Published: March 7, 2025
CHAPTER 27: I Want to Ask Brother Chu Yang...
The carriage rolled forward, the wind whistling outside.
Inside the carriage, three women, of varying ages, were lost in their own thoughts.
"Reporting to Lord Jun, the three letters to the Mo Family have been sent out," a voice came from outside.
Jun Xizhu lightly nodded, responding with a sound of acknowledgment.
After a moment, Jun Xizhu opened her eyes and said, "Ah Lu, send a message to Young Master Wei; let him adjust the odds on the dark market, lowering Ji Mo's chances of winning to five to one."
"Ah?" Jun Luolu was taken aback, "So high?"
"Yes," Jun Xizhu nodded gently, contemplating further. "After adjusting the odds, find a way to shift the dark market to a visible stake, letting Young Master Wei concede as the banker; let Ao Xieyun, Ou Duxiao, Mo Tianyun, and Xie Danqiong take over as the main bankers."
After another thought, she added, "Once he concedes, have him continue to lower Ji Mo's chances of winning; the higher the odds, the better!"
Jun Luolu was even more bewildered.
"Ji Mo and the others' chances of winning were already slim; if we push them down further, it will be even harder to manage. If they really lose, the banker will make a fortune. Why would you give up such a lucrative profit, sister?"
Jun Luolu was perplexed; this was a gamble involving the wealth of all the noble families of the three days! The potential profit was unimaginable, yet Jun Xizhu actually wanted to forgo it?
"Give up such a hefty profit?" Jun Xizhu snorted, saying, "Would I allow that? Are you so certain that Ji Mo and the others will definitely lose?"
"Is there really any doubt?" Jun Luolu replied, her forehead beginning to sweat. "On the side of Gao Sheng, there are the first heirs of every major noble family! While on Ji Mo's side, they are mostly second young masters; and these people are essentially among the top ten young experts in their generation; the outcome is clear!"
"Hehe..." Jun Xizhu smiled lightly and said, "Additionally, gather five hundred million taels of silver; on the last day of the betting, put your chips on Ji Mo winning!"
Jun Luolu nearly fell off her chair.
"Sister, have you lost your mind?" Jun Luolu exclaimed.
"I know what I am doing," Jun Xizhu replied with a gentle smile. "This is a great gift we from Anzhuzhu send to Chu King of Hell's brothers! Let's see if they can handle it..."
In that moment, Jun Xizhu had made up her mind: she would go to any lengths to befriend Chu King of Hell!
However, for Jun Xizhu's plan to succeed, there was one premise: Ji Mo and the others must win! If such a great price was paid, and Ji Mo still lost, it would be for naught, not only failing to be the good person but also losing their foundation and becoming enemies.
A great gift! Jun Luolu was so shocked she couldn't speak. Where did sister get such strong confidence?
Giving up the banker position, then putting out five hundred million taels of silver; and lowering the chances of winning... this back-and-forth was equivalent to throwing away one and a half billion!
Though aware that her sister was always bold, this time, the boldness was truly beyond comprehension.
Seeing her sister's confusion, Jun Xizhu shook her head and comforted her, "Don't worry, Ji Mo... will definitely win!"
Jun Luolu was speechless.
"Um... Ah Lu, where are we going?" Mo Qingwu tilted her head. Hearing Ji Mo's name, she had perked up her ears.
"To wherever you want to go," Jun Luolu smiled gently. "Your brothers are all there."
"Okay." Mo Qingwu's small face lit up with excitement.
"Xiao Wu... but you need to think it through; if you are there, and the Mo Family comes to take you away, they... won't be able to protect you," Jun Xizhu furrowed her brows.
"They won't be able to protect me?" Mo Qingwu, who had rushed out with her mind set, hadn't considered this point. Hearing this made her feel somewhat lost.
"That's right, they can't protect you," Jun Luolu sighed. "After all, you are the daughter of the Mo Family. If the Mo Family demands someone, it is considered righteous and expected. If they refuse, it would be a significant taboo. Besides, those few are second young masters; they have no real power in their families, and their families won't offend a colossal force like the Mo Family for their sake!"