"You bunch of old Daoist bastards deserve a beating."
Hearing Lin Shan call him an old Daoist, Zhang Qinghan immediately flew into a rage.
"Bandit Lin, can't you play fair? You resort to personal attacks. I think you're the one who deserves a beating."
Lin Zhan and the young Daoist, seeing the two getting more agitated and on the verge of fighting,
quickly took out a table from their storage bags and covered it with a cloth.
The young Daoist stood on a chair and shouted loudly:
"Place your bets, place your bets! Lin Shan, the third master of the Lin family, versus Zhang Qinghan, a King-level Heavenly Master from the Heavenly Master's Mansion!"
"Odds are two to one for the third master of the Lin family, and two point two to one for King-level Heavenly Master Zhang Qinghan of the Heavenly Master's Mansion!"
Beside them, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Zhao Zilong each took out a King-level crystal core and bet on Lin Shan.
Since the return of the Human Race's destiny, the three of them had fought many battles with Lin Zhan. Now, all three were at the level of a Dynasty-level Human King, and with just a slight nudge, they could break through the shackles and advance to the Profound Human Emperor.
As for the opportune moment, Marshal Lin had already sent the newly promoted Profound Human Emperors of the Liu family, Liu Che and Liu Xiu, to find it.
However, there had been no news yet. It was unlikely they were snatched away by polar bears like their ancestor, was it?
Zhang Qiming and Lin Wufa watched the scene unfolding before them in a daze, especially seeing the other Heavenly Master Kings also placing bets on Lin Shan to win, which they found even more unbelievable.
"Wufa, didn't your ancestors have a feud with these old Daoists from the Heavenly Master's Mansion? I recall your two families were famous for butting heads the moment you met."
Zhang Qiming said to Lin Wufa, his eyes wide with astonishment.
Lin Wufa was equally bewildered and replied, "I don't know. I've never seen anything like this before."
He then turned to Zhang Qingxuan, the senior disciple of the young Daoist, and asked, "Daoist Qingxuan, what is this all about?"
Zhang Qingxuan, having just placed his bet on Lin Shan to win, looked at Lin Wufa and said mysteriously:
"This was all thought up by those two bratty kids. Look, we all bet on your third brother to win. When the stakes get high enough, and no one is around, those two brats will bribe your third brother to lose, and they'll make a profit."
Lin Wufa was stunned. "Holy crap, isn't this match-fixing? Will Xiao Shan agree to this?"
Zhang Qingxuan gave Lin Wufa a look. "Are you kidding me with that question? Look at all the King-level crystals on the table. You won't be happy if you don't get your forty percent later?"
Lin Wufa glanced at Dian Wei and the others who were still on video calls to attract gamblers,
and at the King-level crystals constantly being teleported in. He knew that the stakes would be substantial this time.
Lin Wufa and the other two quietly walked behind Lin Zhan and the young Daoist, eavesdropping on their conversation:
"Brother-in-law, how's it going? Which King-level big shots from the military haven't placed their bets yet?"
The young Daoist took out a golden abacus and fiddled with it for a moment.
"Brother, all the King-level ancestors have placed their bets. The King of the grasslands, led by Patriarch Tie Muzhen, directly bet a thousand King-level crystal cores!"
Lin Zhan nodded. "I didn't expect that. These eagles of the grasslands are quite wealthy, aren't they?"
The young Daoist nodded. "Of course. These old guys specialize in selling mounts, how could they not have money? I heard they've reconnected with the Leng family recently to research breeding grassland wolves with the Leng family's mastiffs, seemingly to create a new breed called the 'Big Wolfdog'."
Lin Zhan nodded. "Holy crap, then we have to fleece them more this time. They're all so rich, how dare they not spend a little!"
As Lin Zhan spoke, he crushed a small Profound Bird jade talisman.
A moment later, Shang Tang, leading Xuan Shang and three others, emerged from the void.
"Have you all gotten ambitious? You've learned to gamble in groups now, haven't you? Do you all need a beating? Come on, confiscate all the gambling money. Whoever wants it can come find me."
Before Shang Tang could finish speaking, Xuan Shang and the other three rushed forward, collected all the King crystals on the table, and then the five of them disappeared back into the void without looking back.
Everyone stared at the scene in a daze, then at the empty gambling table.
Representing the grasslands, Patriarch Tie Muzhen was personally present.
Old Ancestor Tie looked bewildered and asked Lin Zhan, "Marshal, this is your establishment, will you cover the losses?"
Before Lin Zhan could reply, the young Daoist grinned and said, "Old Ancestor Tie, our troops are about to get new uniforms. Will you accept if I cover the losses for you?"
Upon hearing this, Tie Muzhen immediately backed down. "Holy crap, if it's come to this, who would want it? Unless they want to go to war with a wooden stick."
He then shook his head and said, "Ah, cover what losses? Gambling is inherently wrong and must be severely punished. It's good that Patriarch Shang Tang confiscated it. It will remind everyone to be more mindful."
He then said to Lin Zhan, "Marshal, our second 'Ha' is about to give birth, so I have to go back quickly. You two are welcome to visit me when you have time."
With that, he left without looking back.
Seeing this, the remaining Kings quickly found excuses and hurried away.
They were afraid that if they were too slow, the two unreasonable marshals and the quartermaster would see them and cause them trouble.
Lin Wufa looked at Zhang Qingxuan in bewilderment and said, "Qingxuan, didn't you say you could give Xiao Shan forty percent? Where is it?"
Zhang Qingxuan scratched his head. "Holy crap, has the script changed? Are Patriarch Shang Tang and the others cheaper?"
Just as Zhang Qingxuan was looking confused, space was torn open again, and Xuan Shang emerged from it.
He threw a small space bag to Lin Zhan and said, "Zhan'er, I must say, these youngsters are indeed quite wealthy. Over six thousand King-level crystal cores. They're quite rich."
Lin Zhan smilingly accepted the crystal cores. The young Daoist beside him quickly took out five small space bags and stuffed them into Xuan Shang's hands.
"Heh heh, Old Ancestor, it's two thousand jin of Hundred Flower Wine in total. I've also specifically packed an extra two hundred jin for you and Patriarch Shang Tang each. Please enjoy it first, Old Ancestor."
Xuan Shang nodded with satisfaction. "Haha, you're the only one who knows how to do things, you little fatty."
With that, he vanished into the void again.
The young Daoist took out five hundred King-level crystal cores and distributed them to everyone present. "Haha, everyone gets a share. It's not much, but it's the thought that counts."
Lin Wufa and the others accepted them in a daze, not understanding the underlying scheme.
Dian Wei and the other two chuckled as they weighed the twenty King crystals in their hands. "Heh heh, it's still profitable to follow the Marshal. Investing two and getting back twenty. This is a good deal."
Zhang Qiming put away the crystal cores in his hand and sighed at Lin Wufa.
"Wufa, your two boys are truly... truly something."
The Lord of the Frozen Lands, who had intended to say a few more words, immediately changed his tune upon seeing Dian Wei and Xu Chu draw their sabers and walk towards him.