Top-Tier Superpower Student

Upon seeing Lin Tian casually tipping the croupier 100,000, Wang Tao's eyes widened with surprise, cursively cursing the spendthrift in his heart.

Despite that, Wang Tao dared not say anything.

By now, Wang Tao had realized that Lin Tian's previous statements were no mere boasts. From the recent blackjack game, Wang Tao discovered that Lin Tian was likely a gambling expert.

Observing Lin Tian's trajectory, it seemed genuinely possible that he could help him repay his gambling debts.

Being in need of Lin Tian's help, he naturally didn't dare to speak up.

Lin Tian was unaware of Wang Tao's thoughts, but he could tell from his demeanor—after revealing his skill earlier—that Wang Tao's attitude towards him had become significantly more respectful.

Lin Tian was indifferent, holding nearly a million chips in his hand and leisurely began to stroll around.

After making a round, Lin Tian finally stopped in front of a gambling table, curiously observing the people around it.

The table was also playing cards, though Lin Tian did not know what game it was. There were around six players at the table.

After observing for a while, Lin Tian found it quite interesting and asked Wang Tao who was next to him, "What is this?"

"Exploding Golden Flower," Wang Tao said with some surprise, giving Lin Tian a look.

He was surprised that Lin Tian didn't recognize Exploding Golden Flower, as it seemed inconsistent with the image of a gambling master he had in his mind.

"Tell me what the rules are!" Lin Tian said somewhat impatiently.

Surprised, Wang Tao, though astonished that Lin Tian didn't even know the rules of Exploding Golden Flower, explained, "In Exploding Golden Flower, each person is dealt three cards, then players compare the sizes between each other."

"How are the sizes determined?"

"The highest is a bomb, which means three cards of the same rank. For example, AAA, 222, these are all bombs. Triple A is the highest, triple 2 is the lowest.

After bombs come Straight Flush, which are consecutive cards of the same suit. The highest Straight Flush is QKA of the same suit, and the lowest is 123 of the same suit.

Beneath Straight Flushes are flushes, which are cards of the same suit but not in sequence. For example, Spades 368, Diamonds 145.

Following that are straights, which are consecutive cards of different suits. For instance, Spade 5, Heart 6, Diamond 7. The highest straight is QKA of mixed suits, and the lowest is 123 of mixed suits.

Below straights are pairs. A pair of Aces is the highest, and a pair of twos is the lowest.

After pairs come high cards, which are the lowest ranking."

Listening to Wang Tao's explanation, Lin Tian nodded slowly, beginning to understand; he found it interesting and decided to play.

After the round ended and seeing an empty spot, Lin Tian directly took a seat.

Once everyone was seated, the croupier spoke, "Please place your bets, the base bet is one thousand."

Hearing the croupier's words, all six people placed their bets; Lin Tian also tossed a chip worth one thousand.

The base bet is mandatory for all players in Exploding Golden Flower.

The sound of chips clinking filled the air as everyone placed their base bets and the croupier began dealing cards.

Shortly thereafter, three cards appeared in front of each player on the table.

After the cards were dealt, some immediately peeked at them quietly, while others did nothing.

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"Banker to the next player, please place your bet," the croupier said at that moment.

The player next to the banker, a stout man, had just peeked at his own cards, revealing a pair of Kings and a three.

This meant his highest cards were a pair of Kings.

With a fairly good hand, the stout man was slightly excited and confidently placed 5,000: "Five thousand."

"Next player!" the croupier continued.

The stout man's neighbor had also seen his own cards; holding a 2, 3, and 9, which were incredibly poor, he immediately discarded his hand: "I fold!"

He was eliminated from the game.

"Next player."

"I'll match!" This player threw in 2,500 without looking at his cards, playing blind, hence he only needed to put in half the chips.

"Next player," said the croupier.

It was Lin Tian's turn.

Lin Tian flashed a slight smile and casually threw a 10,000 chip: "I'll match!"

Lin Tian's action briefly stunned the gamblers at the table.

They were somewhat surprised that Lin Tian had directly raised the blind.

Lin Tian raising the bet meant that those following him also had to raise.

After a moment's hesitation, the croupier continued, "Next player."

Lin Tian's next opponent hesitated briefly before also throwing in 10,000 chips to match. He too did not look at his cards.

"Next player," the croupier said.

It was the banker's turn now.

After a moment's hesitation, the banker decided to look at his cards.

As he slowly revealed his hand, Lin Tian noticed a flicker of joy on the man's face.

Then, without hesitation, the banker threw in 20,000 to match; since he had seen his cards, his bet had to be double that of those who were still blind.

Noticing the joy on the banker's face, Lin Tian instinctively knew why the man was pleased.

With Clairvoyance, Lin Tian knew his cards were a straight of AKQ.

A strong hand, indeed, but compared to his own…

Lin Tian just smiled subtly, silently watching.

"Next player."

It was the stout man's turn again; he hesitated briefly before also throwing in 20,000 to see how things would unfold.

"Next player."

As the rounds continued, the bets rapidly increased; after a few rounds, the open bets had escalated to 100,000.

Under the pressure, three more players folded.

"Next player."

"Three hundred thousand!" The banker directly threw in 300,000.

Seeing the bet raise to 300,000, the stout man was conflicted; a pair seemed too weak, and the opponent's trend suggested a strong hand.

After some thought, the stout man finally discarded his hand.

Suddenly, only Lin Tian and the banker remained at the table.