Dragon Clan: I am Lu Mingfei, the Intelligence Strategist, the God of Concepts!

Chapter 138 Who told you to memorize cards like that? (6.2K)

Back then, Chan Kwok-jai was able to win 37 million with just 20 dollars.

For me, Lu Mingfei, turning 300 million into 1 billion is no problem...

The young boy, carrying his chip box, sat at the blackjack table.

A glance,
The situation of the people at the table was clearly visible.

A small gambling table is a gathering of elites, a total of six people, ostensibly four elites, one rich second-generation, and one black rapper.

But in reality, only one person holds the position of a member of parliament.

Among the other five people, there were two drug lords, one human trafficker, one drug lord and human trafficker, and Lu Mingfei himself... He could probably be considered a robber.

Sure enough, all the quick ways to make money in this world have long been written into the criminal law.

I wonder if that fat, big-eared congressman will be so scared that he'll run away as soon as he learns the true identities of the others at the table... Lu Mingfei twitched the corner of his mouth and smiled silently.

Well, who knows who did more bad things?

His attention was mainly focused on the last drug lord and human trafficker.

This person's stats panel is quite interesting.

Tobias Garfield, nicknamed "Neo the Pig" and "Hercules"... He came all the way from Rio de Janeiro to spend money at the Elysium... He's a mixed-race person who used to work in Kassel, and his bloodline level is only B.

However, what truly puzzled Lu Mingfei was...
This guy is clearly not Japanese, and there are no related tags such as 'Oni Clan' or 'Oni' in the [tags], yet his bloodline is also described as 'unstable'.

—After arriving at the Elysium tonight, this was the first time he had seen hybrids whose bloodlines were suffixed with 'unstable'. They were all members of the Demon Clan.
They disguised themselves as gamblers and mingled among the crowd in preparation for any unforeseen events.

Lu Mingfei couldn't help but recall the connection between the Snake Clan and the Fierce Demon Clan.

"It seems there really is something wrong with this group of White King bloodlines; there's even talk of whether they're stable or not... But what's with this boar Neo? Could he be a long-lost relative of the Snake Clan? And a...?"

After a while,
Lu Mingfei composed himself and stopped thinking about it.

A sexy dealer is dealing the cards.

The dealer, dressed in a formal suit on the upper body and revealing stockings with a rabbit tail on the lower body, holds a transparent card dealer. With each card dealt, her rosy lips part slightly, revealing a charming smile. As the cards are dealt, the rabbit tail keeps jumping, trying to entice the interest of each gambler.

But everyone present seemed to be an expert.

Each of them had a solemn expression, like a Buddha chanting sutras in a temple.

Unlike other card games, blackjack follows a probability system. If you can memorize how many Aces and Kings have appeared on the table, and use strong calculation methods, you can greatly increase your chances of winning.

Mental arithmetic requires extremely fast speed and exceptional memory; it's a process that really tests your brainpower.

Even if you can't remember everything, it's okay. As long as you are consciously trying to remember, even if it only increases your win rate by one or two points, the overall effect will be immeasurable... During this period, you can't afford to be distracted by beautiful women.

However, after a few laps, it was soon over.

The congressman was the first to realize something was wrong.
He dropped a bunch of black and gold chips worth millions of yen and escaped at lightning speed.

Since you dare to play blackjack for 10 million yen a game, you must at least be able to remember two decks of cards.

A super gambler like him can memorize four decks of cards and is usually invincible in card games.

But there seem to be two weirdos at this poker table...

Intuition saved him.

Another ten minutes or so later,
The other three gamblers involved in illegal gambling only belatedly realized what was happening. They angrily slammed their chips on the table and left their seats with resentment on their faces. At this moment, there were more than a hundred black gold chips on the table. Each of them had lost more than 30 million yen. In particular, the more they played, the faster they lost. Even a fool would know what was going on.

Only Lu Mingfei and Boar Neo remained at the card table.

The two looked at each other silently, yet both wore smiles.

Neo the boar roughly guessed that the young boy was probably also a hybrid. In fact, there was no need to guess; his identity was obvious just by sitting there. Hybrids often stand out among humans, and this face was the best way to identify them.

When it comes to memory, ordinary people are at a huge disadvantage compared to mixed-race individuals.

Lu Mingfei glanced at the mountain of chips piled on the table and suddenly smiled and spoke.

"Friend, do you have enough chips left?"

Neo the pig frowned. "What, you want to go a little bigger?"

"Yes."

Lu Mingfei spoke frankly, placing his briefcase on the table, inside which were neatly stacked black and gold chips.

Including what he just won, it amounts to approximately 3.5 million yen.

"You're planning to double it? Twenty million per game?" Neo the Pig looked at Lu Mingfei with great interest.

“No, the original bet will be multiplied tenfold.” Lu Mingfei smiled slightly.

"One hundred million per game?"

Neo the Pig's expression changed slightly, and he sprang up from the cushion, saying in a deep voice, "But your chips won't last you many rounds."

"Isn't that perfect? ​​I don't have much time." Lu Mingfei said casually, biting his cola straw.

He wasn't joking. It was already past 2:50. According to Chip Girl, the reinforcements would be in place by 3:00. But what if the reinforcements arrived and found there was no one to help? Wouldn't that be embarrassing? His "wish plan" had only progressed 10%. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was slacking off... although he was indeed slacking off.

When meeting another 'nanny' for the first time in a formal setting, you should always make a good impression.

But when Lu Mingfei said that, it reached Neo the Pig's ears...

This turned into a blatant provocation.

"As you wish!" Neo the pig's voice was hoarse, it was hard to tell whether it was excitement or anger.

He turned his head to look at the sexy dealer, and the smile on his dark face instantly turned friendly.

"No problem, right? Beautiful lady, let's play a round of 100 million."

"Of course." The female dealer licked her red lips, responding with a charming smile, her eyes hazy as if she wanted to devour the short man.

Neo the pig's smile deepened; he loved the atmosphere here.

Although he knew that this woman might throw a thousand flirtatious glances at him in one night, so what? It's all about enjoying the moment.

Watching the interaction between the two,
"Wait...!" Lu Mingfei suddenly said.

"What? Are you going to back out?"

Neo the pig's gaze darkened, and he turned his head, slightly annoyed, saying, "Why pretend to be an elephant if you can't handle it?"

“No, I suggest adding a few decks of cards. This place is not meant for studying math. There’s no need to rack your brains. You can memorize them, and so can I. In the end, it all comes down to luck anyway. So let’s save ourselves the trouble and just relax and enjoy the process,” Lu Mingfei said, leaning back lazily in his chair.

Neo the boar was taken aback, then his face turned wary.

How many sets would you like to add?

"Ten sets?" Lu Mingfei said casually.

Hearing this,

Neo the boar frowned.

Blackjack usually uses 1-8 decks of cards, and his limit is memorizing 8 decks... In the brief exchange just now, he had already felt how difficult this boy was. Could this young man memorize 10 decks?
Of course, Boar Neo wouldn't believe Lu Mingfei's so-called 'easy gambling, enjoy the process'.

By adopting an arrogant and casual demeanor, he is clearly digging his own grave.

He had created similar pitfalls for others before.

However, Lu Mingfei's words also make sense... He would also feel tired after a long period of intense mental exertion. He didn't want to exhaust all his energy on gambling tonight. There are plenty of casinos in South America, and he had to try the local specialties in Japan. He couldn't have Sakurai Kogure, so he had to enjoy himself with other women.

The Pleasure Pavilion is never short of beauties; he spotted several on the way, including this croupier, whom he also really liked.

I can't let it affect my performance later.

After a moment's hesitation, Neo the Boar spoke in a chilling tone: "Fifteen sets, just to be on the safe side."

"Twenty suits, that'll be safer." Lu Mingfei's face showed an exaggerated smile.

Neo the pig's face twitched violently.

He knew that some people might be able to memorize 10 decks of cards, but the complexity of the calculation would increase dramatically with each additional deck!

Remembering 15 decks of cards is simply unrealistic, let alone 20! Even a hybrid couldn't do it!
Is this kid really going to try and out-luck me?

Neo the boar glared at Lu Mingfei with malice.

Suppressing his anger, he tapped the table with his fingers, signaling the dealer to begin dealing the cards.

Then come on over.
I, Neo the Pig, may not be an unlucky person!
……

A bet of 100 million per round has begun.

Such a huge sum of blackjack has never been seen even in the Elysium.

Many people at the surrounding gambling tables noticed the situation and gathered around. Both Lu Mingfei and Boar Neo were unfamiliar faces to everyone; no one in any of their circles had ever seen such a person before.

Especially since they're playing such a big game.

The crowd whispered about their origins, watching as large amounts of high-value chips flowed back and forth on the table.

Although the female dealer was flirting with Neo the boar just now, she will ensure fairness, after all, it is a gambling battle between customers, which is also the hallmark of the Paradise.

The simple process of dealing, replenishing, and revealing cards is given extra significance by huge sums of money.

Neo the Boar had a stake far exceeding Lu Mingfei's expectations.
His metal box was filled exclusively with the highest-grade 'Innocent' chips, each worth fifty million yen. These were the 'credit points' he had accumulated through long-term cooperation with the Oni Gang, and this was just the tip of the iceberg. Yet, it was enough to trigger the 'wish' to come true.

But no one ever questioned his travels and enjoyment.

This scene, as seen by Lu Mingfei, naturally held other meanings.

"His situation seems quite special... How could a mere B-rank hybrid receive such preferential treatment from the Ghost Clan?"

Lu Mingfei remained completely unmoved on the surface.

He continued to sip his cola casually, and when it was empty, he would ask Mami to refill it. Each time, he would place a token on her ample breasts, his attitude gentle yet brooking no refusal, behaving like a true playboy.

Mami, who was still struggling with regret, immediately beamed with joy.

Not to be outdone, Neo the Pig ordered a glass of red wine and had a tall, voluptuous, and alluring woman in a see-through dress massage his shoulders.

Driven by the promise of 'no evil,' the woman's alluring eyes were almost brimming with tears.

Blackjack also requires observing the other player's demeanor and judging their psychology. Like Texas Hold'em, it's a game of deception and tactical maneuvering that emphasizes momentum.

“Redeem a card,” Lu Mingfei said.

“I won’t add more,” said Neo the boar.

New cards jumped out of the card dealer and landed in front of Lu Mingfei.

With a Jack, plus a 4, a 6, and a 2, Lu Mingfei's hand was busted.

"Looks like your luck is just so-so?" Neo the Pig mocked, hugging the waiter and giving him a big kiss, then blowing a kiss to the dealer.

He turned over his cards: 3, 5, K, 18 points.

"Whether I'm lucky or not, we'll only know at the crucial moment."

Lu Mingfei smiled and shook his head, continuing to sip his cola, seemingly unaware that his chips were almost gone.

His initial capital was only 3 million yen, meaning that if he lost three games, he would have to be eliminated.

For him, this game was actually the crucial moment.

Neo the boar sneered, taking in Lu Mingfei's subtle movements.

however,
The following rounds seemed to confirm Lu Mingfei's words.

Lost! Lost! Lost!
Neo the Pig suddenly lost five in a row.

This allowed Lu Mingfei's gambling funds to balloon to 600 million yen.

The smile on his face gradually disappeared, and his interaction with the two women also stopped.

"This is too much trouble for you, my friend. How about we add some more? Five hundred million per game."

Lu Mingfei glanced at his watch again, his expression gradually turning serious, and put the cola aside.

Anyone with eyes could see his sense of urgency. Hearing this,

Neo the Pig looked slightly somber; his recent losing streak had put him in a very bad mood.
But what's worse is Lu Mingfei's damn attitude!

What is he in such a hurry for?
Gambling is a dangerous game that walks on the edge of victory and defeat! It's a real man's game, involving many factors such as mathematics, psychology, and physical strength. You have to be completely focused and immersed in it. Although Neo the Pig is nicknamed "Pig," he has always seen himself as a lion on the savanna!
He enjoys the thrill of gambling, and countless high rollers in South America have lost in fear at his hands!

But this young-looking boy seems to only have his money in his eyes? What a greedy fellow!
What makes you think you're guaranteed to win?
“Fine,” Neo the Pig said coldly, “but why not six hundred million per game? You happen to have that many chips.”

"What if we lose? I think I'll need to keep 100 million for a taxi home." Lu Mingfei shrugged, looking innocent.

"..."

Neo the boar gritted his teeth. "Very well, you've convinced me."

Lu Mingfei had successfully provoked his anger with a series of outrageous and nonsensical remarks.

What a convenient "what if we lose" statement.

He had initially been trying to memorize the cards, but the pressure of memorizing 20 decks was greater than he had imagined. By now, the calculations were becoming increasingly blurred, so he decided to give up on math, otherwise it would interfere with his judgment.

He was more focused than ever before, watching the subtle expressions on Lu Mingfei's face. He had to use all his knowledge to win this game and wipe out this guy's entire capital! Including that damn taxi fare!

however,
"Draw a card."

As Lu Mingfei took a new card and spread it out, the total of the cards was exactly 21.

Neo the boar's blood pressure immediately rose.

Damn it, this guy actually managed to get exactly 21 points and stood directly at the top. What's the point of looking at micro-expressions now!
"Shit!"

Neo the boar glared fiercely at the female dealer.

It was as if the ambiguity between the two parties just moments before had been instantly wiped away with the end of this game.

"Again?!"

Neo the boar was panting heavily, glaring at Lu Mingfei.

What nonsense about luck! He's not having it!
"Are you coming again?"

Lu Mingfei smiled, but doubts arose in his heart once again.

At this moment, his chips had reached 11 billion, which should have met the minimum requirement for the 'Datura' to bloom, but the charming woman did not appear.

What happened? Were you discriminated against?
Hesitate for a moment,

Lu Mingfei sighed, "Then let's go, a little gambling is harmless, my friend... How about a billion per round this time?"

"Hmph!" Neo the boar snorted coldly.

Twenty 'Innocence' chips were poured out of the box, totaling 1 billion yen.

The game continues.

The betting odds, often exceeding 1 billion yen, naturally attracted more attention. Even guests from Texas came to participate. A game of blackjack with a stake of 1 billion yen is a thrilling topic of conversation anywhere.

But this is not the end!
The next game.

Neo the Boar lost again, and a total of 10 billion yen evaporated.

However, this is far from a serious blow to the South American drug lord and human trafficker.

So, following the advice that "a little gambling is harmless fun,"

The stakes reached 20 billion yen.

however……

Another loss!

This time, not only were the people around him blushing and their hearts racing, but even Neo the pig himself was almost unable to hold back.

How the hell is that possible?

How many games have you lost in a row? Nine? Ten?

What’s even more outrageous is…

Neo the boar could hardly believe his eyes, staring blankly at Lu Mingfei, who still looked worried and lost in thought.

How come you seem to be in more pain than I am when I lose?
The beautiful dealer also looked nervous and bewildered. Such a large-scale bet, such a large losing streak, easily made people think that she, the dealer, was an inside agent for one of the gamblers!

But the problem is... she doesn't have it!

Even the card dealer was transparent, and the cards inside hadn't been moved since they were put in. There were twenty decks of cards mixed together, and the lid was about to burst open. Who could remember their positions? Who could tamper with them?
"Want to come again?" Lu Mingfei asked.

"……Come!"

After holding it in for a long time, Neo the pig finally squeezed out the word through his teeth.

Even though he was a seasoned gambler, he couldn't escape the curse of the Heaven-Mending Plan and believed that he could turn the tide completely in one go!

He didn't even have the desire to play around with women anymore.

No one can keep losing forever.
"Get out of here! Find someone else!"

As Neo the boar stared at the alluring female dealer, the face he had just found so appealing now only evoked a wave of nausea.

The dealer felt wronged and wanted to cry, but the Pleasure Pavilion arranged for someone else to take her place.

The casino naturally took notice of the situation.

They even replaced 20 decks of cards, shuffled them in front of them, and put them into a brand new card dealer.

The customer is king!

"A little gambling is harmless fun, my friend," Lu Mingfei sighed.

Another suggestion.

then,

At this blackjack table, the stakes reached an unprecedented staggering 4 billion yen!
Single game!

Everyone's breathing became heavier at the same time.

If he loses again, Neo the Pig will probably have to play pachinko!

The new dealer was equally professional. Perhaps sensing the uneasy atmosphere, she stopped trying to be seductive or perform any fancy tricks.

The cards are simply dealt smoothly to the two players using a card dealer.

This one.

On the cards, Lu Mingfei (the non-player) has the King, and Boar Neo (the dealer) has the Ace.

The situation is not good.

According to the statistical patterns of blackjack, the player's winning rate with this hand is less than 50%, because there is still a face-down card. If the player continues to play, there is a 21% chance that they will bust on the spot.

If you don't want it, you might lose if the number is too small; this is often referred to as an 'awkward point'.

Neo the pig smiled.

"Draw a card."

Lu Mingfei spoke without even thinking.

Neo the pig's smile froze, and he let out a cold snort.

"Draw a card!"

With the newly acquired cards in hand, Neo the Pig felt a slight sense of relief.

He now has a total of 20 points in his hand, a very large number.

For the opponent to win, they must reach exactly 21 points.
Mathematics is not invincible, and besides, if everything starts from scratch, mathematics is essentially meaningless.

Just as Lu Mingfei said at the beginning, everything from now on depends on luck.

In casinos, everything still comes down to facts.

But clearly, this time the luck was on my side!
however,
"Draw a card."

Lu Mingfei added that he drew a fourth card.

Neo the Pig's expression changed. This was a very rare situation in blackjack. The four cards combined hadn't even blown up, meaning each card had an average of only 5 points. But Lu Mingfei's first face-up card already had 10 points.

How... dare he?

The answer was soon revealed.

"Sorry, it seems my luck is on my side."

Lu Mingfei did not continue bidding.
It's no longer needed.

He slowly stood up and turned over all four cards.

K73A，按照规则计算点数10加7加3加A，正好21点。

By a hair's breadth.

It perfectly outperformed Neo the Pig by 20 points.

A victory that was not in doubt at all!
At that moment, the entire Paradise Palace seemed to fall into complete silence.

After a silence that lasted for half a minute.

A huge roar of cheers and shouts erupted, almost breaking through the ceiling of the golden house!
A bet of 40 billion yen has never happened since Gokurakukan was built!

Moreover, they have already found out the truth: 98% of the time, the money comes from the sheep!

Everyone was screaming for the boy with amazing gambling skills and luck, even the scantily clad waitresses, who cheered and jumped for joy.

Only Neo the boar, the sheep that produces wool, felt his heart almost leap out of his chest.

Anxiety, anger, confusion... and doubt!
His eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

The order of the cards on the table has not changed.

Others are unaware of the details.
Neo the pig instantly recalled the entire game.

How did Lu Mingfei win?

With an initial hand of K+7 totaling 17 points, he drew two more cards!
The first card is 3, which brings the total points to 20!

Logically speaking, this should be perfect enough.

A normal person should stop now.
But Lu Mingfei was still not satisfied and drew another card.

...It hit exactly one-thirteenth of A?

Do not!
There's not even that high a probability that he has two Aces in his hand, and even fewer in the remaining card pool!

"You fucking cheated?"

Neo the boar jumped to his feet, his eyes bloodshot, and pointed at Lu Mingfei:
"Don't shout, it's just ordinary card counting, didn't you count it?" Lu Mingfei said lazily.

Neo the boar nearly coughed up blood.
Are you kidding me?

Who the hell taught you that this is called card counting?
Normally, card counting involves keeping track of how many cards have been played, right? But now you're starting to count before a single card has been played?

You must have memorized the positions of all the cards!

But there are 20 decks of cards! Who's the kind person to remember the positions of over 1000 cards?

I've never even heard of such a monster back in Kassel!
this moment,
Humiliated by being mocked, and filled with immense resentment,
A fierce intent that had been lingering in his mind all evening surged up like a raging fire.

It instantly shattered Neo the pig's reason.

　Let's combine the two today, reorganize the detailed outline, and start the shark hunt tomorrow, finishing the Elysium storyline together.

　　The rules for Blackjack in PS Dragon Raja weren't quite right, so I modified them a bit.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)