Chai Lin's expression changed and he said, "Master Hua, does he want to gamble?"

Hua Bushi smiled slightly and said, "I'm just going to gamble."

Gambling is of course one of the fastest ways to make money in the world, sometimes even faster than stealing.

Chai Lin said: "But I don't know how Master Hua wants to gamble?"

Hua Bushi said: "Previously, the dog king showdown of the 'Zixiao Conference' was postponed because of pirates siege on the island. Now that the pirates have retreated, it is time to choose a good time to hold this last dog fighting battle."

Chai Lin said: "Does Master Hua want to win money by gambling on the dog king fight?"

Hua Bushi said: "Yes. In this battle of the Dog King, I think most of the gamblers in Okura City will be optimistic about the Gia Luo Li. We will bet all the money we have on the princess. If

If you win, you can solve the problem of lack of money for shipbuilding!"

Yao Yuanxiao shook his head and said: "The risk of doing this is really not small. Besides, the 'Purple Sky Conference' has a rule that owners of fighting dogs are not allowed to participate in gambling."

Hua Bushi said: "Since it is gambling, there will definitely be risks. As for the rules of the 'Purple Sky Conference', it does not matter. As long as you can trust me, Wei Tianlou can announce its withdrawal from the 'Purple Sky Conference' and you can participate in gambling."

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The princess was originally a fighting dog representing "Wanjintang" to participate in the "Zixiao Conference". Wei Tianlou and Hua Bushi were just hired dog trainers. As long as they withdraw from the conference, they are not subject to the "proprietors are not allowed to participate in gambling"

"Limited by the rules. However, Baoliang, the fighting dog of Baotianlou, has also broken into the top four of the conference. Although he lost to Gialuoli, if he withdraws, he will give up the Zixiao ranking in the top four. This

The price is not small either.

Chai Lin said: "If Master Hua is willing to give up Zixiao's ranking, he will not be bound by the rules of the conference, but I don't know how sure the princess is of winning?"

Hua Bushi said: "To be honest, the Spanish fighting dog Gialuo Li not only has a top-notch talented bloodline, but his age and physical fitness are also at the peak. He has been trained properly and has a lot of fighting experience.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the strongest fighting dog in the world. If a princess fights with it now, even with the aid of drugs, her chances of winning are only 20 to 30 percent at most."

Yao Yuanxiao said: "There is only a 20 to 30% chance, so putting all our money on the line is too risky. I don't think this is feasible!"

Hua Bushi said: "Elder Yao, don't be anxious, just listen to what I have to say. The 20% to 30% hope Hua Bushi said is based on the current situation. As long as you give me another month to train the princess, it should be

It can increase the probability of winning to 50%.”

Yao Yuanxiao said: "Even if it is 50%, it is only half the number. And in just one month, can Master Hua really improve the princess's strength a lot?"

Hua Bushi said: "Since I have said it, it can be done. However, the risks of this matter do exist. How to make a decision is up to you."

Yao Yuanxiao remained silent with a sullen face. Although he had always been in charge of the wharf business of "Wanjintang" and the "Purple Sky Conference", Yao Yuanjiao had always been conservative in his behavior and obviously did not approve of such a gambling adventure. However, the decision on this matter was

The power is still in the hands of the eldest lady of the city, Sima Rulan.

Sima Rulan slapped the table and said, "Lan'er has decided to gamble with all the silver we have! Lan'er believes that Mr. Hua and the princess are very capable and will definitely be able to win!"

The eldest lady Lan'er was very courageous, and she had great trust in Hua Bushi. However, comparing him to the big white dog princess made the eldest young master very embarrassed.

Chai Lin said: "What niece Lan'er said is true. If we can't build the dragon-slaying ship, our Okura City will not be able to get rid of the threat of the 'Black Dragon Palace'. The country will not be able to survive, and it will inevitably be attacked by pirates in the end. Rather than sit back and wait for death,

It is better to fight hard to find a way out."

The head of the Chai family is a far-sighted person, and he also knows the importance of building the dragon-slaying ship to today's Okura City. Yao Yuanxiao objected in his heart, but seeing that Sima Rulan and Chai Lin both supported him, he had nothing to say.

It’s said.

Hua Bushi said: "Since Miss Lan'er and the two elders all agree, we will schedule the 'Zixiao Conference' dog king battle to be held in one month, inform Mr. Gongola of the matter, and then issue a notice

Go to various places in Okura City so that the casino halls and the gamblers in the city can be prepared, so that we can have a good bet with them."

Sima Rulan said: "Okay! Please ask Elder Yao to handle this matter in the next two days, and then give all the available silver in the sect to Mr. Hua."

Yao Yuanxiao bowed and said: "I obey my orders."

Hua Bushi's eyes flashed, looking at Sima Rulan, and suddenly said: "Does Miss Lan'er really believe in me so much?"

Sima Rulan said: "'Wanjintang' can be maintained these days only because of Mr. Hua's help. If Lan'er doesn't trust Mr. Hua, who can she trust now?"

Hua Bushi smiled and said: "Miss Lan'er is too flattering. But if you really believe in Hua Bushi's ability, we might as well place a bigger bet!"

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On the west side of Okura Port, there is a hillside that is not too high. It is midsummer, the season when the vegetation is most prosperous. The hillside is shaded by trees and grass is everywhere. Looking from the top of the hill towards the bay

Going there, you will find a beautiful seascape with blue sea and sky, and the entire Okura Port can be seen in full view.

The terrain of Okura Castle is very flat. This hillside is the only high ground in the city. Although it is not in the center of the city, it is located next to the port. It is a unique place to sit on the mountain and watch the sea.

There is a white house on the top of the hillside. It is a luxurious mansion. It is different from the ordinary Chinese-style courtyard with a front hall and a back garden. Directly in front of this mansion is a carved cast-iron gate. As soon as you enter the door, you will feel...

In the open lawn garden, there is a majestic building four to five feet high in the center of the garden.

This building is made of white stone, and it is completely in Western European architectural style. In front of the house, there is no stone lion that is common among wealthy people in China. Instead, there is a statue of a knight riding a war horse and holding a spear. And inside and outside the gate

In the courtyard, there were many guards with muskets scattered around, patrolling back and forth.

Of course, this kind of place is not suitable for ordinary people to live. The white building on the top of the mountain is the private residence of Gongora, the Spanish nobleman and the largest cargo merchant from the West in Okura City.

When the housekeeper came to report to Gongola that the eldest lady of the city lord and Mr. Hua from the Waitian Tower were visiting, the ship owner was watching the training of Gialuoli in the garden behind the building, and the black animal trainer Sac was there.

Stand by his side.

In the fence in front of Gongola, in addition to the silver-gray Spanish bull terrier, there were three other fighting dogs. These fighting dogs were strong and strong, and they were obviously not weak, but at this moment, they were all attacked by the squid.

They were so embarrassed that they fled in all directions, unable to fight back.

"Take the guests to the living room and tell them I will be here right away!" Gongola ordered the housekeeper, without taking his eyes off the fighting dog in the fence.

At this time, I heard someone say loudly: "Mr. Gongola, you're welcome, wouldn't it be nice for us to talk here?"

Gongola turned around and looked, only to see Hua Bushi walking over from the path on the side of the house. The girl in white next to him was none other than the eldest lady of the city, Sima Rulan.

Gongola quickly clasped his fists and said, "Miss Sima, Mr. Hua, I'm really sorry for not going out to greet you when you come to my humble residence!"

This Spanish businessman has been doing business with Chinese businessmen for a long time. Not only has he learned Chinese, but he has also learned the etiquette common to China. However, he has silver-gray hair with two curls.

He has a beard and is dressed in Western attire, but he gives a Chinese fist-cup salute, which makes people feel a bit nondescript.

Hua Bushi and Sima Rulan each returned the gift. Gongola said: "There is no place to sit here, let's go to the hall to talk!"

Hua Bushi said: "When I came in through the gate just now, I heard the sound of a dog barking. I guessed that Mr. Gongola must be training the dog behind, so I took a detour. The scenery in this garden is beautiful, the air is fresh, and there are

Why should we go to the hall when we can watch the dog training?"

Gongola laughed and said, "Well, as long as you don't mind, of course you can stay here. I've never been afraid of outsiders watching my dog ​​training, even if it's an expert in animal training like Mr. Hua."

Hua Bushi also smiled and said: "I told others not long ago that Mr. Gongola's fighting dog, Gialuoli, is the strongest fighting dog in the world. As a strong man, of course there is no need to be timid."

After hearing what the young master said, Gongola smiled happily and said, "Thank you, Mr. Hua, for your compliment. I will keep it in mind!"

He laughed a few times and then asked: "You two came here today just to praise the fighting dogs I trained, right?"

Sima Rulan said: "We are here today to inform Mr. Gongola that the last dog king battle of the 'Purple Sky Conference' will be held on the eighth day of August, that is, one month later, Mr. Gongola

If there is no objection, please be prepared in due course.”

Gongola said: "Of course I have no objection. In fact, we have already prepared for the competition. It's all because of those annoying pirates. Otherwise, Gialuoli would be the dog king of the 'Purple Sky Conference' now!"

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He turned his eyes and suddenly asked: "You two are here today, this is not the only thing, right?"

If it was just to notify the date of the dog fighting conference, "Wanjintang" only needs to send one gang member to come, and there is no need for Sima Rulan and Hua Bushi to come personally. Gongola is indeed a shrewd and experienced businessman.
Chapter completed!