Even goblins are dangerous in this other world!

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Luo Xiu spoke, keeping a close eye on the activity outside the restroom. If anyone came in, he would knock them out immediately.

Shoep nodded:

"It should be Gane, the 27th ranked genius in the capital, from the second largest merchant guild in the capital, the Platinum Merchant Guild."

"Why do I remember that the Platinum Merchant Guild was tied for first place in the capital?"

Luo Xiu was slightly puzzled. He was no longer as isolated from the world as he was back in Wheel Town. He had heard about some common knowledge about the kingdom.

The two major merchant guilds in the capital, the Platinum Merchant Guild and the Holy Sea Merchant Guild, have always been in a state of mutual rivalry. Over the years, they have been chasing each other and neither is willing to admit defeat. However, when it comes to strength, the two are not far apart, so most people think they are tied for first place.

"The Platinum Chamber of Commerce is still not innovative enough. Although it has some heritage, it is somewhat outdated compared to Saint Sea, and its decline is already evident."

Hugh gave his opinion, and Luo Xiu nodded. He certainly didn't know as much about the capital as Hugh, so he naturally believed what Hugh said.

"Brother, we're not very lucky. We ran into the royal capital's people as soon as we arrived."

Shoes sighed, reached out and patted the air, landing squarely on Luo Xiu's withered thigh:

"Brother, don't be discouraged. The people from the capital are all monsters. It's normal that we can't win. There are many heroes in history who came later and surpassed others. I believe in you, brother."

Luo Xiu smiled and readily accepted Xiu Pu's words of comfort.

"You were just with Hathaway, did you find out anything?"

With Gane's matter over, Luo Xiu steered the conversation to the main topic.

"Is her name Hathaway?"

Hup blinked, his eyes wide with surprise:

"How do you know her name, brother?"

Luo Xiu was speechless and began to doubt whether Xiu Pu had actually found out any reliable information.

Seemingly sensing Luo Xiu's suspicious gaze, Xiu Pu coughed twice:

“The name doesn’t matter, brother. My focus is on the details of the casino.”

"The Gold Rush Casino has three managers."

The first thing Shup revealed caught Luo Xiu's eye. This information was very important, as it told him that there was probably only one upper-level fourth-tier fighter left in the casino.

"The casino has two floors, divided into a general area on the first floor and a VIP area on the second floor..."

Next, Hup shared some more information, most of which Luo Xiu already knew, but he also learned some key details.

For example, every morning at nine o'clock, the "men in gold" would go to the second floor for a meeting.

"It's almost time, brother, I should go."

Heap said that before leaving, he used his prophecy skill to tell Luo Xiu Alger's location.

"He should be in a corner of the second area right now, but brother, it seems he doesn't have much time left. You'd better hurry."

Luo Xiu remained calm. He had only intended to use Alger as bait to gain some unexpected benefits. Even if Kelda really died, he would only feel some regret, not suffer any loss.

"Brother, don't be sad. Those guys in the capital have grown up eating gold. They're clinging to Master Tata's coattails. Once we've made something of ourselves out there, I'll take you back to the capital."

As Xiu left, he was still comforting Luo Xiu, which made Luo Xiu both laugh and cry.

After Xiu left, Luo Xiu reappeared for a while to complete the post-disaster reconstruction work, and then used the concealment potion to hide his figure again before heading towards the second area.

By the time they found Alger and got the final details, it was almost nine in the morning.

This trip to the casino is almost over.

Chapter 178 Map of the Inner City

Luo Xiu concealed himself and walked through layers of people to the second area.

He was somewhat surprised to learn that Alger was in the second district, because the people in this district were basically the lowest tier who could enter the inner city.

The first area doesn't count; that's at most a tourist area.

Given Alger's status in Kanriel, even if he lost money and was in debt and couldn't stay in the fourth district, he should at least be able to stay in the third district.

Upon arriving at the second area, Luo Xiu walked around and looked around, quickly surveying the entire hall of the second area, but he did not find Alger's presence.

After a moment's thought, he walked to a corner of the second area, where there were some private rooms that provided gamblers with alchemical potions that could enhance brain activity and maximize their experience.

Sure enough, Luo Xiu found Alger in the room located at the corner to the left of the entrance.

When Luo Xiu first saw Alger, he almost didn't recognize him.

In his memory, Alger should be a very strong man, perhaps even with more muscle mass than him.

But now it's not like that at all.

Alger was sitting at a gambling table. His once sturdy physique seemed to have shrunk, becoming two or three sizes smaller than before. His once firm skin now looked like a wrinkled orange peel after his muscles had shrunk, drooping and curled up in his dirty floral shirt.

He was still wearing the same floral shirt and baggy shorts as before, but he looked completely listless, drawing and playing cards with a numb expression, and then casually throwing the chips in front of him.

But if you look closely, you'll find a glimmer of light in his eyes. For example, when he places a large bet and waits for the dealer to reveal the cards, his eyes will show a hint of tension.

But there was only a tiny bit left.

Once the dealer reveals their cards, the glimmer of light disappears again. He won't be annoyed, or even sad. He'll just pick up the colorful potion on his left, take a sip, and then start the next round.

Alger's changes were so great that even Luo Xiu was somewhat moved.

He looked around the small room and spotted a familiar figure.

It was a fourth-tier mushroom monster, dressed in gold clothes and tight pants, just like any other mushroom monster.

But his face was very pale, and he seemed to be thinner than the other mushroom monsters.

Luo Xiu recognized it at a glance; it was the mushroom monster that had escaped from his grasp. He had killed the mushroom monster's remains, but he never expected that Alger would be under its watchful eye again.

No one knew what had happened during this time, what dispute Alger had with the casino, or how things had turned out this way. Luo Xiu was too lazy to find out.

As for Alger, Luo Xiu felt the same way about Elijah: neither good nor bad. Although they had both attacked him before, those he had beaten were like fleeting clouds, and these two were no longer on his radar.

He walked behind Alger and reached out towards the mushroom monster behind Alger, intending to suppress it directly.

The fourth-tier mushroom monster seemed to sense something at the last moment. Its scarlet eyes glowed red, and its body trembled involuntarily as it tried to dodge. However, the difference between it and Luo Xiu was too great at the moment.

Lower-level fourth rank and upper-level fourth rank are not comparable, let alone Luo Xiu, who has already far surpassed ordinary upper-level fourth rank.

It was as easy as squashing a mosquito. The fourth-tier mushroom monster had no chance to resist. Luo Xiu grabbed its neck and gently squeezed it, shattering its neck bones completely and breaking its entire neck.

[Host has slain a Tier 4 Mushroom Monster (modified/crippled), points +25]

boom--

The mushroom monster's head fell to the ground, and its entire body turned into red filamentous objects and dissipated.

All of this happened too fast. Luo Xiu completed the above actions almost instantly. Before the others could react to how the fourth-tier mushroom monster had suddenly disappeared, Luo Xiu had already silently flashed behind the other people in the room and the mushroom monster.

“Bang bang bang!!!”

Luo Xiu's speed was so fast that it was impossible to see clearly, like a gust of wind. Everyone in the room fainted, and the mushroom monsters were all crushed.

There was no way around it; apart from Alger, the highest-level creatures in this room were only a few Tier 2 mushroom monsters, the difference in level was simply too great.

Alger was stunned for half a second before he reacted, but by the time he opened his mouth to speak, Luo Xiu's hand was already gripping his neck.

"Uh-uh-"

Alger stared at Luo Xiu, whose figure was slowly emerging before him. His pupils dilated, and he struggled to speak, but only "uh uh" sounds came out of his throat.

"Long time no see, Lord Alger, hee hee—"

Luo Xiu whispered, adding the mushroom monster's catchphrase, which made Alger even more terrified. He twisted and turned, trying to break free, but to no avail.

"Now I'm going to ask you some questions, please answer them carefully, hehe—"

Luo Xiu whispered, not revealing his identity, as that would be too troublesome to explain:

"If you answer well, then the casino's accounts can be wiped clean."

Alger had been struggling, but after hearing Luo Xiu's words, he quieted down.

He saw that the mushroom monster behind him was already dead.

For gamblers burdened with mountains of debt, nothing is more tempting than the chance to wipe out their debts.

Luo Xiu smiled and spoke softly:

"You've spent a considerable amount of time at the casino, so you should have a fairly thorough understanding of this place by now."

Upon hearing this, Alger hesitated before nodding.

Actually, he's been so busy gambling lately that he doesn't really know anything about casinos.

But he knew that nodding was the best option now, whether it was to survive or to get rid of his debts.

Luo Xiu's eyes flashed red, and under his scrutiny, he had already seen that Alger was lying. However, he still patiently asked Alger a few questions, hoping to gain some unexpected insights.

And unsurprisingly, no useful information was obtained.

Alger stammered for a long time, unable to answer any of the questions.

His face was flushed, and sweat beaded on his forehead as he desperately tried to explain to Luo Xiu, hoping that Luo Xiu could give him another chance.

Do you know a map of the inner city?

Luo Xiu spoke indifferently, giving Alger one last chance to demonstrate his worth.

"Ok?"

Alger's eyes lit up, and he nodded vigorously:

"I know."

Soon, Alger drew a map on the white shirt of a waiter next to him and handed it to Rosh.

Luo Xiu nodded:

"Thank you for your help."

As soon as he finished speaking, he reached out and, to Alger's horrified gaze, knocked Alger unconscious, placing him alongside the other gamblers on the ground.

He used two vials of potion to make himself and the gambler on the ground invisible at the same time, then stepped outside, gently closed the door, and destroyed the keyhole.

He didn't know how long this cover-up could last, but it didn't matter anymore. The time was ripe, and whether the plan went smoothly or not, no one in the casino would care about this little second area.