“Since Mr. Ye prefers simple and brutal methods, I shall accompany you to the end.”
Hausman was also taken aback, but ultimately agreed.
In his opinion, Ye Cangtian was afraid of losing, so he chose the coin-flipping game. At least this way, there was a 50% chance of winning or losing.
However, in front of him, the opponent had no chance of winning.
Even though his strength was not that great, in terms of these entertainment projects, even the Pope would have to admit defeat before him.
How could a small coin possibly stop him now?
“Then it’s decided. I happen to have a coin here, you can inspect it.”
Seeing that the other party had agreed, Ye Cangtian took out a coin from his pocket and handed it over.
Hausman took the coin, and as he inspected it, he revealed a disdainful smile.
How much money could a person who carried an ordinary coin with him at all times have? He seemed to be just a pauper, only with a slightly louder reputation.
Thinking this, Hausman tossed the coin back and said lightly, “There’s no problem with the coin. Since it was Mr. Ye’s proposed game, Mr. Ye shall flip the coin first. I’ll place my bet on tails.”
As he spoke, Hausman directly placed a purple crystal on the table.
This…
The next moment, Ye Cangtian looked at the purple crystal and frowned, saying, “Although we are just playing a little for fun, you don’t have to…”
Before Ye Cangtian could finish, Hausman noticed Ye Cangtian’s expression and suddenly understood.
He gave a sinister smile and said, “Mr. Ye, it’s just a purple crystal, you can’t afford to play, can you? It is rumored that women in China manage the finances. Could it be that a heroic figure like Mr. Ye is also like this?”
“Hahaha… Mr. Ye, there is a saying in China called ‘henpecked,’ isn’t that describing people like you?”
“Mr. Ye, you are the leader of the Chinese delegation. Surely your life isn’t this meager?”
“Mr. Ye, a heroic figure like you, does China not value you at all? You don’t even have a purple crystal, and you’re still trying to make a living in China! Why don’t you come to our Bright Hall!”
All the cardinals burst into laughter, mocking him. They had all seen Ye Cangtian’s troubled expression and used it as an opportunity to ridicule him.
After all, there weren’t many opportunities to ridicule Ye Cangtian like this.
More importantly, as long as Ye Cangtian lost face, the Pope would be very pleased, and he would surely reward them with some benefits.
“Hmm? What are you all talking about?”
“Is there some misunderstanding about me?”
Hearing the surrounding taunts, Ye Cangtian did not get angry, but instead looked at everyone with surprise.
“Mr. Ye, I think you have a misunderstanding of playing a little for fun.”
“In our Bright Hall, especially for cardinals like us, we never carry trash like white crystals. If it’s anything less, we truly cannot accompany you!”
“Moreover, this is the fifth floor of the Sky Fate Fortress. Using white crystals as chips here would probably make you a laughingstock to everyone.”
As soon as Ye Cangtian finished speaking, Hausman on the opposite side quickly said.
A look of disdainful smile on his face, he paused and continued, “Of course, if Mr. Ye really doesn’t have purple crystals, you can offer other treasures. I believe that with your status, you must have plenty of other treasures.”
“It seems you truly misunderstand me.”
Ye Cangtian glanced at the other party and said teasingly, “I meant just playing a little for fun, but I didn’t expect you to play too small and ruin my interest!”
Uh…
At these words, everyone was stunned for a moment, and then cold smiles instantly appeared on their faces.
They had all seen the troubled expression on Ye Cangtian’s face just now.
So, after hearing Ye Cangtian say this, everyone thought Ye Cangtian was trying to puff up his chest, and it was not impossible that he was bluffing.
Hausman also thought the same. In his opinion, Ye Cangtian wanted to propose a sky-high stake to scare him off, so as to avoid losing face due to his poverty.
Thinking this, Hausman looked at Ye Cangtian and said, “Mr. Ye, since you say so, why don’t you place your bet first.”
“Heh heh.”
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly, then lightly patted the table with his big hand.
The moment his hand was removed, a crystal radiating golden light appeared before everyone, it was a golden crystal.
“Sorry, I don’t have any purple crystals in my pocket, only golden crystals!”
At these words, everyone around was instantly dumbfounded, and Hausman’s mouth twitched as if he had a stroke.
According to the current exchange rate, one golden crystal could be exchanged for one hundred medium-sized purple crystals.
But standards were standards. In fact, the spiritual energy contained in a golden crystal was not only pure but also superior in quantity to one hundred purple crystals.
Therefore, almost no one would exchange golden crystals. If they did, they would exchange at least 120 medium-sized purple crystals.
There was no help for it, who made golden crystals so scarce?
And the golden crystal that Ye Cangtian took out now, what did that represent?
A cardinal of the Bright Hall, without missions and rewards, could at most get 10 medium-sized purple crystals a year.
In other words, this crystal was equivalent to Hausman’s ten years of remuneration at least.
The most crucial point was that these cardinals, like Hausman, had all improved their strength through the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, and they had not been cardinals for a long time.
Even if they had taken some missions, they couldn’t produce a hundred purple crystals now!
So, seeing the golden crystal, everyone wished they could burrow into the ground.
They thought he was a pauper, but who knew he was a tycoon? They themselves had become clowns!
“What? It’s just a golden crystal, you don’t have it?”
“Even if you are a cardinal of the Bright Hall, are they still so stingy with you?”
“But it’s okay if you don’t have it! As cardinals, you should have many treasures on you, right? You can use treasures as a substitute!”
Seeing that all the surrounding cardinals were silent, Ye Cangtian revealed a faint smile and said.
This…
As soon as his voice landed, the faces of the cardinals instantly turned red. Weren’t these the very words they had just said?
Now that Ye Cangtian had returned their words verbatim, they truly felt a surge of anger, but they could not say anything!
“Mr. Ye, you don’t just have one golden crystal, do you? That would make the game boring!”
Just then, Hausman said.
To obtain a golden crystal, even for cardinals like them, it would require facing death nine times.
Therefore, in his opinion, Ye Cangtian only had one golden crystal at most, and he had taken it out now to scare him into voluntarily retreating.
Since he saw through all of this, he naturally would not let Ye Cangtian have his way.
“One? How is that possible?”
Ye Cangtian took out the Qiankun Bag and gently shook it above the table. Instantly, a pile of crystals appeared on the table.
The golden light emanating from them was simply dazzling.
Golden crystals were not a scarce commodity in his hands. Ye Cangtian had obtained quite a few from the Lord of Darkness.
The ones here were just the tip of the iceberg.
This…
Seeing the pile of golden crystals, all the cardinals couldn’t help but swallow their saliva, with greed in their eyes.
These crystals were enough to pay for their lifetimes of service to the Bright Hall.
“Lord Hausman, we can start anytime.”
Ye Cangtian’s voice rang out again. Hausman finally came back to his senses, his face already extremely ugly.
Speaking of which, one golden crystal was equivalent to his entire fortune. Now, what could he use to play with Ye Cangtian?
After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, “Sorry, Mr. Ye, I was not adequately prepared. But please don’t worry, please wait a moment.”
As he spoke, he glanced at his companions and said, “Everyone, is there anyone willing to lend me some purple crystals? I promise to return them double!”
As his voice fell, the cardinals were instantly moved and generously contributed.
Firstly, this was Hausman’s strong suit, and the probability of losing was very low.
Secondly, regardless of whether they won or lost, Hausman would return them double. This was free money, so who would miss out on such an opportunity?
Therefore, in a short period, Hausman had gathered nearly three hundred purple crystals.
The next moment, Hausman glanced at Ye Cangtian and said, “Mr. Ye, I won’t take advantage of you. Let’s bet at 1:120. I’ll still bet on tails!”
“Alright then, I bet on heads!”
Ye Cangtian casually tossed a golden crystal onto the table.
Then, at Hausman’s signal, he flicked the coin in his hand onto the table.
At that moment, everyone held their breath, for fear that the airflow caused by their breathing would affect the result of the spinning coin.