"Churches and temples of all kinds of faiths are clustered here. From the very beginning of the city's planning, this area was designated as its core."
Yuan Shan clearly hadn't realized there was anything special about her teacher's name.
As she led Fu Qian into this area, which seemed centuries old, she introduced it and shared her thoughts.
"For a city founded on gambling, this idea sounds downright absurd at first."
"Of course, as it turned out, it was incredibly far-sighted!"
"Are they as lively as the casinos?"
Fu Qian chimed in at just the right moment.
"Every one of them."
Yuan Shan sighed.
"This concerning design turned out to be not only lively, but harmonious, too."
"Some people even visit every single place during the day, then head to the casinos at night. It's almost unimaginable anywhere else."
"People with pure hearts tend to be more tolerant."
Fu Qian exclaimed in admiration as he looked around.
Yuan Shan was right. Just from where they stood, they could see several grand religious buildings, each with its own distinct design.
They were all clearly still open, too.
"So, does it work?"
"It does. At least when people lose money, they're more likely to keep their cool. They might even wonder if they haven't been devout enough."
"Everyone takes it that seriously? Has no one ever gotten angry after losing and taken it out on their faith?"
"No."
Yuan Shan shook her head with conviction.
"Because some people win, too."
"Got it."
Fu Qian nodded.
Yuan Shan's meaning was easy enough to understand. Even if someone lost badly enough to fly into a rage and take it out on the faith that hadn't protected them well enough, the winners who had been blessed would teach them a lesson before the police had