“They’re all talking about the gold-hunting rat, so of course it’s about finding gold,” Jiang Si explained. “Legend has it that with the guidance of this rat, you can find the great tomb.”
A large tomb naturally contains many valuable items.
"No..." Li Jianshan hesitated for a moment before saying, "But even if we find it, we still have to hand it over, right?"
Jiang Si smiled enigmatically, "It's just a legend, not true."
"It's best not to believe so much in feudal superstitions."
Li Jianshan: "..."
The light shone on the gold-hunting rat, making it somewhat irritable as it was used to the darkness.
As Jiang Si and the others predicted, the elite man finally revealed the answer.
These words caused an uproar among those present.
"Is it really true?" someone voiced from the corner. "We don't lack those gold and silver treasures either."
That's true. Everyone who can come here is a prominent figure; none of them are short of money.
The elite man remained calm and composed, saying, "This was made by Mr. Xue; it will be obtained by someone destined to have it."
The moment the words "Master Xue" were uttered, the surrounding atmosphere froze.
Jiang Si was a little puzzled and whispered to Li Jianshan, "What, is this old Mr. Xue very powerful?"
Li Jianshan answered in a low voice: "Mr. Xue is from Southeast Asia. It is said that his ancestors were tomb raiders. After making enough money, they retired from the business and went to Southeast Asia with the tide of the time."
"I heard that they found some secret in the tomb that can predict good and bad fortune and even defy fate. It's incredibly powerful."
Jiang Si: "Isn't this my specialty?"
“…” Li Jianshan: “Well, at least the master has a proper lineage.”
“The treasures released by Master Xue are naturally genuine.”
Jiang Si and Xie Wu nodded, "No wonder these people are so shocked."
"But you're not short of money, are you really after the cultural relics inside?" Jiang Si was still puzzled.
"It is also said that Mr. Xue's ancestors once discovered a rare and extraordinary tomb containing a miraculous elixir of life. Perhaps with this gold-hunting rat, we can find it."
The only thing rich people fear is death.
Death can take everything away from them.
"Oh, I see." Xie Wuyi's tone was indifferent, completely unmoved.
"Looking for a destined person from among you rich people? This old man Xue is quite cunning." Jiang Si smiled meaningfully.
Li Jianshan shut up.
After all, only wealthy people have the resources to undertake such a large-scale project.
The auction began soon.
The starting bid of one million is quite reasonable.
Bidding was incessant; even if they didn't win, it was still considered giving Mr. Xue face.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do, and casually quoted a price of thirty million.
Thirty million isn't enough for these people to have fun here for one night.
As soon as Li Jianshan uttered the "30 million," the abbot, without waiting, immediately declared, "Congratulations, Mr. Li, on winning the bid for the Golden Rat!"
"???" Wasn't he just saying it for fun? Why are you congratulating him?
The others looked at Li Jianshan with envy.
Thirty million was enough to earn Mr. Chen's special attention; it was well worth it.
Li Jianshan felt as bitter as if he had eaten bitter melon.
What's so worthwhile about it!
Does he need special treatment?
His master is the real master, okay?!
As the final decision was made, Jiang Si and Xie Wuyi sensed something, exchanged a glance for a second, and then instantly understood each other's meaning.
"How novel." Jiang Si crossed her arms and looked coldly at the gold-hunting rat on the stage.
“Indeed.” Xie Wu nodded.
The person who could scheme against both Jiang Si and him is truly one of a kind in heaven and earth.
The staff came down and led Li Jianshan backstage.
Jiang Si and Xie Wuyi followed.
Inside, sat an old man wearing sunglasses.
In a brightly lit room, someone wearing sunglasses is either showing off or genuinely blind; Jiang Si guessed it was the latter.
Xue Shenqi waved his hand, and the staff quickly left.
"Master Jiang, it's truly a pleasure to meet you in person," said Mr. Xue, taking the opportunity to remove his sunglasses.
Li Jianshan gasped.
I've never heard of Xue Shenqi having an eye problem.
Xue Shenqi's eyes were covered with only a layer of skin, which was wrinkled and looked somewhat frightening at first glance. No wonder Xue Shenqi wore glasses. Adults are not afraid, and neither are the flowers and plants of his grandfather.
"You know me?"
"Master Jiang is a master of his generation, and his name is already widely known."
When had Li Jianshan ever seen Xue Shenqi so polite?
"Did you release that evil Pixiu?" Jiang Si asked him directly, not mincing words.
Seemingly surprised by Jiang Si's directness, Xue Shenqi paused for a second before regaining his composure. "Nothing can be hidden from Master Jiang."
“The evil Pixiu is indeed mine, but I didn’t put it here,” Xue Shenqi said. “Last month, it suddenly experienced some kind of stimulation, its power increased greatly, it broke the seal and escaped. I only recently found out that it came here.” He was just playing along.
“Master Jiang, I keep it not to harm anyone, but simply in the hope of gaining some wealth.”
Humans are always greedy. When they have no money, they want more money; when they have money, they want even more money. This cycle continues endlessly.
"It wasn't your wish, but you can't escape it either," Xie Wuyi said coolly.
Xue Shenqi only wanted to see Jiang Si, and only after hearing Xie Wuyi speak did he start to pay attention to this person.
"Who is this?" He turned his body toward the source of the voice.
"Stop pretending, I know you can see," Xie Wuyi said. "Xue Shenqi, do you still remember me?"
"Sixty years ago, at the foot of Genshan Mountain."
These few words pulled Xue Shenqi back to reality.
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