Urban Ace Bodyguard

Chapter 1200 - 1269: Smoke or Gun Depends on Friend or Foe

"This..." Lei Jing never imagined even in his dreams that the Eighth Prince, who made his fortune through gambling in Yanjing, would look so rugged.In the minds of all those who had never seen the Eighth Prince, just hearing the name "Eighth Prince" would conjure an image of someone with a graceful demeanor, akin to an ancient prince, or someone who naturally exudes authority from being in power for a long time.

No one expected that a burly man with tattoos on his arm, dressed in black as a bouncer, would be the Eighth Prince.

"Mr. Lin, I'm really curious, how exactly did you figure it out?" the Eighth Prince asked with great interest.

"Because a doorman, besides leading the way, couldn't possibly stay in the casino for so long. Especially in a casino, where the rules are very clear and the division of labor is distinct. You, as a doorman, should have left after leading the way, but you didn't. Others also intentionally or unintentionally avoided you, seemingly afraid to disturb you," Lin Hai smiled and analyzed.

The Eighth Prince nodded but retorted, "Perhaps the gambling match you had just now was so exciting that others ignored me?"

"Someone who can make the Thai Gambling King not dare to make a fuss even after losing, even if not the Eighth Prince, is bound to have an extraordinary status. Just now, I clearly observed that Baniesg, when he was about to burst in anger, suddenly glanced at you, and then nothing happened afterwards, haha."

Lin Hai said.

The Thai Gambling King's face turned extremely ugly. Being defeated by Lin Hai felt like a humiliation since Lin Hai was not from the gambling world.

"Clap clap clap"

The sound of the Eighth Prince clapping rang out, his eyes filled with appreciation: "Mr. Lin indeed lives up to being a master. I guess the moment you walked in, you had observed all the details inside my casino, right?"

Lin Hai nodded, speaking bluntly: "Including your casino's security system and weak points, how I would attack after you turn hostile, how to defend, how to ensure my people wouldn't get hurt, how to capture you, how to avoid unforeseen events, and even how to perish together with you and your subordinates."

The Eighth Prince's pupils changed. If at first he merely admired Lin Hai, he now began to take him seriously.

A person who always pushes the boundaries and even dares to pull the Emperor down from his horse demands attention.

Moreover, from Lin Hai's words, the Eighth Prince heard, or perhaps sensed, a meticulous mind that contrasted sharply with Lin Hai's ordinary appearance.

"It seems I've underestimated Mr. Lin," the Eighth Prince admitted.

"However, in the vast Yanjing, relying solely on one's ability doesn't always realize ambitions and ideals. Otherwise, why do you think the three great Gambling Kings accepted my employment?"

The Eighth Prince said with a smile, indirectly telling Lin Hai that strength isn't everything; connections in Yanjing are more crucial.

"What are you trying to say?" Lin Hai asked with a playful smile.

"I know you have a good relationship with Demon Young Master, but if you encounter someone with the same strength as him, or stronger, do you think Demon Young Master will still fully protect you?" the Eighth Prince continued to hint.

He seemed to enjoy speaking in such a roundabout way, perhaps to demonstrate sophistication, or to elevate his status.

"Oh? Someone stronger than Demon Young Master?" Lin Hai followed up with another question: "In the vast Yanjing, more formidable than Demon Young Master now, perhaps only Young Master Xuanyuan?"

Lin Hai didn't boast too much here. In the past, perhaps Young Master Wolf, Young Master Zhan, and others could compete with Demon Young Master, but that was before Demon Young Master became the head of the Lin Family.

Now it's different. Different status means different power at one's disposal.

Former rivals can no longer compare to Demon Young Master today.

"I certainly can't invite Young Master Xuanyuan. After all, I'm just a person within the gray area of influence, and I don't dare to provoke Demon Young Master too much. After all, the Lin Family can take me down in no time," said the Eighth Prince.

"However, you have your connections, and I have mine. Mr. Lin, do you think when a dozen Super Young Masters target you together, Demon Young Master will still strive to shield you? Doesn't he fear affecting his own influence?" The Eighth Prince said with a smile, indirectly showcasing his network.

After all, knowing over a dozen Super Young Masters from Yanjing, just this network power, if placed in other provinces and cities, would make countless people tremble in fear at the stomp of a foot.

"Oh? I also know quite a few Super Young Masters. Which ones are you referring to?" Lin Hai asked with a smile.

"I once drank with Young Master Soldier from the Yang Family, and I've had dealings with Cao Dan, the current head of the Cao Family, and I'm a close friend with Young Master Yin, the chairman of Longevity Group's younger brother."

"Aside from them, I can also speak with Young Master Zhan Hai Wuyan, Su Family's rebellious young master Su Tuhu, Divine Medicine Sect's Young Master Xiao, Xuanyuan Family's Young Master Ling Feng, etc. They'd be happy to lend a hand when I encounter some trivial difficulties."

The Eighth Prince said with a smile.

Lin Hai picked at his ear, "What are you trying to imply?"

"I'm just trying to tell Mr. Lin that, even if you have outstanding gambling skills and quite a rich network, there's no need to overstep your bounds in Yanjing. Otherwise, being too arrogant might come at a cost," the Eighth Prince stated bluntly.

Ouyang Xiaoya, on one side, finally felt relieved.

Since the Eighth Prince flaunted his connections and network, it indicated he preferred resolving things with a gentler approach first.

Moreover, Ouyang Xiaoya knew the strong young masters he mentioned and was aware that many of them seemed to have some acquaintance with Lin Hai.

And, the so-called rebellious young master from the Su Family appeared to have just been thoroughly humiliated by the "dead beast" not long ago, making him hardly a threat.

"Too arrogant?" Lin Hai laughed heartily, then turned serious toward the Eighth Prince and said, "I have my own backing. It's not the toughest, but you'd best not try it!"

The Eighth Prince's expression turned a bit displeased, and he said coldly, "Mr. Lin, respect is mutual. You've inexplicably meddled in Red-haired Hui's business, and this matter must be settled."

"Oh? How should it be settled?" Lin Hai asked coldly in return.

"Give me an explanation! Whether it be smoke or fire, it all depends on if you're friend or foe."

The Eighth Prince finished speaking and waved his hand. Immediately, concealed subordinates emerged from all around, each with a fierce expression, instantly turning the atmosphere murderous.

Lin Hai snorted coldly, "Just a few Super Young Masters aren't enough to make me, Lin, accountable to you."

"Oh? I happen to know some officials and their sons, including one whose family previously had the Number Two Chief in charge, from the Fu Family, ever heard of them?"

"The Fu Family of Fu Erdai?" Lin Hai asked.

The Eighth Prince chuckled lightly, confidently nodded, "Yes, indeed, the Fu Family."

"Anything else?" Lin Hai showed a bemused smile.

"Aside from the Fu Family, I also know a few generals in the military," the Eighth Prince revealed again, believing it would surely be enough to intimidate Lin Hai... right?

"Since the Eighth Prince has such a wide network and has arranged many good hands around, why not give me a chance to present myself?" Lin Hai said.

The Eighth Prince lifted his hand, indicating that Lin Hai could also reveal his cards.

Lin Hai picked up the phone, randomly dialed a number, and then coldly said, "You have ten minutes, get to the Eighth Prince's First Casino in Yanjing immediately. If you can't make it in ten minutes, break a leg yourself."

With that, Lin Hai hung up the phone and proceeded to dial a second number.