In the hall, the TV screen went dark, no longer displaying the surveillance footage of Lv Yuze.

Zhang Bin's gaze settled on the faces of Ma Rufei, Chen Chaoyue, and Zhang Haijun as he said with a wicked smile, "So, how about it? I won our bet, didn't I? Where is my mansion?"

The faces of all three men were filled with gloom, admiration, and awe.

"It's our loss, fair and square. We'll start getting the mansion ready right away."

"Senior Brother, your methods are too magical! I'm still completely dumbfounded and wondering if I'm dreaming. How could something like this even happen? This loss is so baffling. But, a loss is a loss, and we won't go back on our word."

"Ah, I'm such an idiot. Why did I bet against the King of Gamblers? Isn't that just asking for trouble?"

Ma Rufei, Chen Chaoyue, and Zhang Haijun spoke with resignation, and Zhang Haijun even slapped his own face hard. Shortly thereafter, the three of them left, heading back to Zhang Haijun's villa to carefully discuss purchasing a mansion for Zhang Bin.

Zhang Haijun slumped onto the sofa, his face the picture of dejection. "You two bastards set me up! You've really screwed me over."

"We set you up? Are you stupid?" Ma Rufei smacked the back of Zhang Haijun's head. "We gave you a massive opportunity to connect with our Senior Brother. In the future, you'll gain immense benefits you could normally only dream of."

"Haijun, let me tell you, you've only seen the tip of the iceberg of Zhang Bin's abilities. If you get the chance to become his friend, your future is set," Chen Chaoyue said with fervor. "In the past, it was thanks to Brother Fei that I met him. Hehe... Not only did my little ding-ding grow several times larger, but I also followed him and made a fortune in America, winning 2.7 billion USD in one go. The greatest benefit, though, is that he accepted us as his disciples. We became his junior brothers, and now we're getting stronger by the day. Soon, we'll be terrifyingly powerful experts..."

He wasn't boasting. Although they had been living it up these past few days, he and Ma Rufei never failed to set aside two hours to practice the Pure Heart Mystique. To their astonishment, their stagnated Special Abilities were advancing by leaps and bounds, strengthening rapidly. The two of them were overjoyed, often waking from their dreams with laughter.

"'Bro, didn't you say before that it was Chairman Zhang Bin of Wenwu Pharmaceutical Group who made your little... thing... grow? How did that become Zhang Bin, the King of Gamblers? I'm not the sharpest guy, so don't you lie to me," Zhang Haijun asked, his envy mixed with confusion.

"Hehe... You idiot, you still don't get it? The two Zhang Bins are one and the same person. Otherwise, how could that Zhang Bin have openly supported Heavenly Queen Zhu Danyan? And how could this Zhang Bin mobilize terrifying figures like Master Tianlong and Zhou Tianyu to turn Lv Yuze into a eunuch?" Chen Chaoyue said with a wicked laugh. "This is a huge secret that I've only told you. You must not let it slip. If Senior Brother finds out and blames me, I'll be in for a world of hurt."

"What? The two Zhang Bins are one and the same person? How... how is that possible?!" Zhang Haijun leaped to his feet, his face a mask of shock and disbelief.

To be honest, in his mind, either Zhang Bin was a great god he looked up to, a being that a small fry like himself could only worship from afar. But for those two to be the same person? The thought was simply terrifying, utterly horrifying.

"Believe it or not," Chen Chaoyue said. "If you're unwilling to contribute, that's fine. Ma Rufei and I have enough to cover it. For us, a mere mansion is a piece of cake."

Ma Rufei was even more direct. "Let's go, let's go." He grabbed Chen Chaoyue and started for the door, intending to leave Zhang Haijun out of the deal.

"Brothers, wait, don't go!" Zhang Haijun leaped up to block their way, saying anxiously, "I was just kidding around! Why'd you take my complaining seriously? When have you ever known me, Zhang Haijun, to go back on my word? I always honor my bets. Besides, you two have looked out for me and introduced me to Brother Bin. How could I not know what's good for me? I'm truly grateful, and I'll definitely seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Come, come! Let's sit down and properly discuss which mansion to buy for Brother Bin."

He pulled the two men back down onto the sofa, quickly taking out cigarettes, offering them around, and lighting them.

And so, the three of them sat there amidst clouds of smoke, carefully discussing their plan and occasionally making calls to inquire about mansions for sale in Yanjing. Thanks to their wide network of friends, information came in quickly.

A total of three mansions were for sale. The prices were all steep: one billion, 800 million, and 700 million, respectively. Even for themselves, they would have been reluctant to buy such an expensive mansion. However, Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue were now super-rich and naturally didn't bat an eye at such sums. They remained unconcerned, as if the figures were a few million instead of hundreds of millions.

Zhang Haijun, however, broke out in a sweat. With a woeful expression, he said, "Brothers, you both know I'm not as rich as you. I can only chip in 100 million. You'll have to cover the rest, but I'll definitely repay the favor in the future."

Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue exchanged a look, reaching a silent understanding. "Alright, just chip in ten million as a token gesture," Ma Rufei said generously.

They knew Zhang Haijun was a true friend and had great potential for cultivation, which was why they had introduced him to Zhang Bin and revealed his true identity. Although they were both hedonists, they were also very smart and had long noticed that Zhang Bin was working hard to cultivate disciples for the Taiqing Sect. Recommending a talent like Zhang Haijun would surely please him.

"How can that be enough?" Zhang Haijun's face was filled with gratitude.

"Stop fussing about it. We didn't want you to spend too much anyway," Chen Chaoyue chimed in. "Come on, let's figure out which mansion to buy."

"I think this one-billion mansion is a great choice. Dawang Mountain Villa? Since Brother Bin is the King of Gamblers, the name Dawang—Great King—is a perfect fit," Zhang Haijun suggested.

"Yes, exactly! That villa is the most spacious and luxurious, and it has a rich history..." Ma Rufei slapped his thigh and said with excitement.

"The King of Gamblers living in the Great King Mountain Villa... I like the sound of that," Chen Chaoyue also said excitedly. "Hehe... In the future, Senior Brother will surely be visiting Yanjing often to keep his beauties hidden away in his Dawang Mountain Villa. Then I can hitch a ride back with him on his Blue Bird. How convenient! That would be absolutely awesome."

Ma Rufei leaped to his feet. "Aha! So that was your plan all along! No wonder you were so eager to bet a mansion. No way, you have to pay an extra ten percent of the cost..."

Chen Chaoyue slapped himself hard across the mouth. My big mouth! Why did I have to say that out loud? Now I'm on the hook for an extra hundred million? What a huge loss!

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