Old Master Zou's words were intended to provoke. He knew I would arrive today without fail.
Aunt Qian immediately cast her gaze towards our table.
I stood up, impassively declaring, “I am here!”
Qiankun turned his attention towards me, scrutinizing me with his murky eyes.
“You are Lupan?”
I nodded.
“Very well, accounts must be settled by year’s end. Since you injured my junior’s six-fingered hand, I, as his senior, shall reclaim that debt for him. Let us gamble today!”
As he spoke, Qiankun handed his wine glass to a nearby server.
I scoffed. “Gamble? What reason do I have to gamble with you?”
The words left my mouth, causing a momentary pause among the onlookers; even the second boss seemed taken aback by my outright refusal.
It was simple—why should I gamble with a stranger? Just because I had defeated his apprentice? I had bested many; should I then challenge anyone who sought to throw dice my way?