Chapter 219: Teasing the Playboy (7)

Su Luo had left early, so naturally, she did not know about the clever trick Hou San had pulled later. If she had known, she would likely have laughed until she doubled over.

Because she could perfectly foresee the look on Hou San's face—like a painter's palette—once the bet was placed and the raw stone was cut open.

The raw stone market here was vast, but since it was Su Luo's first time here and she was unfamiliar with the area, she could only rely on luck.

However, based on Su Luo's experience, every trade had its own unwritten rules.

For instance, in stone gambling, without an introduction from an insider, she would have no way of knowing about some of the more seasoned, hidden shops.

Even though she had the Little Divine Dragon that could sense crystal stone, it would be useless if she couldn't get through the door.

Just as Su Luo was wandering around, feeling troubled, two Little Boys suddenly came running towards her.

However, Su Luo felt a sense of vigilance and sidestepped to avoid them.

Those two Little Boys didn't seem to expect Su Luo's reaction; they were stunned for a moment, but quickly regained their composure and continued running off while playing and bickering.

A faint smile curled the corners of Su Luo's lips. Even after coming to ancient times, her sixth sense, which she took great pride in, remained precise.

Just now, she had sensed that there was something suspicious about those two Little Boys chasing each other, so she had moved aside. Sure enough, their subsequent reaction completely confirmed her suspicions.

Those two Little Boys were pretending to play, but in reality, they were trying to get close to her to steal her money bag.

This raw stone market truly required one to be careful at every turn; if you weren't paying attention, you would lose your money bag. Even such small children knew how to team up to scam people.

Su Luo smiled and continued walking forward, but she only managed to take a few steps before she stopped in her tracks.

Because standing in front of her was a Little Boy wearing old but clean and tidy clothes, who spoke to her with a serious expression.

"Most honorable Young Miss, do you need a guide? Don't let my age fool you; my home is just behind the market, only a few dozen meters away. I grew up in this stone gambling market, so I am familiar with everything here. I can tell you all the information you need, and I can even take you to the hidden shops."

Although the Little Boy's clothes were old—his trousers were worn so short they looked like capris—and his cloth shoes had a hole in them, revealing a large big toe.

Seeing Su Luo's gaze sweep over his worn-out shoes, he shifted his feet back nervously, but no matter how he moved, the large big toe remained visible beneath the too-short trouser legs.

Su Luo's gaze fell back onto the Little Boy's face. Judging by his age, this child was definitely no more than ten years old.

Who would have thought that such a poor and destitute Little Boy would have such a delicate, jade-like face? It was just that, having experienced the hardships and trials of life, this little face was pulled into a serious expression, looking like a little adult.

However, this was truly like having someone bring you a pillow just when you were feeling sleepy; it was just right.

Just a moment ago, Su Luo was still thinking about how to find an insider to take her to those hidden shops within the market, because those were the places that often had good raw material stored for years; these small shops really couldn't catch her eye.

Now, it was perfect; the Little Boy had come to her on his own.

However, Su Luo was not someone who accepted everyone. She glanced at the Little Boy nonchalantly and asked indifferently, "Why aren't you with them? Judging by their appearance, they seem to be living better than you."

Su Luo was referring to the two thieving Little Boys who had bumped into her earlier.