Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2285 - 2305: Can a Taoist Also Gamble?_1

Chapter 2285: Chapter 2305: Can a Taoist Also Gamble?_1

"Sir, madam, there is a betting hall on the fourth and fifth floors respectively; the betting hall on the fourth floor caters to guests from the first, second, and third floors, whereas the betting hall on the fifth floor is smaller, but exclusively open to guests from the sixth floor."

"If you would like to experience the lively betting hall on the fourth floor, you can use your boat ticket for entry. If you prefer a better environment with stronger opponents and higher stakes, you can go to the betting hall on the fifth floor."

Listening to the handmaid’s introduction, Lin Chen said with a laugh, "It seems that spending a bit more on the boat ticket really does grant you different services."

Chen Youdong explained with a smile, "While betting halls are indeed places for gambling, they also serve as venues for making friends. The guests who can afford cabins on the sixth floor are usually either wealthy or noble. Competing in the betting halls is the easiest way to get to know each other."

"Getting acquainted in the betting hall, and then engaging in deeper interactions through eating, drinking, and playing is a natural way to make friends and discuss business. That’s why many guests won’t miss this opportunity to expand their social networks; after all, having more friends opens more paths."

Lin Chen agreed, "That’s so true. Being part of these circles is quite important. If you’re in the circle, you’ll have access to resources and information that those outside will never reach, and with that information or resources, you could easily gather substantial benefits."

Chen Youdong laughed and said, "It’s not just us businessmen. Even the mighty cultivators are everywhere here. They too need to exchange information, consolidate resources, make friends..."

What Chen Youdong was talking about was very familiar to Lin Chen; this was none other than the exclusive clubs in the Human World.

Club members are either rich or noble, and all members must pay a substantial membership fee. Members organize various events together, exchange information, consolidate resources, and earn more profits.

This is the "circle" Lin Chen had referred to earlier. If you’re part of this circle, you can use the resources at hand to make exchanges for what you need.

If you’re not in this circle, even if you have ample capital, you might not find the right opportunity. This is what people mean by "carrying a pig’s head and not finding a temple gate."

This journey is long, and everyone will be on the ship for quite some time, which is entirely enough for people to go from acquaintance to deeper relationships. Perhaps by the end of the trip, the benefits gained could far exceed the one million spirit stones spent on the boat tickets.

This might also be why the high-priced tickets for the higher-class cabins are still in such high demand.

The group entered the betting hall, an area that wasn’t too large, featuring various betting plates. Many guests were already there, including men and women, young and old, who sat at different gambling tables, gambling and whispering to each other.

Lin Chen scanned the room, his eyes suddenly showing considerable surprise.

He saw several Taoists mingling among the crowd, who were clearly members of the visiting delegation.

Lin Chen quietly asked, "Can Taoists gamble too?"

Chen Youdong looked over and replied softly, "Taoists don’t have as many restrictions as monks. Taoism advocates natural behavior, and there’s no specific doctrine that prohibits them from gambling. As for the Longshan Sect, they’re called Taoists because of the methods they practice in their cultivation; they can even marry and have children. Aside from some specific rules they must follow, they’re not much different from ordinary cultivators..."

Lin Chen thought back to Master Floating Cloud of the Dragon Mountain Sect and Nangong Night, who had followed Master Floating Cloud to Dragon Cloud Mountain and wondered how he was faring now.

He wondered if any of the Longshan Sect Taoists here were from Dragon Cloud Mountain. Should he inquire about it with the Longshan Sect Taoists?

"Young Brother Lin, which one do you want to play?"

Lost in thought, Lin Chen’s gaze inevitably fell on the Taoists, "It seems they are playing dice there, guessing high or low; that’s simple, I’ll start with this..."

Chen Youdong laughed, "We need to exchange for chips first. Here in the betting hall, the minimum bet is ten thousand spirit stones, and the maximum is one hundred million spirit stones. If you want to go higher, you can apply for private room service."

Lin Chen replied cheerfully with a laugh, "Then let’s exchange ten million spirit stones to start with; we’ll see about more if I lose."

Chen Youdong signaled a waiter to exchange chips for everyone. Chen Youdong exchanged five million spirit stones, and Lin Chen exchanged ten million spirit stones, all of which were turned into blue and green chips.

Lin Chen, carrying his chip box leisurely, made his way to the dice gambling table and sat down next to a middle-aged Taoist dressed in Blue Clothes.

The middle-aged Taoist glanced at Lin Chen, to whom Lin Chen responded with a smile, initiating a greeting, "Fellow cultivator, how’s the luck on this table today?"

The middle-aged Taoist smiled and said, "Fortuitous, a sure strike!"

"With the fellow cultivator’s words, I must certainly place a few bets!" Lin Chen replied heartily.

Just then, the Banker completed a round of dice and called for bets.

Seeing that the middle-aged Taoist had bet on low, Lin Chen casually tossed out a chip worth one million spirit stones.

"I’ll follow with one million, betting on low."