Smiling Thousand Hands' Hands

Upon hearing that thieves had broken out, Qiu Luoye didn't take it seriously. "You mean those petty thieves in Chun Lane? I've taught them a lesson a few times, but they just can't change their ways. But then again, that's how thieves are; they never learn from their mistakes."

Li Banfeng shook his head and said, "I'm not talking about a petty thief, I'm talking about Old Thief, the oldest one."

"The oldest one—"

Qiu Luoye thought for a moment about which thief was the oldest, "You mean Smiling Thousand Hands?"

Li Banfeng nodded and said, "That's him."

"Wasn't he beaten to death by the Peddler?"

"That old bastard isn't dead. I ran into him a couple of days ago and almost got killed by him."

"Let's go find him!" Qiu Luoye quickly packed her things and prepared to go find Smiling Thousand Hands alone.

Qiu Luoye have lived a wild life, but they still have at least some sense of propriety. Why are they so impulsive this time?

Li Banfeng quickly stopped Qiu Luoye: "Brother Qiu, our cultivation levels are far inferior to his!"

Qiu Luoye laughed and said, "Don't worry, Big Brother knows what he's doing. Smiling Thousand Hands is powerful, but he can't lay a hand on me here unless he wants to be killed by the Peddler again."

Qiu Luoye is Local Earth God in Seven Autumn City. People of Smiling Thousand Hands's stature cannot lay a hand on Qiu Luoye.

Would Smiling Thousand Hands Peddler the rules?

The two descended the mountain. The glove could sense the presence of Smiling Thousand Hands. The closer they got to Smiling Thousand Hands, the more frightened the glove became. "Master, let's avoid him. This old thing has lived for countless years, and we don't know what level he is. A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. It's best not to confront him head-on. Although Qiu Luoye is Local Earth God here, this old thing might still dare to make a move. If I may say something unpleasant, Qiu might lose his life before he even realizes it."

Li Banfeng was also a little worried. "Brother Qiu, slow down. We're not in a hurry. Perhaps Smiling Thousand Hands is just passing by."

The Qiu Luoye were really determined. "Not even letting him pass by is allowed. I'm going to teach him a lesson today. From now on, he'll have to go around me!"

The two arrived at Jun Yang Avenue, and with his gloves trembling, he told Li Banfeng, "It seems to be in that bathhouse."

Qiu Luoye glanced at Qiusheng Bathhouse, his teeth grinding together. "Damn it, if he dares to come here, I won't let him get away with it!"

Qiusheng Bathhouse was very special to Qiu Luoye. It was in this bathhouse that he was reborn and lived a new life.

Ma Junyang bought the bathhouse and named it Qiusheng Bathhouse, meaning "Qiu Luoye are reborn." Causing trouble in this bathhouse is like cutting a knife into the face of Qiu Luoye.

Upon entering the bathhouse, Qiu Luoye first asked the innkeeper, "How many customers are inside?"

Qiu Luoye is a VIP; he comes to bathe frequently, sometimes for the whole day. The manager is familiar with him. "Which bath, the men's or the women's?"

Qiu Luoye retorted angrily, "Why did I ask about the women's pool? Just say the men's pool!"

At this time of night, there weren't many people in the pool. The manager checked the lock cards and found that there were six customers in the men's pool and one customer in the women's pool.

Qiu Luoye said to the innkeeper, "I have a friend in the men's pool. I'll talk to him in a bit. Tell the waiter to go in and persuade the other customers to leave."

The shopkeeper quickly instructed the staff to get to work. Li Banfeng was about to follow Qiu Luoye inside when Qiu Luoye waved his hand and said, "Brother, wait at the door. If anything happens, please let me know."

If you go, things will become more complicated. He might not dare to lay a hand on me, but he might not be so kind to you.

Li Banfeng wasn't Local Earth God, so according to the rules, Smiling Thousand Hands really didn't need to give him any special treatment.

Qiu Luoye entered the hall, glanced around casually, and quickly found Smiling Thousand Hands.

Smiling Thousand Hands was soaking in the pool, with a wine pot placed beside it.

Qiu Luoye stepped forward, picked up the wine jug, poured himself a cup, and said to Smiling Thousand Hands with a smile, "Old Pliers, looking for food here?"

Smiling Thousand Hands looked up at Qiu Luoye and chuckled, "Everyone here is naked, not a single piece of clothing. What food can I possibly find?"

Qiu Luoye said, "I just heard a guest say that several of his belongings are missing. Did you take them?"

Smiling Thousand Hands: "Which guest is it?"

"Never mind which guest it was, just ask if you took it?" Qiu Luoye deliberately stirred up trouble.

Smiling Thousand Hands shook his head and said, "You've got this wrong. I did take something, but not from the guests; it was from the shopkeeper."

Qiu Luoye didn't understand what Smiling Thousand Hands meant. Smiling Thousand Hands clapped his hands and performed a magic trick for Qiu Luoye.

In his palm, there was an extra piece of liver, a complete liver.

He shouted, "Hey you outside, take a good look, isn't the liver gone?"

His voice was high-pitched and sharp, and could be heard very clearly from outside.

The shopkeeper didn't understand what he meant, but after hearing what he said, he felt a little uncomfortable in his waist.

He lifted his shirt and saw a cut below his right rib. It wasn't bleeding, and he didn't feel any pain. He touched it from the outside and it felt like something was missing inside.

The shopkeeper's mouth twisted as he looked at Li Banfeng: "What... what happened to me? I was perfectly fine before."

Li Banfeng instructed the shopkeeper to find a place to sing first, and told the shop assistant to immediately go find a doctor.

Qiu Luoye said in the hall, "Old Pliers, what kind of skill is it to attack White Lamb? Put this liver down first, and let's have a match here."

"You think you're worthy to challenge me?" Smiling Thousand Hands held the shopkeeper's liver in his hand and rubbed it. "Don't think that just because you're the Local Earth God, I won't dare touch you. I'm here today to give this place a new master. Qiu Luoye, take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror. Does someone like you deserve this Proper Land?"

"Whether you're worthy or not depends on fate, Smiling Thousand Hands. I'll say it again, put this liver down, or I'll rip it out right now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qiu Luoye punched the water, sending the entire pool of water flying into the air and filling the hall with a misty spray.

Qiu Luoye is more familiar with the terrain here; he can find his way even with his eyes closed. Since the art of thievery relies heavily on eyesight, he did this to try and cover up Smiling Thousand Hands' eyes.

Smiling Thousand Hands, anticipating this move, leaped out of the pool, disregarding the layout of the bathhouse.

With his body suspended in mid-air, he casually reached out and plunged his hand into the belly of the Qiu Luoye: "I'm going to take a part from you. Guess which one I'm going to take?"

"Heart, liver, spleen, stomach, kidneys, you can pluck them all today!" The wound on the Qiu Luoye healed quickly, trapping Smiling Thousand Hands's hand inside.

Smiling Thousand Hands was taken aback, not expecting Qiu Luoye to have this trick up her sleeve. "Your skills have certainly improved!"

As he spoke, Smiling Thousand Hands's hands tore and ripped inside Qiu Luoye's stomach.

Ignoring the Qiu Luoye, he slapped Smiling Thousand Hands's temples with both hands.

Smiling Thousand Hands dodged backward, while Qiu Luoye clapped his hands together.

Snap!

A blast of air struck Smiling Thousand Hands's Smiling Thousand Hands, fracturing his facial bones, cracking his cheek, and causing blood to flow freely.

"Well done, Qiu Luoye! You've gotten quite the skills!" Smiling Thousand Hands pulled his right hand out of Qiu Luoye's belly.

It distanced itself from the Qiu Luoye.

Qiu Luoye rubbed her belly, frowned, and asked, "Was that hand yours just now?"

"Yes." Smiling Thousand Hands shook the blood off his hands.

The Qiu Luoye asked again, "You're using your own hands?"

Just now Smiling Thousand Hands inserted his hand into Qiu Luoye's stomach. Qiu Luoye's wound had healed, and he managed to trap Xiao Qianshou's hand. He only thought he could trap it for a while, but he didn't expect it to last so long.

Logically speaking, Smiling Thousand Hands wouldn't use his hands easily; he has many hands, and he could have left his hands directly inside Qiu Luoye's body just now.

But why did he use his own hand just now?

Smiling Thousand Hands said, "Because I think highly of you. I've taken your heart and soul. Let's see how long you can hold out."

Qiu Luoye laughed, "I'm not here to flatten this. Take whatever's inside my belly, I can grow back!" "Don't talk big!" Smiling Thousand Hands took a handkerchief and wiped the blood from his face. "I came here..."

I wanted to ask you about someone, and once I've clarified things, I'll be leaving.

Qiu Luoye shook her head and said, "No need to ask, I don't know anyone no matter who you ask."

2

"Qiu Luoye, you think you can hold your own against me? You've really gotten too cocky. I just told you, don't talk big. I can take your life with a flick of my wrist."

Qiu Luoye laughed, "I believe you. I'm entrusting my life to you. I'll risk my life here, and even if the Peddler takes you in, it'll be a one-for-one exchange. I won't lose out!"

Smiling Thousand Hands threw the handkerchief into the pool. "The Peddler didn't take my money last time, so why should he take it this time?"

As he spoke, Smiling Thousand Hands looked towards the distance of the hall.

There are several pools in this hall. Smiling Thousand Hands is soaking in the large pool, and there are many small pools in the distance. One of the small pools has the highest water temperature and is rarely used by people. However, a foreigner has been soaking in it and hasn't come out yet.

The guy just tried to persuade him, but the foreigner won't leave.

Smiling Thousand Hands and Qiu Luoye started fighting, scaring away all the remaining customers, but the foreigner still wouldn't leave.

Smiling Thousand Hands asked, "You've been staying here all this time; it seems you have some real skills."

The foreigner was very modest, waving his hands repeatedly and saying, "I just wanted to see some fun. I want to know which of you two was exaggerating?"

When Li Banfeng heard the voice from outside, he recognized it; he knew the person.

Cui Tike!

Why did he come to Seven Autumn City?

It seems that Cui Tike's cultivation has improved a lot; no one had noticed him before.

Smiling Thousand Hands glanced at Cui Tike, then looked back at the wall. "Hey, you over there by the women's pool, aren't you leaving either?"

A woman's voice came from next door. "I paid, I just soaked for a short while, why are you leaving so soon?"

I'm at a disadvantage.

Li Banfeng also knew this person; Local Earth God of Thousand Liang Workshop! Dou Jiyan gambling expert.

Smiling Thousand Hands said, "If you lose your life, aren't you at a loss?"

Dou Jiyan responded from next door, "I'm tough. Let's bet on it. You definitely won't be able to take this life with you!"

Smiling Thousand Hands nodded. "Dou Jiyan, you're also someone who loves to boast."

Dou Jiyan laughed and said, "Let's make another bet. There's only one person in this room who's talking big, and that person is you!"

Li Banfeng waited at the door, ready to rush in and fight at any moment.

The Qiu Luoye stretched out, and their stolen internal organs had mostly grown back.

Dou Jiyan came out of the water, dried herself with a towel, put on her clothes, and prepared to go next door.

Cui Tike touched his cheek; a rash had appeared on his face.

Smiling Thousand Hands didn't recognize Cui Tike, but he recognized the color of the rash. "Are you a disciple of Green Flower?"

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Cui Tike nodded and said, "You should be a friend of our Grandmaster. Our Grandmaster has been missing his old friends lately. If you have enough time, why not go and visit our Grandmaster?"

Smiling Thousand Hands wasn't concerned with his Grandmaster's question; he looked at the pool and asked, "Have you soaked in this pool before?"

Cui Tike nodded and said, "I've soaked in every pool here."

Dou Jiyan gave up the idea of coming to the men's pool.

Qiu Luoye should stay as far away from the pond as possible; he regretted touching the water when he first came in.

Although Li Banfeng did not enter the room, Smiling Thousand Hands could sense that someone was outside the wall.

Surrounded by four ruthless individuals, Smiling Thousand Hands was somewhat reluctant to fight this battle.

In particular, there is a Disease Cultivator involved.

In the past, he had many ways to deal with Disease Cultivator, but the current situation is somewhat special.

Cui Tike advised, "Senior, if you ask me, we should stop here. Your condition is not good."

Moreover, he was injured; continuing to fight would be unwise.

Smiling Thousand Hands rubbed his cheek. "What's a little flesh wound?"

Cui Tike shook his head and said, "The injuries on your face are quite severe, and the internal injuries are also very serious."

Smiling Thousand Hands looked at Cui Tike: "When did you learn to treat injuries?"

It's common knowledge that Disease Cultivator can't heal injuries, but Cui Tike wasn't wrong. Smiling Thousand Hands was indeed injured. He had been injured not only by Qiu Luoye, but also by Li Banfeng and Gui Jianchou. His injuries had not yet healed.

Cui Tike said, "Senior, you know too little about me. I've run a hospital for a long time and have a clear understanding of the difference between injuries and illnesses. You should take my advice and leave here."

"Listen to your advice? Who do you think you are?" Smiling Thousand Hands sneered, shrinking into a ball.

It disappeared into the sewers of the bathhouse without a trace.

Qiu Luoye's perception wasn't strong, so he didn't know what move Smiling Thousand Hands was going to use.

"He ran away!" Cui Tike sighed. "That man is shameless. He clearly followed my advice, yet he still humiliated me."

After saying that, Cui Tike picked up the bathhouse owner's liver from the ground and handed it to Qiu Luoye: "Give this to the healer, and maybe he can save the bathhouse owner."

Li Banfeng entered the bathhouse, took the liver, and quickly handed it to the healer so that he could put it back in the shopkeeper's possession.

Qiu Luoye looked at Cui Tike and said, "Foreigner, what's your background? Did Green Flower send you?"

Cui Tike shook his head and said, "I am Li Qi's friend."

From next door to the bathhouse, Dou Jiyan shouted, "Me too!"

Cui Tike said, "I came to Seven Autumn City because I have some things to discuss with Li Qi."

Dou Jiyan shouted, "Me too!"

Cui Tike paused for a moment, then said, "What Li Qi and I discussed was a private matter, and we didn't want anyone else to hear it."

Dou Jiyan added, "Me too!"

Cui Tike got angry. "This is a bathhouse. I was planning to take a bath with Li Qi and discuss things together!"

Dou Jiyan did not speak.

Qiu Luoye looked at Cui Tike and said, "I know Dou Jiyan, but I don't know you. You said you're Seventh Brother's friend, but I've never seen you before."

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a person stood up from the water and said to Cui Tike, "I've seen him before; he practiced medicine in Decency Village!"

Cui Tike quickly bowed and said, "Senior Shui, it's been a long time. I love Decency Village."

Shui Yongquan looked at Cui Tike's chest but didn't see any tattoos. He turned to Qiu Luoye and said, "It's fake. This foreigner wasn't telling the truth just now."

Qiu Luoye was puzzled. "Old Shui, how did you get down from the mountain? How did you get into the hall?"

How come I had no idea?

Shui Yongquan laughed and said, "I'll help you! We're good brothers, I'm much better than Zhu Chunhua!"

In a public bathhouse, the Shui Yongquan was definitely an advantage. His memory and fighting ability had mostly returned, but his mental state was not quite normal.

Shui Yongquan looked at the sewers. "I was able to catch Smiling Thousand Hands just now, but after thinking it over, I decided to let him go."

Qiu Luoye said with a mocking smile, "You coward, you're still scared in the end."

"Why shouldn't I be afraid? How much cultivation do I have left? What level is Smiling Thousand Hands?"

Qiu Luoye snorted, "No matter what level he is, he still ran for his life, didn't he?"

Shui Yongquan shook his head and said, "He ran away because he lost his hands. He came here to find hands." Qiu Luoye thought for a moment and said, "Why did he have to come here to find hands? And why did he deliberately come to this bathhouse to bring me bad luck?"

The healer helped the shopkeeper put the liver back in. Li Qi entered the hall and saw Shui Yongquan rubbing his temples, trying hard to recall, "The hands of the Smiling Thousand Hands are hard to find; you can't just use any hand to fill the position."

I heard that the Peddler chopped off his hands back then. Judging from your fight just now, he should only have his original two hands left now. I guess you must have some other suitable hands that lured him over."

"Do I have a suitable hand?" Qiu Luoye couldn't think of anyone who could.

Li Banfeng knew perfectly well that the right hand would be his own patterned gloves.

The Smiling Thousand Hands can track the movement of gloves, which must be taken very seriously.

He looked at Cui Tike and asked, "What do you want?"

Cui Tike said, "Friend, I have something very important to discuss with you alone."

Dou Jiyan called out from next door, "Brother Qiu, Brother Shui, let's go out for a walk. After they've finished discussing, I'll talk to Seventh Brother."

The three left the bathhouse. Li Banfeng stood at the entrance and asked Cui Tike, "What do you want?"

Cui Tike went to the dressing room, put on his clothes, took a top hat, and hung it on the coat hook in the dressing room.

The locker room was shielded; no one outside could hear what was happening inside.

"Do you know someone named Du Wenming?" Cui Tike asked.

"Know."

"He recently went to Carefree Plains and happened to run into me."

Li Banfeng was very surprised. "What is he going to Carefree Plains for?"

"I was also puzzled. His explanation to me was that he was under some kind of special spell and uncontrollably flew from a very far place to Carefree Plains. I think this might be related to the techniques of the Travel Cultivator, so I thought of you."

Has he mentioned me to you?

Cui Tike shook his head and said, "He didn't mention you, but he brought up something very important that you might be interested in. He's researching the formula for Daoist medicinal powder, which is very important to me."

Li Banfeng thought for a moment and said, "I remember that your Daoist tradition does not rely on medicinal powder."

"It's not that we don't rely on medicine, but rather that we lack the necessary powder. There are currently two theories: one is that the Peddler doesn't acknowledge the practice of Disease Cultivator at all, which has led to the fact that while Disease Cultivator has levels, it lacks mature techniques."

Secondly, the Peddler acknowledged the Daoist practice of "Disease Cultivator" but refused to provide the medicinal powder, forcing the Disease Cultivator to be passed down through a cannibalistic system of master-disciple strife.

This deplorable method of inheritance resulted in only a very small number of practitioners practicing the Disease Cultivator most of the time.

The entire Daoist sect has been teetering on the brink of extinction.

Li Banfeng knew about this, but did Disease Cultivator really care about it?

"As far as I know, you Disease Cultivator do not want your sect to prosper. You don't even want any fellow disciples to live in the world. Even your patriarch was not very friendly to his fellow disciples."

Cui Tike nodded. "You're right. I've had similar thoughts. If I kill all my fellow disciples, and I'm the only one left in the world Disease Cultivator, very few people will be able to cure the lesions I create. I might get one step closer to my goal of destroying humanity."

But now, my thinking has changed. If my sect grows stronger and forms a powerful force, it can also create excellent opportunities for me to realize my dreams.

In this process, Disease Cultivator can also contribute to conquering various diseases in the world, allowing humanity to live a happier life before I destroy them. This process can be described as a win-win situation.

Li Banfeng pondered the logic for a moment, "I don't agree with your understanding of win-win, but I understand what you mean. It's just that why are you telling me something so confidential?"

"Since we're friends, I'd really like to hear your opinion: should I go and research the formula for the medicine powder?"

"My advice is not to do so, because doing so might anger the Peddler, and the consequences of angering the Peddler could directly lead to the extermination of the Disease Cultivator."

My advice is to tell the Peddler your ideas directly. He might not support your plan to destroy humanity, but he'll likely support your efforts to cure diseases. If he's willing to offer help, you can avoid many unnecessary risks.

Cui Tike thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "I accept your suggestion. I am prepared to prove to the Peddler with practical actions that my Daoist sect can bring real help to Pro State."

Li Banfeng asked, "What do you mean by 'practical actions'?"

"I want to open a hospital in Seven Autumn City."

Li Banfeng fell silent.

Cui Tike looked at Li Banfeng sincerely. "Friend, I have provided you with a lot of help at the hospital in Green Water City, and I have also provided you with help at the clinic in Decency Village."

Just now, when Qiu Luoye was facing Smiling Thousand Hands, I still offered you help. You don't distrust me, do you?

At this point, it was indeed difficult to say that he didn't trust Cui Tike, so Li Banfeng said tactfully, "I trust you, but this matter cannot be decided by me alone."

Cui Tike shook his head. "To open a hospital in Seven Autumn City, you need the Local Earth God's permission, but that shouldn't be difficult for you, right?"

Li Banfeng really couldn't refuse him. "I'll go and discuss it with the Local Earth God."

Cui Tike bowed deeply to express his gratitude. "I'm entrusting the hospital matters to you. Now, I'd like to talk to you about the culmination of our wisdom."

"What kind of crystals?"

"Our scientific research has achieved a new breakthrough. The dependence of the DaoLao Ghost on Knife Ghost Ridge has decreased to a certain extent, which has given them a relatively wide range of activities. Recently, some of the DaoLao Ghost have appeared in Carefree Plains."

Carefree Plains.

Li Banfeng had already deduced this situation.

Cui Tike encountered Du Wenming at Carefree Plains. Under normal circumstances, given Du Wenming's cultivation level, he would not need to answer any of Cui Tike's questions. Even if he did not wish to fight Cui Tike, he would have the ability to escape.

The fact that he couldn't escape at that time only proves one thing: he encountered not only Cui Tike, but also Cui Tike's henchman DaoLao Ghost.

Carefree Plains is similar in nature to the Bitter Vegetable Manor, with many exits leading to different locations in Pro State.

If the DaoLao Ghost spread, Pro State may face an unprecedented catastrophe.

Cui Tike understood Li Banfeng's concerns. "Don't worry, I have found a way to control them. I will not let them leave Carefree Plains, otherwise the major forces in Pro State, including the Guanfang Hall, will not let me go."

Li Banfeng carefully explained the details, then looked at Cui Tike again. "Do you really have to tell me something so secretive?"

Cui Tike laughed and said, "We are friends, and this is something we created together. I won't hide anything from you about this."

"Since you've put it that way, you should tell me Du Wenming's whereabouts, right?"

"He is still working for Snowflake Port. I don't know what kind of work he does. I just warned him not to come to Carefree Plains again and not to get close to our intellectual property. As for where he went, I don't know."

"That crystallization was basically all done by you alone. Once we leave the bathhouse, don't mention me again—" Li Banfeng, along with Cui Tike, went to Qiu Luoye to discuss opening a hospital.

Outside the bathhouse, Dou Jiyan was also discussing business matters with Qiu Luoye.

Qiu Luoye's face darkened, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes. "Little sister, I'm truly grateful to you for helping me earlier."

If you ever want to visit your brother's place in the future, you can pay for all your food, drinks, and entertainment. Seven Autumn City will be just like your home, so feel free to do whatever you want!

If you encounter any problems in the future, just let me know. I'm not good at much else, but I'm quite skilled at fighting. However, if you're talking about opening a business with me, that's non-negotiable.

Dou Jiyan asked, "What's wrong, brother? Seven Autumn City is newly built; isn't it in dire need of businessmen?"

Shui Yongquan chuckled from the side, "That depends on the type of business. Gambling is prohibited in the Qiu Luoye's Territory!"

Dou Jiyan said, "We're not gambling! We're just having some fun!"

Shui Yongquan shook his head. "That won't do either. Qiu Luoye hates gambling the most. When he was in Xindi, he set rules that no one was allowed to gamble on Pai Gow, Banzi, Mahjong, or Poker. The people in his territory don't even know how to play chess."

The Qiu Luoye retorted, "I still know how to play chess!"

Shui Yongquan smiled wryly, "Your chess is just two people throwing pieces at each other until one of them submits. And in your game, you're not allowed to move the elephant, saying it's against your taboo. If you lose your elephant, what kind of chess is that?"

Dou Jiyan couldn't help but laugh, Qiu Luoye looked at Shui Yongquan: "Why do you tell everyone everything?"

After leaving the bathhouse, Li Banfeng finished discussing the hospital matters with Qiu Luoye, and it was Dou Jiyan's turn to speak.

"Seventh Brother, I also have something to ask of you."

Shui Yongquan snorted, "Shameless. How old are you? Calling him Seventh Brother."

"My name is Seventh Brother, so what?" Dou Jiyan said with a smile, linking her arm with Li Banfeng's. "Seventh Brother..."

I have a meeting in a couple of days with big stakes, and I'd like you to be a witness.

Li Banfeng withdrew his arm, maintaining a certain distance from Dou Jiyan: "What bureau? What bets were placed?"

Dou Jiyan was a little embarrassed. "What I'm talking about is a gambling game, and the stakes for this game are Thousand Liang Workshop."

"You gambled away the land?" Li Banfeng was taken aback.

Dou Jiyan lowered her head and said, "I had no choice. They set a price and wanted my land. If I didn't gamble, they would forcibly take it."

Li Banfeng asked, "Who has such great ability to seize territory from you?"

Shui Yongquan said, "You're talking about your senior brother Ding LiuSan, right?"

Dou Jiyan was very surprised. The area around Shui Yongquan was very remote. How could he know so much?

Shui Yongquan continued, "Thousand Liang Workshop is the largest gambling den in Pro State, housing countless gambling cultivators. The flesh and blood on their bodies are nothing but real gold and silver."

"Ding LiuSan has been eyeing Thousand Liang Workshop for years. Is he planning to take drastic measures against you this time?"

Is the flesh and blood of the gambler real gold and silver?

Li Banfeng looked at Dou Jiyan, Dou Jiyan raised her eyebrows and said, "Brother Shui, I never thought that even things within my sect couldn't be hidden from you."

Shui Yongquan smiled and said, "I've also thought about having another piece of Proper Land to change the soil and water. I definitely need to know something about what's Proper Land."

Qiu Luoye snorted and said, "Old man, you've thought of everything. It's a pity you have so many schemes."

In the end, I've ended up like this.

Li Banfeng asked, "Since the stakes have been clearly stated, why don't you just place your bet? Why do you need a witness?"

Dou Jiyan said, "Because my senior brother is a sore loser. I'm afraid he'll deny his defeat and try to sabotage me. I can't beat him."

Qiu Luoye waved his hands repeatedly. "Seventh Brother, you can't take this on. Ding LiuSan is not easy to deal with."

Dou Jiyan grabbed Li Banfeng's arm. "It's precisely because he's so difficult to deal with that I shamelessly asked Seventh Brother for help."

Shui Yongquan said, "If I remember correctly, Ding LiuSan owns a pawnshop and possesses two different cultivation techniques."

Is that right?

Dou Jiyan shook her head and said, "One of them is true, but the other one doesn't count. That one was created by himself and is called Grade Cultivator."

"What is Grade Cultivator?" Li Banfeng couldn't understand this Daoist sect from its name.

Dou Jiyan said, "It refers to cultivators who are skilled in appraisal. The essential principles of Daoism can be summarized in four words: appraisal, guidance, discussion."

Okay, let's not talk about the door for now, let's talk about what's in front of us. My little sister is a very straightforward person, so please forgive her if she offends you in any way.

Seventh Brother, if you're willing to be my witness, you'll always be my brother, no matter where you are. Whether in public or private, whenever you see me, I'll greet you respectfully. I'll do everything you ask, including serving you tea and water during the day and making your bed and warming your blankets at night.

If you're unwilling to be my witness, then we're strangers from now on. Wherever we meet, we'll pretend we don't know each other. Seventh Brother, whatever you decide, is up to you.

P. S.: Why is it necessary to find Li Qi to be a witness?