Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1211 591: Xiao Qianshou's Hand_5

"In the future, if you encounter anything, just say a word to me. I'm not good at many things, but fighting is my forte. But if you talk about starting a business here, that's not up for discussion."

Dou Jiyan said in surprise, "Why, brother, Qi Qiu City was just completed recently. Aren't we in need of business people?"

Shui Yongquan chuckled beside him, "That depends on the type of business. In Qiu Luoye's territory, gambling is prohibited!"

Dou Jiyan replied, "But we're not gambling with money! Just having some fun!"

Shui Yongquan shook his head, "That's still not allowed. Qiu Luoye hates gambling the most. He made the rules when he was in New Land—no Pai Jiu, dice, mahjong, poker. Even people in his territory can't play chess."

Qiu Luoye defended, "We can still play chess!"

Shui Yongquan smiled bitterly, "Your chess is just two people throwing pieces at each other until one gets beaten into submission. In your place, you can't even move elephants because you say it's against your taboo. Without elephants, how can it still be called chess?"

Dou Jiyan couldn't help but laugh, while Qiu Luoye looked at Shui Yongquan, "Why do you always spill everything?"

Li Banfeng came out of the bathhouse, having settled the hospital matters with Qiu Luoye. Now it was Dou Jiyan's turn to speak up.

"Brother Seven, I need to ask you for a favor."

Shui Yongquan sneered, "Shameless, what's your age, calling someone Brother Seven."

"I'll call him Brother Seven, what's wrong about that?" Dou Jiyan said, clinging to Li Banfeng's arm and smiling, "Brother Seven, I have a big game in a couple of days. I wanted to invite you to be a witness."

Li Banfeng withdrew his arm, keeping a certain distance from Dou Jiyan, "What game is it? What's the bet?"

Dou Jiyan felt a bit embarrassed, "I'm talking about a gambling match, and the stake is the Thousand Tael House."

"You've bet your territory away?" Li Banfeng was shocked.

Dou Jiyan lowered his head, "I have no choice. The other side set the price and wants my territory. If I don't gamble, they'll forcefully seize it."

Li Banfeng asked, "Who has the ability to snatch your territory from you?"

Shui Yongquan interjected, "You're talking about your senior brother Ding Liusan, right?"

Dou Jiyan was quite surprised; Shui Yongquan's territory was very remote, how could he know so much?

Shui Yongquan continued, "Thousand Tael House is the largest gambling house in Luo State, where countless gambling cultivators reside. Their flesh and blood are like walking gold and silver. Ding Liusan has had his eye on the Thousand Tael House for years. This time, he's ready to strike hard against you?"

"Gambling cultivators' flesh and blood are real gold and silver?"

Li Banfeng looked at Dou Jiyan, who raised his eyebrows, "Brother Shui, I didn't expect that even the matters within my Taoist Sect couldn't be hidden from you."

Shui Yongquan smiled, "I also intended to acquire a piece of Proper Land to change the environment. I surely have to know something about the Proper Land."

Qiu Luoye snorted, "Old man, you're thorough in your thinking, but with so much scheming, you still end up in this state."

Li Banfeng asked, "Since the stakes are clear, just gamble. Why do you need a witness?"

Dou Jiyan said, "Because my senior brother is someone who can't afford to lose. I'm afraid if he loses, he won't admit it and might turn against me, and I'm no match for him."

Qiu Luoye waved his hand repeatedly, "Old Qi, this is not something you should get involved with. Ding Liusan is hard to deal with."

Dou Jiyan grabbed Li Banfeng's arm, "It's precisely because he's hard to deal with that I'm shamelessly asking Brother Seven for help."

Shui Yongquan said, "If I remember correctly, Ding Liusan runs a pawn shop and is equipped with two cultivation levels, right?"

Dou Jiyan shook his head, "One level is genuine, the other doesn't really count. It's a creation of his own, called Taste Cultivation."

"What is Taste Cultivation?" Li Banfeng couldn't comprehend the Taoist Sect from its name.

Dou Jiyan explained, "It's a cultivation realm specializing in appraisal, with four principles: Appraisal, Introduction, Analysis, Decision. Let's not get into the Taoist Sect now, let's focus on the matter at hand. Little sister tends to be straightforward, forgive me if I offend. Brother Seven, if you agree to be my witness, you'll be my brother wherever you go. Whenever I see you, in public or in private, I'll greet you first. Whatever you ask of me, I'll comply. In the day, I'll serve you tea; at night, I'll prepare your bed. If you're unwilling to be my witness, we'll be strangers from then on, never recognizing each other on meeting. Brother Seven, it's up to you."

PS: Why must Li Qi be the witness?