Chapter 459 - 457: Training the Great Saint
The remark was clearly sarcastic; anyone could tell.
In fact, any Saint would have at least millions, if not tens of millions, of Holy Spirit Stones on them.
No one was as pathetic as Great Saint Ye Shan.
Moreover, the fact that Great Saint Ye Shan was broke was practically common knowledge throughout Human Emperor City.
After all, this matter was considered the juiciest piece of gossip, one that everyone loved to talk about.
These three Middle Saint elders clearly no longer feared Great Saint Ye Shan; otherwise, they wouldn’t have dared to activate their mockery skill and draw his fire the moment they met.
Ye Shan’s face darkened, turning ugly, and he was about to erupt in anger!
Seeing this, Jiang Jichen sent a mental transmission: "Old-timer, the First Form of the Unrivaled Gambling Skill is ’Let him be as arrogant as he wants, the bright moon still shines on the great river.’ With a heart as vast and empty as the sea, you are the river reflecting the moon, naturally serene!"
In truth, seeing Ye Shan’s ugly expression and extreme agitation, he already knew that the Great Saint had suffered quite a few losses at the hands of these Saints.
However, at the gambling table, Cultivation didn’t matter—only Gambling Skill and luck.
So, naturally, Great Saint Ye Shan was no match for them; after all, he was famous for losing every bet he made.
Great Saint Ye Shan, who had been on the verge of exploding, shuddered when he heard Jiang Jichen’s words, and his state of mind suddenly calmed.
Facing the mockery of the three Middle Saints, Ye Shan’s expression instantly became as placid as still water after hearing Jiang Jichen’s words.
"Enough talk. Let’s settle this at the gambling table!"
With Jiang Jichen, this peerless master of the gambling arts, by his side, Great Saint Ye Shan was filled with confidence and spoke with arrogance.
Seeing that Ye Shan didn’t fly into a rage or become flustered as he usually did, the three Middle Saints were momentarily stunned.
Moreover, he was actually this confident, challenging them to a showdown at the gambling table.
They had intended to tease and mock Ye Shan, wanting to see him get furious but helpless, completely losing his cool.
That would have made them feel great.
After all, in terms of Cultivation, they were far inferior to Ye Shan. They could only reclaim their pride at the gambling table. Who told Ye Shan to be addicted to gambling like a fiend, yet lose every single time?
Unable to see the result they wanted, the three Middle Saints found their own minds unsettled. They were the ones who felt annoyed now!
"Fine, Great Saint Ye Shan. Just as you said, we’ll settle it at the gambling table. But if we’re only betting Holy Spirit Stones, the stakes are too small. It’s no fun!"
One of the Middle Saints sneered, his gaze fixed darkly on Ye Shan.
As for Jiang Jichen, he was completely ignored.
Being ignored, Jiang Jichen was actually happy for the peace and quiet, merely sending mental transmissions to Great Saint Ye Shan in secret, teaching him how to respond.
In truth, Ye Shan was very strong when it came to cultivation. When facing enemies, he was absolutely domineering and powerful.
But on the path of gambling, especially when near a casino, he completely lost his composure.
Such was the sorrow of a gambler addicted to betting but doomed to always lose!
Now, with Jiang Jichen by his side, everything was different.
"In a casino, momentum is everything. So, no matter what moves they make, you have to take them on. With me here, you have nothing to fear!" Jiang Jichen transmitted mentally.
At this moment, Jiang Jichen felt a smug sense of accomplishment from coaching a Great Saint. ’Yes, a Spirit Infant Realm cultivator coaching a Great Saint... this has to be a new record. WAGAGA... I’m a genius!’
Meanwhile, having received Jiang Jichen’s guidance, Great Saint Ye Shan stood up straight, his presence overwhelming as he said, "No matter the stakes, I’ll take the bet!"
Seeing this transformed Great Saint Ye Shan, the three Middle Saints were puzzled and confused, but they still felt they had Ye Shan in the bag.
Because he always lost every bet and had never once won against them.
"The loser also has to strip naked and walk out of the casino!"
"As for the Holy Spirit Stones, the minimum bet starts at ten thousand First Grade Holy Spirit Stones. Betting a thousand at a time like before is too small. It’s boring!" the Middle Saint replied.
He felt that his words would be enough to scare Ye Shan into fleeing in disarray, not daring to enter the casino again.
Tomorrow, Human Emperor City would have another joke, another topic of conversation.
The three Middle Saints were very confident.
However, Ye Shan’s next reaction was completely beyond their expectations.
With his hands clasped behind his back, Ye Shan’s gaze swept lightly over them as he said in a steady voice, "Alright. The bet is on!"
As he spoke, Great Saint Ye Shan had already pointed a finger in the air. The gambling agreement, formed from their verbal exchange, was now bound by the rules, and no one could go back on it.
The expressions of the three Middle Saints finally changed.
’Since when has Ye Shan been so confident and aggressive in a casino?’
Since they couldn’t scare Ye Shan and the bet was already in effect, they naturally couldn’t back out and could only proceed.
"Fine! Then let’s enter the casino!" the three Middle Saints said, their faces grim.
But Ye Shan’s face remained calm and untroubled, giving him a transcendent, detached air.
In reality, he was far from as calm as he appeared on the surface; he was thrilled.
’This feeling of being a powerhouse at the gambling table—it’s the first time I’ve ever felt it, and it’s amazing!’
"Little Brother Jichen, this is incredible! I feel like I’m guaranteed to beat them now," Ye Shan transmitted excitedly.
Jiang Jichen followed behind Great Saint Ye Shan, continuing to coach him via mental transmission: "Steady yourself. This is only the beginning!"
At this moment, Ye Shan’s admiration for Jiang Jichen was absolute.
Soon, the group entered a mystical Jade Room.
This Jade Room was inscribed with a mysterious Array that could seal everyone’s Cultivation.
Even the Cultivation of the Great Saint Realm was nullified here, forcing one to gamble like an ordinary person.
No wonder it was said that at the gambling table, Cultivation didn’t matter, only Gambling Skill. This was the reason why.
Now, inside the Jade Room, it wasn’t just the three Middle Saints; a Great Saint no weaker than Ye Shan had also arrived.
"Well now, Ye Shan, what a surprise! You actually dared to come back. But today, you’re going to be stripping naked and walking out of here. I’m afraid your time as the Ye Family Master is also coming to an end!" the Great Saint said arrogantly.
Upon seeing this Great Saint, Ye Shan’s anger flared, and he was about to lash out.
Clearly, there was deep-seated hatred between the two of them.
"Calm down. Second Form of the Unrivaled Gambling Skill: ’Let him be as vicious and vile as he pleases, I have my own breath of Spiritual Qi.’ Pay him no mind. Don’t let his words wound you!" Jiang Jichen transmitted from the side, giving his calm guidance.
Ye Shan finally calmed down. He gave a faint smile and said, "The game hasn’t started, and the winner isn’t decided. It’s too early to say. I’m afraid it might be you, Huangfu Bird, who ends up stripping naked and showing your ’little bird’ to the world. Who can say for sure!"
"Enough nonsense. Let the game begin!"
Huangfu Xiaoni, the Grand Elder of the Huangfu Family, shot Ye Shan a somewhat surprised glance.
Just now, the three Middle Saints had sent him a mental transmission, saying that Ye Shan was a little different today.
He had just tested him with his words and found that he had indeed changed, giving off an air of confidence and inscrutability.
Finally, Huangfu Xiaoni’s gaze couldn’t help but fall upon Jiang Jichen.
"Isn’t the kid next to you going to play a round?" Huangfu Xiaoni suddenly asked.
"Since Great Saint Huangfu Bird has personally invited me, how could I refuse to play?" Jiang Jichen replied with a smile.
However, the moment his voice fell, a sudden silence descended all around.
Huangfu Xiaoni’s expression changed drastically, becoming incredibly ugly.
The three Middle Saints stared at Jiang Jichen with strange looks.
Jiang Jichen sensed the change in atmosphere. ’But I have no idea what I said wrong?’
"Haha..."
But at that moment, Ye Shan suddenly burst out laughing.
It was impossible to describe how delighted he sounded.
"Little Brother Jichen, let me tell you, his name isn’t Huangfu Bird, it’s Huangfu Xiaoni. You got it wrong!" Ye Shan explained maliciously from the side.
’Damn it, weren’t you the one who just called him Huangfu Bird? I’ve been misled. I actually called a Great Saint by a nickname, and that nickname was Huangfu Bird? So dirty! What a perfect nickname to ruin a grand and lofty image!’
Only then did Jiang Jichen realize what had happened!
