“Boss, this is it.”
Ye Wudao explained to Lu Pan, “Your subordinate has investigated and confirmed that the thugs and goons employed by the Lu family are usually found at this establishment.”
“Besides Qian Chao, there are two other clubs, but neither is as large as this one. It’s considered Lu Yuansen’s biggest underground business in Qingcheng.”
Ye Wudao relayed all the information he had gathered to Lu Pan.
“Let’s go in and take a look,” Lu Pan said as he walked towards Qian Chao.
However, as the three of them reached the entrance, they were stopped by the security guards.
“You three are new faces. According to Qian Chao’s rules, an assets verification is required first!”
The security guards, dressed in suits, spoke in an unfriendly tone, pointing towards the counter not far away. “New guests must have a referrer to be eligible to enter, unless their assets exceed twenty million! Please proceed!”
“Verification of assets is indeed required,” Ye Wudao quickly added in a low voice, having almost forgotten. “If someone introduces you, you only need assets of five million.”
Afterward, Ye Wudao handed a card to the staff member behind the counter.
Upon seeing the balance, the staff member’s eyes widened, thinking she had misread.
Only when she confirmed the long string of numbers did she hastily stand up, return the card to Ye Wudao with utmost respect, and hand him three purple wristbands.
“Esteemed guests, please wear your wristbands to enter.”
With the wristbands on, the three of them finally entered the Qian Chao club.
Qian Chao arranged private rooms based on the color of the guests’ wristbands, eliminating the need for guests to book themselves, which was also one of Qian Chao’s rules.
Before entering the private room, Lu Pan noticed several slightly ajar rooms where casinos were set up.
He hadn’t expected Lu family’s vast empire to be insufficient for Lu Yuansen’s coffers, and that he would dare to establish gambling operations in Qingcheng. It was truly an act of overestimating his own capabilities!
However, those participating were all wearing masks to conceal their identities.
Lu Pan did not delve deeper. After entering the private room, he directly ordered several bottles of the most expensive wine.
“Boss, since we’re here, even if we’re going to cause trouble, shouldn’t we at least try the good wine here? Wouldn’t that be a waste otherwise?”
Ye Wudao’s craving for alcohol was stirring.
“Drink as much as you want.”
Lu Pan picked up a mask that had been prepared beside him, played with it for a moment, and then put it on.
“Boss, where are you going?”
“I’m going out to find some amusement. You don’t need to worry about me!”
With that, Lu Pan left the room.
Soon, he exchanged some chips and directly entered the casino.
After placing a few simple bets, quite a crowd gathered around Lu Pan, all following his lead.
“Big, big, big!!”
“Deal!”
“Hahaha, it’s indeed big! This round was a truly exhilarating win!!”
Lu Pan won all four rounds consecutively, and those who bet alongside him naturally reaped substantial profits.
As a result, wherever Lu Pan went, they followed.
While everyone here was worth tens of millions and not short of money, no one was willing to lose.
Since Lu Pan could lead them to win money, they were naturally willing to follow him and place their bets!
In a luxurious room, Lu Pan’s gambling activities were being displayed on a large screen.
“Who is this person?” a masked man on the sofa, with women on either side, asked, his voice tinged with exhaustion.
Soon, another video was transmitted, showing the scene of Lu Pan and the other two arriving at the entrance.
“It’s him!!”
Upon seeing Lu Pan in the video, the man’s eyes burned with hatred. He directly smashed his wine glass towards the screen and cursed, “Damn it, it’s this little bastard!!”
“Young Master, you’ve only recently woken up. Please do not get angry!” a bald man wearing a mask beside him said, his eyes showing a fierce glint. “Since he is the Young Master’s enemy, he will not be leaving here alive today!!”
“No, he cannot die yet!” The man sat down, his gaze fixed on Lu Pan in the video. “I haven’t obtained the things left by the old master yet. His life must be preserved!”
“Your subordinate knows what to do.”
The bald man took out his walkie-talkie and whispered a few words.
“All of you, get out!”
The man roared at the women around him. Once all the women had left, he removed his mask, revealing a face that had recently recovered from illness.
It was none other than Lu Hao, Lu Yuansen’s eldest son.
“Young Master, perhaps you should leave first?” the bald man stepped forward, a ruthless glint in his eyes. “Leave this person to your subordinate to handle.”
Lu Hao gritted his teeth, staring at Lu Pan, his eyes filled with endless hatred, wishing he could dismember Lu Pan to assuage his anger.
Lu Hao clenched his fists tightly, grinding his back teeth, “No rush. I want to watch him lose until he’s bankrupt!”
The bald man nodded and quickly gave his instructions.
The casino.
“Big, big, big!!”
Lu Pan bet on big, and everyone swarmed forward, the table piled high with chips.
“Deal, deal, deal!”
In a corner unseen by everyone, the dealer’s finger gently nudged, and the numbers in the cup instantly changed from big to small.
“Big! Hahaha… it’s big again!”
When everyone saw the numbers, they erupted in laughter. Lu Pan was like a reborn God of Gamblers.
Beneath the mask, the dealer’s expression froze. He had clearly manipulated the numbers, and it should not have been big!
But the outcome made him look utterly surprised.
“What’s going on?”
In the room, Lu Hao’s expression grew increasingly grim as he watched the scene unfold before him.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Pan, with a group of rabble, had won nearly thirty million.
This was the biggest loss Qian Chao had incurred since its establishment.
“Young… Young Master,” the bald man was also shocked by the outcome. Although the results had been manipulated in secret, Lu Pan still won repeatedly.
In a short while, Lu Pan won several more rounds, and Qian Chao’s losses had already exceeded one hundred million.
A tense atmosphere pervaded the casino, and many had already realized what was happening, distancing themselves from Lu Pan.
They had already won a considerable amount by following Lu Pan. If they continued to be greedy, the Lu family would inevitably intervene.
At that time, they would have to return all the money they had gained, without exception.
Lu Pan paid them no mind and walked to another gambling table, pushing all his chips forward.
“Two hundred million in chips, I bet it all!” Lu Pan’s not-so-loud voice echoed through the casino.
Everyone was stunned by Lu Pan’s audacity. Two hundred million in chips was undoubtedly the largest bet since Qian Chao opened.
If Lu Pan won, Qian Chao would suffer heavy losses.
The masked dealer opposite Lu Pan, due to nervousness, had a sheen of sweat on his forehead.
Just then, the bald man appeared in the casino, looking at Lu Pan, and chuckled, “Brother, are you here to crash the party tonight?”
Lu Pan turned his head to look at the bald man approaching him with his men, a sharp glint in his eyes. He replied with a smile, “What? Since this casino is open, are you only allowed to win money and not lose?”
“Of course, one can lose,” the bald man replied. “However, my humble gambling den has never seen such a large bet. Brother, if you wish to gamble, why don’t we change the stakes and the way we play?”
“Tell me about it,” Lu Pan wanted to see what tricks Lu Yuansen’s people had in store for him.
A cold glint flashed, and the bald man produced a gleaming dagger in his hand. He looked at the people who had just won money and sneered, “Let’s bet on whether the number of fingers on these people present is odd or even, how about it?”
Upon hearing the bald man’s words, the crowd was struck with terror. They never expected the bald man to use their fingers as stakes!
“No! We paid to play here, not to gamble with our lives!”
“Exactly! Don’t think we don’t know who owns this gambling den. We are only playing here to show respect to the Lu family!!”
The bald man paid no attention to the crowd, his eyes fixed on Lu Pan. “What do you say? Do you dare to bet?”
“What are the stakes?” Lu Pan’s tone was calm.
“If you win, you take all the money you won tonight. If you lose, you leave one hand behind!” the bald man said viciously.
Hearing this, Lu Pan chuckled.
“If I win, I’ll take my winnings, but I’ll also take your life!”