Stanrud is a port city connected to the Solano Sea. It has the largest dock in the continent and has developed fisheries.
The scenery of coastal cities is also very good, and many people from other parts of the mainland come here for tourism and vacation.
Dongfang Lu lives in an inn called "Coastline" near the Aegean port. When she opens the balcony door, she can see the endless sea and golden beach behind her. The fresh sea breeze blows in her face, which makes her energetic and happy.
Refreshing.
It's a pity that Dongfang Lu didn't come here for a trip, and she wasn't in that mood either.
After leaving Lingyou County, Gu Yao left alone, saying that he was going to make some preparations and made an appointment to meet up at Stan Luther and find out how to contact him.
However, after waiting for three days in this famous port city, Gu Yao still did not show up.
Dongfang Lu was not a patient woman, and she couldn't help but become impatient as she waited.
"Tuk, duh." There was a knock on the door.
"I told you that you don't need to clean or change the tea, so don't bother me!"
A deep voice came from outside: "It's me!"
Dongfang Lu almost rushed over and opened the door, and said angrily: "Where did you die?"
It was Gu Yao standing outside the door: "Sorry, I kept you waiting for so long. Come, let me introduce you to a new partner!"
New partner?
As Gu Yao came to the outskirts of the city, Dongfang Lu soon discovered that her new partner was a big man.
This man is extremely tall and tall, like an iron tower, with a dragon walking like a tiger and a very heroic appearance.
"We need more helpers, and he is one of them." Gu Yao pointed to the big man beside him.
"Him?" Dongfang Lu frowned, her eyes full of suspicion. Muscles in this world are not necessarily strong.
"Yes!" Gu Yao smiled slightly and seemed to trust the big man beside him.
Feeling Dongfang Lu's suspicious gaze, the big man was a little unhappy and said in a loud voice: "Woman, are you doubting me?"
After saying that, he waved his hand in the air, and a big sword appeared in his palm. This sword was really huge, taller than his body. Strangely, it had no edge.
The big man wielded the giant sword with ease with one hand. The sword that ordinary people could not lift with both hands felt as easy as if it were made of paper, and then he struck the ground.
"Boom!" With a loud noise, stone chips flew everywhere, and a deep pit suddenly opened in the solid ground.
Such tyrannical strength! Dongfang Lu's eyes were almost straight when she saw it. Just one simple blow had such power. This big man was more than just an appearance!
The big man raised his palm and the giant sword disappeared again: "Hey, woman, do you have any questions?"
Dongfang Lu didn't say a word. With this hand alone, she was able to gain a foothold among the strong men in the mainland.
Without Gu Yao's introduction, she had already recognized the big man. The tyrannical aura he showed the moment he took action, as well as the unique giant sword, all had the characteristics of one person - Mad God Zhan Tian.
But what Dongfang Lu didn't understand was how could Zhan Tian get involved with Gu Yao? You must know that Mad God is an unruly lunatic who doesn't sell anything except fighting.
"Hey, how did you find Zhan Tianzhuquan?" On the way, Dongfang Lu couldn't help but approach Gu Yao and asked in a low voice.
Gu Yao asked, "What's wrong? Are you dissatisfied with him?"
"Of course not!" She naturally wanted the help of such an unfathomable berserker.
"I mean. How could he listen to you?"
Gu Yao pointed to his big head and said with a slight smile: "If you use your brain, there will always be a way."
Seeing him cheating, Dongfang Lu said angrily: "Forget it if you don't tell me. Who cares?"
In fact, it was very simple for Gu Yao to persuade Zhan Tian. First, he lied that this operation was related to the news of the lost continent. Second, he might encounter many vicious sea monsters in the Demonic Sea, and they were more powerful than the top strong men on the continent.
Much more interesting.
After staying in the dungeon for half a year, everyone who should be challenged has been challenged. Zhan Tian has also been looking for a new partner recently. They almost hit it off and agreed without any consideration.
Although she was dissatisfied with Gu Yao's attitude, Dongfang Lu was still very happy to have a powerful partner. If she wasted time to invite Mad God Zhantian, it was worth it.
She has a little more hope for her trip to Alcatraz Island: "Is it ready to go?"
"No, I still have to find someone!"
"who?"
"Haha, you'll find out later!"
"Forget it if you don't tell me, who cares!"
Dongfang Lu followed Gu Yao to a remote alley, but the center of this alley was unexpectedly lively and bustling with people.
This is not surprising because there is a casino there.
Dongfang Lu frowned: "Are you still in the mood to gamble now?"
Gu Yao smiled slightly: "The person we are looking for is right here."
Human beings always have the bad habit of hoping to get something for nothing, so casinos came into being.
Walking inside, the deafening shouts almost brought down the roof.
Thousands of people gathered around the gambling tables, shouting at the top of their lungs and extremely enthusiastically.
Their postures were different. Those who won were beaming and elated, while those who lost were beating their chests and feet and were extremely frustrated.
Dongfang Lu sneaked out of the family and made some modifications to avoid meeting people she knew.
But even if she wasn't in disguise, she probably wouldn't be noticed here. The avid gamblers were all focused on the gambling table, and they might have even forgotten their own last names.
He took Dongfang Lu to one of the gambling tables.
"Buy big, buy small, buy quickly!" the dealer shouted loudly, and the gamblers bet their chips one after another. "Big, five gold coins!"
"Little, two gold coins!"
"Little, three gold coins!"
Suddenly the loudest voice came from the crowd: "Big, one hundred crystal coins!"
This was the largest bet on the gambling table, but no one was surprised. It seemed that they had long been accustomed to it.
The bettor is an old man in his sixties, skinny, with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and two mustaches on his lips. He is dressed in a very old-fashioned way, wearing a coarse cloth raincoat with his trousers rolled up to his knees. He is exactly like the fishermen in the Aegean port.
No different, if you get closer, you can smell the strong fishy smell on his body.
Fishermen are just workers at the lowest level of society, and they are usually not rich people. It is really rare for someone to bet as big as him.
The old man stepped on the stool with one foot. He seemed to have lost his sight and cursed fiercely: "I don't believe it, Mr. Ge. I fired three times in a row. This time it must be big! Big! Big! I bet all on it."
Come on, hurry up!"
"Are there any more bets? Are there any more?" The dealer shouted twice more, and then slowly opened the dice cover.
The people who had been noisy just now held their breaths and stared fixedly at the dealer's actions. The old man was even mumbling nervously and his palms were sweating.
This moment is more exciting than anything else. Whether they are experienced gamblers or novices, their heartstrings are tightly tangled. Maybe this is the charm of gambling. Once you are trapped, you can no longer resist.
Dongfang Lu shook her head. She would never understand why this kind of activity, which seemed unattractive to her, could make so many people crazy about it, and they would even go bankrupt.
"One, two, six, little!"
When the results were announced, people either shouted with joy or cursed.
There are only two results of gambling, losing or winning, there is no other. Some people will be happy and some will be sad. This is inevitable.
The old man almost fainted as soon as he saw a small one. He watched the chips of one hundred crystal coins go into the dealer's pocket. His wrinkled old face was even more ugly than when his wife just ran away with someone.
"Buy big, buy small, buy quickly!" After the compensation was set, the dealer started shouting again.
Someone next to me was urging: "Whether you bet or not, let me do it. Don't occupy the toilet and not poop!"
Looking at the dice cup in the dealer's hand, the old man swallowed hard, and finally quit the gaming table dejectedly, because this was his last bet. Casinos will not let people go into debt. This is an injustice.
of bottomless pit.
"Impossible, how can it be possible? After three times of small talk, the situation has changed. After all, it should be the big one's turn!" The old man lowered his head and murmured as he walked outside, feeling a little unwilling to do so.
The absent-minded old man bumped into a person. Originally it was his fault, but there is no reason for a gambler who has lost all his money. He was in an extremely bad mood and immediately cursed: "A good dog doesn't block the road, no matter what."
Do you have eyes?”
The person he bumped into was Gu Yao, or to be more precise, Gu Yao deliberately stopped him.
This bad gambler is the other partner he is looking for.
"Xuanyuan Sanguang, I want to make a bet with you!"