Marvel: The Superman Survival Guide

Chapter 37 Someone is giving money again

Link knew the casino staff had noticed them, but then withdrew their attention. He could now dominate even without using X-Sight, relying solely on psychology.

People who gamble in casinos all have psychological weaknesses, making it easy to detect their mental state.

Link is quite famous now, especially in Las Vegas. They know a lot about professional gamblers, and naturally they pay attention to someone like Link who is quite famous in New York.

Link had won big games and had tens of millions in cash assets, but the casino was unaware that Link had purchased Stark Industries stock.

Currently, Link is also a valuable resource for casinos.

The casino hotel was also preparing for a big card game, with only the wealthy and powerful participating. This was something they often did to satisfy their guests' needs.

Of course, these guests have different needs; some seek thrills, some pursue victory, some hope to win money, and some want to settle things once and for all.

This place is known for its ability to buy everything with money. Casino hotels need to satisfy their guests, and the revenue from these guests' spending and commissions alone makes them incredibly wealthy.

Professional gamblers like Link have their own circles, but most of them participate in tournaments like the King of Gamblers competition. Once they win the championship, they not only receive substantial rewards, but they also gain the attention of the casino.

He could be hired as a technical director or receive some small shares, which would be very lucrative, but Link was unwilling to participate because these benefits were dispensable to him.

He also didn't want to be associated with the casino because his hidden identity was that of a secret agent!

He prefers the identity of a secret agent. He can become stronger just by basking in the sun. There is no system or need to seek a path to become stronger. His life should be more colorful. He is very satisfied with the present.

He's fun, he's colorful, and now he has a girlfriend. He has everything he lacked in his past life, what more could he want?

"Mr. Lin, would you be willing to attend a poker game?" The casino representatives appeared a few days later, by which time Link had won more than five million US dollars.

He won a bit too much this time, and he realized he didn't have enough cash on hand, which would affect Jessica's ability to buy luxury goods, especially his favorite items, like the lingerie she bought.

"Of course, but I wonder who will be attending?" Link asked with a smile.

"We can't disclose their identities, just focus on doing your best," the casino manager said.

Link raised an eyebrow, then nodded and said, "No problem, just exchange all the chips I deposited!"

"By the way, what's the time?"

"I'll have someone come and invite you tomorrow night at eight o'clock," the hotel manager said before turning and leaving.

Link still appeared quite weak in their presence, but he didn't care. These guys thought he was easy to manipulate, which was for the best. Perhaps more high-stakes games would come his way in the future.

Of course, if someone breaks the rules, that's a good thing. I don't mind using S.H.I.E.L.D.'s resources, after all, I'm a Level 6 agent!

Jessica, dressed in an evening gown, approached Link and asked, "I'm not feeling well!"

"Don't worry, someone's bringing us money. They don't want to reveal their identity, but it doesn't matter," Link smiled. "At least they won't dare touch us here at the hotel."

Jessica frowned, but didn't say anything more. She knew from the beginning that her boyfriend was a professional gambler, and it would be difficult to have a stable job in this profession.

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The following evening, after dinner, the two returned to their room and changed their clothes. Link wore a custom-made suit, while Jessica changed into an evening gown. Soon after, hotel staff arrived and invited them to a VIP room.

This time, Link wasn't kept waiting. There were already four people waiting there, clearly they knew each other and had something to discuss.

At the semi-circular table, Link took a cigar and a bottle of bourbon, then sat down on the far right with Jessica.

He observed carefully and found that there were one woman and three men present, including two old men, one black and one white, and two young men, one man and one woman, both white.

"Antonio, it's not too late to back out now," the old black man said with a smile.

The white old man, however, had a serious expression and said, "Sloan, there are three of us: my children and I, plus a skilled fighter the casino hired. You might not be able to win."

"Alright, let's see how our luck runs out!" Sloan turned to the dealer. "Let's begin!"

Link glanced at the chips on his table; they were ten million chips, which the casino hadn't mentioned before. He realized he didn't have enough chips, so the casino had given him over four million.

Don't assume they're being kind; they just know they have the ability to repay. Link smiled slightly and silently puffed on his cigar.

Jessica was very nervous, sitting to Link's right, but she didn't dare to speak, afraid of bothering Link.

Link noticed and patted her hand, saying, "Relax a bit. If you're tired, you can go rest over there and have something to drink."

"It's alright, it's the first time I've seen you play cards," Jessica forced a smile.

"Looks like I'll have to take you out more often to help you get used to things," Link laughed.

He was oblivious to everyone else, while the dealer had already started dealing the cards, and the five men each threw in $10,000 as their base.

As the game began, Link noticed that the old man named Antonio and Sloan were the most composed, while Antonio's children also seemed somewhat nervous. It seemed that they were using the game to do something.

In the first few rounds, Link almost never followed the lead, only losing by a single point. His focus was on observing Sloan, who was the most composed player.

Even Sloan's heartbeat didn't change much, though it did increase slightly when looking at the cards.

Link can now use not only X-ray vision, but also super hearing to hear everyone's heartbeat, with Jessica's heartbeat being the loudest.

"Hey, aren't you a pro?" the young man asked Link after a few rounds.

Link smiled and said, "It seems the casino didn't introduce me. My card skills are average, but I'm good at psychology. I've been observing, but it's about time."

"Deal the cards!" he said to the dealer.

Old Antonio turned to his son and said, "Santino, stay calm!"

"Good father!" Santino Antonio immediately adopted a docile demeanor.

The woman beside him, who appeared to be his older sister, had a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth, looking quite happy.

Link understood; the siblings weren't on good terms either, and he could take advantage of that.

Link then began to wreak havoc, even Sloan was no match for him, and Link's chips gradually increased.

(End of this chapter)