nucmednet Chapter 29 Rock, Paper, Scissors, Enter the Gambling Den!
Chapter 29 Rock, Paper, Scissors, Enter the Gambling Den!
[Gambler: "There's nothing here, so how about we play rock-paper-scissors, best of three?"]
You: "It's that simple?"
The gambler said impatiently, "I like things to be quick. Are you going to gamble or not? If not, I'm going to tell on you!"
You: "Come on, come on!"
【Swordsman, what will you choose?】
Li Qingchen thought for a moment. This game was so simple that there were no skills involved, so he chose the stone based on his intuition.
"Rock...paper...scissors!"
You drew a stone.
Gamblers are betting on a burden.
You lost.
You break out in a cold sweat; one more loss and it will kill you.
[Gambler: "What are you standing there for? Keep going!"]
【Swordsman, what will you choose this time?】
"Damn it, I don't believe it."
Li Qingchen cursed and swore.
"Rock...paper...scissors!"
What you've produced is still a stone.
Gamblers, on the other hand, are betting on a burden.
You lost again.
[You start cheating without any gambling ethics: "Best two out of three is too little, let's have best three out of five!"]
The gambler sneered and walked towards you.
You want to escape, but you find you can't move.
You watched helplessly as the gambler drew your silver sword and beheaded you.
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Current number of resurrections: 2/3
"Am I really that unlucky?"
Li Qingchen was a little confused.
He suspected the gambler was cheating, but had no proof.
After all, rock-paper-scissors is considered the most difficult gambling game to cheat at.
"No, I have to win this back."
Li Qingchen thought to himself.
Everyone has a spirit of never giving up.
In other words, he had a gambling addiction.
[You swordsman, you've come to the back door of the gambling den again and ambushed that gambler.]
The gambler was drawn to you as you paced back and forth, his hands itching to gamble.
It has extended a gambling invitation to you, involving rock-paper-scissors, best two out of three.
If it wins, it will rip your head off and play with it; if it loses, it will give you all the money.
You: "Best of five, or there's no game."
The gambler thought about it and agreed to your harmless request.
[First round, begin!]
【Swordsman, you've already chosen two stones. What will you choose this time?】
"Rock...paper...scissors!"
This time, you took a different approach, using scissors.
However, the gambler chose stone.
I'm sorry, you lost.
Li Qingchen was stunned.
The gambler laughed loudly: "Keep going, keep going, don't waste time."
You: "You cheated?"
The gambler, unfazed, replied, "You have evidence? If you have evidence, you can report me to the gambling den, and then I'll never be allowed to enter again."
"But if you have no evidence, don't make baseless accusations, or I'll rip out your tongue."
You scoffed, "Continue."
[Round 2, Begin!]
"Rock...paper...scissors!"
[Swordsman, this time, you've delivered a real surprise.]
However, the gambler played scissors.
Unfortunately, you lost again.
If you lose again, the gamblers will rip your head off and use it as a football.
Li Qingchen snorted coldly.
"I know what happened. That gambler is really cunning."
The game continues!
[You had a sudden inspiration and silently recited the Primordial Heavenly Secrets Mantra.]
[Gambler: "Hurry up, third round, stop dawdling!"]
You: "Come on, let's fight three more rounds."
The gambler scoffed, "One more round and you'll lose. What's this talk of three rounds?"
You: "Don't you know what a comeback from 0-2 down to 3-2 means? Never mind, let's get started."
[Third round, begin!]
[Swordsman, you seem quite confident this time.]
"Rock...paper...scissors!"
This time, you've delivered a punchline.
The gambler, however, bets on stones.
【Swordsman, you've won this round!】
The gambler stares at you in disbelief: "This is impossible!"
You scoffed, "What? Is this game only for you to win? You're not allowed to lose?"
"Or are you saying you have something to hide?"
The gambler gritted his teeth and said, "Enough talk, let's go again!"
[Fourth round, begin!]
"Rock...paper...scissors!"
[Swordsman, this time, you've once again unleashed a hidden burden.]
The gambler, however, bets on stones.
【Swordsman, you've won this round!】
The gambler, drenched in cold sweat, cried out, "This is impossible! What have you done? Tell me, what have you done?!"
"What you came up with was clearly scissors!"
You said dismissively, "The way you're so angry after losing is laughable."
"Enough talk, let's continue, this is the last round. As agreed, if I win, you'll hand over all your money to me."
[Fifth round, begin!]
"Rock...paper...scissors!"
[Swordsman, this time, you chose scissors.]
[Gamblers, on the other hand, are betting on revenge.]
[Swordsman, you've won this bet!]
The gambler broke down, its eyes red and its voice trembling with anguish: "You cheated! You definitely cheated! I'm going to report you!"
Li Qingchen sneered. Sure enough, the wicked must be tormented by the wicked.
The panel provides two options.
One approach is to reveal the secrets to winning to the gambler, so they understand why they're losing.
Secondly, say nothing, leaving it to die with its eyes wide open in dismay.
Li Qingchen himself wanted to choose the second option.
However, the panel warns that gamblers who are blinded by greed may take dangerous actions.
Out of caution, Li Qingchen ultimately chose option one: to answer the gambler's questions.
You: "I didn't cheat. If I'm not mistaken, you can read minds, right?"
"Once I realized this, I used the Hunyuan Tianji Technique to subtly influence my own mind, deliberately confusing my understanding of rock-paper-scissors."
"So that's how it is, so that's how it is."
[The gambler slumped to the ground, utterly lacking in gambling ethics, clinging to your leg and weeping bitterly:]
["This is all my possessions! I beg you, can you leave me some? Taking this money is like taking my life!"]
【Kind-hearted swordsman, will you grant the gambler's request?】
You: "Give it to me!"
[Hint: You have received 233 pieces of ghost money!]
The gambler let out a mournful cry and turned to ashes.
Li Qingchen blinked.
It's true that wanting money is like wanting your life.
[Swordsman, if you wish to travel to Hibiscus Street to redeem the head of the 'Master Craftsman,' this amount of ghost money is far from sufficient.]
You can use this money as gambling capital to enter a casino and try your luck with a small bet.
You can also go to the crisscrossing alleyways, where there are many houses and women in heavy makeup often appear at night.
This money might allow you to experience a different kind of joy there.
"Tsk, trying to seduce me, huh? Don't worry, I'll come over once I've made some money."
[Swordsman, you chose to go to the gambling den amidst two temptations!]
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