Yunxi Province, located in the southwestern part of Long Country, borders the small southern and small face countries. With a population of tens of millions, this area is predominantly mountainous and geographically complex, leading to the proliferation of many dark markets.
The trade of gambling stones, human trafficking, and even arms dealing, along with various other illicit markets, are rampant here.
Upon arriving in Deng City, Yunxi Province, while not comparable to Fengcheng, it is still a large city with a population of tens of millions. The reason it's called Deng City is that the neon lights of this city never sleep.
One cut brings life, another brings death. People go bankrupt every moment, while others become millionaires, even billionaires.
Some cry out on the roadside, while others cheer with laughter!
This is a paradise for gambling stones!
Yao Deyun had booked a hotel in advance. As dawn broke, the group of four arrived at the Deng City Hotel to rest.
After Chen Jiuyang and Yao Zixuan woke up, Yao Deyun took the two of them to visit various stone gambling venues.
Materials of all grades were constantly appearing, with fresh stone materials being transported into Deng City every minute.
Yao Deyun said, "Jiuyang, we've browsed enough. Do you have any ideas on where to buy stone materials?"
Chen Jiuyang chuckled, "I have one hundred million on me, and I've already had Deng Zun help me buy stone materials. He'll buy them and have them shipped back to Fengcheng for processing."
Yao Deyun's expression was surprised, "When did this happen?"
Chen Jiuyang replied, "Just now, while you were taking me to visit the various stone gambling venues."
Having gambled on stones twice, Chen Jiuyang had grasped a bit of the knack. To make the most money with his capital, he needed to pick the largest materials from each gambling venue to examine.
As they walked, Chen Jiuyang examined hundreds of materials, finally noting down thirty-five. After leaving the gambling venues, he would have the unseen Deng Zun purchase them, thus reducing the risk of Chen Jiuyang being exposed.
Caution is paramount in all matters!
He could earn at least tenfold from these one hundred million worth of materials.
Even Chen Jiuyang couldn't help but feel a little smug. Deng City was truly convenient for making money. However, with so many people and loose tongues, and lacking a foundation here, Chen Jiuyang didn't dare to process the stones here.
Yao Deyun sighed, "Jiuyang, you are truly cautious and meticulous in your actions."
Chen Jiuyang replied, "A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit."
Yao Deyun asked, "Then can you give me some advice on how Uncle should buy his materials?"
Chen Jiuyang pondered for a moment and frankly said, "Uncle Yao, to be honest, I've bought most of the most valuable materials that have a good chance of yielding profit from the nearby gambling venues. If you want to make money gambling on stones, you'll need to take me to places I haven't been before."
Yao Deyun pointed at Chen Jiuyang and chuckled speechlessly, "Jiuyang, oh Jiuyang, you are truly something. Let's go, we'll go to Deng City's signature attraction, the Yaoguang Manor."
"I have ten billion with me, and it all depends on you."
Yao Zixuan linked her arm with Chen Jiuyang's and affectionately said, "Jiuyang, my father's total assets are only ten billion. This is all his savings. You don't have to make much money for my dad, but you must be steady."
"This Yaoguang Manor, the entrance fee alone is ten billion, and each person can only pick five materials."
Chen Jiuyang was a little taken aback, "I'll do my best. It all depends on whether Yaoguang Manor has any valuable materials that can yield a profit."
Deng City, known as a paradise for gambling stones, indeed lived up to its name. Ten billion in cash to pick five stone materials; if they didn't yield a profit, one would be ruined on the spot.
Ten billion in cash, how many people would dare to gamble with such an amount?
The scale of stone gambling in Fengcheng was truly child's play compared to that in Deng City.
Upon arriving at Yaoguang Manor, it turned out to be a small ancient city surrounded by walls.
On the right side of the entrance stood a row of tall and graceful young beauties in qipaos, while on the left stood a row of men in suits.
Seeing Yao Deyun and his group approach, a man in a suit stepped forward, "May I ask if you have a reservation?"
Yao Deyun took out his phone and showed a transfer message, "I have already purchased the tickets. My surname is Yao."
The man in the suit took a photo of Yao Deyun, checked the information on his tablet, and said respectfully, "Welcome esteemed guests to Yaoguang Manor. Please come in!"
Entering Yaoguang Manor, it was not an ancient city but a vast luxurious estate. Mountains, forests, and pools, carved beams and painted pillars, everywhere exuded an atmosphere of extravagant indulgence.
Red wine and delicacies were freely provided. Whether you desired handsome men or beautiful women, they were all at your disposal for stress relief.
Ten billion, five stones; life or death depended on your own selection.
There were at least one to two thousand people in Yaoguang Manor.
Yao Zixuan remarked, "It seems there are quite a few people looking for a turnaround."
Chen Jiuyang asked, "A turnaround?"
Yao Zixuan sighed, "Although my dad manages the stone gambling business of the Yao family, he is not highly regarded within the family. He wants to prove himself through stone gambling and return to the core management of the family."
Chen Jiuyang's brows furrowed slightly. The internal struggles of a wealthy family like the Yao family seemed to be quite fierce.
The man in the suit led the three to a three-story teahouse in the center of the manor. A middle-aged man with temples slightly grayed, dressed in luxurious attire and possessing a refined demeanor, looked at Yao Deyun and said in a gentle tone, "Mr. Yao from Fengcheng, is Old Master Qianhe doing well?"
Yao Deyun nodded, "The Old Master is in very good health. I thank Mr. Jiang for his regards on behalf of the Old Master."
The middle-aged man smiled slightly, "It has been more than ten or twenty years since I last saw the Old Master visit here. Mr. Yao, please enjoy your time here. I wish you good fortune with your stones."
"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Jiang," Yao Deyun said with a smile, then turned to lead Chen Jiuyang and Yao Zixuan to the stone field to begin selecting materials.
Yao Zixuan's expression turned solemn, "Dad, was that person the 'Smiling Tiger' Jiang Tianyun?"
Yao Deyun replied, "Indeed. This man is ruthless. If you become the head of the Yao family in the future, you will inevitably have to deal with him. Remember to guard against him."
"This man controls the best channels for stone materials. My Yao family had conflicts with him in the past, but we must maintain contact with him."
Yao Zixuan said, "I understand."
Chen Jiuyang's eyes narrowed slightly, "How is this man ruthless?"
Yao Zixuan whispered, "He killed his father and all his brothers to ascend to the position of head of the Jiang family. His wife tried to get preferential treatment for her family at Yaoguang Manor, and he personally strangled her to death."
Chen Jiuyang nodded.
Then they proceeded to examine the stone materials within the manor.
The smallest stone materials here started at one thousand jin, with the largest weighing five thousand jin. Each stone material had an opened window showing green, making them quite valuable.
What the guests were gambling on was selecting which stone material would yield a profit and bring great wealth.
At this moment, a sarcastic voice rang out, "Chen Jiuyang, you can actually come to a place like this."
The voice belonged to Huang Bufan. A middle-aged man stood in front of him, while Huang Bufan himself had his arm around a seductive woman.
Chen Jiuyang frowned, "How can I run into you even here?"
Huang Bufan said, "My father is here to pick materials, and I'm here to broaden my horizons. I never expected that you, a pretty boy, would latch onto a rich woman from the Yao family and have the资格 to wander around here. Truly blessed with good fortune."
His eyes revealed greed and envy.