Xu Fang didn't let Luo Xiaoming follow her to the casino. It was crowded and chaotic there, and she might not be able to take care of him.

Although Luo Xiaoming really wanted to go together, she knew that she wouldn't be able to help and would only be a burden to Xu Fang. So she listened to the advice and obediently stayed in the hotel.

Luo Bing originally thought that Xu Fang would refuse to help him, but unexpectedly she agreed. He couldn't help but feel ecstatic, and his hands trembled slightly as he drove.

"Tell me about your plan," Xu Fang leaned back in the back seat, reading electronic literature on her phone.

"Here's the plan: I will go to IZO Company first to pick up my bodyguard, and then I hope you can remain invisible and follow me, avoiding the casino security check. I will choose card games, which are easy to cheat in. You can peek at my opponent's cards and secretly tell me."

"How long will the whole process last?"

"Hard to say, at least until the afternoon. If I attend Leonard's banquet, it might be even longer."

Leonard is the owner of the casino, with a military background. Both in terms of financial resources and connections, he surpasses Luo Bing by far. It is said that he used to be involved in the underworld, with a sharp mind and dangerous persona.

Anke Casino is Leonard's flagship industry, advertised as a tourist resort. In addition to gambling, there are also services such as food, hotels, and nightclubs. This is only on the surface. Underneath the bustling streets, it is a place where the rich pursue excitement, with gambling occupying a large portion of the offerings, and millions of bets being commonplace.

Meeting someone of this level, Luo Bing felt tremendous pressure. He appeared to be a lone figure, looking like a gullible fool. If negotiations didn't go well, he might even lose everything. If it weren't for Xu Fang's help, he would have to reluctantly give up his father's property and try to make a good impression on Leonard.

"I have limited time for invisibility every day and cannot always be by your side. How about this, we stick to the old plan. You carry a bag, and I'll hide inside, only coming out when necessary."

"I had the same idea. Also, can you guarantee my safety?"

Xu Fang glanced at him, then turned her gaze back to her phone. "Don't you have your bodyguard?"

Luo Bing forced a smile. "That's just for show, to scare away any small fry."

"I can protect you, at least you don't have to worry about bullets."

"Thank you, really, thank you!"

"No need to thank me. We both have our own interests."

Both have their own interests? Luo Bing's heart skipped a beat.

These past few days, although Luo Bing was very busy, he had been paying attention to Xu Fang's movements. Except for occasionally disappearing, most of the time she was in Luo Xiaoming's room.

Once, when Xu Fang was not around, Luo Bing had asked Xiaoming about Xu Fang. But Xiaoming didn't say anything. When asked about their relationship, Xiaoming just blushed and said nothing.

Despite this, the observant Luo Bing still sensed that there was some secret between Xu Fang and Luo Xiaoming, not just a superficial acquaintance.

It seemed that Luo Xiaoming knew Xu Fang's true identity and trusted her a lot. And Xu Fang also showed more intimacy towards Xiaoming. Comparing this, Luo Bing felt like an outsider.

"Xu Fang, actually... you knew Luo Xiaoming before, right?" Luo Bing suddenly asked.

"Yeah," Xu Fang admitted without hesitation.

"You came to Boston just to save Luo Xiaoming, and I was just a side mission, right?"

"You have a good sense of self-awareness."

"In that case, Luo Xiaoming can be considered my benefactor."

Luo Bing self-mockingly said, he used to think it was his personal charm that helped him, but later realized he was overthinking.

"Xu Fang, I know you're not interested in money, so after this is done, I will give half of my father's fortune to Luo Xiaoming and ensure that her career is smooth in the future. Is that okay?"

"No need," Xu Fang's answer surprised Luo Bing. "Keep it as it is. After all, you are her only family. If you prove trustworthy, I wouldn't mind telling you more."

Luo Bing was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "I understand."

"Oh, one more thing."

"What is it?"

"Don't bring gifts when you come to me next time."

...

IZO Corporation, founded in Elysse, is a mercenary company known for its bodyguard business that spans the world. Their mercenaries are renowned for their loyalty and ruthlessness, which makes them highly sought after by the wealthy.

However, when IZO learned that Luobing planned to retrieve money from Lannard, they made it clear that if violence were to occur, they would only prioritize Luobing's safety and would not lay a hand on Lannard's people, as they didn't want to offend the local boss.

Luobing didn't mind, knowing that the bodyguards were just for show and that Xu Fang was the one truly responsible for his safety.

After signing the agreement and paying the deposit, two burly African men got into Luobing's car. One of them took the driver's seat, while the other sat closely beside Luobing.

They were highly professional, without any unnecessary words. Their actions were efficient, and they wouldn't engage in conversation unless the employer initiated it.

As Luobing sat in the back seat, holding the backpack in his arms, he looked out at the scenery with a sense of nervousness.

"Once I retrieve my father's money, I'll immediately return home," he thought.

At 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the car arrived on time at Anke Casino. Lannard's men had been waiting outside for a while. Upon seeing Luobing getting out of the car, they greeted him politely before offering to carry his "luggage." Luobing politely declined, slinging the backpack over his shoulder.

After going through a security check to ensure that Luobing was not carrying any dangerous items like explosives, Lannard's men brought him to the top floor of Anke Building, the administrative area of the casino.

In a spacious and brightly lit office, Luobing finally met the casino boss, Lannard.

Lannard was a tall middle-aged man with a high nose bridge and slightly puffy eyes. His gaze seemed deep and piercing, perhaps a result of being in a higher position for a long time, which made Luobing feel a subtle pressure, making it hard for him to breathe.

He had experienced a similar feeling when he angered his father in his childhood.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Lannard. I am here to fulfill our gambling agreement. I hope I haven't disturbed you," Luobing greeted in fluent English, with proper etiquette.

Lannard subtly smirked and glanced at the bodyguards behind Luobing, then signaled to his subordinate.

Understanding the signal, the subordinate blocked the bodyguards from entering Lannard's office.

The two bodyguards had no intention of entering Lannard's office in the first place. Seeing the situation, they stood outside the door, keeping Luobing within their sight.

"I apologize, but outsiders carrying weapons cannot enter my room. It's a rule," Lannard said with a smile.

"I understand. May we discuss the details of the gambling agreement then?" Luobing replied with a smile.

"Don't rush, young man. If you really want to reclaim shares of Juchuan, you can buy them back. I'm willing to sell them to you at 1.5 times the price they were sold by Lu Qingyuan. What do you think?" Lannard offered.

"Really?" Luobing was overjoyed. Buying back the shares would be the best outcome, allowing him to retrieve his father's money without getting involved with the big shots or having to go through the gambling, pleasing both sides.

"I won't deceive you. Just as long as you are willing to enjoy the afternoon tea here as a favor," Lannard said.

"You are too kind, and I have no reason to refuse."

Lannard quietly instructed one of his subordinates, who then looked at Luobing strangely before leaving.

Soon, a waiter brought a set of exquisite tableware and placed it in front of Luobing. There was also a handkerchief soaked in lemon juice next to the tableware.

While maintaining a smile on his face, Luobing couldn't help but doubt what Lannard had in mind. Could he have poisoned it?

Lannard's subordinate returned, holding a box in his left hand and a small brown and white kitten in his right hand.

The little kitten stared with big eyes, its beautiful vertical pupils uneasily observing the unfamiliar people in the room, "Meow~"

Lannard took the kitten, gently stroking its head, and said with a smile, "It's an underage aristocratic Ragdoll cat. Very gentle."

"Beautiful fur color," Luobing praised, following his words.

"So I've prepared it to entertain my dear guest," Lannard said.

Upon finishing his words, Lannard took out a juicer from the box, opened the lid, and put the Ragdoll cat inside. The kitten hooked its claws onto the edge of the cup, instinctively sensing danger and feeling fearful. However, Lannard forcefully closed the lid tightly.

Luobing: "What is this..."

Under Luobing's questioning gaze, Lannard pressed the switch on the juicer.

Instantly, spinning sharp blades shredded all the beauty, and red blood gushed out from below, only to be blocked and bounced back by the cover. The doll cat's sharp and piercing screams echoed in the office, its claws leaving white marks on the cup. Eventually, its cries were drowned in blood and flesh, forming a red whirlpool.

After 1 minute, the juicer stopped. The once-intact kitten had turned into a puddle of red mud, with even its bones blended into tiny particles.

Lanard handed a cup of "cat" to Luo Bing and pushed it in front of him, saying, "My guest, try it while it's hot, see how it tastes."

Luo Bing looked at the liquid in the cup, with a few brown cat hairs floating on the blood foam, and a pungent fishy smell rushed into his airway.

His eye twitched, and his stomach churned.

Luo Bing was furious. He could tell that Lanard had no intention of paying back the money, but instead deliberately made this disgusting thing to humiliate him.

"I need to use the restroom first." Luo Bing's face turned pale, and he left the office under mocking gazes.

...

"Xu Fang, are there any surveillance cameras here?"

"No." Xu Fang shrank into his backpack and didn't move. "I need to tell you something beforehand. Lanard has many powerful henchmen, and there are snipers outside the office building. Their guns can shoot you at any time."

There were 15 people protecting Lanard in secret, 4 in plain sight, and 11 in the shadows. The energy density of these people's bodies was very high, appearing like shiny lanterns in Xu Fang's vision.

Soldiers, special forces, or martial arts experts usually have much higher energy density in their bodies than ordinary people, with some exceptionally strong individuals being two to three times higher.

Xu Fang was actually somewhat disappointed because he hadn't seen any authors or anything related to them. Everyone was just ordinary people.

Luo Bing wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and looked at Xu Fang for help, wanting to say something but hesitating.

"I've said it so many times, you won't get hurt. As long as I have a thought, everyone in this building will die. Hurry up and place your bet, then go home after finishing."

Luo Bing smiled, "With you saying that, I feel relieved."