The night fell, and the true paradise of Huacai City finally arrived.
Lei Jian and Wang Zhenjiang, dressed as rogue gentlen, concealed their weapons and walked toward the gates of Huacai City.
The entrance to the gambling city was equipped with X-ray machines and tal detectors. Every guest was subjected to comprehensive monitoring by these devices to prevent the carrying of dangerous items. Lighters, explosives, blades, and firearms all fell under the category of dangerous items. Once detected, a nearby person in black would promptly step forward to eject the individual.
Lei Jian lined up for inspection, and Jiang Ming, standing behind him, couldn’t help but lower his voice and say, "Mr. Lei, what if they find sothing?"
His voice trembled with nerves.
Lei Jian whispered back, "We’ll play it by ear when the ti cos."
Soon it was Lei Jian’s turn. With a calm expression, he walked through the doorway, and the machine beside him showed no reaction.
Lei Jian discreetly wiped away his sweat and gave the green light after receiving a security clearance.
Apparently, Bob hadn’t lied to him.
Wang Zhen and Jiang Ming also passed the inspection smoothly and entered Huacai City.
Jiang Ming breathed a sigh of relief and instinctively patted his lower back, "I was scared to death just now. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, and those people kept their word."
"Cut the chatter. Stick to the plan."
Lei Jian cautiously observed his surroundings. Huacai City was even more extensive than he had imagined, its lavish decorations rivaling those of a palace. It was no wonder so many n lingered here, as it was truly a paradise for them.
"Xiao Wang, stay on the first floor and be ready to act. Xiao Jiang, let’s go."
Huacai City had nine levels, the higher up one went, the more exclusive it beca. According to the information provided by Bob, Yu Fuce was held on the tenth floor, at the very top, where Huacai City’s managent usually relaxed.
The rules here were stringent. To move to the next floor, one must double their chips. To enter the ninth floor directly required at least ten million in chips.
Using the check obtained from Han Li, Lei Jian exchanged it for ten million in chips and, along with Jiang Ming, succeeded in reaching the ninth floor.
Lei Jian stuffed the chips into Jiang Ming’s hands and said, "Go gamble."
Jiang Ming was dumbfounded, "Huh?"
Lei Jian gave him a glance, "What else did you think we ca to the ninth floor for?"
Even pretending must be done convincingly, or it would arouse suspicion.
Jiang Ming hesitated, "But... but I don’t know how."
"Can you pretend to be a playboy?" Jiang Ming had pleasing looks, and once dressed up, he indeed exuded the charm of a wealthy scion.
Jiang Ming headed to the card table and glanced back at Lei Jian.
Lei Jian stopped a pretty passing croupier and asked for the directions to the restroom.
The croupier was enthusiastic and personally guided him to the restroom.
"Sir, please rember my badge number, 021. My na is Awen. Please reach out if you need anything."
"Thank you, you go ahead. I’ve got a bit of a stomach ache."
Lei Jian clutched his stomach with a pained look.
The croupier smiled and turned away.
As she turned, Lei Jian lowered his head and imdiately changed his expression.
The area was littered with caras, with the restroom being the only exception.
Lei Jian quickly moved toward the ergency exit next to the restroom, but found the door locked.
From his watch face, he drew out an ultra-thin wire, inserted it into the keyhole, and unlocked it in under three seconds.
Upon opening the ergency exit door, a staircase leading to the tenth floor was revealed.
Lei Jian dashed straight for the tenth floor, where the passage door was similarly locked.
Employing the sa thod, at the instant of unlocking, he suddenly sensed sothing was amiss.
The ergency exit lock should have been secured from inside, like on the ninth floor, but on the tenth floor, it was locked from the outside. This was unusual, as if...
Lei Jian’s hairs stood on end all at once.
The door leading to the tenth floor was right before him, yet he hesitated.
The journey had been too smooth, suspiciously so.
But having co this far, there was no turning back.
Lei Jian opened the door a crack and cautiously peeked outside.
The tenth floor was eerily quiet, with no patrolling n in black in sight.
There was not even surveillance here.
The carpeted floor gave way underfoot, light as a feather.
With one hand placed on his lower back in a defensive posture, Lei Jian advanced slowly, his eyes scanning the surroundings like radars, ready to react at the first sign of trouble.
At the end of the corridor was a grand golden door.
According to Bob’s information, Yu Fuce was being held inside this room.
No guards stood at the entrance.
The corridor was so silent, a pin drop could be heard, starkly contrasting the noise and splendor below, as if they belonged to different worlds.
He sensed sothing was wrong but had no choice but to continue.
Even if facing a gauntlet of dangers, he was determined to forge ahead unhesitatingly.
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