Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 323: Chapter 61: Poisonous Scorpio Woman! Lady Ji_3

His smile was somewhat sinister, “Young Master Zongwei, it’s about enough for today. Perhaps we could resume another day.”

Wang Zongwei suddenly came to, seemingly sensing the change in atmosphere. He immediately regained some clarity, “Brother Youde, you’re right. Today’s not my lucky day. It’s not suitable to continue playing. I will take my leave now.”

As he spoke, Wang Zongwei bowed his head and walked towards the exit.

“Hold on.”

Ding Youde laughed coldly, his hands behind his back.

As his words fell, several muscular bodyguards blocked the doorway, trapping Wang Zongwei in the VIP room marked with the character ‘earth’.

“Brother Youde, what is the meaning of this?” Wang Zongwei turned a little pale.

“Young Master Zongwei, our gambling house has rules,” Ding Youde responded with a cold, insincere smile, “Why don’t you settle the money you owe before leaving?”

“Owe money? How much do I owe?” Wang Zongwei’s face grew even more difficult to look at, sensing something was wrong.

Ding Youde casually pulled out a stack of IOUs: “Young Master Zongwei, you’ve exchanged a total of eight thousand six hundred Qian Gold today, of which five hundred was paid. The remaining amount is eight thousand one hundred Qian Gold. Please settle the bill.”

“More than eight thousand Qian Gold?!”

Wang Zongwei was shocked, angry, and unbelieving.

He had only played for less than four hours, how could he have lost so much?

“Young Master Zongwei, why don’t you take a good look.” Ding Youde sneered, “Every bill here is clearly written. If you don’t recognize them, my men can ‘help’ you remember.”

Wang Zongwei hurriedly leaned over, inspecting the IOUs.

Indeed, each one was authentic.

He had unknowingly accumulated such a significant debt.

He was drenched in sweat, bowing to Ding Youde, “Brother Youde, every bill is correct. But, I was in a rush when I came out today and didn’t bring enough money, perhaps…”

Before he could finish, Ding Youde cut him off with a wave of his hand.

His smile was dark, “No matter, no matter. Just put your signature down, and then my men and I will go to the Ping’an Wang Family to collect the money from Wang Shouzhe.”

“Ask my Fourth Uncle for payment?!” Wang Zongwei trembled and was filled with a mixture of shock and anger, “Brother Youde, this is too much! Are you pushing me into a corner? Rest assured, I will pay back this sum of money as soon as possible.”

“Bah!” Ding Youde scoffed, “On your Wang Zongwei’s meager salary, when could you ever repay such a sum? It seems you don’t understand your situation, Young Master. Men, let the young master sober up a bit!”

“Brother Youde! Don’t be rash! Ahhh~~~”

The VIP room soon echoed with a series of horrific screams.

…

The twilight gradually fell.

Outside of Changning Guard City, there’s a luxurious yet low-key manor.

This manor, under the name of a wealthy distant businessman, was actually the secret palace of the Celestial Huangfu Family Clan Leader, Huangfu Jinhuan, and many secret meetings took place here.

In essence, this seemingly ordinary manor often saw shifts in the patterns of Changning Guard City’s power.

Although the sky grew increasingly dark, the manor remained brightly lit.

Exquisite lanterns hung from all the corridors, brightening the courtyard to the extent of daylight. Green trees and red flowers, luxuriantly dense.

At this moment, three people were sitting together in secret conversation deep within the lobby in the manor.

The three, two men and a woman, were dressed in brocade robes, exuding a remarkable presence.

The red copper incense burner in the corner filled the air with fragrant smoke, making the finely furnished room seem like an Immortal Palace. This aura accentuated the three figures’ celestial demeanor.

Normally, Huangfu Jinhuan, being the actual owner of the estate, would have the highest seat. Yet, the one sitting on the main seat was a voluptuous woman in her thirties, exuding an entrancing charm.

Her captivating peach blossom eyes naturally embodied sensuality, even her careless pose carried a lazy elegance. Her demeanor was of a celestial princess, giving off an air of superiority as if everyone naturally ought to obey her commands.

Her robe made of splendid spirit silkworm brocade, complex embroidery, and the massive Sea Spirit Pearl embedded on her slippers, conveyed her extraordinary status.

Behind her, on either side stood two seemingly insignificant old men.

They appeared humble, with restrained aura, only truely powerful individuals could feel the tremendous power hidden within them.

Yes, these two old men were Realm Cultivators.

To some Grade Eight or Nine Profound Martial Prominent families, every Realm Cultivator is a revered ancestor, a pillar of the family.

Yet they stood behind this woman, heads bowed, like two dutiful aged servants.

This further accentuated the extraordinary status of the woman.

She lounged casually on the main seat, as if it was her natural place.

Even the renowned Huangfu Jinhuan sat on the secondary seat, his usually dignified face wearing a flattering expression.

As for the other middle-aged man, he was Huangfu Deyun, the former clan leader of Ma Huangfu’s Family.

This clan leader of a Grade Eight Prominent Family, was a significant figure throughout Changning Guard City. Yet, he found himself in the last seat here.

Having a seat at all was an achievement.

Didn’t you see that those two Realm Cultivators standing behind the woman could only stand like old servants?