Chapter 499 Xiang Zhantian’s Foreign Aid

Five hundred supreme-grade spirit stones was not a small sum. To be safe, Xu Chen didn't use the spirit restricting stone he had just found as the gambling stone. Instead, he wanted to look around again to see if he could find a better one.

If he really couldn't find one, he would then take out this backup.

Xiang Zhantian said coldly, "I still have to go to the second floor later. I don't have time to waste here with you. We will decide the outcome within the time it takes an incense stick to burn."

"Okay," Xu Chen agreed. Similarly, he didn't want to waste too much time on this matter either.

As soon as Xiang Zhantian turned around, he saw a familiar figure and quickly walked over with a smile.

Xiang Zhantian came before a slightly overweight man and respectfully called out.

"Uncle Ming, you've arrived."

The slightly overweight man nodded, "Ah, it's Zhantian. Is there something you need?"

Although Xiang Zhantian didn't understand why Uncle Ming knew he needed something the moment they met, time was tight, so he didn't think too much and directly stated his bet with Xu Chen.

Uncle Ming chuckled and glanced at Xu Chen not far away.

"Is that so? It just so happens I still have some time, I'll help you pick one."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Zhantian immediately became happy and nodded repeatedly.

"Great, great, thank you, Uncle Ming. When you have time later, we must go to Moon Gazing Pavilion to sit down and have a few drinks."

The reason Xiang Zhantian was so happy was that this Uncle Ming was not simple.

This person's name was Wei Yiming. He had extensive research into spirit restricting stones and was a master in this field under Cang Lu, one of the Seven Kings. Every time spirit restricting stones were discovered in some ruins or Secret Realm, they would seek him out for identification and appraisal.

Through long-term exploration of spirit restricting stones, he understood them exceptionally well. Every stone gambling convention, no matter how far away, he would attend, and each time he would make a profit, only differing in how much he made.

Such a talent was rare even in Seven Kings City, so he was considered a rather powerful figure under Cang Lu.

This was also why Xiang Zhantian, who was usually arrogant and overbearing, was so respectful and well-behaved when he saw him.

This was something his Grandpa had repeatedly instructed him on.

Wei Yiming waved his hand casually.

"No need, it's just a small matter."

He was willing to help entirely for the sake of Xiang Zhantian's Grandpa, Xiang Qian. He didn't care about that meal at all.

Xiang Zhantian honestly followed behind him, watching him select spirit restricting stones, a wave of secret delight surging in his heart.

"I was just thinking about how I should win, but unexpectedly, Uncle Ming happened to come, and he even has time. Heaven is truly helping me! It's hard to lose now!"

At this moment, Xiang Zhantian even felt a bit of regret, wondering why the bet was set so low just now.

It should have been directly set at several thousand supreme-grade spirit stones! Win all of Xu Luo and their entire fortune, and see how they can still establish themselves in Seven Kings City!

Although Xu Luo and Xu Qiufeng both saw this scene, they didn't say much, because they were very confident in Xu Chen's ability.

For so many years, apart from Xu Ying, Xu Chen was the most skilled at picking treasures from the garbage heap.

Time had just passed the halfway mark when Wei Yiming found a good one. He picked up this palm-sized spirit restricting stone, studied it carefully for a moment, and nodded frequently.

"My luck is pretty good. I found a valuable one in such a short time."

Xiang Zhantian's eyes lit up.

"Does Uncle Ming mean there's a treasure inside this spirit restricting stone?"

Wei Yiming said casually, "It's likely."

He said this out of habitual modesty. Based on his many years of appraisal experience, the probability of there being a treasure inside was ninety-nine percent.

However, he couldn't yet determine the value of this treasure.

Xiang Zhantian was a little dissatisfied upon hearing this, because he wanted to win against Xu Luo decisively.

Firstly, with so many people watching, he, who valued Face, couldn't lose. Secondly, he hated Xu Luo and the other two and didn't want to lose to them.

"There's still time, aren't you going to look around more?"

Wei Yiming frowned slightly.

"What? Don't you trust this old man?"

Xiang Zhantian was startled upon hearing this and quickly waved his hands.

"No, no, no, how could that be? Looking across the entire Seven Kings City, those who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you in this area are few and far between. How could I not trust you?"

Wei Yiming nodded slightly, only then not saying much more.

Seeing his calm and composed demeanor, Xiang Zhantian also understood that he was very confident.

But thinking about it carefully, he was right. He had been in contact with spirit restricting stones longer than Xiang Zhantian had been alive. Since he said there was no problem, then there was no problem.

After figuring this out, Xiang Zhantian's expression turned back to being relaxed and smug. He even sauntered over to Xu Chen's side and said in a sarcastic tone.

"Why haven't you finished choosing yet? If you really can't, just give up. Don't waste everyone's time here."

Xu Chen's hands and eyes didn't stop moving, he just replied casually.

"You'd better prepare the five hundred supreme-grade spirit stones first. If you can't produce them by then, don't blame us for taking the contract to your family to demand them."

Xiang Zhantian scoffed.

"I can't possibly lose."

Xu Chen chuckled, "If your fist were as hard as your mouth, you could be the new king of Seven Kings City."

"You!"

Xiang Zhantian was completely unable to argue with Xu Chen and shouted with a dark Face, "I'll see later what you can say after you lose!!"

This time, Xu Chen ignored him and walked to the next shelf. He glanced at each stone, didn't even touch them, and then moved on to the next shelf.

To outsiders, this wasn't choosing stones, just looking.

Seeing him pick spirit restricting stones like this, Wei Yiming, not far away, shook his head with a look of disappointment and helplessness.

He would occasionally gamble like this privately with others, but such opponents and bets were truly boring. He should have just gone upstairs directly.

The second floor had many rare and exotic stones, as well as many expert masters from various continents. That was the stage suitable for him. Winning against a little kid who knew nothing was truly uninteresting.

Just then, Manager Wan of the Azure Firmament Merchant Guild branch happened to pass by and saw him.

"Oh, Brother Ming, you're on the first floor. I thought you hadn't come."

Wei Yiming explained, "Helping a junior with a small favor…"

After learning the cause and effect, Manager Wan stroked his beard lightly.

"So that's it. It just so happens I also have time right now. I can help you appraise the value of the treasures later."

Usually, for similar gambling matches, a trustworthy person would be found to appraise the value of the treasures opened by both sides to determine who won or lost.

This wasn't the first time Manager Wan and Wei Yiming had this kind of relationship.

Wei Yiming said, "Then I'll trouble Manager Wan."

Manager Wan waved his hand, not minding at all.

The appearance of Wei Yiming and Manager Wan instantly drew everyone's attention to this ordinary bet, and soon more people gathered around.