62. If I could do it all over again, I would definitely choose counterclockwise! [Third update]_1

This is too frightening!

If the hand holding the pointer shakes even slightly, whether exerting too much or too little force, it can affect where the pointer ultimately stops.

One must say, Thousand Waves is indeed a man who values mysticism.

Though Lin Yi said the pointer could be spun from any direction, Thousand Waves was not one to settle for just anything.

He believed that the direction of the spin certainly held mystical significance.

After releasing his hand from the pointer, Thousand Waves turned to face all the Soul Masters in the stands.

The Soul Masters standing in front of him numbered nearly a thousand.

This was almost the entire strength of Soul City's Soul Masters; after all, with Lin Yi being such a treasure, who the hell could stay at home and sleep?

"Everyone, I, Thousand Waves, would like to ask you, should we spin clockwise or counterclockwise?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than the crowd immediately burst into a cacophony of suggestions, some for clockwise and some for counterclockwise.

Thousand Waves frowned slightly, "Those in favor of clockwise, raise your hands!"

At this moment, a sea of hands went up.

Surprised, Thousand Waves saw Chrysanthemum Douluo raising his hand and asked:

"Elder Chrysanthemum, why do you suggest clockwise? Do you have any basis for that?"

Yue Guan lowered his hand and said with an extremely serious expression, "Great Priest, listen to me, go clockwise, clockwise symbolizes that everything will go smoothly!"

"If you spin clockwise, you'll definitely hit blue gold this time!"

Thousand Waves's brows knitted into a "川" shape.

Indeed, when it came to matters of luck, the "counter" in counterclockwise always seemed a bit jarring.

After taking a deep breath again, Thousand Waves moved to the opposite side of the Lucky Roulette.

He placed his hand on the pointer.

Once more, everyone held their breath, their heartbeats racing.

Even Lin Yi was made anxious by Thousand Waves.

He still had three more Lucky Roulette draws to go; he'd wait until evening to draw them, and while at it, bring out his maid from the System Space to check her health.

Thousand Waves closed his eyes and flicked the pointer downwards with force.

"Clang, clang, clang—"

The pointer began to spin rapidly, so fast that its shadow was invisible.

Thousand Waves then took a step back and swallowed, his gaze fixed intently on the surface of the wheel.

This was the first time the venue had been so quiet; all eyes were on the pointer, including Lin Yi's.

Finally, the speed of the pointer slowed down.

Thousand Waves blinked, and his expression grew more and more solemn.

The speed of the pointer slowed further.

It struggled past the white, yellow, purple, and three black, and three red sectors…

By the time it reached the Gold Junior sector, it had slowed to a snail's pace.

Thousand Waves's eyes widened, his expression growing increasingly surprised.

At least, as it stood, it was definitely a profit!

Anything above Red Junior was a gain, after all, considering that the prize of the wheel was the Red Junior reward!

The pointer didn't stop at Gold Intermediate or Gold-tier advanced, but when it reached the edge of the blue gold sector…

Thousand Waves was ecstatic.

"Stop now! Stop for me right here! Right here!"

He couldn't help it and shouted aloud.

Xue Qinghe below the stage was equally anxious, as were several guest elders.

Please, just stop… Just stop here, at the position of the blue gold!

Please, let it stop!

"Click—"

The pointer came to a stop.

But it brushed past the edge of the blue gold sector and stopped on the white sector...

Thousand Waves stared blankly at the scene in front of him, and his legs went weak, involuntarily falling backwards.

"Great Priest!"

"Great Priest!!"

Several guest elders immediately rushed forward, but one figure was a step faster than them.

The lifelike puppet stood below the stands, cradling Thousand Waves in her arms, her gaze emotionless on Thousand Waves.

"Xi Xi…"

As Thousand Waves stared into the face of the lifelike puppet, a tear slid down the corner of his eye, his face filled with pain.

Yet the lifelike puppet remained expressionless, offering no response.

"Put me down."

Thousand Waves suddenly said in a deep voice.

After landing on the ground, he turned his head fiercely in one direction, "Where the hell is that dead Chrysanthemum? Where is he? Show yourself to me, now!"

If he had just rotated counterclockwise, the final scene would have been the pointer grazing the edge of the white sector, staying within the bluish-gold area.

Why...

Why did he choose to rotate clockwise!

Why!

"Elder Chrysanthemum just said it might rain, so he didn't bring in the laundry and went back to get it," said Porcupine Douluo.

Thousand Waves clenched his teeth as he searched for Chrysanthemum Douluo's figure, but sure enough, the rascal had already fled without a trace!

Alas, just his bad luck.

And no one else to blame, not even Yue Guan.

"Thousand Waves."

That's when Lin Yi called out from the stage.

"Here, I'm here!"

Thousand Waves's heart surged with joy. Lin Yi suddenly calling for him, could it be a possibility for a do-over?

If he could do it over, he would choose... uh, not that.

He would choose counterclockwise!!

Thousand Waves rushed to the stands, his face suddenly stiffening.

He saw Lin Yi, smiling, holding up his hand with a white light orb clasped in it.

"You forgot your reward."

"Damn!"

"What's wrong?"

"No, nothing…"

Thousand Waves, on the verge of tears, walked toward Lin Yi.

"Hold out your hand."

After Thousand Waves did so, Lin Yi dropped ten golden soul coins into his palm.

"You really do have some bad luck. Most people's white rewards are a hundred golden soul coins, but you only got ten."

It felt like another heavy blow.

Thousand Waves clutched his chest in pain.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, it's your turn. Let's hurry up and start, so that after I help you, I can go back and rest..."

Thousand Waves was mentally shattered, he needed some quiet time alone.

"Alright!"

Xue Qinghe immediately stepped onto the stairs, but just then, all the soul masters below suddenly looked in one direction.

The sound of carriage wheels rolled in a rhythmic tune.

A caravan was seen slowly approaching from not too far away.

Leading were about a dozen soldiers clad in silver-grey armor, and in the midst of the soldiers was an incredibly luxurious carriage, adorned with the totem of the Star Luo Royal Family.

"The Star Luo Royal Family..." Xue Qinghe muttered under his breath.

As if realizing something, he quickly descended the stairs, exchanged a glance with Bi Bidong and Thousand Waves, and then made his way through the crowd towards the caravan.

The soul masters were now abuzz with speculation—who had arrived?

Why did the Crown Prince of Tiandou seem suddenly in such a state of tension?

Lin Yi lifted his head and looked in that direction as well, a hint of speculation in his heart. A smile formed at the corner of his mouth before he closed his eyes once more.

The development of the situation was proceeding step by step according to his plan.

Xue Qinghe made his way past thousands of soul masters to the front of the caravan. The caravan stopped, and the front-line soldiers quickly lined up on both sides, while the lead soldier pulled open the carriage curtain.

Seeing the person inside, Xue Qinghe's eyes widened slightly in surprise.

Emperor Xueye had come in person?

Not just that, he also saw Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, Gu Rong...

What was going on here?!

Emerging from the carriage, Emperor Xueye smiled and said, "Are you having fun here, my son?"

He paused, surprised, because behind Xue Qinghe, there were thousands of soul masters all looking at him...

Why were there so many people???

ps. Here comes the third update.

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