"We've all become immortals. If we gamble like mortals do, it'll be far too dull. We ought to put up some stakes."
"I'll start things off with this Low-grade Xiantian Spiritual Treasure, the Black Profound Armor."
Pharmacist and Ksitigarbha had originally planned to refuse.
But the moment they saw the Black Profound Armor, their eyes went wide.
It was hard to refuse when someone was putting up a Low-grade Xiantian Spiritual Treasure right off the bat.
Ksitigarbha spoke somewhat awkwardly.
"Fellow Daoist, the West is poor... so..."
Xuandan swept his hand generously through the air.
"No problem. We're just here to have some fun."
"A little gambling is entertaining, too much is harmful. The fun comes first; we mustn't let it sour our friendship."
"You don't need to put up something of equal value. Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures will do."
Pharmacist and Ksitigarbha beamed and took out two ordinary Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
The four of them quickly began playing Mahjong.
Before long, Xuandan could be seen shaking his head in dejection.
By contrast, Pharmacist was all smiles as he accepted the Black Profound Armor.
"Fellow Daoist, I'll gladly accept this."
Xuandan waved casually, still displaying his generous nature.
"Take it, take it. Let's play another round. I'll put up this Low-grade Xiantian spiritual root, the Star Tree!"
The moment they saw the Star Tree, Pharmacist and Ksitigarbha's eyes gleamed, though their hands kept drawing tiles.
They failed to notice Xuandan's fleeting smile.
Mahjong was already highly addictive, and all the more so when there were stakes.
If your opponent deliberately let you win, there'd be no stopping you.
At the gambling table, immortals and mortals were no different.
Desire was like a boulder rolling down a mountain.
Once it started, it couldn't be stopped.
For three whole