Free Web NovelFor example, the handsome receptionist in front of her had clearly recognized her, and the understanding in his expression was all too real.
The handsome man stepped back half a step upon hearing this, making a ‘this way, please’ gesture.
Mingxi nodded, then led her three pets, heads held high, into the Gambling Stone Building.
As soon as she entered, she felt her brilliant eyes were quite domineeringly dazzled.
She instinctively wanted to reach out to block the light.
Fortunately, this rather uncouth action was suppressed by her strong self-control.
As a human being, is it so wrong to have some self-respect?
She narrowed her eyes, surveying the famous den of riches before her.
The ceiling glittered with Five Colors of light, and the opulent chandeliers were the culprits dazzling her eyes.
It wasn’t strange for the lights to be on during the day; the space was too vast, and without the lights, it wouldn’t convey this atmosphere of extravagance and indulgence.
Every crystal on each lamp wasn't an ordinary crystal, but the highest-grade Moonflower Crystal, a gem even more precious and harder than diamonds.
No wonder it was so dazzling.
Under the lights, huge long tables covered with velvet cloths were arranged, looking exactly like luxurious gambling tables, and in fact, they were gambling tables.
More accurately, this Gambling Stone Building was a casino.
The difference was that beside each gambling table stood a transparent, semi-enclosed space, where pets occasionally entered to unleash their skills.
Each gambling table was crowded with people and pets of all kinds; the sheer number of people in broad daylight was enough to prove how popular this Gambling Stone Building was.
After all, it only operated three days a month.
They either nervously watched the table or curiously observed a certain Transcendent creature.
Some hurried past, others stopped and lingered.
Some looked utterly distraught, while others cheered excitedly.
The clamor of human voices, the clinking of chips, and the cries of pets intertwined, creating a peculiar and chaotic atmosphere.
Greedy, longing, excited, dejected, pained...
With the Skill Stones shimmering with different lights on the gambling tables, and the chips in their hands, who could truly distinguish between hope and despair?
Mingxi also noticed a huge screen directly opposite on the first floor, displaying real-time events from various gambling tables, attracting the attention of many guests.
Next to the screen was a row of betting machines, very similar to those at a betting center.
The entire first floor was filled with an atmosphere of excitement and tension; everyone was immersed in the world of gambling, some chasing dreams, others chasing wealth.
“Miss Yan, would you like me to explain the rules?”
The handsome receptionist hadn't left; instead, he followed behind Mingxi like an attendant.
Mingxi turned to look at him, smiled, “Then I’ll trouble Manager Zhou.”
The handsome receptionist, of course, had a name.
His name and position were on the badge pinned to his left chest.
Lobby Manager: Zhou Li'an
As for why a lobby manager would be greeting guests outside the door? Is there a possibility that a guest had just caused trouble and he had just escorted him out?
One could only say Mingxi arrived at a very opportune moment.
Zhou Li'an smiled and began to explain the rules of the Gambling Stone Building to Mingxi.
The gambling stones here were two completely different concepts from what Mingxi understood as gambling stones.
The rules of the Gambling Stone Building can be summarized as follows:
The first floor of the Gambling Stone Building has a total of 50 skill stands. Each skill stand will have between eight and twenty specific Skill Stones placed on it. Guests can choose a skill stand to open a round, becoming the dealer, according to their needs.
The dealer sends out their pet to absorb the Skill Stones, and finally pays the corresponding Skill Stone fees based on the absorption outcome.
After the round is opened, other guests can place bets according to their own judgment.
There are two ways to bet here.
The first type is betting on whether the dealer can successfully gamble on the stone, which has a professional term called “Fate Dealer.”
The second type is betting on which stone the dealer will succeed with, which is called “Point Dealer.”
Other guests win corresponding chips based on their bets.
For the guest who opens the round, the winnings and losses from gambling on the stone are relatively more complex, as each skill stand has a different base stake.
“...For example, the Skill Stone at this stand is the Water Arrow, a basic-level Water-type skill, and the base stake is three Skill Stones.
If the dealer's pet can learn the Water Arrow skill before consuming the fourth Skill Stone, then the dealer not only doesn't have to pay for these three Skill Stones but also receives an equivalent amount of chips equal to 3 minus the number of Skill Stones consumed, or can directly take the Skill Stone.
However, if the dealer's pet fails to learn the Water Arrow skill before the base stake, then the dealer not only ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) has to pay the original price for the first three Skill Stones, but for every additional Skill Stone consumed afterward, the cost of the additional portion will continuously double: the fourth one is double, the fifth is quadruple, the sixth is octuple, and so on.”
Although the rules were somewhat complex, it didn't hinder Mingxi and Little Silver Flower from understanding them.
Opening a round carries great risk, but there's a chance to get something for free, and some Skill Stones are rare, offering an opportunity to acquire them here.
For some Beast Tamers, a little star coins is truly no big deal compared to Skill Stones they can't buy, so even if their pet can't learn the skill before the base stake, many people still open rounds.
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“Miss Yan, do you need to exchange chips?”
Zhou Li'an asked again.
Mingxi shook her head; she came for the Skill Stones, not to gamble.
“Which skill stands have Normal, Psychic, Ice, and Grass-type skills?”
Manager Zhou, as the lobby manager, naturally knew the status of all skill stands on the first floor. Without even needing to think, he replied, “You can check skill stands 3, 9, 14, 18, 19, 22, 26, 30, 35, 36, 38, 41, and 48.”
13 skills?
Mingxi nodded and walked towards skill stand number 3, which he had mentioned.
Skill stand number 3 had a total of 16 Skill Stones placed on it.
A light screen stood on the right side of the long table.
Skill Name: Freezing Wind
Attribute: Ice
Level: Basic
Base Stake: 4 stones
What a pity, Lan Yue already knows this skill.
Skill stand number 9 had only 12 Skill Stones.
Skill Name: Skill: Lin Zhen Mo Qiang
Attribute: Demonic, Ghost
Level: Intermediate frёewebηovel.cѳm
Base Stake: 6 stones
Upon seeing this skill, Mingxi’s eyes lit up instantly.
As the saying goes, 'sharpening one's spear on the eve of battle, though not fast, is still bright.'
The Skill: Lin Zhen Mo Qiang is an ultra-fast attack skill, with no skill wind-up, instant release, and a certain attack amplification.
“Cuihua, want to try?”
At this time, no one was dealing at this skill stand.
Emerald Green nodded without hesitation; its role in the team was primary control, and if it didn't activate its Second Form, its single-target attack capability was relatively weak. Now, disguised as a Chengying Demon蛟, it naturally couldn't activate its Second Form.
Therefore, it was necessary to learn a few more attack skills.
“Alright.”
Mingxi walked to the front of the skill stand and said to the dealer at number 9, “Excuse me, I’d like to open a round.”
