The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 162

Andrew was still confused, so he continued to ask, "What kind of trap has this country boy set for you?"

Isaac put on an air of having seen right through Daniel's plan and explained, "He was trying to entice me to say the same words!"

"What do you mean?"

"He just said I could pick an additional stone, but his real intent was to tempt me into stating he could also choose another stone.

That country boy's picks are worthless—none of them contain any jade, so he's sure to lose.

But if I hadn't seen through his ruse, I might have, out of politeness, allowed him to choose an extra stone as well, meaning he could add one with no spending limit.

I have chosen the three stones with the most value for ten million.

If the country boy picked another without a limit, spending more, he could potentially grab a stone that would be worth more than mine!"

After Isaac's explanation, Andrew immediately grasped what was happening.

"Heh!" Andrew started with a cold laugh, then addressed Daniel, "I hadn't realized that you, a simple country boy, would be so sly. Such tricks you come up with; it appears you really are full of schemes!

But still, you are too naïve. Did you really think you could deceive the king of Jade Gambling? He saw right through your evil plan."

Daniel's failed scheme delighted Brittany, who naturally seized the chance to throw in a jab. "Country boy, I didn't realize you were this sort of person before. Don't you have any integrity? Such underhanded trickery—it's a good thing the King of Jade Gambling saw through your plans. If you had gambled with someone as pure as, say, me today, I bet you'd have sold me off to some gang."