Lao Qiao received news that the big fish was clamoring to gamble with Hua Yan and their group. Accompanying the big fish was another seldom-seen figure, a top-tier big fish who held more information.

"The problem now isn't just catching the big fish, but how to quietly catch the top-tier big fish. Once the top-tier big fish speaks up, it could provide more help in solving the arms case," Lao Qiao said.

"The issue is with the medium-sized underground casino. It's hard for our people to infiltrate, and if they become suspicious, it might alert them," Wu Lin remarked.

Others frowned, pondering over this tough issue. Suddenly, Hua Yan remembered something. She went to the stack of files on the table, flipping through until she found Tiger's file. After a rustle of papers, she jumped up excitedly. "I found it, I found it!"

"What did you find, Xiao Yan?" Wu Lin asked curiously, leaning in.

Lao Qiao and Lao Yang smiled knowingly. "If Xiao Yan has a good idea, let's hear it quickly. It's getting late!" Lao Qiao urged.

"Yes, please, go on," Lao Yang added.

"In the information we obtained the day before yesterday, there's this: Tiger participates in horse betting and empties the casino's money. Every month end, they have to send the casino's profits to their boss. The end of this month is near. Do you think Tiger will be restless?" Hua Yan exclaimed.

"On thin ice, he'll definitely grab the lifeline extended to him. This discovery is excellent," Lao Yang praised, patting her shoulder. Hua Yan winced in pain, but Lao Yang's grip was firm.

After a hearty laugh, Lao Qiao and Lao Yang planned to persuade Tiger while Hua Yan and Wu Lin brainstormed how to delay time at night, allowing Lao Qiao's team ample time to convince Tiger.

The casino's dealers were replaced with their people, so when the time was right, they could arrest the big fish and top-tier big fish on the spot, interrogate them before the enemy realized. It was crucial for each step to be flawless, or else the consequences might allow the arms dealer to slip away.

"This is too dangerous. I don't agree!" A meeting room echoed with dissent. But Lao Qiao wasn't ready to give up.

"We have limited time from above. You know the arms dealer is about to make the transaction. A large quantity of arms will flow into the mainland. You should understand their lethality. And there's also the international cooperation with the United States this time. If, due to our reasons, the case fails, will you still have any face left?" Lao Qiao countered.

"But still, you can at least tell me who you're sending for this casino business, right? What's with all the secrecy?" the opposition pressed.

"I know you're worried, but my people are trustworthy."

"Your people might be trustworthy, but am I not? I've heard you've even employed the influence of the Chinese diaspora. Isn't that too hasty?" The opposition kept pressing, causing Lao Qiao to have doubts.

It was known that there was a traitor within, but their identity was still unknown. However, this traitor was actively trying to uncover information about the team of super-powered warriors. Overseas forces were paying hefty sums for this intel, and what was more alarming, this traitor was collaborating with foreign powers in various ways.

After glancing at the opposition, Lao Qiao calmly said, "We'll see the results tomorrow morning."

After Lao Qiao left, Hu Li, leading a group of communication experts, closely monitored every text message and phone call within the casino. They had full surveillance: interceptors, simulators. They quietly gained control of the underground casino.

This was Hu Li's demand, ensuring Hua Yan's safety as she exited the casino. Of course, Lao Qiao had his own communication troops cooperating, serving as a form of oversight.

Soon, a red-haired teenage boy reported that someone had sent text messages to ten phones within the casino: "It's a trap, run!"

It seemed someone had discovered something and was warning the top-tier big fish.

"How did you handle it?" Time couldn't be delayed with such news. They had only seconds to think of a solution and alter the content. The time difference for these ten recipients receiving the message couldn't exceed a hundredth of a second.

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The red-haired boy smirked and replied, "I changed the content to: 'Everything's normal.'"

Hu Li nodded approvingly. "Well done. Continue monitoring."

"Yes, sir."

At this moment, Lao Qiao's communication troops truly acknowledged Hu Li's people. They had observed the news but had a gap in handling speed compared to them. While Lao Qiao's people had mastered peak technology, Hu Li's team had reverted to basics, making everything readily available.

Hu Li then informed Lao Qiao of the situation. After the call, Lao Qiao smiled and made another call. "Let's begin."

On Hua Yan's end, they entered the casino through a dedicated entrance at night. Tiger hurriedly made an appearance and left, leaving others puzzled. But Hua Yan and Wu Lin knew that the people sent by Lao Qiao should have taken over Tiger's position.

The true identities of Lao Qiao's people remained undisclosed. They simply said they were looking for someone and needed to enter the casino secretly. Tiger saw no problem with this and agreed. Half of the money in hand, he felt half at ease and was much more pleasant to those around him. Once the matter was settled, he could collect the other half.

The big fish and the top-tier big fish both arrived at the VIP gambling room. After exchanging greetings with Hua Yan, the gambling began. They started with dice rolling, betting on big or small. Despite several rounds, they could only manage to tie, because whenever Wu Lin rolled the dice, the top-tier big fish seemed to predict correctly, while when the big fish rolled, Hua Yan could still see through despite his skillful techniques.

As tensions escalated between the two sides, suddenly a dealer struck the top-tier big fish. Wu Lin and Hua Yan were momentarily stunned but immediately intervened. When the big fish reached for his gun, Hua Yan swiftly executed a whirlwind kick, sending him flying several meters away, unable to get back up.

After subduing the two, Hua Yan asked, "Why was the operation moved up?"

"It was a direct order, things have changed. We need to interrogate these two immediately," came the reply.

Shortly after, a tall woman with sunglasses entered. She paid no attention to Hua Yan and her companions, immediately proceeding with her own tasks. After Wu Lin explained, they realized this woman was also a super-powered warrior, nicknamed "Venomous Snake." Her tears, sweat, and saliva all contained hallucinogenic toxins, in large doses capable of causing death by clotting blood vessels throughout the body.

Venomous Snake added some of her saliva to half a glass of water, then held the chins of the two bound individuals and poured it down their throats. In moments, Hua Yan witnessed a miracle.

Initially hostile, the two individuals' gazes became unfocused. Whatever Venomous Snake asked, they obediently answered. Within ten minutes, they had extracted firsthand information. A specialist transmitted the data to Lao Qiao. Finally, without a word to Hua Yan and the others, Venomous Snake left.

As Hua Yan passed by the common gambling tables, she saw Venomous Snake smoking and casually playing cards with a table of men. Regardless of winning or losing, she remained unperturbed.

"Venomous Snake has such a personality. She loves gambling. She rarely speaks. From the time she joined the super-powered warrior team until now, she might have only said a word or two," Wu Lin, who often trained super-powered warriors, explained.

"Why?" Hua Yan asked.

"When Venomous Snake's powers first emerged in her youth, without her knowledge, her loved ones—her parents and grandmother—all died from her toxic saliva. By a twist of fate, she was recruited by Lao Qiao into the super-powered warrior team, but her trauma remains unresolved."

"What a cruel joke fate played on her!" Hua Yan couldn't help but feel sorry for Venomous Snake. Mistakes made in ignorance often lead to deeper regret.

The next morning, Hua Yan saw Lao Qiao and Lao Yang, both with dark circles under their eyes. The major transnational arms smuggling case had been solved. Forty suspects were arrested, and they seized 305 firearms and 150,000 rounds of ammunition. The mastermind turned out to be a major arms manufacturer from Country S.

However, despite their achievement, Hua Yan could tell they weren't entirely pleased. "Why aren't you happy?"

"Actually, this operation involved two cases," Lao Yang suddenly revealed. Both Wu Lin and Hua Yan were taken aback.

"Our military's top brass have a traitor selling out the country, and this arms deal is connected to that person," Lao Qiao explained.

"Did they let the traitor escape?" Hua Yan asked.

"No, but things aren't as straightforward as they seem," Lao Qiao said slowly. "You're familiar with Shang Guanjian, right? Initially, we suspected him, but after what happened today, another person has been implicated: Cheng Wei, the commander of a Southern military district."

"What?" Both Hua Yan and Wu Lin knew them, as they were the fathers of Shang Ning and Cheng Qingqing, respectively. They never expected such a development.

"Surprised, Xiao Yan?" Lao Qiao said. "To be honest, I was too. After decades of loyal service, they ended up involved in such a matter."

"How's the investigation going?" Hua Yan inquired.

"After discussing the case with Shang Guanjian and leaving, he made a call, but surprisingly, he called Cheng Wei. Shang Guanjian also admitted that he had informed Cheng Wei about last night's plan at the casino. They both knew the news, but who leaked it is uncertain," Lao Qiao explained, visibly troubled.

"In that case, let Venomous Snake handle it. She'll get to the bottom of everything!" Hua Yan suggested.

"Have you met that girl yet? Things aren't as simple as you think," Lao Qiao continued.

Old Yang added, "Their identities are there for everyone to see. No one can easily resort to violence against them, or it might stir up other thoughts."

"So, are we just going to let things drag on like this?" Hua Yan voiced her thoughts. Lao Qiao and Lao Yang's eyes lit up.

Usually, veterans like Lao Qiao would immediately think of such a solution, but with two high-ranking officers involved in the case, their emotions were too erratic, causing confusion in their ranks.