Chapter 134 - Damn old habits die hard!

(Adding one more chapter) 134: Chapter 134 Damn, old habits die hard!

(Adding one more chapter) As they talked about Cult Leader Xie, Junior Sister He felt somewhat perplexed and said, “Senior Brother Zhou, it’s really strange.

We’ve only been away from the branch for a few days, so why can’t we contact anyone in the branch?”

Senior Brother Zhou frowned and said, “I’m puzzled too.”

“Could something have happened?” Junior Sister He hesitated.

“I don’t think so,” Senior Brother Zhou shook his head.

“This branch was recently established by us and is in a very concealed location.

Even experts from the Ancient Martial Arts Sect in the Foundation Establishment Stage might not be able to detect its presence.”

“But the fact that we can’t contact anyone from the sacrificial altar is too bizarre!”

Junior Sister He paused, then added, “Besides, if something really had happened, Cult Leader Xie should have relayed a message through our internal mobile phones, right?

Should we send someone to check it out?”

Senior Brother Zhou remained silent for a long time, then waved his hand with a somewhat troubled look and said, “Forget it, it’s not easy for us to make a trip there.

Sword flying consumes too much mana crystal.”

Mana crystal, a precious crystal stone that stores mana.

Those in the Postnatal Realm of the Martial Arts Path, lacking mana, cannot perform sword flying like masters in the Innate Realm.

During such times, they often need the help of mana crystals, which store mana, to propel the flying swords through the air.

Most mana crystals have a limited number of uses, and only a few high-quality ones can be used multiple times, even countless times.

Mana crystals mainly store mana and have a broad range of uses, both in travel and in combat, making them extremely precious.

They are essential for the lower-ranked disciples of the various sects in the Martial Arts Path Realm.

“Senior Brother Zhou also has a point, it indeed isn’t easy for us to leave,” Junior Sister He nodded.

“Alright, let’s not think too much about this.

Let’s first seek revenge for Junior Brother Fang…”

Senior Brother Zhou was speaking when suddenly, the elevator doors opened.

He immediately gestured with a sweeping hand movement and said, “Come on, let’s go to the 45th floor to keep watch.

Once he leaves this place and reaches a secluded area, we siblings will quickly finish him off.”

“Okay, Senior Brother Zhou.”

At this moment, Haochuan Ye had already left the elevator and arrived at the 45th floor.

The entire floor was a large exhibition hall.

At the entrance of the hall lay a red carpet.

On either side of the carpet stood baskets bursting with vibrant flowers.

Inside the exhibition hall, it was filled with reporters from numerous media outlets; clearly, this Haishan Jadeite Gamble Stone Cultural Festival was highly regarded by the organizers.

However, there weren’t many guests inside, but each one was dressed neatly and clearly was a prominent, influential person from high society.

Before coming up, Haochuan Ye had changed into a Thomas Pink suit at the salon, bought for him by Haimie Xiao, complete with a pristine bow tie and gleaming shoes.

He had also sprayed some gel in his hair in the elevator and styled it slightly backwards, giving him a mature aura somewhat resembling the gambling legend Ko Chun.

Walking alongside the elegantly charming Haimie Xiao, they indeed looked like the epitome of a handsome couple!

Of course, the young guy following them, Wenfeng Li, wasn’t bad either.

Being the son of a wealthy family and with his new girlfriend, Qing’er Liu, who was also from a distinguished family, the couple seemed perfectly matched, a union made in heaven.

However, Haochuan Ye was rather nervous, as it was his first time attending such an event.

Especially when he noticed the media cameras suddenly pointing at him and Haimie Xiao, his nervousness increased even more.

But Haimie Xiao was quite composed, holding his arm and subtly pulling him along while confidently walking down the red carpet under the astonished gazes of many.

With Xiao Haimie discreetly backing him up, Ye Haochuan’s tension slowly subsided.

Soon, the four of them arrived at an area where the display stand was piled with large and small jadeite raw stones.

At each site, one or two tall staff members stood guard, looking as if they were facing a major threat.

Surrounding the sites, many people were watching, either critiquing the raw stones, whispering and exchanging opinions, or silently inspecting the stones with a bright flashlight…

As they walked along, Ye Haochuan admitted he didn’t understand much about stone gambling, whereas Li Wenfeng was very knowledgeable, chatting continuously along the way.

“Brother Ye, look at these jadeite raw stones, varying in size, some are ‘covered goods’ that haven’t been windowed or cut, some are ‘half-peeled goods’, there are also those that have had a window opened, the ‘charming-eye goods’, and even those split in two, the ‘open and clear goods’…”

“For jadeite gambling enthusiasts, the temptation is greatest with ‘covered goods’ that haven’t been windowed or slashed!”

“Those stones that have been lightly rubbed often involve high stakes, ice and fire dual extremes—it’s either heaven or hell!

At that moment, don’t be rash, pay carefully when gambling with stones.

Otherwise, if the outcome is poor, the money is lost, and you could be ruined.”

“Even if the cutting reveals jadeite, don’t celebrate too soon; you must carefully consider the quality of the jadeite.

The higher the quality, the higher the price can go.”

“To discern the quality of jadeite, first look at the color, top-quality jadeite gives a lush and dripping sensation.

Only with the correct color can its spiritual energy be demonstrated.”

“Next is transparency, referred to in professional terms as ‘water head’, the higher the transparency, the better the quality.

Top-grade jadeite resembles glass, referred to in the jade stone industry as having a glass bottom.”

Listening to Li Wenfeng’s expert explanations, Ye Haochuan felt he was beginning to understand stone gambling.

Moved by curiosity, he activated his ‘Perspective Eyes’, scanning the stones that had not yet been cut on the display stand…

The result was very pleasing; under the ‘Perspective Eyes’, many of the stones emitted a faint green glow, either intense or pale.

Ye Haochuan was certain, this green glow must be what Li Wenfeng referred to as spiritual energy.

Although Xiao Haimie was not interested in stone gambling, her beautiful eyes were drawn to a cheer not far away.

It turned out someone had spent a million picking a ‘charming-eye goods’ stone, and after cutting, the stone surged in value, selling for ten times its price, making the person extremely wealthy overnight.

Xiao Haimie quite liked that huge piece of jadeite that had surged in value and felt somewhat envious for a moment.

By then, Ye Haochuan had finished observing with his ‘Perspective Eyes’ and, combining the information about stone gambling explained by Li Wenfeng, felt very confident about his prospects, itching to give it a try.

Seeing Xiao Haimie’s envious expression, Ye Haochuan smiled and said, “Sister Mei, want to give it a try?”

Xiao Haimie hesitated and replied, “Better not, the odds of the stone surging are just too slim, and besides, I don’t understand stone gambling, there’s no need to waste money… Uh, Wenfeng and the others have walked far ahead, let’s catch up with them.”

Ye Haochuan smiled slightly, just about to tell her he was very confident about making a fortune, when a familiar voice came, “Ye Haochuan, you really are inescapable, showing up wherever I go.”

Ye Haochuan looked sideways and saw his ex-girlfriend, He Yun, coldly smiling as she approached him.

Next to her was a man she was holding hands with, but it wasn’t Yu Cheng: it was a middle-aged man.

Ye Haochuan raised an eyebrow, what was going on?

This woman was cheating on Yu Cheng behind his back?

Damn, her dirty nature was unchangeable!