Super Soldier King and Cute CEO
Chapter 863 - 873: A Scam! (One more)

Chapter 863: Chapter 873: A Scam! (One more)

On the gambling stone table up ahead, there was a middle-aged man with a beard standing there. Beside him, there were two frames on either side, filled with various stones.

These were all mined stones!

This middle-aged man looked exactly like a butcher selling meat, wearing a vest that exposed the chest hair on his front.

Next to him was a sign with a single line written on it.

"This shop once produced stones worth billions!"

Thus, the number of people buying stones here was very large, creating a crowded and lively scene, and the business was booming.

"I’ll buy this stone!" A thin-looking man pointed at a medium-sized stone in the frame that didn’t particularly stand out and then said.

"Alright!" The burly man directly took out the stone from the frame and then grabbed a hammer in his right hand.

Seeing this stone, the crowd’s eyes brightened instantly.

"This stone’s luster is quite remarkable; it truly seems likely to contain jade!"

"Yes, exactly!"

"Damn it, how did I not spot this stone earlier? Damn it!"

The people who had been observing all along were now each filled with deep regret.

But now, no amount of lament could change anything. The crowd could only wait to see what was inside the stone. The thin man, sporting a crew cut, had eyes that glimmered with sharpness.

The burly shop owner took out the stone and then asked the crew-cut man, "If you want to buy this stone, it’s going to be two hundred. If you agree, I’ll break it open for you!"

"I agree. Your shop has produced stones worth billions before, and I feel very good about this stone. Break it open!" The crew-cut man didn’t hesitate for a single second and responded immediately.

All eyes were now fixed on the stone.

At this moment, Annie arrived with Tang Zhong.

"Sir, it so happens that it’s your first time here. Watching this stone gambling process will be highly beneficial for you in the future!" Annie said kindly.

Tang Zhong didn’t say a word, but instead lowered his head and stared ahead.

His gaze was locked on the stone in the burly shop owner’s hands. Inside it was jade.

At this point, Tang Zhong’s Soul Transformation ability had been honed to an extraordinary level. He could perceive many things using his senses. The feeling between jade and ordinary stone was distinctly different—Tang Zhong could tell right away.

The scene in front of him appeared to be a simple case of the crew-cut man buying the stone and asking the burly shop owner to break it open. But if one looked closer, they would notice subtle discrepancies.

Tang Zhong realized that before the stone was broken, there was absolutely no emotional fluctuation in the crew-cut man’s heart—it was as if he already knew the outcome.

Moreover, spending two hundred thousand on the stone didn’t elicit even a single trace of nervousness from the crew-cut man. This was not the normal reaction one would expect. This implied that the crew-cut man already knew what was inside.

In other words, the whole situation was undoubtedly a scam.

The burly shop owner and the crew-cut man were colluding in this act, deliberately presenting a stone with jade inside.

As expected, the burly shop owner’s hammer landed on the stone the crew-cut man had purchased.

After a few hits, the stone broke open.

A streak of green light emanated from within.

The surrounding crowd froze in shock.

The burly shop owner’s eyes widened dramatically, his expression over-the-top and nearly hysterical. He whipped around to look at the crew-cut man and gave him a thumbs-up: "Brother, you’ve struck gold, do you realize that!"

The surrounding crowd’s hearts burned with fervor.

The crew-cut man appeared stunned for a moment, then erupted with excitement: "Really? Brother!"

"Of course! It’s upper-class Jadeite. Just take a look!" The burly shop owner pointed to the split stone.

The rich green hues within dazzled everyone’s eyes, sparking a deep envy among the crowd.

The crew-cut man grew even more ecstatic.

"This... this, how much can it sell for?"

"Over eighty million! You’ve hit the jackpot, that’s for sure!" The burly shop owner exclaimed.

"Oh my God, eighty million?! I think I might faint!" The crew-cut man exclaimed gleefully.

"Go ahead, pay your taxes and take it away quickly. Don’t stand in the way of others looking to strike it rich!" The burly shop owner said.

"Yes, yes!" The crew-cut man clutched the stone and shuffled off.

The crowd watched him leave, their eyes full of bitter envy.

The burly shop owner declared, "Don’t envy him; his fortunes came from buying stones from our shop. If you buy stones from us, you have the same prospects. So, there’s no need to envy others—opportunity’s right in front of you. It’s just up to you to seize it!"

Then, pointing at the sign that mentioned the billion-value stone, he muttered, "Looks like we’ll have to add another sign soon, saying our shop has produced another stone worth eighty million!"

After saying this, he burst into laughter.

Around him, the crowd’s enthusiasm reached fever pitch.

With credit cards in hand, their hearts raced wildly.

"I’ll buy..."

"I’ll buy too!"

Most people coming to gamble on stones were here dreaming of riches, with only a few playing just for fun.

At this moment, Tang Zhong witnessed the entire spectacle. It was evident that this was nothing but a scam. The burly shop owner was Party A, and the crew-cut man was Party B. When the crew-cut man had spent the money earlier, his demeanor showed no signs of emotional fluctuation whatsoever; yet, after winning, he acted overly excited—it was clearly fake. They were clearly in cahoots, already knowing there was jade inside the stone. The crew-cut man bought it, deliberately displaying it for everyone to see, triggering the crowd’s purchasing desire.

And sure enough, they succeeded.

The crowd was now mindlessly buying stones with reckless abandon.

At this moment, Annie smiled at Tang Zhong and said, "Sir, did you see that? That was an eighty-million stone just now! I wasn’t lying to you; this place for gambling stones is truly exceptional!"

"If you’re willing, I can help you get in line. Once you strike it rich, just give me a little tip!" Annie smiled sweetly, her gaze fixed on Tang Zhong. After saying this much, there was just one line she refrained from saying: "Sir, we can have some fun tonight if you want!"

These beautiful salesgirls were employed for this exact purpose—gambling stones with the customers by day and accompanying them to the hotel by night, providing full-service hospitality. Of course, these services came at a price, but if the customer was handsome enough, sometimes it could be free.

"I’ll give it a shot!" Tang Zhong replied.

Though he was fully aware this was a scam, Tang Zhong still wanted to try. This was because there were genuine jade stones among the piles in the frames.

And he already knew exactly which one it was.

This made things simple.

Besides, Tang Zhong wasn’t after money—his goal was to lure out Robert.

The man from Lucao Kingdom was also searching for such stones, which suggested he knew something. However, Tang Zhong didn’t yet know where Robert was. Drawing him out would likely do the trick. Based on the photo of the man from Lucao Kingdom, it was clear he was an Ability User—this meant there was more going on here.

And so, Tang Zhong began gambling on stones!