Others might have given up on revenge and tried to find connections to get their father out of prison.
But Chen Jiuyang, with his legacy of the Immortal Doctor and mastery of the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, cultivated his spirit, body, and techniques simultaneously.
The twelve great acupoints of the Profound Realm were difficult to break through, but this is where Chen Jiuyang’s heritage showed its advantage.
As long as he had sufficient medicinal ingredients to aid his cultivation, he could quickly break through these acupoints.
However, there was still one word: poverty!
Speaking of which, Yao Zixuan said, "Jiuyang, my grandfather has already sent people to procure the medicinal ingredients you need. At the latest, the first batch will be in your hands tomorrow or the day after."
"The price is eight million."
Chen Jiuyang clenched his fists silently. "Alright, I will pay for the medicinal ingredients then!"
No matter how many soldiers, kings, or generals stood in his way, nothing could stop Chen Jiuyang’s determination to avenge himself and bring justice and innocence to his father.
He wondered how much help these eight million worth of medicinal ingredients would provide in opening his acupoints.
Yao Zixuan added, "As for the large-scale stone gambling city you mentioned, there is one in Feng Province with annual sales reaching a hundred billion."
Chen Jiuyang said, "Let's go now, I'll test the waters."
With that, Yao Zixuan immediately drove and took Chen Jiuyang to the large stone gambling city in Feng Province.
The stone gambling city was located on the border of Feng Province, a two-hour drive away.
From ancient times to the present, countless people have been obsessed with gambling on stones. A single piece of rough stone could make you rich overnight or bankrupt you overnight.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the stone gambling city, a massive town appeared before Chen Jiuyang. Despite its remote location, it was filled with high-rise buildings, and countless luxury cars and beauties could be seen.
Everywhere exuded the aura of money.
As the two of them got out of the car, a middle-aged man in a suit with graying temples walked up quickly towards Chen Jiuyang, a smile on his face. He extended his hand, saying enthusiastically, "Ah, Jiuyang, we finally meet."
Chen Jiuyang was a little confused by the middle-aged man's enthusiasm.
Yao Zixuan's face turned slightly red. "Jiuyang, this is my father, Yao Deyun."
Seeing Yao Deyun's warmth and Yao Zixuan's reaction, Chen Jiuyang realized and replied with a smile, "Hello, Uncle Yao."
However, Yao Deyun's expression and gaze, like a father-in-law meeting his son-in-law, made Chen Jiuyang feel a bit perplexed.
He and Yao Zixuan were just ordinary friends; they were far from reaching that stage.
Yao Deyun released his hand and smiled, "Come, Uncle Yao will take you around the stone gambling city today."
He then led the two of them forward with large strides.
Chen Jiuyang asked Yao Zixuan, "Why is your father here?"
Yao Zixuan explained, "My Yao family's business in the stone gambling sector is managed by my father."
"I see," Chen Jiuyang understood.
As Yao Deyun led them, he introduced to Chen Jiuyang, "Jiuyang, this stone gambling city has been established for decades. The highest value gem ever cut from a rough stone here was worth over a hundred million."
"I want to ask you, with your superb medical skills and unfathomable methods, why come to gamble on stones?"
Chen Jiuyang stated frankly, "I need a large amount of money to buy medicinal ingredients. Coincidentally, I have some insights into gambling on stones, so I thought I'd come to make some money."
"Good, ambitious," Yao Deyun said with a smile. "Actually, you don't need to gamble on stones. As long as you marry my daughter, you can spend the Yao family's fortune as you wish. After all, the old man intends to pass the position of family head to Zixuan."
Yao Zixuan's pretty face immediately turned red, and she glared with her beautiful eyes, saying coquettishly, "Dad, what are you talking about? Let's talk about business, okay?"
"Ahem," Yao Deyun coughed twice and said seriously, "Jiuyang, if you truly have the means to make money through gambling on stones, then this stone gambling city is not enough."
Chen Jiuyang asked, "I'm willing to listen."
Yao Deyun lowered his voice, "This stone gambling city sells over a hundred billion worth of rough stones annually, but the cut stones from customers only amount to just over thirty billion."
"There aren't many good stones in our Feng Province. If your track record is good enough, we can head to Yunxi Province, which is the real paradise for getting rich through gambling on stones."
Chen Jiuyang asked, "Uncle Yao, what kind of track record do you need to gamble on stones in Yunxi Province?"
Yao Deyun replied, "At least a net profit of fifteen percent here."
"Our stone gambling city here makes money from individual gamblers."
"True stone gambling masters all go to Yunxi Province. The stone gambling city in Yunxi Province has a requirement that everyone entering must select at least a hundred million worth of rough stones."
Chen Jiuyang pondered for a moment. "I understand. Then please trouble Uncle Yao to take me to the rough stone area."
Yao Deyun smiled. "I've heard about your abilities from Zixuan. You bought five rough stones for twenty million and cut out goods worth sixty million. So, your Uncle Yao won't hide anything from you anymore."
"This stone gambling city is divided into three districts. District C is for rough stones priced below one hundred thousand, District B is for stones below one million, and District A starts from ten million. Jiuyang, which district do you want to start with?"
Chen Jiuyang smiled. "Let's start with District B."
For him, whose spirit was enhanced, this was a place to make money.
"Alright, let's go." Yao Deyun led Chen Jiuyang and Yao Zixuan into a large hall. Tens of thousands of rough stone tables were densely packed, and at least tens of thousands of people were spending money and gambling here.
On the way to the stone gambling city, Chen Jiuyang spent two hours studying gambling on stones, memorizing all sorts of valuable rough stones.
With his spirit activated, all the rough stones appeared like transparent crystals before him, with no secrets that could be hidden.
As he walked and observed, he scanned over a thousand rough stones consecutively, identifying only three with genuine valuable contents, plus four low-priced stones without any contents. The total price was one million, and he transferred the money to purchase them on the spot. Just as he was about to continue scanning, Chen Jiuyang felt his head spin and his vision darken, almost falling over.
Yao Zixuan quickly supported Chen Jiuyang. "Jiuyang, what's wrong?"
Chen Jiuyang then realized that he had used his spirit for too long and was experiencing some aftereffects. He smiled faintly. "It might be low blood sugar. I'll be fine after a rest."
Yao Zixuan helped Chen Jiuyang sit down nearby. Chen Jiuyang said, "Those few rough stones I just bought, while I rest, find a master worker to cut them open."
Yao Deyun replied, "Alright." He was also curious about Chen Jiuyang's abilities. As Chen Jiuyang walked past earlier, he decided whether to buy a stone with just one glance.
At this moment, a young man and woman walked over from nearby and sat next to Chen Jiuyang and Yao Zixuan.
"It's you, Chen Jiuyang!" the woman exclaimed in surprise.
This man and woman turned out to be Wang Xuelian and Huang Bufan.
Chen Jiuyang frowned slightly, not expecting to encounter these two here.
Huang Bufan sneered, "A pauper like you dares to come to the B-grade rough stone area to gamble? It seems the rich woman who's keeping you can spend a lot of money."
"It's none of your business," Chen Jiuyang replied coldly. He said to Yao Zixuan, "Zixuan, let's move to another place to rest, and have the stone-cutting master and workers change locations as well."
"Okay," Yao Zixuan nodded.
"You actually bought stones?" Wang Xuelian said with pride. "Don't leave. Bufan and I also bought a few stones just now. Let's find a master worker to cut them together and see whose are more valuable, shall we?"
Chen Jiuyang didn't want to bother with them, but Yao Zixuan pulled Chen Jiuyang's arm, unable to tolerate this insult. She said coldly to Wang Xuelian:
"Alright, let's see whose man has better judgment."