A passing traveler through the heavens

Ji Lin and Guo Yingnan walked along a quiet tree-lined path, and a magnificent manor came into view.

The moment Ji Lin stepped through the manor gates, his keen senses detected the unusual security arrangements.

Everywhere you look, the bodyguards are lined up like well-trained soldiers, with a sentry post almost every three steps.

They looked serious and vigilantly watched their surroundings.

However, these were merely superficial phenomena. With his powerful perception, Ji Lin secretly detected two or three hidden yet exceptionally powerful auras.

Judging from the aura they exude, their combat power is probably comparable to that of Tian Yangsheng.

The estate was so vast that it was astonishing. Ji Lin followed Guo Yingnan, turning left and right, as if they were in a maze.

Just when he was about to lose his way, a spacious and bright room finally appeared in front of him.

Through the half-open door, two people could be seen sitting inside—He Xin and a female reporter.

At this moment, He Xin was smiling and talking eloquently to the female reporter. Just as Ji Lin stepped into the room, a crisp system notification sound rang out.

"Ding"

Name: Di Yun

"Rating 100"

"Number of attempts: 0"

"Favorability 40"

At the same time, He Xin noticed Ji Lin's arrival and turned to the female reporter, saying, "Miss Di, in my opinion, you should interview this young man instead."

"This young man is no ordinary person; he's Hong Kong's infamous 'crime buster'! When it comes to skills, he's definitely one of the most outstanding among Hong Kong's younger generation!"

As he spoke, He Xin raised his hand and pointed at Ji Lin, who had just entered the room.

Di Yun slowly looked in the direction He Xin was pointing. When his gaze fell on Ji Lin, he was completely stunned, his mouth slightly agape, and he exclaimed inwardly, "Wow, he's so handsome!"

At this moment, He Xin also stood up, walked towards Ji Lin with a smile, extended his right hand to shake hands with him, and said warmly, "Nice to meet you, Detective Ji. I have long admired your name, and seeing you today, it is indeed well-deserved!"

Ji Lin responded politely to He Xin's greeting. After exchanging a few pleasantries, He Xin turned to Di Yun and said softly, "Reporter Di, could you please step outside for a moment? I have something to discuss with Detective Ji."

Upon hearing this, Di Yun nodded and then turned and left the room.

As the door closed gently, only He Xin, Ji Lin, and Guo Yingnan remained in the room.

The atmosphere became slightly tense. Ji Lin broke the silence first, asking directly, "I wonder what brings Mr. He here in particular? Surely it's not just a simple invitation to have a cup of tea?"

"I, Ji Lin, am fairly self-aware and don't think I'm that important to you, Mr. He, so much."

He Xin smiled slightly after hearing this, waved his hand and said, "Detective Ji is too modest! Not to mention that you are one of the four famous detectives in Hong Kong, the huge fortune you earned in this God of Gamblers competition is enough to make me look at you in a new light."

Upon hearing this, Ji Lin was startled and instantly understood He Xin's intentions.

As a well-known tycoon in Macau, he must have realized that he was involved in illegal gambling activities in both Macau and Hong Kong Island.

Thinking of this, Ji Lin said without changing his expression, "Mr. He, you really like to joke! In my opinion, that so-called God of Gamblers competition is as childish and ridiculous as children playing house."

"If we're talking about the real God of Gamblers, it has to be you! After all, no matter what kind of gambler you are, no matter how skilled you are, you will inevitably make mistakes at the gambling table. But only you, He Xin, can always win."

"The title 'God of Gamblers He Xin' sounds much better than my title 'Sin Buster'."

"You know, this God of Gamblers competition is a highly anticipated event! And you, you're probably the biggest outside bookmaker."

"You must have already made a fortune! Compared to the enormous wealth you have amassed, the little money I have is utterly insignificant. How could I possibly compare it to yours?"

After that, the conversation between Ji Lin and He Xin was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Just then, He Xin burst into laughter, the sound echoing throughout the room. He then casually pulled a check from his pocket and gently handed it to Ji Lin, saying...

"Detective Ji, this check contains all the money you won on the outskirts of Macau this time."

Upon seeing this, Ji Lin took the check without saying a word, and without even glancing at it, stuffed it into his pocket without hesitation.

However, He Xin, who was standing to the side, teased with great interest: "Detective Ji, are you really that careless? Aren't you going to take a look? Aren't you afraid that I'll secretly do something and embezzle your money?"

"Haha, if Mr. He would even consider my meager wealth, then I should be the one who feels honored!"

"I'm just saying this because I want to make friends with you, Mr. He, and to show my respect," Ji Lin said with a nonchalant smile, his words revealing a generous spirit.

The two chatted for a while longer...

Then, Ji Lin estimated that it was about time, so he stood up and prepared to take his leave.

As soon as Ji Lin turned and left the room, Guo Yingnan immediately approached He Xin and asked in a low voice with curiosity, "Brother Xin, from the look in your expression just now, you seemed to think highly of this policeman surnamed Ji."

He Xin nodded slightly, his gaze deep and sharp, and whispered to Guo Yingnan beside him, "Anan, let me tell you, never underestimate this Ji Lin."

"In my opinion, he is quite similar to me when I was young. I can even assert that Hong Kong Island will definitely be his territory in the future."

At this moment, Di Yun, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time, keenly caught the slight sound of the door turning.

She hurriedly and clumsily threw the cigarette, which she had just finished smoking, onto the ground and quickly stomped it out with her toe.

Immediately afterwards, she casually straightened her clothes, pretending that nothing had happened.

As Ji Lin stepped out of the room, he immediately spotted Di Yun, who was still patiently waiting there.

A slight smile appeared on his lips as he struck up a conversation, "Reporter Di, I didn't expect you to enjoy smoking too?" As he spoke, Ji Lin gently sniffed the faint smell of smoke that hadn't completely dissipated in the air.

Di Yun shook his head gently. Just then, perhaps because he was too relaxed or too nervous, Di Yun couldn't control himself and accidentally exhaled the smoke from his mouth.

The wisp of smoke rose slowly and spread through the air.

Ji Lin happened to witness this scene. He was slightly taken aback at first, and then the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, revealing a slightly teasing smile.

He smiled and said to Di Yun, "Oh dear, Reporter Di, look at your mouth, it's like a chimney, still spewing smoke out!"

Upon hearing Ji Lin's words, Di Yun blushed instantly and quickly waved his hands to explain, "No... that's not it, Mr. Ji, you've misunderstood."

"This room is so cold, so what's coming out of my mouth is just warm air, not smoke." After saying that, Di Yun lowered his head shyly, not daring to look Ji Lin in the eye.

Ji Lin looked at Di Yun's shy and embarrassed appearance and wanted to make a few more jokes with him, but at that moment, a sudden ringtone interrupted his thoughts.

Ji Lin looked down and saw that his phone had rung. He had no choice but to temporarily put aside his conversation with Di Yun and answer the unexpected call…