World-Ending Demon Emperor-Chapter 72 - 69 Confrontation Big Trouble!

72: Chapter 69: Confrontation, Big Trouble!

72 -69: Confrontation, Big Trouble!

Immediately afterwards, Zhi Ning thought of another, more serious matter.

Suo Lun wasn’t dead, which meant that Meng Tuoluo had lost control.

She was the most important chess piece in the Barbarian Tribes, and now she had betrayed them.

Why didn’t Meng Tuoluo kill Suo Lun?

Could his charm really be so great that he could subdue the fearsome Black Widow?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

Meng Tuoluo could no longer fall in love with a second man.

Moreover, dwelling on the reasons Meng Tuoluo didn’t kill Suo Lun was useless now; the key issue was the grave consequences of her betrayal, which meant that she and Zhi Li had lost control over the Great Mountains.

Then, Zhi Ning immediately got up, not even waiting to put on her clothes, and started writing one urgent letter after another, sending them off to a dozen different places.

After finishing the letters, she intended to go see Zhi Li, but after a moment of hesitation, she decided to go to the Silver Casino first.

Zhi Ning never went to casinos, nor was she allowed to.

Even though this was her means of amassing wealth and gathering intelligence, it was, after all, not respectable enough, and members of the noble royal family could not be seen there.

However, Zhi Ning eventually couldn’t resist and dressed and went directly to meet Suo Lun at the Silver Casino.

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The casino owner said, “Young Master Suo Lun, my lord would never come to a place like this.

So, whatever game you have in mind, feel free to discuss it with me, I have full authority.”

“Good,” Lanling said, “Bet on whether I can pass the grand examination at the Royal City Academy and receive the Noble Knight’s Medal.”

The casino owner laughed heartily and said, “Alright, that kind of bet is sure to win, I love it.

I’ll get someone to calculate the odds.”

Just moments later, the casino owner came back and said to Suo Lun, “Young Master Suo Lun, the odds are out, ten to one.

Of course, this is the highest odds we can offer, we can’t go any higher, otherwise, I would have set it at one hundred to one.”

Lanling said, “Those are the odds for me getting the Noble Knight’s Medal, what about the odds for me not getting it?”

The casino owner said, “Sorry, we can’t offer that bet because there is a thousand percent chance you won’t pass.

So even at 1.01 to one, we would lose terribly.”

Lanling took out five Gold Coin notes and said, “This is five hundred Gold Coins, I bet on myself to pass the graduation exam and make it into the top ten and receive the Noble Knight’s Medal.”

The casino owner was taken aback.

Had this profligate lost his mind?

Was he just throwing away money?

This was the entire fortune of the Earl’s house, and Lanling was betting it all, aiming to make a huge profit.

If he passed the graduation exam and received the Noble Knight’s Medal, he would win five thousand Gold Coins.

“Hahaha, not just five hundred Gold Coins, even if it’s five thousand or fifty thousand, we’ll take it,” said the casino owner.

“This kind of sure-win business, the money comes easier than a strong wind blowing it in.” freёwebnoѵel.com

Just as these words fell, a burst of fragrant wind swept in, and dozens of beauties walked into the casino.

“We also bet on Young Master Suo Lun to win, betting that he passes the graduation exam and receives the Noble Knight’s Medal,” said Yi Manman from Yuhua Pavilion, who took the lead and slammed the Gold Coin notes on the table, saying, “I bet three hundred Gold Coins.”

Following her was Ye Xiaomao, who was fully promoted by Lanling.

In just four months, after subtracting Yuhua Pavilion’s share, she had earned several hundred Gold Coins, dozens of times more than she had in the previous years combined.

“I bet two hundred Gold Coins, Young Master Suo Lun wins,” Ye Xiaomao slapped the Gold Coin notes on the table.

The remaining dozens of courtesans each slapped their Gold Coin notes on the table, some betting dozens and some a few tens of Gold Coins.

Of course, none of these women truly believed in Lanling, none of them thought he could obtain the Noble Knight’s Medal; they were merely showing their support for him through the end.

People like Yi Manman and Ye Xiaomao wholly stood by Lanling’s side.

As for the other members of Royal City’s Famous Nineteen, they worried that their own promotions and image would suffer, so they too, spent a great deal of money to bet on Suo Lun’s win.

As for the remaining courtesans, they hoped to be listed in the next selection of the Royal City’s Famous Nineteen.

In short, they thought Suo Lun was certainly set to lose and were merely spending money to win favor, intending to show support in hard times.

The casino owner was truly overjoyed; these few thousand Gold Coins were falling from the sky.

Suo Lun, the prodigal son, expected to receive the Noble Knight’s Medal and rank in the top ten of the graduation exams?

Dream on, that would be as likely as the sun rising from the west.

So, he was happy to take not just a few thousand, but tens of thousands of Gold Coins.

Just then, a bold voice suddenly rang out from outside, “I bet seven thousand Gold Coins, Suo Lun wins.”

And then, the rotund Duke Zhi Ting, supported by two people, walked in and slapped a thick stack of Gold Coin notes on the table.

Last time, for opposing Zhi Li, Duke Zhi Ting was given a House Arrest Decree by the King, not to leave the Duke’s mansion for three months.

Now, the three months had ended.

“Greetings to Your Grace,” Lanling offered a deep bow to Zhi Ting immediately.

Duke Zhi Ting burst out laughing, “We meet again.”

Lanling said, “Thank you, Your Grace, for having faith in me.”

Zhi Ting said, “No, I don’t have any faith in you at all, I think the chances of you receiving the Noble Knight’s Medal are zero.

But I think you’re not a bad person, so I just want to support you.

I am willing to throw away money and bet on your win.”

Lanling was greatly startled; although Zhi Ting was immensely wealthy, seven thousand Gold Coins was still a huge sum.

He was completely unconfident in Suo Lun’s chances, but just to cheer him on, was willing to throw away so much money—what a character indeed.

“Kid, do you take my seven thousand Gold Coins?” Zhi Ting asked the casino owner.

By then, the Gold Coins bet on Suo Lun winning the Noble Knight’s Medal had reached a total of over ten thousand.

If Suo Lun really won, according to the odds, the Silver Casino would be on the hook for one hundred thousand Gold Coins.

And the combined assets of the Silver Casino wouldn’t exceed fifty thousand, it will be completely doomed.

Although Zhi Li and Zhi Ning are enormously wealthy, one hundred thousand Gold Coins are nearly the annual taxes of an entire province.

To pay out this sum would definitely greatly strain them.

This casino owner is after all just Zhi Ning’s lackey, although he felt that earning this ten thousand Gold Coins was like money falling from the sky.

But with Duke Zhi Ting involved, the stakes were too high, and he dared not make his own decisions, so he immediately fell silent.

“Take it, of course take it,” Zhi Ning’s voice came from outside, followed by a cold laugh, “Why not pick up Gold Coins that fall from the sky?”

Then, the incomparably beautiful Zhi Ning gracefully entered.

“Accept Duke Zhi Ting’s seven thousand Gold Coins,” Zhi Ning ordered.

Then she bowed to Duke Zhi Ting, “Uncle, you carry great weight; what sort of wind blew you here?

Also, you really have too much money.

Seven thousand Gold Coins would make a splash if thrown into water, but wagered on this rubbish, they can only bring other people’s mockery.”

“Who let me be so rich?” Zhi Ting said coldly.

Lanling looked Zhi Ning up and down, eyeing her curvaceous rear with brazen interest, “Commandery Princess, you must be disappointed to see me still alive.”

Zhi Ning said, “Indeed, you have quite the large life.”

Lanling said, “I’ve started a betting pool; since you’re here, Commandery Princess, why not place a bet as well?”

Zhi Ning said, “Alright, what’s the wager?”

Lanling said, “Everyone knows that I drool over your beauty.

If I win this final graduation examination, you’ll let me plant a ‘snake kiss’ on you, and the spot will be my choice; how about that?”

Indeed, he was talking about a ‘snake kiss’, like that of a venomous snake.

His gaze brazenly settled on her most private area as he spoke.

With these words spoken, Zhi Ning once again recalled the trembling and pain of her lips being bitten by him.

This bastard was publicly violating her again.

This was a complete tarnishing of her reputation for being pure as ice and clean as jade.

Was Lanling driven by lust?

Of course not; he was merely trying to provoke Zhi Ning, and even more so, to create hype.

He needed to let the entire Royal City know about this bet in the shortest time possible, to create a massive public opinion and pressure the royal family.

What are ordinary people most interested in?

Undoubtedly scandalous gossip, especially when it involved Zhi Ning, the number one talented woman of the royal family.

Any spicy news about her would surely spread throughout the Royal City in an instant, and thus Lanling’s bet would also become known throughout the Royal City.

“What if you lose?” Zhi Ning asked.

“Then I’ll cut off this hand of mine,” Lanling raised his left hand and said.

Zhi Ning said, “How about we raise the stakes?

If you lose, you’ll publicly announce that you will forever give up your succession to the Earl of Tian Shui and the position of City Lord of Tian Shui City; how about that?”

Lanling said, “And if I win?”

Zhi Ning said, “If you earn the Noble Samurai Medal, you’ll immediately succeed to the title of Earl of Tian Shui and the position of City Lord of Tian Shui City.”

This was the bet Lanling wanted, the previous two wagers acting as the setup to lead to this one.

Lanling said decisively, “It’s a deal.

If I make it into the top ten in the final graduation examination and receive the Noble Samurai Medal, I will have won the bet.

I get to plant a ‘snake kiss’ on any part of your body, and I will succeed to the title of Earl of Tian Shui and the position of City Lord of Tian Shui City.”

Zhi Ning said, “And if you lose, you’ll cut off your arm and forever give up your succession to the position of City Lord of Tian Shui City.”

“A verbal agreement is not enough; let’s put it in writing,” Lanling immediately took out paper and pen, wrote down the whole bet clearly, then signed his name and stamped it with the Suo family seal.

“Commandery Princess, it’s your turn to sign,” he said as he handed the pen to Zhi Ning.

Zhi Ning put on golden silk gloves, took the pen, and signed her name on the gambling agreement, stamping it with her seal.

Instantly, the bet was officially established and possessed absolute authority.

“See you at the graduation examination then,” Zhi Ning said coldly.

“Don’t forget that I am one of the examiners.”

Lanling said, “Are you implying that, in your desire to seize my Tian Shui City Territory, you will suppress me during the examination?”

With that, he turned to Duke Zhi Ting and bowed, “Please, Your Grace, ensure justice is upheld.”

Zhi Ting patted his shoulder and said, “Rest assured, no one can suppress you.

I will request His Majesty and the cabinet to have the Dragon Temple dispatch a special envoy and monks to supervise the entire examination process.”

And that was exactly what Lanling wanted: the Monks of the Dragon Temple to oversee the entire examination.

Otherwise, given the royal family’s nature, if they discovered Lanling was on the verge of passing the graduation examination, they would definitely resort to underhanded tactics.

In the world, the only one who did not fear the power of the royal family was the Dragon Temple.

At this moment, Lanling’s purpose of coming to the casino was completely achieved: a triple play.

First, to make a large sum of money, causing both Zhi Ning and Zhi Li to bleed profusely, affecting their very sinews and bones.

Second, to ensure the fairness and impartiality of the graduation examination.

Third, and most importantly, to establish an authoritative bet.

If he indeed obtained the Noble Samurai Medal, he could smoothly succeed to the Earldom and the position of City Lord of Tian Shui City.

Then within a short day, through the mouths of these brothel women, this tremendous bet would spread throughout the entire Royal City.

By then, whether it was Zhi Ning or Zhi Li, it would be impossible to go back on their word or to manipulate things from behind the scenes; doing so would bring immense damage to the reputation of the royal family.

“Commandery Princess, I’ll see you at the examination site,” said Lanling, and then once more bowed to Duke Zhi Ting, “Your Grace, I take my leave.”