
immediately applauded and cheered. Several women even whistled with shining eyes.
Seeing this, the white-haired strange man gave a soft shout and whispered praise, "Good! At least Earth Rank 5!" He actually
deduced the strength of Number Four just from the way he shattered his clothes. Such insight immediately made Bai Xiaofei even
more alarmed.
Number Four, shirtless, casually asked, "Do I need to take off my pants?"
The old man in fine clothes hadn't expected Number Four to be so decisive and smiled somewhat awkwardly, "No need... Mr. Zhan,
you certainly have a good physique! Now, please proceed with the challenge."
Number Four strode to the front of a row of machines, turned around and asked, "Explain how you win?"
The old man in fine clothes asked in surprise, "Mr. Zhan, have you never played gambling machines before?"
Number Four coldly replied, "Never played this kind."
Upon hearing this, the audience erupted in another uproar, clearly very pessimistic about Number Four's challenge.
It should be known that all kinds of gambling machines in the future are controlled by computers, and the programs within them are repeatedly calculated. If a normal person were to touch
these machines, they would find them extremely easy to use, even seemingly following some predictable pattern!
However, once you delve deeper, every step is a trap. Almost every design is meticulously tested by multiple people, specifically
designed to address various human thought processes, calculation methods, and blind spots in hearing and vision.
Even highly experienced gamblers, equipped with computers with superior computing power, rarely manage to profit from these machines
. Therefore, in most casinos, these machines serve only as introductory tools for beginners—
a small bet can often pique interest and even yield some winnings. But making money from these machines
is universally acknowledged to be incredibly difficult!
Unless the Wing Fung Casino sets extremely low requirements for player number four, a novice
has virtually no chance of winning. This is why the spectators in the arena are all sighing, seemingly already
envisioning player number four leaving the casino dejectedly, abandoning his crew.
The machine in front of Number Four was similar to a slot machine. It started with a 10-point bet, and then players placed
bets based on a spinning wheel on the screen. Each spin produced a different payout; winning meant winning the entire bet, losing meant forfeiting the bet. It sounded
like a high-stakes, high-reward game, but in reality, it involved choosing the single winning chance from dozens of bets
! The odds were incredibly low.
The elderly man in fine clothes, though his expression remained unchanged, had a smile in his eyes as he carefully
explained the machine to Number Four, even demonstrating its operation himself a few times. He then asked with a smile, "Mr. Zhan
, do you understand? If not, let me explain again."
Number Four replied casually, "Winning means winning the entire bet, losing means forfeiting your bet… It's a very simple game; you just
need to keep betting on the highest payout." This was precisely the kind of thinking most people who played this type of game would
have. In reality, the highest odds for a single bet are only 1 to 1000, and while this bet exists
, the actual probability of it occurring is only one in ten thousand. Therefore, gamblers who hold this mindset often end up
losing everything, even their underwear.
Upon hearing Number Four's words, the elderly man in fine clothes could no longer contain his laughter. He immediately gave a thumbs-up and praised, "Mr. Zhan
, you understand immediately! In that case, I wish you good luck. Mr. Zhan, if you can multiply your bets a thousandfold
, you'll win... Please begin the challenge!"
This caused another uproar in the room, clearly feeling that Yongfeng Casino's demands were excessive! Even if
Number Four kept winning, it would probably take half a day to accumulate that amount.
Number Four expressionlessly took the chips from the elderly man in fine clothes and inserted them into the gambling machine, casually pressing a bet button
to start it spinning.
Seeing this, the elderly man in fine clothes smiled and said, "So Mr. Zhan wasn't planning to bet on the 'Big Dragon' every time!" The "Big Dragon"
was naturally the name of the highest bet on this gambling machine. The elderly man said this deliberately, partly to satirize Number Four's
broken promise, and partly to distract him.
Number Four tapped lightly on the console, seemingly oblivious to the elderly man in fine clothes, until the machine
stopped, showing his bet had been swallowed. He then calmly replied, "Let me try...
Which one is the 'Big Dragon'?"
The elderly man pointed to the betting spot for the Big Dragon, smiling, "If Mr. Zhan can predict
when the Big Dragon will appear, then place your bet here."
Number Four nodded and indeed reached out to bet on the Big Dragon. The machine spun again, this time stopping
on the Small Dragon, the second-best odds.
The elderly man feigned disappointment, exclaiming, "Oh dear, it's the Small Dragon! That's a 500x payout
, what a pity... If Mr. Zhan had bet on the Small Dragon, his stake would already be 500x
!"
Number Four silently placed another bet on the Big Dragon, continuing to tap lightly on the console. The machine
emptied, swallowing his bet. Number Four, unperturbed, continued betting on the "Big Dragon," losing
six more times in a row until he had only two chips left.
The elderly man in fine clothes spoke again with a smile, "It seems Mr. Zhan's luck isn't too good. The 'Big Dragon' hasn't
appeared today. Why not try a different bet?"
Number Four remained unmoved and bet on the "Big Dragon" again. The machine emitted a pleasant electronic sound and spun wildly.
Just then, Bai Xiaofei suddenly heard Fang Qingqing's surprised voice in his mind: "Information Erosion—
the electronic brain inside that bio-engineered human is so powerful!"
"Information Erosion? What does that mean? Is it more powerful than you?"
"Nonsense, compared to me, it's nothing. But it's enough to deal with these machines!"
Whoosh! La la la la la…
To the elderly man's astonishment, the machine burst out with a sharp, rapid sound! The betting position lit up brightly
, landing firmly on the "Big Dragon"! The audience gasped, staring at Number Four in disbelief.
Number Four pointed to the numbers on the screen and asked calmly, "I currently have 1002 chips. If I hit
nine more 'big dragons,' will I win?"
The elderly man in fine clothes paused slightly, but forced a smile and replied, "Exactly, Mr. Zhan, please continue
."
Number Four expressionlessly placed another bet on a big dragon.
The machine spun, stopped, and beeped again!
Another big dragon! Under the constantly changing expression of the elderly man in fine clothes, Number Four hit nine big dragons in a row, 　　creating a long dragon
in the machine's betting record ! 　　 When the elderly man in fine clothes, his face ashen, introduced the second machine to Number Four, the white-haired strange 　　man to Bai Xiaofei's right sighed and muttered to himself, "It seems these waiters at Yongfeng are doomed..." 　　 The second machine was somewhat similar to a pinball machine, a semi-mechanical, semi-electronic gambling product, but 　　its operation was a hundred times more difficult than in Bai Xiaofei's time. Not only does it require the use of both hands and feet, but even 　　the knees, elbows, and head must move together. The operator must use various mechanisms to make their assigned metal 　　ball bounce continuously to a designated position; the longer the bounce, the higher the score. 　　 For a master like Number Four, whose hand-eye coordination is already flawless and whose 　　every muscle is perfectly controlled, this level was easily passed. 　　 The third and fourth levels followed with unstoppable momentum! 　　 According to the best-of-nine format, just one more win would end the game. At this point, the old man in the fine clothes 　　had turned from ashen to deathly pale, his face filled with disbelief. Even when explaining the rules of the gambling machine 　　, he only spoke briefly, clearly believing that Number Four was pretending to be weak and couldn't possibly be unfamiliar with these gambling 　　machines. Even the audience members in the arena showed expressions of sudden realization, 　　watching the following matches with 　　 either pity or schadenfreude . 　　 Unexpectedly, in the fifth and sixth rounds, Number Four made consecutive mistakes, 　　losing all his initial chips in a short time. Then, just as the elderly man in fine clothes showed a glimmer of hope, he easily won 　　the seventh round, completing his goal of five wins out of nine rounds ahead of schedule… 　　 "Clang! Clang!" The bell rang, signaling the end of the match. The same notary who had started the game stood up and 　　announced expressionlessly, "According to the agreement between both parties, Mr. Zhan Tian's bet against Yongfeng Casino, with a cumulative 　　five wins in the first seven rounds—ends the match early. Zhan Tian wins!" 　　 As the notary coldly announced the result, the elderly man in fine clothes remained stunned, 　　unable to even utter a simple "congratulations." 　　 Number Four, equally silent, nodded to the Yongfeng Casino employee who had lost, and turned to walk out the door 　　. 　　 The spectators in the VIP seats rose to their feet, heading towards the next casino while 　　whispering amongst themselves about number four's performance. No one paid any more attention to the dazed, elegantly dressed old man, highlighting 　　the ruthless, winner-takes-all nature of the gambling street. 　　 The white-haired oddball, arm in arm with two beautiful women, also stood up and smiled at Bai Xiaofei, "Young brother, this round is over 　　, shall we go watch the next one?" 　　 Bai Xiaofei gave a thumbs-up, saying, "This gentleman's eyesight is truly remarkable; he actually saw through Zhan Tianbi so early on. "

"Victory is here!"
The white-haired strange man chuckled. "Sir, all this 'sir' stuff is too much trouble. If you're not going to stand on ceremony, just call me
'older brother,' or just call me by my full name—my name is Gu Tianhao!"
"Then I'll call you 'older brother'... uh... what! You're Gu Tianhao?" Bai Xiaofei said casually for a
moment, then suddenly realized what he meant and asked loudly, "You're the owner of the Memory Casino?"
The white-haired strange man laughed. "Since you know the owner of the Memory Casino is named Gu Tianhao, you must have
inquired about him. Why didn't you ask about my appearance? Did you think I didn't look like a boss?"
Bai Xiaofei replied, "No, I just didn't expect to see you here."
Gu Tianhao observed his expression and asked, "You need something from me?"
Bai Xiaofei replied with a wry smile, "I don't know if I'm looking for you."
Gu Tianhao's eyes darted around and he said, "Besides me, Gu Tianhao, the only other one in the City of Sin is that guy in the east of the city... " "Old
charlatan... Since you've already met the old charlatan, then the remaining one is naturally me!"
Bai Xiaofei asked curiously, "How do you know I've met another Gu Tianhao?"
The white-haired Gu Tianhao pointed at the catgirl and smiled faintly, "Let's not even talk about how you had Old Gu's card and sat
in his reserved seat. Just look at this cat—in the City of Sin, besides that old charlatan, there aren't many
people who can train it. With those two conditions combined, can't you guess you've met him?"
Bai Xiaofei sighed and said, "Although I've met Old Gu, the circumstances were special at the time, and we
parted before we could say anything. I only found out later that he was the person I was looking for..."
Gu Tianhao glanced at the catgirl strangely, smiling without saying a word. His expression seemed to say, "You've only met
him once, yet you've managed to bring out the old charlatan's pet; you're quite capable, kid!"
Bai Xiaofei shrugged and said, "I know you might not believe me, but I'm telling the truth."
"I believe you," Gu Tianhao smiled. "What do you want from us two Gu Tianhaos? Tell me first
, and I'll tell you whether you should talk to me or him."
Bai Xiaofei hesitated, not daring to directly mention the strange changes in his body, and instead asked,
"Do you know a woman named Angelina, brother?"
"A woman?" Gu Tianhao grinned, replying helplessly, "Maybe I know her, maybe I don't."
Avery interrupted impatiently, "What do you mean? Knowing her is knowing her, why the 'maybe
'?"
Gu Tianhao narrowed his eyes, glanced at Avery, patted the beauties on his arms, and casually instructed
, "Tell this young man your names."
The two beauties' eyes sparkled. The one on the left replied with a grin, "Since I'm on Master Gu's left, I'm
called Left Hand."
The beauty on the right chimed in, "Since I'm on Master Gu's right, I'm called Right Hand!"
"Left hand? Right hand?" Bai Xiaofei repeated in astonishment, then couldn't help but ask curiously, "Brother,
the names of these two female companions are quite unique... Could they have been made up on the spot?"
"Haha, not bad. Little brother, you really get it right away!" Gu Tianhao laughed loudly, "In my
life, I've slept with at least eight thousand women, if not ten thousand... Where would I have time to remember their
names? Naturally, the one on my left is my left hand, and the one on my right is my right hand!"
He spoke so naturally, without the slightest hint of boasting, as if he were talking
about eight thousand bowls of white rice, not eight thousand women. However, his contempt for women was still evident, causing Avery Lucy
to raise her eyebrows in displeasure. But the two women beside Gu Tianhao didn't show the slightest unusual expression; in fact, they
even seemed somewhat smug, leaving Avery Lucy wanting to lash out but unable to find an excuse.
Bai Xiaofei clicked his tongue in amazement: "Eight thousand? Even if you changed one every day, it would still take several years! You're really amazing, brother
!"
Gu Tianhao laughed heartily and said, "I used to like fooling around when I was young, but I haven't done that in a long time
... Never mind that! It's just that you asked me if I remember a certain woman, and I really can't help you with that.
Why don't you just tell me what this woman asked you to do for me? In this city of sin, I still have
some influence. What that old charlatan can do, I can probably do for you too!"
Bai Xiaofei didn't expect Gu Tianhao to be so straightforward. They had only met once, yet he was already willing to do something for him. For a
moment, he didn't know how to broach the subject.
Gu Tianhao looked at his expression, raised his eyebrows, and smiled: "Since you're not comfortable saying, let me guess
... Are you interested in someone's daughter and want someone to help you with your plans?"
Bai Xiaofei shook his head.
Gu Tianhao continued, "Then what group are you representing, and you want to buy and sell information?"
Bai Xiaofei shook his head again.
Gu Tianhao frowned and scrutinized Bai Xiaofei for a few moments, then suddenly gasped, his eyes gleaming. He abruptly released
the woman he was holding in his right arm, his fingers outstretched, and reached out to grab Bai Xiaofei's chest.
Before Bai Xiaofei could react, Gu Tianhao's fan-like hand was already at his chest; the fingers hadn't even touched his clothes
, yet the powerful force felt as if it would pierce five transparent holes in his chest!
The turn of events was so sudden that even Avery Lucy, who had been watching him closely, didn't have time to react. Bai
Xiaofei had no way to dodge in his haste. Several figures flashed through his mind, and without hesitation, he acted.
First, he took a deep breath, letting his chest cave in slightly, then his fingers trembled as if he were picking up a flower, and
he brushed towards Gu Tianhao's wrist.
At the same time, Avery finally let out a soft cry and reacted directly,
throwing a lunge punch at Gu Tianhao's left ribs without thinking. However, since rescuing Bai Xiaofei was too late, she
attacked Gu Tianhao himself, forcing him to withdraw his hand to defend himself.
Seeing the two attack, Gu Tianhao let out a soft "Eh," his hand's trajectory unchanged, but
a smile flashed in his eyes, like an older brother playing a game with his younger siblings. He first let Bai Xiaofei's
fingers lightly grab his wrist, then with a slight flick of his wrist, he neutralized the attack.
Contrary to Bai Xiaofei's expectations, his hand didn't dislocate. Instead, the hand slapped flat against Bai Xiaofei's chest,
gently pushing him back two steps.
Alfreso's punch had already reached Gu Tianhao's left ribs, but the blonde beauty he had been holding on his arm
smiled and nonchalantly shifted her body, presenting her ample breasts to Gu Tianhao's fist, seemingly intending to
block the punch with her body.
Alfreso, of course, had no intention of harming him. Startled, she couldn't stop in time and could only twist her body sharply, letting
Gu Tianhao's fist graz the blonde beauty's body and strike empty air. A crisp "thud" rang out as the fist broke through the air.
Their seemingly flawless coordination completely missed.
Bai Xiaofei took two steps back, only then realizing that Gu Tianhao's hand, which had been patting his chest, hadn't exerted any force at all.
Confused, he exclaimed, "Brother, what do you mean by this!"
Gu Tianhao nonchalantly withdrew his hand and smiled, "Don't be nervous, I was just testing your skills! Have you
been injured recently?"
Bai Xiaofei replied decisively, "No."
"I understand!" Gu Tianhao immediately beamed, "Judging from your rank, you should be around the peak of the Human Rank
, but your actual strength isn't even at the seventh level of the Human Rank. You must be trying to find that old charlatan to help you improve your skills and
break through to the Earth Rank, right?"
"Old Gu Tianhao has such abilities?" Bai Xiaofei exclaimed in astonishment, then shook his head and replied, "
I'm not asking him to do that... and besides, my rank is currently only the seventh level of the Human Rank, not at its peak."
"Level seven?" Gu Tianhao looked at Bai Xiaofei with a puzzled expression, shook his head with some dissatisfaction, and said, "Since
you want to hide your strength, little brother, then I'll just play along... This isn't it, that isn't it,
what exactly do you want with the two of us Gu Tianhaos? You don't want to learn gambling skills from me, do you?"
"No..." Bai Xiaofei hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Actually, my body has been experiencing some
abnormalities, and someone advised me to find Gu Tianhao in the City of Sin, who might be able to solve the problem."
"Physical abnormalities? Consulting this old charlatan is certainly appropriate, but..." Gu Tianhao repeated
, his gaze sweeping over Avery and the catgirl. He frowned and said, "You seem young, and
the women around you seem genuinely concerned. You don't seem like someone with a hidden ailment!"
Bai Xiaofei was slightly taken aback. He noticed Gu Tianhao's gaze shifting between the two women and his lower body,
realizing he was being mistaken for a consumptive impotent man. He gave a wry smile and said, "It's not like
what you guessed, brother... I'll be frank. Do you know anything about 'yin-yang replenishment'?"
Gu Tianhao's expression changed drastically, his smiling face turning into a wide, angry glare. He raised his voice sharply and
shouted, "What did you say?!"
Gu Tianhao's sudden change in expression startled Bai Xiaofei. He couldn't understand how the phrase "yin-yang replenishment" had
offended him! Gu Tianhao snorted coldly, his expression turning disdainful. He said, "So
that's what you're thinking, kid. But I can't help you with learning the art of yin-yang cultivation, and I don't want to! Go
try it with that old charlatan!"
Before he finished speaking, Gu Tianhao turned and walked away, not even bothering to say another
word to Bai Xiaofei.
Bai Xiaofei muttered, bewildered, "Who wants to learn Yin-Yang cultivation? I already know how to do it!"
"What did you say!" Gu Tianhao, who had only taken a few steps, suddenly turned around, his eyes narrowing as he stared intently
at Bai Xiaofei. He instantly transformed into a leopard pouncing on its prey, his voice sharp and
menacing as he demanded, "Who taught you Yin-Yang cultivation?"
Bai Xiaofei, annoyed by Gu Tianhao's sudden change in attitude, replied somewhat angrily, "I took a nap, and suddenly
I knew how!"
Gu Tianhao's eyes widened, his murderous aura instantly becoming almost tangible, making it hard to breathe
.
Bai Xiaofei involuntarily took a step back, inwardly realizing the danger. This Gu Tianhao was not only hot-tempered but also incredibly skilled
; if the three of them were to actually fight him, they clearly had no chance of winning.
Avery stepped forward, glaring angrily, and shouted, "How can you turn on me so suddenly? What did Xiaobai say that
offended you? He doesn't need to learn any yin-yang cultivation techniques; you're the one who misunderstood!"
Gu Tianhao's expression softened slightly, his murderous aura vanishing without a trace. He said somewhat listlessly, "
Sorry... I was being too sensitive. The gambling is about to begin, let's put the kid's matter aside for now...
Since you don't want to learn the yin-yang cultivation technique, everything else is negotiable." With that, he led the way towards the casino's passageway.
His address to Bai Xiaofei had changed from "kid" to "brother," and now it had reverted back to "kid," the difference in their
intimacy clearly revealing his true feelings.
Bai Xiaofei shrugged helplessly and followed behind with the two women. In fact, he
was already somewhat resistant and incredulous about Angelina's introduction. Seeing Gu Tianhao's sensitivity to the phrase "yin-yang replenishment,"
he felt there was a reason behind it, perhaps it really was related to his own body, and a faint sense
of anticipation arose within him.
Entering the next casino, he saw that the crowd was much larger than before, bustling with people sitting in the audience , waiting for the gambling to begin. Number Four and a group of space soldiers were already standing at the front, and several 　　familiar faces
sat in the notary's seat , waiting for the casino's gambling experts to arrive. 　　 A side door opened, and a well-dressed elderly man led two teams of casino employees into the gambling hall. 　　He nodded very amicably towards the notary's seat, then bowed respectfully towards the VIP area. This immediately drew many greetings , which the elderly man answered one by one, his words impeccable. It seemed that this elderly man not only had good interpersonal relationships but 　　was also very experienced 　　in handling affairs . 　　 Bai Xiaofei had just sat down when he saw the old man from the casino and couldn't help but mutter, " 　　Why do all the people sent out by these casinos look so similar? Are all gambling masters these shrewd old men?" 　　 Avery Lucy rolled her eyes at him and pointed to Gu Tianhao sitting next to her, indicating that there was also a casino 　　owner sitting there, reminding Bai Xiaofei not to generalize.

Gu Tianhao sneered, saying nonchalantly, "Gambling skills
are directly related to age and experience. Young gambling masters like your friend are rare indeed. However,
these remaining casinos are all incredibly powerful; relying solely on skill and intellect, he probably won't go very far!"
Bai Xiaofei, already admiring Gu Tianhao's insight, felt a pang of worry upon hearing his prediction of Number Four's outcome
. The key issue now wasn't whether Number Four would lose to the casino, but rather that if this bio-engineered brain
lost, it might resort to other methods to kidnap someone, inevitably leading to another bloodbath.
Just then, the notary had announced the identities of both parties and the details of the bet. The casino naturally accepted
Number Four's challenge and began preparing the questions. Suddenly, the wiry old man clapped his hands, and a group of staff members
carrying stacks of bags walked up to the VIP area and began distributing them to the guests.
"Huh? What are these bags for?" Bai Xiaofei curiously took one of the bags, finding it to be
sturdy and about the size of a regular briefcase when fully unfolded, with one side smooth as if coated with mercury.
The wiry old man, already smiling broadly, bowed to the crowd and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, our casino is about to activate its electronic
interference device, which may affect the electronic devices on your belongings. Please
put your electronic devices in the anti-radiation bags to avoid accidental damage... I, an old man, cannot afford to pay for that!"
Bai Xiaofei was slightly startled, knowing that this tactic was definitely aimed at the bio-computer inside Number Four! He hadn't expected that
someone would have already seen through Number Four's true nature in such a short time. He quickly asked Fang Qingqing in his mind
, "Qingqing, will this interference affect you? Should I put it in your bag?"
"No need, I'm not an electronic product!" Fang Qingqing replied calmly, "My body in your pocket
is just a projection. Even if it breaks, it won't affect my real body. It's just that the biological brain inside that bio-engineered human
is in danger. If I remember correctly, in the era when he was created, there should have been many chips that hadn't been
bio-engineered!"
Bai Xiaofei was startled upon hearing this and looked up at Number Four, only to see him sitting expressionlessly like a mountain, clearly
unmoved by the old man's words.
Due to technological advancements, many humans have integrated chips into their bodies to enhance their memory and
computing power. This function was naturally considered a treasure by many gamblers and was quite popular for a while. However,
the casinos were naturally unwilling to sit idly by. Several large casinos immediately joined forces to develop extremely powerful jamming
devices, the effects of which were completely based on, and even surpassed, the military's methods in information warfare.
Gamblers with implanted chips in their bodies will suffer severe consequences if they enter the range of this interference device. At best,
the chip will permanently malfunction; at worst, it will be burned out, leaving indelible damage or even death.
After a period of time, all large casinos became off-limits to chip implanters. "Those with implanted chips are not allowed
to enter casinos!" became a widely known rule.
Of course, some people risked their lives for money, continuously modifying and upgrading their chips to increase their anti-interference capabilities
before entering casinos to make their fortune. However, such modifications were extremely costly and
risky, so they were not the primary focus of casino defenses.
Even so, most casinos developed more powerful interference devices. For example
, the warning to isolate electronic devices indicated that the casino would be activating a high-powered, indiscriminate
interference device. Fortunately, everyone was aware of this and cooperated fully. Soon,
everyone in the room had a silver-white bag and put their electronic devices inside.
The wiry old man waited until everyone was ready before turning to Number Four and asking, "Mr. Zhan, do you
have any electronic devices that need to be kept safe?"
This question elicited smirks from the audience. Number Four was completely
naked from the waist up, wearing only trousers, clearly with nowhere to wear electronic devices. The old
man's question, though obvious, was a veiled reference to the presence of a high-tech chip in Number Four's body!
Number Four coldly replied, "No."
The old man narrowed his eyes and said with a forced smile, "If you don't have one, we'll have to activate the jamming device
. If Mr. Zhan feels unwell, you can always concede."
This was practically a blatant accusation. Number Four remained expressionless and replied, "Let's begin."
"Alright!" The old man clapped his hands, and the lights in the arena flickered a few times, as if the power supply was insufficient
.
Fang Qingqing snorted coldly, somewhat angrily shouting in Bai Xiaofei's mind, "Military grade nine! Enough to destroy
the electronic facilities of a small town... I don't know what force released this dangerous material. It's not
civilian technology at all; it's clearly something that leaked from the military!"
Just as the lights flickered, Number Four's motionless body moved slightly, then
he sat down again as if nothing had happened, showing no abnormality whatsoever.
The wiry old man glanced at him with some disappointment, then waved his hand again, saying, "Push the thing in."
With a few slight scraping sounds, two waiters pushed a cart into the gambling hall. On the cart was a large
, transparent dome, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, a full three meters high. The space inside was very spacious; at least four
adults would need to stretch their arms to encircle the large clock.
As the vehicle moved, whenever it shook, the large transparent clock vibrated slightly, as if
a layer of blurry ripples rolled along its surface, making it appear as if the vehicle was carrying
a liquid or a giant jelly rather than a solid substance.
"That's the power room for an electromagnetic cannon!" Fang Qingqing exclaimed in shock. "How can they even have something like that! What are they
planning to do? Destroy the city?!"
Bai Xiaofei quickly asked, "What's an electromagnetic cannon?"
Fang Qingqing paused for a moment before replying, "It's a weapon used on space fleets, capable of destroying
all electronic facilities within a certain range! What they're pushing out is the core of this weapon…"
"It seems to have undergone many modifications, and it can only function at one-tenth of its potential."
Bai Xiaofei asked in astonishment, "What do they want to do with this thing?"
Fang Qingqing replied calmly, "Probably to get that cyborg inside... He's in big trouble now!"
Just then, the wiry old man made a respectful gesture and said to Number Four, "This is
the gambling table we specially prepared for Mr. Zhan. We hope you can take your next challenge inside this transparent gambling table
!"
"Okay." Number Four stood up without hesitation and walked towards the electromagnetic cannon's power room in the center of the arena.
When Number Four stood up, Bai Xiaofei immediately widened his eyes and searched among the casino's employees.
Soon, he spotted three or four burly men watching Number Four with some concern. Knowing that
the space soldier Number Four was looking for was still in this casino, he would definitely try his best to win the match.
However, given Old Rat's experience, he certainly wouldn't recognize such a powerful weapon used by the military. Number Four, unaware of
its capabilities, recklessly walked in; his chances of survival were slim… Thinking of this, Bai Xiaofei quickly asked, "Qingqing,
how powerful is that electromagnetic cannon? Can it kill Number Four?"
Fang Qingqing pondered, "Even with only one-tenth of its power, it should be enough to destroy the electronic brain inside him
. As for whether it will be fatal, it depends on the degree of integration between the electronic brain and him, and its location."
Bai Xiaofei anxiously said, "That won't do! Old Rat is still inside Number Four; I can't let him die! Do you
have any way to help him?"
"No problem," Fang Qingqing replied calmly, then paused before smiling leisurely, "But I
need to teach him a lesson first. He's very interested in the performance of the intelligent computer inside him."
Bai Xiaofei smiled wryly and replied, "Whatever, just keep him alive."
As he spoke, Number Four had already entered the electromagnetic cannon's power room from the passage, his tall figure immediately occupying a considerable
space.
The lean old man reached out and tightly closed the control room door, his fingers tracing patterns on the seemingly transparent outer wall,
creating ripples like water. The entire control room instantly lit up, emitting a hazy light,
looking like a giant fluorescent light bulb.
As the old man's fingertips moved, various texts and patterns suddenly appeared on nearly half of the control room's walls
; it turned out that the walls also functioned like a touchscreen.
Fang Qingqing snorted again, saying blatantly, "They haven't even changed the interface! How brazen!"
Number Four stared blankly at the flashing patterns before him, his brow slightly furrowed, clearly unaware of their
meaning.
The wiry old man operated the screen while calmly explaining, "The questions our casino has set are very simple; we just
want to test Mr. Zhan's eyesight and hearing. After I say 'start,'
six thousand patterns will scroll across your screen at ten times the current speed, accompanied by a certain sound… Mr. Zhan, please count
how many patterns are identical and how many notes are identical!"
Upon hearing this, the audience erupted in another uproar, not because the casino's questions were too difficult, but
because they were far too easy! For the visual, auditory, and memory abilities of the new humans, distinguishing six thousand different
symbols in a short time, while difficult, wasn't impossible. With a certain level of rigorous training, this goal could
be achieved—for a professional gambler, such a question seemed like deliberately throwing
the game, intentionally trying to lose.
Fang Qingqing explained, both amused and exasperated, "The content of this question is simply
the self-check and locking procedure when the electromagnetic cannon is activated. That old man's statement was just a smokescreen... Actually, I
can tell you how many identical patterns and musical notes there are right now, without even waiting for him to say 'start'!"
Bai Xiaofei nodded knowingly. It seemed that the casino's purpose wasn't to test Number Four's gambling
skills at all, but to destroy the electronic brain inside him... However, after a round of electronic interference testing, Number Four
hadn't shown any abnormalities. Why was the casino still so certain that he had an intelligent
device installed inside him?
The wiry old man continued to swipe his fingers and asked in a deep voice, "Mr. Zhan, are you ready?"
Number Four looked up at the screen, his eyes flashing coldly, like a vulture eyeing its prey, and replied calmly
, "Let's begin."
"Alright!"
As soon as the wiry old man finished speaking, a piercing sound suddenly echoed from the control room. It was as if a
thousand knives were slicing across sheet metal, or as if countless demons and monsters were howling and trying to burst forth from the bottom of the bell.
The sound alone, reaching the outside of the bell, was deafening; it was unimaginable
what it must have felt like for Number Four inside.
At the same time, the patterns on the bell's surface flowed down like a stream, dazzling the eye.
When the bell rang, Number Four jolted violently, raising both hands to his sides and pressing them tightly to
his temples. His facial muscles twitched uncontrollably, revealing an expression of extreme pain. Even
so, his eyes remained fixed on the screen in front of him, never leaving it for a moment.
Bai Xiaofei couldn't help but cry out in his heart, "Qingqing, help him quickly!"
"Don't worry, he won't die!" Fang Qingqing responded, then suddenly said anxiously, "Oh no!" "
What's wrong?"
"I forgot he's inside the barrier. Although I can deactivate the electromagnetic cannon, I can't undo
the damage already done to him!"
"Then what do we do?"
"Quickly shout in that direction!"
"What!"
"Shout it now! I need to transmit a program using sound waves!"
Seeing that red liquid was suddenly flowing from Number Four's eyes and nostrils, Bai Xiaofei, in his haste, did
n't care about anything else. He suddenly stood up, made an expression of being unable to bear the noise, and shouted, "What the hell
is that sound? Stop it!!!"
As he said the last "shout," countless strange symbols flashed through Bai Xiaofei's mind.
His tongue immediately began to vibrate in his mouth in a very strange way,
jumping around like a fish suddenly pulled from the water. The "la" sound instantly turned into a long, trilling syllable,
even more unpleasant than the sound emitted by an electromagnetic cannon, completely unlike any sound a human could make.
Countless eyes immediately converged on Bai Xiaofei's direction. It should be noted that all the spectators present were
people of high status in the City of Sin; even if the sound of an electromagnetic cannon was unpleasant, they wouldn't dare to stand up and curse—such
an image-damaging act. Especially since Bai Xiaofei's shout was so unpleasant, even more so than the electromagnetic cannon's, it naturally
drew glares from everyone present.
"Uh..." Bai Xiaofei was on the verge of tears, and could only pretend to be nonchalant as he sat down again,
muttering awkwardly, "I hate awful voices more than anything in my life!"
This naturally drew even more eye-rolls, and someone even laughed and shouted, "Friend, you'd
better go to the hospital and get your vocal cords replaced, otherwise you'll probably never escape the torment of your ears for the rest of your life!"
The person next to him chuckled and chimed in, "You're wrong, haven't you heard that people with body odor often can't smell their own
body odor? I think this friend probably thinks his voice is like heavenly music!"
"Absolutely right, absolutely right! This brother is right... hahahaha!"
Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Bai Xiaofei lowered his head and remained silent, glancing around out of the corner of his eye. He happened to see Gu
Tianhao thoughtfully withdrawing his gaze from him and smiling slightly.
Bai Xiaofei's embarrassment finally allowed Fang Qingqing's "sound wave program" to take effect; the blood in the seven orifices of Number Four
had stopped flowing, and his gaze was now fixed on the screen.
Suddenly, the clock face trembled, the sharp noise and the scrolling screen stopped simultaneously,
returning to their initial state as if nothing had happened. Only the audience members in the arena reached out
and rubbed their ears, feeling as if something was plugging them.
The wiry old man watched Number Four walk out of the control room with some disappointment, staring at the bloodstains on his face and chuckling, "
It seems Mr. Zhan's eyesight and hearing are indeed extraordinary. Under such intense concentration, this... even his blood and qi
couldn't help but surge out! Haha, truly impressive... Should we call a doctor to check you out?"
Number Four narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp killing intent flashing in them. He naturally knew that in that instant,
the chip in his brain had almost been destroyed. If it weren't for another extremely powerful interference program suddenly appearing and
offsetting the damage, his skull would likely have been burned to a crisp!
Given Number Four's personality, he naturally wanted to immediately destroy this machine that posed a threat to him.
The oppressive atmosphere in the room made him instinctively realize that
the machine wasn't the only potentially lethal element present. Even if he destroyed it,
a rash attack would likely result in his own death.
So, Number Four took a deep breath, turned to look in the direction of the other interference program,
met Bai Xiaofei's gaze, and frowned slightly.
Seeing Number Four remain silent, the wiry old man continued, "If Mr. Zhan doesn't need an inspection, please
state the results of the synchronized image and sound! The notaries present have recorded their answers
. If Mr. Zhan's results match theirs, he wins."
Number Four withdrew his gaze and said calmly, "Of the six thousand patterns, two thousand three hundred and seventy-two are completely different
. The remaining patterns include sixteen sets repeating seven times, five each time, and thirteen sets repeating five times, nineteen each time
..."
As Number Four spoke, data appeared on the screen in front of the notaries. This included
data pre-set by the casino, data jointly recorded by five notaries on-site, and data stated
by Number Four, arranged in three columns. Comparing each line, they were indeed perfectly accurate!
The audience waited until the last data point matched before applause broke out in small groups. However, most
people stood up listlessly and headed to the next casino.
Although the wiry old man had lost the match, his face didn't show much frustration or disappointment. He simply
stared intently at Number Four for a few moments, then smiled and said, "I didn't realize Mr. Zhan was such a skilled gambler. My apologies for my
earlier disrespect!"
Number Four indifferently wiped the blood from his face and said in a deep voice, "I'm taking him away." With that, he walked
out of the casino.
The wiry old man smiled unhurriedly, "Mr. Zhan, take care, we'll meet again later..."
Number Four paused slightly, turned around and asked, "Where will we meet later?"
The wiry old man smiled faintly, "I only admired Mr. Zhan's eyesight and hearing just now, and I haven't had a chance to compete with
you myself. I'm quite sorry... Fortunately, the next casino has also invited me to be one of their gambling representatives, so
we'll naturally meet again when Mr. Zhan begins his challenge."
Number Four nodded, suddenly abandoned the wiry old man, turned around and strode towards Bai Xiaofei.
He stopped when he was about a meter away from Bai Xiaofei and coldly asked, "Was it you just now?"
Bai Xiaofei touched his nose, cursing inwardly. He knew he absolutely couldn't admit to
cheating in the competition, so he feigned surprise and asked, "What do you mean, was it me?"
Number Four stared at Bai Xiaofei but didn't press further, turned around and strode away from the casino. Behind him,
three long rows of soldiers had already taken shape, like space soldiers sculpted from the same mold, striding confidently, gradually
creating a formidable presence…
Bai Xiaofei chuckled awkwardly twice, deliberately raising his voice, “This is truly inexplicable!”
“Inexplicable?” Gu Tianhao, who had appeared unnoticed, suddenly stood beside Bai Xiaofei, but
only stared at Number Four’s back and muttered, “I think… something terrible is about to happen!”
At this point, even the most oblivious person could see the strangeness of the situation.
A group of soldiers, clearly well-trained and as fierce as wolf cubs, had been sold like slaves
and hidden in the various casinos of the gambling district… This matter itself was already extremely intriguing.
If Number Four hadn't suddenly appeared and gathered these people together, many would likely still
be kept in the dark, completely unaware that the people who served them tea and water and provided security every day all
came from the same place! Hidden behind such an unknown background!
Of course, merely training slaves isn't terrifying; the truly terrifying thing is that these people seem
to have suddenly changed, able to be uniformly commanded and obey Number Four's orders. It's like a domesticated hunting dog
suddenly no longer obeying its master's commands, becoming a wolf in a pack! And
a hungry wolf that might bite its master at any moment!
This is the unacceptable fact!
Imagine, if Number Four hadn't appeared! If he hadn't used the strange method of "gambling" to
gather these slaves together, ultimately exposing them to the public! If someone else had suddenly
issued an order to these slaves to kill their masters or vandalize their surroundings…
the consequences would be unbearable for everyone!
Therefore, those with a slightly longer-term perspective had already connected the gambling game to the underlying events—
was someone manipulating or hinting at something?
Compared to these people, Bai Xiaofei undoubtedly knew more inside information. At least he knew that these
slaves scattered among the various casinos were actually space soldiers that Ye Changtian originally intended to sell to the Empire. He also knew that
there shouldn't be any special connection between Number Four and Ye Changtian.
This was crucial intelligence—because most people would assume that the slave owners
had secretly left some backdoors during the slaves' training, something like mental manipulation or control chips, so that
once these people received a command, they would become like puppets of the one giving the order, as if they had lost their souls. Then,
if someone could trace the origin of these slaves, they would definitely treat Number Four as Ye Changtian's subordinate.
Although a fifth-level Earth Rank expert wasn't weak, he was clearly not enough to run rampant in the gambling streets! It was only
because of various concerns and suspicions that Number Four was able to challenge the casinos one by one without being beaten out
or shot to death.
Only Bai Xiaofei knew… when Ye Changtian was selling slaves in the City of Sin, Number Four was still
fast asleep in the air-raid shelter. After Number Four entered the City of Sin, he first fought a fierce battle with the slave traders, then went to find
a place to heal his wounds, again without having a chance to meet Ye Changtian.
Given Number Four's background, it was impossible for him to submit to any person or power!
The cyborg's yearning for independence and desire for freedom were deeply ingrained in every cell of Number Four's being
. The scene of his original cyborg self-destructing after being unable to break free from human control was already
etched into his mind from the memories of the old white rat, becoming an indelible pillar of his spirit.
Given Number Four's personality, aside from maintaining his own integrity and constantly improving his combat power, he didn't seem like someone who liked to
meddle in other people's business! Of course, it was also impossible for him to intervene and try to
liberate slaves just because he saw them being bullied. So, although it's hard to believe,
there's only one explanation for why Number Four would suddenly risk everything to gather these space soldiers—these slaves are also cyborgs!
In Bai Xiaofei's memory, the first thing that came to mind when he heard about cyborgs was
the famous Resident Evil series from his era. Milla Jovovich, the female lead, was
one of Bai Xiaofei's favorite actresses; every time he saw her, he felt a sense of awe.
In that movie, the so-called "cyborgs" were actually humans infected by a virus, losing their
rationality and becoming another kind of crazy, bloodthirsty creature.
But the cyborgs of the future are a completely different concept. Here, cyborgs refer to
humans created out of thin air using bioengineering technology. They are similar to clones, but fundamentally
different. At least clones are cultivated from human cells. Cyborgs, on the other hand, are
created directly from nothingness through a series of complex chemical formulas.
Creating life—this technology undoubtedly touches upon the forbidden zone of God! Therefore, the bio-engineered riot of 2593 AD
was perhaps a stern warning from some consciousness to humanity. The bloody lessons, coupled with the
increasingly sophisticated genetic modification program, gradually rendered bio-engineered technology a thing of the past, no longer mentioned.
In fact, Fang Qingqing had once speculated about the origins of Ye Changtian's slaves as bio-engineered, but this
forbidden technology seemed too distant, and Bai Xiaofei hadn't seriously considered
its possibilities when he first heard about it. But the facts before him had proven Fang Qingqing's guess.
If these slaves weren't bio-engineered, Number Four wouldn't have bothered to gather them! Similarly, if
these slaves weren't bio-engineered, they wouldn't have obeyed Number Four's commands!
Bai Xiaofei still remembered the sudden surprise and excitement in the slaves' eyes when they met Number Four's. Now
, thinking back, it was the expression of a lone beast seeing its own kind! As biological species, most have
a tendency to follow the strong, and Number Four is undoubtedly an extremely powerful individual among the many cyborgs—which is
why a group of cyborg space soldiers immediately followed him obediently and guarded him after discovering him.
Although Number Four doesn't care about anything else, seeing his kind trapped in various casinos, he couldn't help but
take necessary rescue actions… Openly snatching people from one casino to another wouldn't work; even a Heavenly Rank expert might not
be able to handle the power behind the entire gambling district. So Number Four simply used gambling skills to challenge people, which led to
the current situation…
Thinking about this, Bai Xiaofei understood the ins and outs of the matter, except for why these cyborgs were sold to various casinos
. However, faced with Number Four's sudden burst of good fortune and his domineering aura as he
gathered followers everywhere, he was powerless to stop him and didn't know how this matter would unfold.
Seeing Bai Xiaofei suddenly lost in thought, Avery couldn't help but nudge him and ask, "What's wrong?
Mr. Gu is talking to you!"
Bai Xiaofei snapped out of his daze and asked, "Huh? What? Big brother, what did you just say?"
"It's nothing." Gu Tianhao stood up casually and said lightly, "Being hit by an electromagnetic cannon
and only bleeding a few drops is nothing... Your big friend here isn't an ordinary person, is he?" He emphasized
the word "person" and paused.
Bai Xiaofei was slightly startled and asked in a trembling voice, "Old brother, you know about electromagnetic cannons too?"
Gu Tianhao laughed and said, "I shouldn't know about this kind of thing, but since it's
something that appeared on this gambling street... I had to find out its origin, so I got to know it." These two sentences
were spoken very naturally, but the domineering air in them was obvious, revealing his pride that nothing on the gambling street could be kept from him
.
Bai Xiaofei chuckled, unsure if Gu Tianhao had already seen through Number Four and the group of cyborgs,
so he tentatively asked, "Brother, do you think Zhan Tian can still beat the next casino?"
Gu Tianhao rolled his eyes and replied calmly, "Now, it's not a question of how many casinos he can beat
."
Bai Xiaofei asked curiously, "Then what is the question?" Gu
Tianhao coldly replied, "It's a question of how long he can live!"
Bai Xiaofei exclaimed in surprise, "Why do you say that? The casinos on the gambling street are so blinded by their losses, do they want to kill people right in front of you
?!"
"Do you think all the owners on our gambling street are idiots?!" Gu Tianhao suddenly glared and shouted
, "Even an idiot would see something wrong with these slaves! They're complete
strangers to that big guy, yet suddenly they all follow him like wolves to their master. If there's nothing strange about it,
who would believe it?"
Bai Xiaofei frowned and said, "But these people were won, not robbed..."
Gu Tianhao interrupted Bai Xiaofei rudely, "Hmph, of course we won't cause trouble for these slaves,
much less touch your big guy friend!"
Bai Xiaofei didn't bother to deny his relationship with Number Four and awkwardly asked... "If you won't touch him, then
who will?"
Gu Tianhao chuckled. "If there's a problem with the goods you bought, who should you go to?"
Bai Xiaofei immediately understood and exclaimed, "Ye... Night King?"
A cold glint flashed in Gu Tianhao's eyes, and he replied grimly, "I knew this little snakehead was no good. I didn't
expect him to leave such a hidden trick on the slaves he sold! Now that someone has exposed his methods, he
has to give us casinos an explanation... Guess what he'll do?"
In fact, even if Ye Changtian came in person, he might not have the same ability as Number Four to make the cyborgs obediently
follow. If he discovered that someone could subdue cyborgs in this way, he would be just as surprised.
But for Number Four, the result was no different—even if he wasn't killed on the spot, he would probably be captured and dissected
for research.
Just then, a "beep" sounded from Gu Tianhao's body. The beautiful woman to his left immediately took out a
very exquisite walkie-talkie, put it on her ear, listened for only one ring, and then immediately handed the walkie-talkie to Gu Tianhao.
"Hey... old man, what's up?" Gu Tianhao asked casually, then suddenly raised his eyebrows and
exclaimed incredulously, "What? You want me to protect him! Do you know how many people he's offended? Hmm
... is it her idea? Why... alright then..."
Taking off the walkie-talkie, Gu Tianhao lowered his head and pondered for a moment with a somber expression, then suddenly smiled at Bai Xiaofei:
"Your big friend's background is indeed quite impressive. It seems that this time, his life is saved!"
Bai Xiaofei naturally knew the details of Number Four. Logically speaking, apart from himself, who
had to protect his life because of the old white rat, there shouldn't be anyone else on the entire planet who cared about his life or death. Unable to contain his curiosity, he asked,
"Who's protecting him?"
Gu Tianhao shook his head and said, "You'll find out when the opportunity arises... If I had known this would happen
, I would have stopped those guys and not notified the Night King... Let's go. It seems taking someone from him won't
be an easy task."
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