Xuanhuang Pavilion Gambling Stones, One Draw and You Get Gold?

"Everyone is welcome to just come and take a look, it would be great." The middle-aged man invited enthusiastically, his face filled with a sincere smile.

Thunder Roar Ravine was naturally one to join in on the fun. Hearing that there was excitement to be had, and that the Pavilion Master of the Mysterious Yellow Pavilion himself was participating, he immediately became interested and winked at the other two.

Yun Mengyao had initially wanted to refuse outright. She had never liked such places, always feeling they were a mix of unsavory characters and prone to trouble. But seeing Lei Mingjian's expectant look and Xuanyuan Che raising an eyebrow with interest, she could only nod in agreement.

It was just about watching the excitement, and it shouldn't take too much time.

"Alright, since the shopkeeper has so warmly invited us, we will go in and see for ourselves." Yun Mengyao's tone was cool, but she still gave the middle-aged man some face.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man's face lit up with joy. He quickly bowed and led the way, "Three esteemed guests, please come inside! I guarantee that today will be a worthwhile trip for you all!"

Xuanyuan Che and the other two followed the middle-aged man into the Mysterious Yellow Pavilion.

The moment they stepped through the doors of the Mysterious Yellow Pavilion, a boisterous and lively atmosphere washed over them. Compared to the street outside, this place was practically another world.

The hall was spacious and bright, decorated in a resplendent manner, exuding an air of extravagance everywhere. The hall was crowded, bustling with people, and various noisy sounds mingled together, deafening.

In the center of the hall, dozens of huge stone tables were placed, and on each table were piled stones of varying sizes and shapes.

But it was precisely these seemingly ordinary stones that attracted countless cultivators to flock here.

This was "stone gambling."

Stone gambling refers to the act of purchasing raw stones whose internal jade quality cannot be directly seen because they have not been cut open. It relies on experience and luck to determine whether precious jade is hidden within the stone.

One cut to poverty, one cut to riches, one cut to rags!

Stone gambling was a mix of excitement and risk, full of the unknown and variables. It was precisely because of this that it attracted countless people to become addicted to it, indulging in it with great pleasure.

Inside the hall, almost every stone table was surrounded by people.

Today, there were notably many young faces, dressed in luxurious clothing, handsome men and beautiful women. It was likely that many were disciples from academies from various regions. Some were carefully examining the stones, their brows furrowed as if in deep thought, while others had already chosen their stones, with occasional shouts of surprise coming from afar.

"Wow! It's increased! It's increased! Something good came out!"

"What a shame, it only increased a little. I'm afraid it won't even cover the cost."

"Sigh, it failed again, a complete loss!"

And so on.

Xuanyuan Che observed everything with great interest. He was quite intrigued by this novel pastime. In the Immortal Realm, he had no opportunity to engage in things like stone gambling; it wasn't something a good child should do...

Yun Mengyao's delicate brows furrowed slightly, clearly unaccustomed to such a noisy environment. She turned her head slightly, walking naturally by Xuanyuan Che's side.

Lei Mingjian, on the other hand, watched with keen interest. He curiously walked up to a stone table, picked up a black stone about the size of his fist, and examined it closely under the light.

"This stone is all black and unremarkable, could there be anything good inside?" Lei Mingjian muttered, looking confused.

The middle-aged man standing nearby quickly smiled and explained, "Young master, you can't just judge a stone by its appearance. The beauty of stone gambling lies in the 'gamble' itself. An ordinary-looking stone might hide a peerless treasure inside! Conversely, those that look shiny and attractive might just be beautiful on the outside but rotten on the inside."

"Really?" Lei Mingjian was somewhat skeptical. He still felt that stones with bright colors and peculiar shapes were more likely to be treasures.

The middle-aged man smiled mysteriously and pointed to a stone table not far away, "If young master doesn't believe me, you can go take a look over there. That gentleman is a regular at our Mysterious Yellow Pavilion and a master of stone gambling. The stones he chooses, nine out of ten increase in value. He's very skilled!"

That stone table was located in a corner of the hall, with relatively fewer people gathered around it, but the atmosphere was exceptionally lively.

Beside the stone table stood a young man in a brocade robe, holding a folding fan. The man had a handsome face and an extraordinary aura. His every move carried a sense of confidence and arrogance. He was carefully examining a white stone as large as a millstone, his expression focused, as if admiring a peerless treasure.

Beside the man stood several attendants in luxurious attire, holding several trays. On the trays were several stones that had already been cut open, each emitting a soft glow, clearly valuable at first glance.

"Look, look, that young master's stone has increased in value again! This is the fifth stone that has increased in value today, right?"

"Yes, yes, truly amazing! As expected of the Mysterious Yellow Pavilion's 'Jade Young Master,' his eye for stone gambling is indeed extraordinary!"

"I heard that Jade Young Master also has connections with the City Lord's mansion of Mysterious Yellow City. He's handsome, rich, and so skilled at stone gambling, he's simply a perfect man!"

Some women's eyes sparkled with admiration.

Lei Mingjian listened to the discussions around him and looked at the "Jade Young Master" with newfound respect. He leaned closer to Xuanyuan Che and whispered, "Little Junior Brother, look at that young master, he's so amazing!"

Xuanyuan Che smiled, neither confirming nor denying. His gaze swept over the "Jade Young Master," then to the stones on the table, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes.

Yun Mengyao merely glanced at him before shifting her gaze away.

"Esteemed guests, would you also like to choose a few raw stones to try? Our Mysterious Yellow Pavilion's raw stones are all carefully selected, with a very high chance of yielding jade. And there are discounts today, a rare opportunity!" the middle-aged man enthusiastically promoted again.

Lei Mingjian was already eager to try. He rubbed his hands together, slung an arm around Xuanyuan Che, "Come on, Little Junior Brother, let's give it a try!"

Xuanyuan Che smiled slightly and said, "Since Third Senior Brother wants to play, let's try. It's just some spirit stones, think of it as buying some fun."

Yun Mengyao saw this and didn't object, only transmitting a message to the two, warning them, "It's fine to play around, but don't get addicted. Gambling, in the end, is not the righteous path."

Lei Mingjian was highly proactive. Before long, he had chosen a raw stone.

It was a round stone about the size of a watermelon, entirely earthy yellow, with an extremely rough surface, looking completely unremarkable.

"I'll take this one! I want the biggest one!" Lei Mingjian hugged the stone and proudly walked up to Xuanyuan Che and Yun Mengyao, showing it off.

Yun Mengyao glanced at the stone Lei Mingjian had chosen and shook her head slightly without saying anything. She knew Lei Mingjian was just looking for excitement and chose stones based on intuition, without any method at all.

The middle-aged man took the stone and looked at it carefully. He already understood. Although the stone looked good on the outside, from a professional perspective, the possibility of yielding jade was not high.

However, the middle-aged man was a seasoned and smooth operator. He didn't reveal his thoughts but simply smiled and nodded, "Young master has good taste. This stone does look quite good. I wish you the best of luck in uncovering precious jade!"

Meanwhile, Xuanyuan Che casually walked among the dozens of stone tables, his gaze casually sweeping over the various raw stones, seemingly without any intention of choosing seriously.

Some people around, attracted by the appearance and demeanor of the three... or rather, two of them, looked curiously at Xuanyuan Che, wondering what kind of raw stone this mysterious young man would choose.

Xuanyuan Che suddenly stopped, his gaze falling on a corner, on an unremarkable black stone.

The stone was only the size of an egg, entirely black, looking like a piece of ordinary coal, unremarkable, even a little ugly.

In that instant, the stone flashed with a peculiar luster, very brief, but Xuanyuan Che still caught it.

Xuanyuan Che stepped forward and picked up the black stone, weighing it in his hand.

"I'll take this one," Xuanyuan Che handed the stone to the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was stunned. He hadn't expected the young man to choose such a stone. Of all the raw stones he had displayed that day, this one had the worst appearance and the lowest price, and almost no one would have noticed it.

He couldn't help but scrutinize Xuanyuan Che again, his heart filled with doubt.

Could this young man be a master gambler of stones who was hiding his true skill, or was he just a complete novice who knew nothing?

Given his casual demeanor, it was likely the latter.

But no matter what, since the customer had chosen it, he naturally wouldn't say more. He just smiled and nodded, saying, "Although this stone looks ordinary, perhaps there's a surprise hidden inside. I wish you good luck with the stone, young master!"

Xuanyuan Che smiled.

The stone-cutting area was located in a corner of the hall, with several professional stone-cutting machines. Several stone-cutting masters were busy at work, cutting various raw stones.

The first stone to be placed on the machine was Thunder Roar Ravine's.

The stone-cutting master was an experienced old man. He skillfully secured the stone on the machine, started it, and began cutting.

As the stone-cutting machine roared to life, stone chips flew. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the stone, holding their breath, the atmosphere becoming tense and expectant.

The first cut opened a slit in the stone, revealing what was inside.

"It's a bust! A bust! There's nothing!"

"Alas, as expected, all show and no substance. It looked like a big piece, but it was empty inside."

"I knew it, this kind of stone looked no good..."

Thunder Roar Ravine, who had been excited, now saw the stone cut open and empty inside, his face immediately fell.

"How could this be? It looked like a decent-sized piece..."

"Third Senior Brother, stones aren't opened like that. You wait and see mine." Xuanyuan Che winked at Thunder Roar Ravine.

The stone-cutting master took Xuanyuan Che's stone from the middle-aged man, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

This stone was too small and too ordinary. He really couldn't understand why the young man had chosen such a stone.

But he was professional, so he didn't ask any more questions. He just skillfully secured the stone on the machine and began cutting.

As the stone-cutting machine sounded, stone chips flew, and everyone's attention was drawn back. This time, their gazes held more curiosity and doubt.

They all wanted to see if this mysterious young man could really find any surprise in this unremarkable black stone.

The first cut did not split the stone open.

The stone-cutting master was intrigued and did not stop his work.

After a few more cuts, Crack!

The small stone revealed a thin seam.

In that instant, the entire stone-cutting area fell silent. Everyone stared with wide eyes, looking at the scene before them in disbelief.

A hint of purple light flashed, followed by a dazzling divine radiance!

The purple light was rich and brilliant, like the finest violet jade, emitting an intoxicating glow that instantly captured everyone's attention.

"Pur... purple! My god! It's actually purple jade!"

"And this purple light... so rich! So pure! This is definitely top-grade purple jade!"

"My heavens! Such a small stone, and it yielded top-grade purple jade! This... this is simply a miracle!"

After the silence, the stone-cutting area erupted in cheers, and everyone exclaimed.

Thunder Roar Ravine, who had been skeptical and grumbling, now stared at Xuanyuan Che like he was a monster upon seeing the stone he had opened, and shouted, "Holy crap! Junior Brother! You... you actually opened a treasure! And it's top-grade purple jade! Oh my god! How... how did you do it?"

"Want to learn? I'll teach you later." Xuanyuan Che waved his hand at Thunder Roar Ravine, about to grab his prize and leave.

"Heh heh, lucky? I don't think so."

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