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Huangfu Qing thus departed, fully dressed and in full diplomatic envoy mode, accompanied by a few Four Idols Cult members disguised as attendants. A proper envoy required formalities. Someone had to deliver the formal diplomatic letter ahead of time.
Meanwhile, Zhao Changhe did not alter his disguise. He remained as Qin Jiu and quietly slipped away from the Four Idols Sect’s hidden base under the cover of night.
His next destination: Li Eight’s Gambling House.
As expected, the gambling house was still bustling. Even deep into the night, hardcore gamblers never slept. Inside, Li Eight was still awake, overseeing the floor.
When she saw Qin Jiu enter, her eyes brightened, and she approached with a sly, cat-like grin. “Oh? My, Young Master, weren’t you supposed to be off having fun with Young Master Dai?”
Zhao Changhe smirked. “He plays his games. I play mine.”
Li Eight’s gaze glittered with amusement, her voice turning silkier, “Oh? And what is it that you like to play? Perhaps you’d like to play… with me?”
Zhao Changhe was unfazed and replied, “You know, our names are pretty similar. Li Eight… Qin Nine[1]. Doesn’t it sound like we could be big brother and little sister?”
Li Eight chuckled, eyes dancing with mirth.
“More like big sister and little brother, if anything. But really, names like ours aren’t so special. Most people in this world can’t even read. Parents naming their kids after numbers is too common. If we followed that logic, we’d have siblings everywhere.”
“I guess you’re right.” Zhao Changhe chuckled. “I’ve wandered through the jianghu and met plenty...
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