Chapter-8

"This… why would it be this much more expensive? This is simply highway robbery!"

"That's right, a single gold coin is a large sum to begin with. How could it be increased to five gold coins?! That's five gold coins we're talking about here! With five gold coins, I would be able to purchase many Spirit Stone ores!"

The crowd all revealed displeasure on their faces as they saw the change in the number on the signboard. At that moment, all sorts of protests could be heard.

"It is up to you all as to whether you ascend to the second floor or not. However, no one can think about going up without the five gold coins," that Estreth Gambling Hall's elder said.

This move from that Estreth Gambling Hall's elder truly stopped a lot of people.

While one gold coin was something they found reluctantly acceptable,however five gold coins was indeed something that surpassed the tolerance of many people.

That said, while the increased price of five gold coins managed to stop a lot of people, there were still a portion of young masters who decided to pay the enormous sum. They were doing so for no other reason than to be able to know the relationship between the two of them and if possible getting closer to Xiao clan's young miss.

Seeing that there was still a large group of people following them up, Alan said to Xiao Feifei, "Should we go to the third floor?"

"Let it be, the third floor's Spirit Stone ores are simply too expensive. If we are merely having fun, there is no reason to go to the third floor; the ones on the second floor will be just right," Xiao Feifei said.

It was as Xiao Feifei said, the quality of the Spirit Stone ores on the second floor was indeed much better than those from the first floor.

However, they were also much more expensive. For example, of the nearby Spirit Stone Ore, the smallest one was priced at two gold coins.

As for the largest one, it was priced at 30 gold coins.

With the Spirit Stone ores on the second floor already being so pricey, one could well imagine how expensive these Black Stones on the third floor were.

"Feifei, why didn't you inform me before that you were coming today ?"

Right at that moment, an alarmed voice was heard. Turning toward the direction of the sound, they saw that several figures were currently walking toward Alan and the others.

The person leading the group was the Estreth clan's young master, Estreth Deu .

Beside Estreth Deu was the elder who was stationed at second floor's entrance.

Following behind them were some other young masters who paid five gold coins for the entrance. That said, judging from their outfits, they should be people from prestigious or noble families.

When Estreth Deu saw Xiao Feifei, he revealed a bit of infatuation and lust but it was hidden very quickly.

Estreth Deu completely ignored Alan as if he was air. The moment he saw Alan he already knew that this man was just a lowly commoner based on his outfit

"Young master Due, I don't think that we are so close that you would call me as a Feifei right," Xiao Feifei said.

"well not now, but maybe in the future..."

Xiao Feifei was instantly enraged but controlled her temper. Even Alan frowned but didn't want to meddle in this situation.

"Sorry, but I'm here to accompany my friend so please excuse me young master Due" saying so she held Alan's sleeve and dragged him

However, her actions of holding his sleeve had enraged him.Even though he knew that Alan's age was about 12 to 13 just by looking at him

Alan was even able to feel intense killing intent from Estreth Deu's eyes.

"I truly never expected sister Feifei to be interested in Spirit Stone Gambling too. Since that's the case, follow me. I will choose a couple Spirit Stone Ores for you. I guarantee that you will not return empty-handed," Estreth Deu said.

"Young master Deu, there's no need for your trouble. My friend and I will causally roam around and check things out," Xiao Feifei refused Estreth Deu's 'kind intentions' without the slightest hesitation.

That's right, she had refused him. Furthermore, she had refused him very directly.

"Sister Feifei, it's exceedingly difficult to get spirit stone through these Spirit Stone ores. Likely 99 out of hundred of these ores are simply shells with no stones."

"But you see I'm an apprentice appraiser so I can tell their difference ," Estreth Deu said proudly.

"Could it be that Young master Deu is able to see through them?" Xiao Feifei asked mockingly.

"I wouldn't dare say that. However, these unranked ores are not without defects. It is actually possible to find signs. While I am unable to see through every one of these ores, I have a seventy percent certainty of success," Estreth Deu said arrogantly.

Right at that moment,another young master said, "Brother Deu, you are being too modest. Only seventy percent certainty? The way I see it, you are simply completely certain." 

Then, he turned to Xiao Feifei and said to her, "Miss Xiao, you might not know about this. Brother Deu is famous in the Gambling Halls. He is known as Divine Eyes. He has been practically correct with his judgement in every single Spirit Stone ore. Never has he failed before. If you are to have him help you pick out Spirit Stone ores, you will definitely profit."

"Is that so?" Xiao Feifei revealed a nonchalant gaze.

Xiao Feifei had played with Spirit Stone Gambling before. However, her previous attempts had ended in disastrous losses.

That said, she had indeed heard rumors that there were appraisers that were capable of determining the contents of unknown objects through special means with the use of their perception.

Once such an appraiser had appeared in the city before. That individual was accurate in his every choice, and brought enormous losses to that gambling house that they had to close it forever.

In the end, that individual only left after the gambling house's Master came and personally brought him great gifts .

While Xiao Feifei did believe that Estreth Deu was an apprentice appraiser, she nevertheless didn't believe that he could find flaws with these ores even if they had no tier.

"second Young miss, it would be fine for me to roam around by myself. You can go on ahead."

"In that case, please wait a bit. I will return to find you at once,"she said to him with a slight smile while giving him fifty gold coins.

Hearing those words, envy once again emerged in Estreth Deu's eyes.

Even though he was feeling extremely displeased, Estreth Deu did not reveal his displeasure. Instead, he said to Xiao Feifei gently, "sister, please follow me."

Then,Estreth Deu lead Xiao Feifei deep into the second floor. As for Alan, he walked over in the opposite direction.