Chapter 21 Ye Qingdie
Xu Mo's face darkened a bit. What did she mean by "being just a little brother"?
Being scrutinized by the woman with an unusual look made him feel a bit odd, although the hunter's identity indeed did not match his age.
"Xiao Qi, this little brother is even more handsome than you," the woman smiled at the boy beside her.
Xiao Qi also looked at Xu Mo curiously, noticing that he was about the same age as him.
"What's your name?" the woman asked.
"Xu Mo," Xu Mo replied.
"I'm Ye Qingdie, just call me Sister Butterfly. He's Xiao Qi, and the big guy you saw earlier is Seth," the woman said with a smile at Xu Mo. "Do you want to join us?"
Xu Mo shook his head.
The woman nonchalantly asked, "Why, is it because Sister isn't pretty enough? Or is the figure not good enough?"
Xiao Qi shrank back a bit, looking somewhat scared.
Xu Mo looked at Ye Qingdie's smiling face, sensing charm with a hint of danger.
"Don't you have a lot of questions to ask?" Xu Mo looked at Ye Qingdie. He wondered why he was here, how Uncle Fang died, what happened—she hadn't asked any of these.
Ye Qingdie's smile vanished, and her expression turned serious, becoming somewhat heavy.
Seeing that she didn't answer, Xu Mo continued, "What kind of organization are you? And who were those people in the church?"
"Shouldn't you answer me first?" Ye Qingdie looked at Xu Mo. "What happened after Uncle Fang broke his hand, and why did he give you the dagger?"
Xu Mo eyed her, realizing the ghost-faced man had returned alive, and she already knew what happened in the church.
"I helped him kill the murderer."
"You?" Ye Qingdie scrutinized Xu Mo. Did he use hidden weapons? That day, during his brief encounter with Uncle Fang, she saw Xu Mo wasn't strong, but his hidden weapon was eerie. If it struck a vital point in an ambush, it was indeed possible.
But if that was all, why did Uncle Fang give him the dagger and ask him to come here?
He probably had some secrets.
"What is your purpose for being here?" Ye Qingdie asked.
"I have some questions I want to clear up," Xu Mo replied, then thought for a moment before asking, "What is Source Power?"
This was a term he heard from Uncle Fang. His Breathing Technique should be related to it.
Ye Qingdie looked at Xu Mo with interest. He didn't know what Source Power was?
"I heard you're pretty good at gambling," Ye Qingdie didn't answer but instead looked at Xu Mo and asked.
"Not bad," Xu Mo nodded.
"Under the rules of the last dice game, can you guarantee a win?" Ye Qingdie asked.
"Yes," Xu Mo nodded. Under those rules, he couldn't lose.
Hearing the definitive answer, Ye Qingdie revealed a bright smile. "Take me to earn some Federation coins?"
Xu Mo was stunned for a moment. Ye Qingdie actually asked him to take her gambling...
"Is that a condition?" Xu Mo asked.
"You could put it that way," Ye Qingdie nodded.
"Besides telling me about Source Power, I need a gun and need you to teach me how to use it," Xu Mo glanced at the abandoned factory. Ye Qingdie could hit the moving Meteor Dart, her gun skills were undeniably strong. Outside the church, she should have also been sniping.
And at the moment, he really needed means of self-defense.
"No problem," Ye Qingdie replied.
"There are people in the casino who are hostile towards me. If something happens, can you handle it?" Xu Mo asked again.
"Don't worry," Ye Qingdie said. "You have quite a lot of demands. Wait while I go change my clothes."
Ye Qingdie turned and left, and the boy beside her timidly asked, "Can you take me too?"
Xu Mo looked at Xiao Qi beside him. Were these people all money-grubbers?
"At such a young age, you should learn to behave. Do a good job in the store," Ye Qingdie's voice came, and Xiao Qi immediately looked crestfallen, appearing a bit depressed.
Moments later, Ye Qingdie returned after changing her clothes. Xu Mo was somewhat stunned by the sight before him.
Now, Ye Qingdie was wearing a long red dress, with her collarbones clearly visible. At 1.72 meters tall, paired with high heels, she was significantly taller than Xu Mo. Her previously tied-up hair now flowed down her back, exuding mature charm.
"Let's go, little brother Xu Mo," Ye Qingdie said with a smile.
"Alright," Xu Mo nodded, putting on his hat and mask. In an instant, he transformed from a boy into a "Hunter." The stark contrast made Ye Qingdie find it quite amusing. She also put on a mask, adding an extra layer of mysterious beauty.
The place they exited through was a side door leading to another shop.
If Xu Mo had been alone, he might not have been as conspicuous. But when walking with Ye Qingdie, they immediately stood out on the streets. Many people stared at them, but not knowing their background, no one dared to act rashly.
The two walked to the outside of the casino. It was as bustling as ever, a gathering place for people from the black market. Many eyes were fixed on Ye Qingdie, with greed and desire clearly visible, not the slightest bit concealed. This was one of the most chaotic places in the Underground City!
Ye Qingdie wore a smile on her face as she naturally hooked her arm around Xu Mo's and headed towards the iron door, making Xu Mo feel somewhat helpless.
After all, he was not actually fifteen years old, and such intimate contact tested his willpower, especially with a top-notch beauty.
As they entered through the iron door, someone deliberately bumped into Ye Qingdie.
"Tss..." A painful voice was heard as Xu Mo saw the person fall forward directly. Simultaneously, Ye Qingdie skillfully sidestepped, leaning against Xu Mo's arm, avoiding the "collision." But this made Xu Mo feel even more "distressed."
The casino buzzed with loud music, mixed with the noisy crowd, and Xu Mo didn't like the atmosphere here.
"Hunter!" someone recognized Xu Mo, causing their pupils to shrink, and they quickly stepped aside. Upon hearing this, others also refrained from causing trouble, making Xu Mo realize that he seemed to have gained some fame here?
Xu Mo walked to the gambling table from before and sat down, with Ye Qingdie sitting beside him, drawing many eyes.
"Mr. Hunter," a voice called from upstairs. Xu Mo looked up to see the man with gold-rimmed glasses who had lost to him last time. He seemed unbothered by the previous grudge, smiling, "Long time no see."
Xu Mo ignored him.
The man with gold-rimmed glasses didn't mind Xu Mo's attitude. He glanced at Ye Qingdie beside him and continued, "A beauty by the side, Mr. Hunter surely has good taste. Would you be interested in playing upstairs? The first floor isn't suitable for you."
The casino had five floors, with fewer people upstairs, and the stakes were higher.
"Not interested," Xu Mo replied. The man with gold-rimmed glasses smiled indifferently and went towards the stairs.
At this moment, a bald man passing by stared intently at Ye Qingdie, his gaze burning.
Few women visited such places, let alone such a stunning woman. Although Ye Qingdie wore a mask, just by looking at her figure, skin, face contour, and eyes, one could tell she was a "seductress," igniting imaginations.
"Stunning," the bald man sat at the gambling table opposite Xu Mo, staring at Ye Qingdie. "How do you want to play?"
The surrounding crowd burst into laughter.
Xu Mo glanced at the man. Most people in the casino were desperados, full of savagery and violence. Expecting them to have "manners" was unrealistic, but it was still grating to hear.
Ye Qingdie's eyes flashed with a smile, seemingly unbothered. She looked at the bald man and asked with a smile, "How many Federation coins do you have?"
The bald man placed a stack of Federation coins on the table, over twenty thousand. All of this was earned in the casino and fighting arena, risking his life.
"How much do you want?" licking his lips, the bald man stared at Ye Qingdie. He had never encountered such an enchanting woman.
Ye Qingdie also took out a stack of Federation coins and placed them on the table, over twenty thousand as well. She pushed them towards the table and said, "One game?"
The bald man stared at her hand, hesitating.
"This is all?" Ye Qingdie scoffed mockingly.
The crowd roared with excitement, with many cheering.
"Alright," the bald man's face turned slightly embarrassed.
Ye Qingdie showed a satisfied expression and looked at Xu Mo beside her, whispering, "It's all up to you."
Xu Mo looked at the two thousand Federation coins Ye Qingdie took out. It seemed she truly aimed to make a fortune in the casino with his help. She was a ruthless person!
"Sir, Miss!" A waiter approached, greeting both of them. He handed the dice cup and dice to both of them to inspect, then placed them in front of them, "Please!"
Xu Mo glanced at the opponent, casually shook the dice, and removed his hand. Meanwhile, the bald man looked unusually serious, clearly acting on impulse. Gamblers were easily hot-headed.
After shaking for a long time, the bald man finally stopped. Xu Mo glanced at the dice cup and showed no reaction.
The waiter first opened Xu Mo's dice cup—one, two, four, seven points—not very high.
The bald man's eyes burned with intensity, as his winning chances seemed greater. But as the waiter lifted his dice cup, revealing one, one, three, his face turned ashen instantly.
Over twenty thousand Federation coins, earned with his life.
The waiter handed the Federation coins to Xu Mo's side. Ye Qingdie unceremoniously took them and then gave two hundred to the waiter, smiling with satisfaction at the bald man, "Thanks."
The bald man checked his pockets but found nothing. His earlier impulse was gone.
He looked lost, filled with anger and regret, but he had nowhere to vent.
From afar, the wild music and deafening shouts from the fighting arena drifted to his ears, seemingly calling out to him. The bald man's body moved involuntarily towards it.
That place seemed like the final destination for gamblers.
Xu Mo remained seated, while many onlookers watched.
"Let me try," another person approached. Xu Mo let him win a round, so this person increased his bet but then lost three in a row and left in despair.
More people, unwilling to accept defeat, took a seat. No one left unscathed. Gradually, more and more people gathered around Xu Mo and Ye Qingdie, and their gazes changed, becoming more cautious.
Ye Qingdie looked at the pile of Federation coins in front of her and smiled brightly at Xu Mo.
What a treasure of a little brother!
Several people on the upper floors looked down. One of them, with glasses perched on his nose, glared coldly at Xu Mo. Two of his men had died because of this Hunter!
PS: Thanks to the 'Sword Dao True Explanation' alliance master!