When Jiang Tianyi saw my indignant expression when I mentioned Duan Jinyan, he comforted me, saying, "Duan Jinyan has a lot of blood on his hands. Over the years, there have been quite a few people who have died at his hands, whether they are in the industry or outside the circle!"
Over the years, countless people have challenged Duan Jinyan, including powerful groups like Tianxia Group. But as far as I know, the two people closest to success are you and me! Apart from catching Duan Jinyan once back then, I've rarely even gotten close to him in any of the other operations I've planned.
This is your first time dealing with Duan Jinyan, and you've already done a great job getting things done! If Duan Jinyan were so easily defeated, he wouldn't have such a great reputation in the martial arts world! Don't be discouraged by this; at least you've gained some practical experience.”
"Don't worry, Uncle Tian. So many days have passed, and I've already adjusted my mindset."
Hearing Jiang Tianyi's words of comfort, I smiled and nodded: "Those who live in the past have no future. If I wallow in self-pity because of one setback, I'm afraid I'll never catch Duan Jinyan."
"Okay, as long as you have this ambition, I believe you will succeed sooner or later."
Jiang Tianyi chatted with me briefly, not wanting to put too much pressure on me, and changed the subject: "Everyone says that the Miao Jiang Immortal Palace is the number one tomb in the world. How did you feel about going in this time?"
"After visiting the Miao Jiang Immortal Palace, I finally understand why so many unofficial histories have been passed down over the past thousands of years! Everyone says that the Miao Jiang Immortal Palace is the number one tomb in the world, but after going in, I realized that perhaps the original saying was not about the number one tomb in the world, but about the number one tomb in the world!"
According to my investigation, the tomb was built during the Xia Dynasty, but there are no written records of it in historical books. The smelting technology of that era was quite primitive, and the burial goods inside were mainly natural gemstones. Moreover, it was an abandoned tomb.
I paused for a moment, then continued, "The most precious thing in the Miao Jiang Immortal Palace is an ancient meteorite that glows. I didn't even get to see what it looked like before Duan Jinyan took it away! The only thing I can be sure of is that the stone can cause mutations in the human body, but unfortunately, Duan Jinyan took it."
"Xiaoman also mentioned this to me."
Jiang Tianyi looked at me with a solemn expression: "In the past, Duan Jinyan only raided tombs to get antiques, but this time the meteorite he took has gone beyond the scope of cultural relics! Jinbai International behind him is a company with foreign government backing. I am very worried that this meteorite will be used in other fields."
I nodded thoughtfully: "Would Duan Jinyan get involved in something like this?"
"The problem now is not whether Duan Jinyan will do this, but that Jinbai International is an illegal company disguised as a legal entity."
Jiang Tian paused for a moment: "This matter is very special and cannot be handled by our level. That is why I am preparing to assemble more teams to capture Duan Jinyan. Only he probably knows the true whereabouts of that gemstone."
I asked quickly, "Uncle Tian, do you think this matter might cause Duan Jinyan to be targeted by higher-ups?"
“I think that’s unlikely, because only those of you who entered the Miao Jiang Immortal Palace know about that meteorite, and what you did was illegal. No one would be foolish enough to make this public! Otherwise, not only Duan Jinyan, but even those of you who know about it will suffer!”
Jiang Tianyi shook his head: "My current thought is to resolve this matter concerning Duan Jinyan as soon as possible, not only for revenge, but also to protect you!"
I blurted out, "Protect us? Are you afraid that Duan Jinyan will kill us to cover up the meteorite news?"
"If Duan Jinyan wanted to kill you, why would he give you the chance to escape?"
Jiang Tianyi said shrewdly, "This meteorite is of extraordinary significance. If I were Duan Jinyan, I would definitely not hand it over. Instead, I would treat it as a talisman and hold it firmly in my hand!"
This meteorite is too important to Jinbai International, and Duan Jinyan has no reason to obediently hand it over to them! Jinbai International, on the other hand, is hesitant to act rashly. If they really want to get their hands on this meteorite, they can only flatter Duan Jinyan in every way and dare not harbor any thoughts of discarding him after the fact.
Since Duan Jinyan intends to use that stone as a talisman, he'll use it sooner or later. If whoever gets the stone in the future tries to cover up its existence or whereabouts, then Xiaoman and those of you who know the truth will be the first targets to be eliminated. So, my reason for seeking out Duan Jinyan now is also a way of protecting you.”
After listening to Jiang Tianyi's words, I sighed inwardly, thinking that he truly was a seasoned veteran.
When I first saw Duan Jinyan get that meteorite, my first thought was that it had fallen into the hands of Jinbai International.
After hearing his words, I suddenly felt enlightened.
Just as Jiang Tianyi said, Duan Jinyan could only maximize his benefits by keeping the meteorite in his possession.
Unlike artifacts with economic and historical attributes, that meteorite was not only ancient, but also possessed an unknown form of radiation.
There might only be one of these on Earth, and it could even lead to the discovery of a new element.
If this thing were used in industry or the military, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Duan Jinyan is a smart man, and he must know that this thing is more important than countless Jinbai Internationals.
Once he hands over this stone, not only will we be implicated, but he himself will likely be killed to silence him.
Thinking about this, I became less anxious: "Duan Jinyan has spent a lot of energy to get this meteorite and has to deal with the people from Jinbai International. I suppose he won't take any action anytime soon."
"Not necessarily! Given Duan Jinyan's methods and personality, Jinbai International must have some extraordinary means to keep him working for them for so many years. Whether Duan Jinyan can withstand the pressure is still an unknown."
Jiang Tianyi shook his head: "As the saying goes, 'If you cut the weeds, you won't leave any roots; they'll grow back in the spring breeze.' I can't gamble on something so life-or-death, especially since it's so closely related to Xiaoman! I've already hired two groups of experts to search for Duan Jinyan's whereabouts. You can stay here with me for now. I'll share any news with you as soon as I have it!"
I gave Jiang Tianyi a grateful smile: "Uncle Tian, I appreciate your kindness, but I don't know how long it will take for your people to find out the news. I can't stay here waiting any longer, so I plan to return to Shenyang today."
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