Absolute Destiny Game
Chapter 516 - 83 Urgent Rescue_2

Chapter 516: Chapter 83 Urgent Rescue_2

Today was a special time when the Yin Tide was bursting, and the ghosts in the Ghost Market must have sensed its occurrence, especially with the sudden appearance of the Four Ghost Generals. All signs indicated that the Netherworld was brewing some kind of conspiracy.

Given that, it was worth taking advantage of the situation.

If the ghosts in the Ghost Market were aware of something but didn’t know the truth, there was a chance to deceive them successfully. However, if the ghosts were aware of what was happening or were completely oblivious to everything that was happening, it would mostly be in vain.

Fortunately, it seemed that Xiao Jie had gambled correctly this time. With Ye Luo’s remarks, the theater troupe owner’s face immediately changed.

"Lord Impermanence, don’t joke with us. Our humble Ghost Market couldn’t possibly accommodate someone of your stature. You must be unaware; I am only responsible for providing the venue, someone else is in charge of the performances."

"Oh, and who might that be?"

"It’s me," a sinister voice suddenly rose.

An individual shrouded in a black robe floated slowly from behind the stage. The person was fully covered by the black robe, under which there were no legs but a hovering shadow in mid-air.

His face was hidden behind a white mask, painted with a chilling set of features.

Puppet Master (Discarded Disciple of Painting Saint Temple): Level 48 Elite. Life Value: 4200.

Xiao Jie was slightly taken aback. Level 48... This person was quite strong, but thankfully just an Elite Monster.

However, even if it was an Elite Monster, they couldn’t just attack recklessly. After all, this was a monster near level 50, roughly equivalent to a player of the same level.

Moreover, this person’s profession appeared to be of the Magic System; seeing as he used bizarre secret techniques to turn Xia Yi the Unrivaled into a paperman, this individual’s magic skills must be exceptional.

If a fight really broke out, it would be a complete unknown.

Ye Luo also seemed somewhat unsure, "I don’t want to make trouble, but you captured one of my subordinates. I must discuss this matter with you. How about this, release my person, and we will naturally leave."

The Puppet Master chuckled, and suddenly, the mask flashed, changing into a red mask full of wrath, somewhat reminiscent of Sichuan opera face-changing.

"This paper puppet is a result of my hard cultivation. How could I just let it go?"

"Aren’t you afraid of the Netherworld army?"

"Hehehe, don’t make me laugh. The Netherworld army might or might not exist, but you are just a minor Impermanence Walker. Even if there is such an army, what power do you have to mobilize it?"

Xiao Jie felt mixed emotions. The opponent clearly had some apprehensions, but they weren’t substantial.

At this moment, Ye Luo coldly said, "So you’re ready to gamble? To see if I can summon the Netherworld army? If you really intend so, don’t regret it later."

The Puppet Master clearly had reservations, "Hehe, I can give them to you, but it can’t be for free—30,000 Treasures, pay up and I’ll release them."

Ye Luo paused but quickly sent Xiao Jie a private message.

Ye Luo: What should we do? Shall we accept?

Xiao Jie hesitated slightly, 10,000 Treasures... well, perhaps it’s better than a direct confrontation.

Hidden Moon Following Wind: Agree to it.

Ye Luo scoffed, "Fine, 10,000 Treasures then."

"But you’d better act quickly. I’m not skilled in the Puppet Secret Technique. If the puppet maintains its form for too long, it might never return to being a human."

"How long?"

"One hour."

The four left the stage, and the crowd immediately gathered around.

"So, where do we get 10,000 Treasures?" Bai Ze said, exasperated.

I Want to Be Immortal then suggested, "I noticed there are many small games in the market that can earn Treasures."

Xiao Jie had noticed as well, and indeed, that was his plan.

Ye Luo responded helplessly, "But we don’t have any capital, those small games seem to require betting money."

Xiao Jie said, "No worries, we’ll just sell something."

Bai Ze added, "I’ve tried selling some stuff, but no one here wants it."

Xiao Jie said, "The ghosts don’t take things from the living, but there’s one thing they definitely buy. I have something of value. Let’s pawn it for some money first."

What Xiao Jie referred to was the Black Rosewood Incense in his bag. Previously, in a food shop, an ordinary incense stick was worth 5,000 Treasures, so his Top-Grade Black Rosewood Incense must be worth at least 10,000 Treasures, right?

Of course, the shop’s buyback price wouldn’t be as much, but it was enough to start with.

Once they had the capital, they could then go to the market and win some more. As for how to win, Xiao Jie already had a plan.

Taking the trio to a pawnshop in the Ghost Market, Xiao Jie directly sold a stick of Black Rosewood Incense. Although the item was valuable, since it was to save someone, he couldn’t care about that too much.

Luckily, as long as he earned enough money, he could buy it back later.

Indeed, as Xiao Jie had estimated, one stick of Black Rosewood Incense was sold for only 4,000 Treasures.

Far less than its real value, since it was a store’s buyback price.

"Who among you is confident they can win some money?"

I Want to Be Immortal hesitated and said, "Give me 500 to try."

Xiao Jie then gave I Want to Be Immortal 500 ingots.

"Ye Luo, what about you?"

"Give me 1500, I have a plan that should be able to earn some back."

Xiao Jie, quite confident in Ye Luo, gave him 1500 ingots without another word.

"And you, Bai Ze?"

"I won’t need anything, I do have a strategy, but it doesn’t require any capital."

This response surprised Xiao Jie.

"Very well, let’s split up and reconvene in an hour."

The four went their separate ways, each engaging in their own activities.

Xiao Jie, holding the remaining 2000 ingots, headed straight for a chess stall he had seen earlier.

A gaunt-looking old man was sitting there beside a sign.

Chess betting game, 100 ingots per game.

As Xiao Jie approached, a player, after losing abruptly, stormed off angrily. Xiao Jie quickly took his seat.

"Young man, care to play a game of chess with me? Just so you know, I was the Chess King of Qingquan Town in my lifetime and after dying, without any worldly concerns, I have been playing daily against ghosts and demon spirits for hundreds of years. My skill in chess is unmatched."

"Hehehe, those are big words. How about raising the stakes? 2000 ingots a game."

"Let’s do it, but don’t complain if you lose."

Xiao Jie, not having much time, suggested, "How about we play speed chess?"

"As you wish."

Xiao Jie quietly started up another computer, launched the AI, and chose to play as black.

"Black pieces for you then."

"Such audacity, I won’t hold back."

He placed his piece directly, and without saying another word, Xiao Jie placed his piece in the same spot, mimicking the AI’s move.

Interesting, hehe. Let’s see what you can do——

Fifteen minutes later——

How is this possible? How is this possible?

The Chess Master’s face was filled with disbelief, looking even grimmer than a dead man.

System alert: Defeated the Chess Master, 2000 ingots won.

Seeing his assets double in an instant, Xiao Jie was in high spirits. "One more game."

"No more, no more, Sir, your skills are too great, I am unworthy."

"How about this? We let you play as black and give you a three-stone handicap?"

"You—this is too much!"

Twenty minutes later.

While Xiao Jie was defeating the Chess Master, the other three had also each found their own moneymaking activities.

Bai Ze found a spot and directly brought out an ancient zither, starting to play.

The game featured a musical instrument system, just like playing a rhythm game. Bai Ze, not much interested in earning money, resorted to busking.

Drawing on his skills from playing Dance Dance Revolution, he began playing his zither.

As the melodious zither music drifted out, it actually attracted some ghosts.

"Those who have money, please support generously, those who don’t, support by spreading the word."

System alert: You received 1 ingot from Ghost Chun Yiliu.

System alert: You received 1 ingot from Ghost Sheng Jiatian.

System alert: You received 2 ingots from Ghost Qi Weibai.

System alert: You received 5 ingots from Ghost Yun Zhu.

I Want to Be Immortal went to a gambling stall well-versed in Pai Gow, a game he was quite familiar with, having often played it before.