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On the continent of Golden Spear, in the bustling metropolis of Chu Kingdom, the liveliest street in the gambling city of Chudu was packed with onlookers inside the Wanjin Casino on Willow Street.
At the golden, grand gambling table, chips were piled high. Seated across from each other were a man and a woman. The man’s skin was fair, his features refined, and his smile carried a hint of roguishness. He was Nangong Zhishi, known in these parts as the Little Gambling King.
“This is the last round! Once it’s over, I’m heading home. Lady, are you betting big or small?”
Yun Feiyue exhaled, spreading her hands helplessly. “I’m out of money; I can’t bet either way! But…” She narrowed her eyes, casually grabbing a ball and tossing it onto the table. “Can this be counted as five hundred taels?”
All eyes turned to the ball—or more accurately, to the child. His cheeks were as soft and pink as peach blossoms, his large innocent eyes blinked up at them, a tiny mouth and little nose completing the picture. He rubbed his eyes, long lashes casting pretty shadows on his face. A sweet smile appeared at his lips. “Big brother, Little Mumu can warm the bed, sing songs, and chat with you. Five hundred taels is a bargain!”
Nangong Zhishi’s face twitched involuntarily. Was this woman mad from losing?
“Go home and drink your milk! Have you any idea what kids go for in Chudu? For five hundred taels, I could buy two hundred of them!”
Yun Feiyue rubbed her ears, the smile on her lips growing more pronounced. “Sorry, could you repeat that? My hearing’s not