Shui Miao carefully sensed the surroundings and made another astonishing discovery.
At first glance, it seemed like nothing more than the skeletal frame of a coiled snake.
A mere shape wouldn’t normally possess such immense power or produce any mystical effects. But after further sensing, Shui Miao was shocked to find that the entire building was filled with a sinister, flowing energy, circulating like the veins and arteries inside a snake’s body. Though complex, the energy system was fully connected. Hidden within the framework were water pipes directly linked to underground water sources. Moreover, the water used in constructing the framework must have been underground water that had never seen sunlight; otherwise, the building wouldn’t have been so spiritually alive.
What a magnificent snake swallowing an elephant! What a malicious feng shui master!
After sensing the layout, Shui Miao turned back and walked westward along the wall.
The west side was the snake’s head. At the head area stood a row of glass doors—the only entrance to the casino. In front of the doors was a long, red flowerbed shaped like a snake’s tongue. The flowerbed was filled with thorny red plants, which Shui Miao didn’t recognize.
Casinos are where entertainment hubs make the most profit.
Therefore, casino designs are particularly elaborate.
But since the building was so uniquely disguised, ordinary people couldn’t see the hidden mechanisms.
Shui Miao noticed that the outer walls cleverly concealed the snake’s body, giving it armor and making the snake-shaped layout even stronger.
But today, it met its match in Shui Miao, and all of this would soon be rendered useless.
“Malicious contraption, let me rip out your tongue first.”
Shui Miao stood by the flowerbed for a moment, and his Spirit-Devouring Power absorbed all the vitality and life force from the flowerbed. Instantly, the plants withered, turning yellow and lifeless.
A snake without a tongue is half-dead.
Shui Miao entered the main hall and from a distance saw about ten thugs dressed as security guards. Not recognizing him, they immediately blocked his path. “Sorry, the rule here is that everyone must be searched before entering.”
A bald guard was particularly aggressive. Without waiting for Shui Miao’s response, he stepped forward to search him.
Shui Miao took a step back. His mind activated an illusion formation, and in the thugs’ imagination, they searched him themselves.
Shui Miao had given his money to Chen Jianguo, and the remaining few thousand yuan were in his car. He only had a few hundred on him.
After entering the casino, Shui Miao heard waves of excited cheers. Just moments ago, everyone had won a round—the dealer paid out to all players.
Since the snake had already lost its tongue, it was time to spit something out.
Using his spiritual perception, Shui Miao soon located his grandfather and Wang Yong inside a poker room.
He took out 500 yuan, exchanged it for ten 50-yuan chips, and casually strolled over to a dice game table.
Without any effort, he won over ten consecutive rounds, turning 500 yuan into more than 100,000.
Knowing when to stop, he exchanged his chips for ten 10,000-yuan chips, keeping the original 500 yuan in his pocket. He casually handed the remaining few thousand to a young man who had lost everything and was contemplating robbery to get money. Shui Miao patted his shoulder, advising him to go home, take care of his parents, and never gamble again.
This young man was gambling for the first time, and had lost two months’ worth of salary. He was filled with regret and remorse.
Shui Miao helped him, and the young man was deeply grateful, immediately leaving with the money and vowing never to return.
The poker room was huge, with many separate rooms.
The stakes were high here—entry required at least 100,000 yuan in chips.
At that moment, Xiong Ying and Wang Yong were down to their last chip.
“Please come in!”
A beautiful waitress dressed in a qipao, with a poised figure and a gentle smile, led Shui Miao into the room.
Shui Miao focused intently and made another astonishing discovery.
At first glance, it appeared to be nothing more than the skeleton of a coiled snake.
A mere shape alone wouldn’t possess such formidable power or produce such profound mystical effects.
But as Shui Miao carefully sensed his surroundings, he was startled to find that the entire building was permeated with a sinister, flowing energy—a circulating force resembling the veins and blood vessels of a serpent. Though intricate and complex, it was completely interconnected. Hidden within the framework were numerous water pipes, their lowest points directly connected to an underground water source. Moreover, the water used to pour these frameworks must have been groundwater that had never seen sunlight; otherwise, the building’s structure would never have been so spiritually potent.
What a case of a snake trying to swallow an elephant! What a malicious feng shui master!
After sensing the layout, Shui Miao turned back and walked along the wall toward the west.
The west was the snake’s head. In this area stood a row of glass doors—the only way into the casino. At the center of the doors, extending outward, was a narrow, forked red flowerbed about ten meters long, precisely where the snake’s tongue would be. The flowerbed was filled with thorny plants, all red, though Shui Miao didn’t recognize them.
The casino was the most lucrative part of the entertainment complex.
Thus, its design was exceptionally meticulous.
However, due to the building’s unique exterior, ordinary people couldn’t discern the hidden mechanisms at play.
Shui Miao noticed that the outer walls effectively concealed the snake’s body, acting as armor that strengthened the serpentine layout.
But today, Shui Miao had encountered it, and all this would soon become irrelevant.
“A malicious creation. Let me destroy your tongue first.”
Shui Miao stood by the flowerbed for a moment, and his soul-devouring power drained all the spiritual and life energy from it. The plants instantly withered, turning yellow and lifeless.
A snake without its tongue is half-dead.
Shui Miao entered the hall and spotted a dozen thugs in security uniforms. Not recognizing him, they immediately blocked his path. “Sorry, it’s the house rules. Everyone gets searched before entering.”
A bald security guard aggressively stepped forward to frisk Shui Miao without waiting for a response.
Shui Miao took a step back, activating an illusion array in his mind. The thugs proceeded to “search” him in their own imaginations.
Shui Miao had given his money to Chen Jianguo, left tens of thousands in the car, and carried only a few hundred yuan on him.
Upon entering the casino, he heard excited cheers—everyone had just won a round, and the house had lost big.
With the snake’s tongue severed, it was time to spit something out.
Using his spiritual sense, Shui Miao located his grandfather and Wang Yong in a poker room.
He exchanged five hundred yuan for ten fifty-yuan chips and casually made his way to a dice-rolling table.
Effortlessly, he won over ten rounds in a row, turning his five hundred yuan into over one hundred thousand.
Knowing when to stop, he exchanged his chips for ten ten-thousand-yuan chips, pocketed his original five hundred yuan, and casually gave the remaining few thousand to a young man who had lost everything and was contemplating robbery. Patting the young man’s shoulder, Shui Miao advised him to go home, respect his parents, and never gamble again.
The young man, who had gambled for the first time and lost two months’ salary, was filled with regret and gratitude.
Touched by Shui Miao’s help, he took the money and left, vowing never to return.
The poker room was spacious, with many private rooms.
The stakes here were high, and entry required at least one hundred thousand yuan in chips.
At that moment, Xiong Ying and Wang Yong were down to their last chip.
“Please!”
A graceful, soft-spoken waitress in a qipao led Shui Miao into the room.
Wang Yong and Xiong Ying, disheartened by their losses, were too focused on their cards to notice Shui Miao’s entrance.
The oval table was set for a game of “Fight the Bull,” with a dealer and a floor manager.
Shui Miao casually handed three chips to the waitress, leaving her speechless with shock and delight. With a monthly salary of just three thousand yuan, a thirty-thousand-yuan tip was unimaginable.
The table was filled with wealthy players, but none had ever tipped the waitress so generously upon entering.
“Ah! Lost again…”
“Dammit, today’s luck is terrible!”
Xiong Ying and Wang Yong groaned as they lost their last chip.
“Hehe, Grandpa, Godfather, need some support?”
Shui Miao smiled, handing three chips each to Wang Yong and Xiong Ying, keeping only one for himself.
“Ah! Shui Miao!!” Wang Yong exclaimed excitedly.
They finally realized their savior had arrived.
Xiong Ying’s eyes lit up. “Haha, you rascal! How did you find us here?”
“Huanghai City isn’t that big. Not hard to find.”
“Since you’re here, let’s have some fun.” Shui Miao grinned and placed his lone chip on the table.
The wealthy players at the table sneered at the sight of a single chip.
A portly, bald man with a cigar chuckled, “Little brother, how do you plan to play with just one chip?”
“Hehe…”
The others joined in the laughter.
Wang Yong and Xiong Ying, aware of Shui Miao’s abilities, exchanged amused glances but remained silent, not wanting to scare the others away.
Shui Miao took a deep breath, absorbing all the purple energy from the players, then shrugged. “I’m fine with anything. As long as you can win it from me.”
“Good!”
The portly bald man cheered and addressed the others, “Friends, I like this young man’s spirit. How about you all take a break for a round or two? Let me test my luck and see if I can win that chip of his.”
“Sure.”
“If Fifth Master wants a one-on-one, we have no objections.”
“Hehe, Fifth Master, why not just compare points?”
The wealthy players chimed in, all relaxed and amused.
“Fine, spread the cards.”
The portly bald man waved to the dealer, who nodded and laid out the cards on the table.
Shui Miao smiled casually and allowed the bald man to go ahead.
Then, the show began.
Each time the bald man revealed his cards, Shui Miao’s points were exactly one higher, and of the same suit.
Shui Miao’s chips doubled repeatedly: one became two, two became four, four became eight… He won thirteen rounds in a row, completely cleaning out the bald man!
The onlookers were stunned—no one had ever won thirteen consecutive rounds!
The portly bald man retreated, his face ashen.
The others, unwilling to concede, decided to join in the game together. However, Shui Miao emerged victorious in every round, swiftly depleting their pockets as well.
Shui Miao won over six million yuan in one go, quickly catching the attention of the casino’s boss.
The casino manager, an old man named Liu Tieqiao, was thin, short, and dressed in a black Zhongshan suit. His eyes were sharp, and he wore glasses that could see through cards. With only seven fingers, he had once been a notorious cheat who had swindled many honest people out of their money. Now, no one could pull a fast one under his watch.
Liu Tieqiao approached with a smile and asked if Shui Miao would like to play in the VIP room.
Naturally, Shui Miao agreed without hesitation.
So, Liu Tieqiao personally escorted Shui Miao to the VIP room, followed by dozens of spectators.
Seated at the oval table in the VIP room, Liu Tieqiao smiled and asked, “Young man, you must play often? Winning dozens of rounds in a row isn’t just luck.”
“Hehe, old sir, you hit the nail on the head. On my way here this morning, I met a blind fortune-teller who said I’d have great luck today—win every bet, defeat every old man, and always give money to beautiful women. So I thought I’d test my luck, and it turned out to be true. So I’d advise you not to gamble with me. If you lose everything, wouldn’t that be embarrassing?” Shui Miao spoke casually, as if it were all a game.
Most young people would be ecstatic after winning over six million, but Shui Miao remained calm.
Such composure could only mean one of two things: either he was a wealthy second-generation heir who didn’t care about losing millions, or he was foolishly fearless.
In everyone’s eyes, Shui Miao was one of the two—the possibility of him being a cheat was slim. After all, cheating required decades of practice, and no young man could fool Liu Tieqiao.
“Hehe, you’re quite the smooth talker!”
Liu Tieqiao raised his hand. “Young man, you’re the guest. Would you like to choose the game, or shall I?”
Shui Miao licked his lips. “I’m feeling lucky today, so I’ll let you choose.”
“Good!”
Liu Tieqiao waved to the dealer. “Let’s play guessing dice points. You set the bet.”
“Why drag it out? I’ll bet everything. If I win, I’ll have over twelve million. Then I’ll bet everything again. I’ll go all-in every time for ten rounds. I estimate your entertainment complex will be mine by then.” Shui Miao looked confidently at Liu Tieqiao.
Liu Tieqiao was unsettled by Shui Miao’s confidence. He frowned, feeling uncertain. As a shareholder but not the majority owner, he lacked full authority.
“Hmph! Win this round first.”
Liu Tieqiao had five million yuan in shares here. If he lost, he’d have no capital for another round.
So, he was determined to win.
Liu Tieqiao had a server bring over 6.3 million yuan in chips, placing them alongside Shui Miao’s. The dealer shook the dice six times in a ceramic cup and set it down. Liu Tieqiao, able to discern the points by sound and see through the cup with his glasses, confirmed three threes. He smiled faintly. “Young man, you’re the guest. Guess first.”
Shui Miao scratched his head. “I guess… three sixes, eighteen points. Yeah, triple sixes. Heh, the highest number.”
“Young man, if you’re wrong, you’ll lose.” Liu Tieqiao was confident of victory.
Shui Miao waved impatiently. “Enough talk! What’s your guess? Hurry up and open it. I need to pee.”
“…”
The crowd gasped, sweating over Shui Miao’s audacious bet.
Even Wang Yong and Xiong Ying felt uneasy.
“I guess three threes, nine points total.” Liu Tieqiao was equally confident. The dice were in the middle of the table, and only the casino could cheat, so victory was assured.
“Good! Open it!”
Shui Miao stood up, watching the cup.
Liu Tieqiao quickly rose and addressed the crowd. “Everyone, this bet was the young man’s own choice. If I win, I ask you to bear witness. I don’t want anyone saying I bullied a child.”
The VIPs agreed to serve as witnesses.
The dealer opened the cup, and everyone gasped in astonishment!
Staring at the three sixes, Liu Tieqiao was dumbfounded. “How… how is this possible?”
“Haha! My luck is indeed great!”
Shui Miao cheered and eagerly gathered his over ten million in chips.
“Ah!”
Liu Tieqiao, having lost all his capital, felt dizzy and fainted on the spot.
Over ten million yuan!
In front of so many witnesses, even Liu Tieqiao couldn’t renege.
The crowd erupted, marveling at the miracle. Some even asked Shui Miao where he’d met the fortune-teller…
Shui Miao didn’t leave immediately. Instead, he asked if anyone else wanted to gamble.
No one dared to respond.
So, Shui Miao tasked Wang Yong and Xiong Ying with cashing out the chips while he took his original ten-thousand-yuan chip and hummed a tune as he walked out of the casino.
To his surprise, the waitress chased after him, blushing, and offered him the three chips he’d given her. “Sir, I can’t accept so much money. Please take it back…”
“No need. Your family needs money urgently. Use it to solve your immediate problems. Remember, no matter what happens, never sell your soul.” Shui Miao smiled gently and handed her his remaining chip. “But honestly, I think you should quit being a waitress. It’s not a good job. And don’t ask how I know so much—your worries are written on your face. I’m not short on money, and I’m in a good mood today. Why wouldn’t I help if I can? Well, I’m off. Bye…”
“Thank you! Thank you so much!”
The waitress was deeply moved, clutching the chips tightly. She suddenly chased after Shui Miao again. “Sir, could I have your phone number?”
“Don’t overthink it. There are still good people in the world. Focus on your family and children. I’m off to have fun elsewhere.”
Shui Miao knew she wanted to repay him someday.
But he had sensed earlier that she was a married woman and a young mother. Her child was sick, requiring over thirty thousand yuan for treatment. The young couple had just married and were still paying off a mortgage—where would they get the money?
So, Shui Miao had deliberately left her an extra chip.
He could have given her more, but he felt that too much might strip her of her motivation to strive independently. It might even change her character, making her eager to please customers for larger tips. That wouldn’t be helping her—it would be harming her.
The waitress thanked him profusely. As her shift had ended, she immediately cashed the chips and hurried home.
Shui Miao lingered in the casino, waiting at the entrance until his grandfather and the others brought the check.
“Head to the bank to transfer the money, then wait for me at Godfather’s place. I’ll take care of things here and disrupt the feng shui formation to stop any further damage. No more discussion—get going now!”
Shui Miao telepathically urged Wang Yong and Xiong Ying to leave immediately.
Simultaneously, he channeled his spiritual power into the casino’s surveillance room. With a series of pops and explosions, the circuits short-circuited, igniting a mysterious fire.
“Wretched snake formation, behold as I obliterate your core and siphon away your spiritual essence.”
Shui Miao took a deep breath, smiled, hummed a tune, and headed toward the employee passageway…
It was an oval-shaped table for a card game called “Bullfighting,” with one dealer and one room supervisor.
Shui Miao casually handed three chips to the waitress, who was so surprised and excited she didn’t know what to say. Her monthly salary was only 3,000 yuan—this tip alone was 30,000!
Everyone at the table was wealthy, but no one had ever given a waitress 30,000 yuan in tips upon entering.
“Ah! Another loss…”
“Damn it, what bad luck today!”
At that moment, Xiong Ying and Wang Yong cried out as they lost their final chip.
“Hehe, Grandpa, Godfather, need some support?”
Smiling, Shui Miao handed each of them three chips, keeping only one for himself.
“Ah! Shui Miao!!”
Wang Yong shouted excitedly.
Only then did they realize their savior had arrived.
Xiong Ying’s eyes sparkled. “Haha, you little brat, how did you find us here?”
“Huanghai City isn’t that big, it wasn’t hard to find.”
“Since you’re here, let’s play a bit.” With a cheerful smile, Shui Miao placed his last chip on the table.
Seeing someone playing with just one chip, the wealthy players at the table couldn’t help but sneer.
A fat bald man with a cigar in his mouth chuckled, “Little brother, how do you plan to play with just one chip?”
“Hehe…”
Others laughed along.
Wang Yong and Xiong Ying knew Shui Miao’s abilities. To avoid scaring others away, they exchanged glances and smiled silently.
Shui Miao took a deep breath, absorbing all the surrounding auras, then shrugged. “I don’t care. Play however you want, as long as you can take it from me.”
“Great!”
The bald man with the cigar shouted, “Everyone, this young man has guts—I like him. Everyone, take a break for a couple of rounds. Let me test my luck and see if I can take his chip.”
“Sure!”
“Uncle Five wants one-on-one, we naturally have no objections.”
“Haha, Five Uncle, why not just play for the highest?”
The wealthy players all chimed in, smiling and relaxed.
“Fine, let’s deal the cards.”
The bald man gestured to the dealer, who nodded and laid the cards on the table.
Shui Miao smiled calmly and let the bald man go first.
Then the show began.
Each time the bald man went first and revealed his cards, Shui Miao’s hand was just a little higher—never more than a point, and always the same suit.
Shui Miao’s chip multiplied: one became two, two became four, four became eight, and so on. He won thirteen consecutive rounds, completely wiping out the bald man.
Everyone was stunned—how could someone win thirteen straight?
The bald man was defeated, his face dark with anger.
Others weren’t convinced, so they all joined in the game. But Shui Miao kept winning every round, soon cleaning them all out.
Shui Miao won over 6 million yuan in one go, which quickly drew the attention of the casino’s boss.
The casino manager was an old man named Liu Tieqiao. Thin and short, he wore a black Zhongshan suit and had sharp, piercing eyes. He also wore special glasses that could see through cards. He had only seven fingers—once a notorious cheater, he had ruined many honest people’s lives. Now, anyone attempting to cheat in his casino would never escape his eyes.
Smiling, Liu Tieqiao approached Shui Miao and asked if he was interested in playing in the VIP room.
Without hesitation, Shui Miao agreed.
Liu Tieqiao personally led Shui Miao there, followed by dozens of curious onlookers.
Seated on opposite sides of the oval table in the VIP room, Liu Tieqiao smiled and asked, “Young man, you must play often. Winning dozens of rounds in a row isn’t just luck.”
“Hehe, you’re right, old sir. This morning, I met a blind fortune-teller who told me I’d have great luck today—always win when gambling, beat old men, and give money to beautiful ladies. So I came to test it out, and it turned out to be true. So I suggest you don’t gamble with me, or you might lose everything, which would be quite awkward.”
Shui Miao spoke casually, as if it were a joke.
Any young person winning 6 million yuan would be ecstatic, but Shui Miao remained calm.
Only two types of people could be this composed.
The first would be a rich second-generation heir, who didn’t care about losing a few million.
The second would be someone naive and fearless.
In everyone’s eyes, Shui Miao must be one of these two. It was unlikely he was a cheater, because cheating required decades of practice. How could a young kid possibly escape Liu Tieqiao’s sharp eyes?
“Hehe, you’re quite a talker!”
Liu Tieqiao raised his hand. “Young man, you’re the guest. You choose the game, or I do?”
Shui Miao licked his lips. “Since I’m lucky today, I’ll let you choose.”
“Great!”
Liu Tieqiao signaled to the dealer. “Let’s play dice guessing. You decide the stake.”
“What’s the delay? I bet everything at once. If I win, I’ll have 12 million. Then I’ll bet everything again. We’ll play ten rounds straight—I estimate your entire entertainment empire will be mine by then.” Shui Miao said confidently.
Liu Tieqiao couldn’t stand Shui Miao’s confidence anymore. He frowned, feeling uncertain. After all, he was only a shareholder, not the biggest boss, so he didn’t have the final say.
“Hmph! Win this round first.”
Liu Tieqiao had a 5 million stake here. If he lost, he wouldn’t have the capital to bet again.
So he came determined to win.
He had the waitress bring 6.3 million yuan in chips, placed them on the table with Shui Miao’s, and had the dealer start shaking the dice. The dice were shaken six times in the ceramic cup before being placed on the table. Liu Tieqiao could hear the numbers—three threes. He also used his glasses to confirm the points, then smiled at Shui Miao. “Young man, you’re the guest—you guess first.”
Shui Miao scratched his head. “I guess… three sixes, eighteen points. Yes, triple sixes! That’s the highest number.”
“Young man, if you guess wrong, you’ll lose money.” Liu Tieqiao was already confident of victory.
Shui Miao impatiently waved his hand. “What’s the point of talking so much? Guess your number and let’s open it. I need to go pee.”
A stunned silence fell over the crowd.
Even Wang Yong and Xiong Ying felt uneasy.
“I guess three threes, nine points.” Liu Tieqiao was also confident. The dice were in the center of the table—only the casino could cheat here. This time, he was sure to win.
“Fine! Let’s open it!”
Shui Miao stood up, staring at the cup.
Liu Tieqiao quickly stood up and addressed the crowd. “Everyone, this young man willingly challenged me today. If I win, please bear witness. I don’t want anyone saying I bullied a child.”
The VIPs all agreed to be witnesses.
The dealer opened the cup. Everyone gasped in astonishment!
Seeing three sixes, Liu Tieqiao was momentarily stunned. “This… this… how is this possible?”
“Haha! My luck is really good!”
Shui Miao was ecstatic, quickly claiming over 10 million yuan in chips.
“Ahh!”
Liu Tieqiao lost all his capital. His vision darkened, and he fainted from shock.
Over 10 million yuan!
In front of so many people, even Liu Tieqiao couldn’t back out.
The crowd erupted in chatter, calling it miraculous. Some even asked Shui Miao where he met the fortune-teller.
Shui Miao didn’t leave immediately. He asked if anyone else wanted to gamble.
But no one dared to respond.
So Shui Miao had Wang Yong and his grandfather handle cashing in the chips, while he took a 10,000-yuan chip and hummed a tune as he walked out of the casino.
But the beautiful waitress blushed and chased after him, holding the three chips he had given her earlier. She hesitated and said, “Sir, I can’t possibly accept so much money. Please take it back…”
“No need. Your family is in urgent need of money. Take it to solve your immediate problem. Remember, no matter what happens, never easily choose to sell your soul.” Shui Miao smiled gently at the young woman and handed her the last chip. “But honestly, I think you should quit being a waitress. This line of work isn’t good. And don’t ask me how I know so much—your worries are written all over your face. I’m not short on money, and I’m in a good mood today. Why wouldn’t I help? Well, I’m off. Goodbye…”
“Thank you! Thank you so much!”
The young woman was deeply moved, tightly gripping the chips. Suddenly, she chased after Shui Miao again. “Sir, can I have your phone number?”
“Don’t think too much. There are still good people in this world. Go home and take care of your child. I’ll go somewhere else to play.”
Shui Miao knew the young woman wanted to repay him.
But he had already sensed that she was married, a young mother whose child was sick and needed over 30,000 yuan for treatment. The young couple had just married, were in debt with a mortgage, and had no money to repay it.
Shui Miao carefully sensed his surroundings and made another astonishing discovery.
On the surface, it appeared to be nothing more than the skeletal structure of a coiled snake.
A mere shape alone wouldn’t possess such formidable power or produce such profound mystical effects.
But as Shui Miao focused his senses, he was startled to find that the entire building was permeated with a sinister, flowing energy—a cyclical force resembling the veins and blood vessels of a serpent. Despite its complexity, it was entirely interconnected. Hidden within the framework were numerous water pipes, all connected directly to an underground water source at their lowest point. Moreover, the water used to pour these frameworks had undoubtedly been groundwater never exposed to sunlight; otherwise, the building’s structure wouldn’t be so spiritually potent.
What a classic case of “a snake trying to swallow an elephant”! What a malicious feng shui master!
After sensing the layout, Shui Miao turned back and walked along the wall toward the west.
The west was the snake’s head. In this area, there was a row of glass doors—the only way into the casino. At the center of the doors, extending outward, was a long, narrow red flowerbed about ten meters long, precisely where the snake’s tongue would be. The flowerbed was filled with thorny plants, all red, though Shui Miao didn’t recognize them.
The casino was the most profitable part of the entertainment complex.
Thus, its design was exceptionally meticulous.
However, due to the building’s unique exterior, ordinary people couldn’t discern its hidden mechanisms.
Shui Miao noticed that the outer walls effectively concealed the snake’s body, acting as armor and strengthening the serpentine layout.
But today, it had encountered Shui Miao, and all of this was about to become irrelevant.
“A malicious setup. Let me destroy your tongue first.”
Shui Miao stood by the flowerbed for a moment, and his Spirit-Devouring Power drained all the spiritual and life energy from it. The plants instantly withered, turning yellow and lifeless.
A snake without its tongue is half-dead.
Shui Miao entered the hall and spotted a dozen thugs in security uniforms. Not recognizing him, they immediately blocked his path. “Sorry, it’s the house rules. You need to be searched before entering.”
A bald security guard aggressively stepped forward to frisk him without waiting for a response.
Shui Miao took a step back, activating an illusion array in his mind. The thugs ended up searching him only in their own imaginations.
Shui Miao had given his money to Chen Jianguo earlier, leaving only a few hundred yuan on him—the rest was in his car.
Upon entering the casino, he heard excited cheers. Everyone had just won a round, and the house had lost.
With the snake’s tongue severed, it was time for it to cough something up.
Using his spiritual senses, Shui Miao located his grandfather and Wang Yong in a poker room.
He exchanged five hundred yuan for ten fifty-yuan chips and casually made his way to a dice-rolling table.
Without any effort, he won over ten rounds in a row, turning his five hundred yuan into over one hundred thousand.
Knowing when to stop, he exchanged his chips for ten ten-thousand-yuan chips, pocketed his original five hundred yuan, and casually gave the remaining few thousand to a young man who had lost everything and was contemplating robbery. Patting him on the shoulder, Shui Miao advised him to go home, respect his parents, and never gamble again.
The young man, who had gambled for the first time and lost two months’ salary, was filled with regret and gratitude.
Touched by Shui Miao’s help, he took the money and left, vowing never to return.
The poker room was spacious, with many private rooms.
The stakes here were high, and entry required at least one hundred thousand yuan in chips.
At that moment, Xiong Ying and Wang Yong were down to their last chip.
“Please!”
A graceful, serene waitress in a qipao led Shui Miao into the room.
Wang Yong and Xiong Ying, disheartened by their losses, were too focused on their cards to notice Shui Miao’s entrance.
The game was “Fighting Bulls,” played on an oval table with a dealer and a floor manager.
Shui Miao casually handed three chips to the waitress, leaving her speechless with shock. Her monthly salary was only three thousand yuan, and he had just tipped her thirty thousand!
The table was filled with wealthy players, but none had ever tipped the waitress so generously upon entering.
“Ah! Lost again…”
“Dammit, today’s luck is terrible!”
Xiong Ying and Wang Yong groaned as they lost their last chip.
“Hehe, Grandpa, Godfather, need some support?”
Shui Miao smiled, handing three chips each to Wang Yong and Xiong Ying, keeping only one for himself.
“Ah! Shui Miao!!” Wang Yong exclaimed excitedly.
They finally realized their savior had arrived.
Xiong Ying’s eyes lit up. “Haha, you rascal! How did you find us here?”
“Huanghai City isn’t that big. It wasn’t hard.”
“Since we’re here, let’s have some fun.” Shui Miao grinned and placed his lone chip on the table.
The wealthy players at the table sneered at the sight of a single chip.
A portly, bald man with a cigar chuckled, “Little brother, how do you plan to play with just one chip?”
“Hehe…”
The others laughed.
Wang Yong and Xiong Ying, aware of Shui Miao’s abilities, exchanged amused glances but remained silent, not wanting to scare the others away.
Shui Miao took a deep breath, absorbing all the purple energy from the players, then shrugged. “I’m fine with anything. As long as you can win it from me.”
“Good!”
The portly bald man cheered and addressed the others, “Folks, I like this young man’s spirit. How about you all take a break for a round or two? Let me test my luck and see if I can win that chip of his.”
“Sure.”
“If Fifth Lord wants a one-on-one, we have no objections.”
“Hehe, Fifth Lord, why not just compare sizes?”
The wealthy players chimed in, all relaxed and amused.
“Alright, spread the cards.”
The portly bald man waved at the dealer, who nodded and laid the cards out on the table.
Shui Miao smiled casually and allowed the bald man to go ahead.
Then, the show began.
Every time the bald man revealed his cards, Shui Miao’s hand was just one point higher—same suit, just one point more.
Shui Miao’s chips doubled repeatedly: one became two, two became four, four became eight… He won thirteen rounds in a row, completely cleaning out the bald man!
The onlookers were stunned. Someone had actually won thirteen consecutive rounds!
The portly bald man retreated, his face ashen.
The others, unwilling to concede, decided to play together, but Shui Miao emerged victorious in every round, swiftly depleting their resources.
Shui Miao won over six million in one go, quickly catching the attention of the casino’s boss.
The casino manager, an old man named Liu Tieqiao, was thin, short, and dressed in a black Zhongshan suit. His eyes were sharp, and he wore glasses that could see through cards. With only seven fingers, he had once been a notorious cheat who had swindled many honest people out of their money. Now, no one could pull a fast one under his watch.
Liu Tieqiao approached with a smile and asked if Shui Miao was interested in playing in the VIP room.
Shui Miao, needless to say, agreed immediately.
So, Liu Tieqiao personally led him to the VIP room, followed by dozens of spectators.
Seated at the oval table in the VIP room, Liu Tieqiao smiled and asked, “Young man, you must play often? Winning dozens of rounds in a row isn’t just luck.”
“Hehe, old sir, you’re right. On my way here this morning, I met a blind fortune-teller who said today was my lucky day—I’d win every bet, defeat every old man, and must give money to every beautiful woman. So I thought I’d test my luck, and it turned out to be true. So I’d advise you not to gamble with me. It’d be embarrassing if you lost everything!” Shui Miao spoke casually, as if it were all a game.
Most young people would be ecstatic after winning over six million, but Shui Miao remained calm.
In everyone’s eyes, his calmness could mean one of two things: either he was a rich second-generation heir who didn’t care about losing millions, or he was foolishly fearless. The possibility of him being a cheat was low—cheating required decades of practice, and no young person could fool Liu Tieqiao.
“Hehe, you’re quite the smooth talker!”
Liu Tieqiao raised his hand. “Young man, you’re the guest. Would you like to choose the game, or shall I?”
Shui Miao licked his lips. “I’m feeling lucky today, so I’ll let you choose.”
“Good!”
Liu Tieqiao waved to the dealer. “Let’s play dice guessing. You set the bet amount.”
“Why drag it out? I’ll bet everything. If I win, I’ll have over twelve million. Then I’ll bet everything again. I’ll go all-in every time. Let’s play ten rounds—I estimate your entire entertainment complex will be mine by then.” Shui Miao looked at Liu Tieqiao with unwavering confidence.
Liu Tieqiao was unsettled by Shui Miao’s confidence. He frowned, feeling uncertain. After all, he was only a shareholder, not the majority owner, so he didn’t have the final say.
“Hmph! Win this round first.”
Liu Tieqiao had five million yuan in shares here. If he lost, he’d have no capital for another round.
So, he was determined to win.
Liu Tieqiao had a waiter bring over 6.3 million in chips, placing them next to Shui Miao’s. The dealer shook the dice six times in a ceramic cup and set it down. Liu Tieqiao, who could hear the dice, determined they all showed three dots. Using his透视 glasses, he confirmed it and smiled faintly. “Young man, you’re the guest. Guess first.”
Shui Miao scratched his head. “I guess… three sixes, eighteen points. Yeah, triple sixes. Heh, the highest number.”
“Young man, if you’re wrong, you’ll lose,” Liu Tieqiao said confidently.
Shui Miao waved impatiently. “Enough talk! What’s your guess? Hurry up and open it. I need to pee.”
“…”
The crowd gasped, sweating over Shui Miao’s audacious bet.
Even Wang Yong and Xiong Ying felt uneasy.
“I guess three threes, nine points total,” Liu Tieqiao said with equal confidence. The dice were in the middle of the table, and only the casino could cheat, so he was sure of victory.
“Good! Open it!”
Shui Miao stood up, watching the cup.
Liu Tieqiao quickly rose and addressed the crowd. “Everyone, this bet was the young man’s own choice. If I win, I ask you to bear witness. I don’t want anyone accusing me of bullying a child.”
The VIPs agreed to serve as witnesses.
The dealer opened the cup, and everyone gasped in amazement!
Staring at the three sixes, Liu Tieqiao was utterly stunned. “How… how is this possible?”
“Haha! My luck is indeed great!”
Shui Miao cheered and eagerly gathered his over ten million in chips.
“Ah!”
Liu Tieqiao, having lost all his capital, felt dizzy and fainted on the spot.
Over ten million yuan!
In front of so many people, there was no way he could renege.
The crowd erupted, marveling at the miracle. Some even asked Shui Miao where he’d met the fortune-teller…
Shui Miao didn’t leave immediately. He asked if anyone else wanted to gamble.
No one dared to respond.
So, Shui Miao had Wang Yong and Xiong Ying cash out the chips while he took his initial ten-thousand-yuan chip and hummed a tune as he walked out of the casino.
The waitress, blushing, caught up to him and shyly offered the three chips he’d given her earlier. “Sir, I can’t accept so much money. Please take them back…”
“Keep them. I know your family needs money urgently. Use it to solve your immediate problems. Remember, no matter what, never sell your soul.” Shui Miao smiled gently and handed her his remaining chip. “But honestly, I think you should quit being a waitress. It’s not a good job. And don’t ask how I know so much—your worries are written on your face. I’m not short on money, and I’m in a good mood today. Why wouldn’t I help if I can? Well, I’m off. Bye…”
“Thank you! Thank you so much!”
The waitress was deeply moved, clutching the chips tightly. She suddenly chased after him again. “Sir, could I have your phone number?”
“Don’t overthink it. There are still good people in the world. Focus on your family and children. I’m off to have fun elsewhere.”
Shui Miao knew she wanted to repay him someday.
But he had already sensed that she was a married woman and a young mother. Her child was sick, requiring over thirty thousand yuan for treatment. The young couple had just married and were still paying off a mortgage, leaving them with no extra money.
So, Shui Miao had deliberately left her an extra chip.
He could have given her more, but he felt that too much might strip her of her motivation to strive independently. It could change her character, making her focus on pleasing customers for tips—which would harm rather than help her.
The waitress expressed her gratitude to him repeatedly. As it was her time to clock off, she exchanged the chips for cash and rushed home.
Shui Miao lingered in the casino, waiting at the entrance until his grandfather and Wang Yong returned with the check.
“Head to the bank to transfer the check, then wait for me at Godfather’s place. I’ll stay behind to disrupt the feng shui arrangement here and stop any further damage. No more discussion—get going now!”
Shui Miao telepathically urged Wang Yong and Xiong Ying to leave immediately.
Simultaneously, he channeled his spiritual power into the casino’s surveillance room. With a series of pops and explosions, the circuits short-circuited, igniting a mysterious fire.
“It’s time to dismantle this decaying serpent formation. I will crush its vital seven-inch point and siphon away its spiritual essence.”
Shui Miao took a deep breath, smiled, hummed a tune, and headed toward the employee passageway…
Shui Miao could have given her more money, but he felt it was better not to give too much. Too much might make her lose her motivation to work hard and become overly dependent, trying to please customers for more tips. That wouldn’t be helping her—it would be harming her.
The young woman thanked him profusely. When her shift ended, she immediately cashed the chips and hurried home.
Shui Miao casually wandered around the casino until his grandfather and the others arrived with the check.
“You two go to the bank to transfer the check, then wait at Godfather’s house. I’ll stay behind and dismantle the feng shui formation here so they can’t keep harming people. Don’t argue—just go!”
Shui Miao mentally transmitted the message to Wang Yong and Xiong Ying, urging them to leave immediately.
At the same time, Shui Miao channeled his spiritual energy into the casino’s surveillance room. With loud bangs, the circuits short-circuited, causing a mysterious fire.
“Snake formation, watch me destroy your vital point and drain your spiritual energy.”
With a smile, Shui Miao hummed a tune and walked toward the staff passage…
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