The crowd watched Han Miaoxuan run into the restaurant, bring out a plate of loquats and put them in front of Mo Wenjie. The master was told to eat more loquats so that he wouldn't cough.
Guan Yuting and Han Moran couldn't help but cover their mouths and sneak a laugh at the scene.
Mo Wenjie was even more embarrassed.
The security captain came in and said: Han Lao has a person who claims to be the Hong Kong head of Green Asia Auction House, Liu Jun, to see you!
Han Zhenjun said, "Let him in!"
Liu Jun came in and said: "Han Chairman, I received a notice from the headquarters that there is an heirloom here, and they want us Green Asia Auction House to help you auction it. May I take a look at what kind of treasure it is? If I determine that it is indeed a treasure, I will take pictures and send them to the headquarters. The headquarters will conduct image authentication and it will be accurate. We Green Asia Auction House will advertise on media worldwide, ensuring that your treasure will be sold at the ideal price."
Han Zhenjun handed the jade pendant to Liu Jun, who took it over and studied it carefully. After about three minutes.
Liu Jun said, "Chairman Han, your jade pendant is indeed an old item. The carvings on it are something I've never seen before, and I have no idea what they mean. But I can assure you that this jade pendant is far from ordinary. I'll take a photo and send it to the headquarters right now. Please wait a moment; we'll receive a response from the headquarters shortly. If the headquarters confirms it through further authentication and everything checks out, I will assist with all matters."
After about ten minutes, Liu Jun's mobile phone received an email. He opened it and said: "Chairman Han, your jade pendant has been confirmed as an auction item by our Green Asia Auction House. We are now starting to prepare for the auction promotion. To prevent any accidents during transportation, the headquarters has decided that the auction will be held one week later at the Green Asia branch in Hong Kong Island. We will discuss further matters after the auction. I will now take my leave!"
Liu Jun left the Han family villa.
Han Zhenjun asked Mo Wenjie, "Xiao Mo, you need to be mentally prepared. I won't be involved in the matters going forward."
At the headquarters of the dark force, a servant-like person rushed to knock on the door in a hurry.
The room echoed with the voice: "Come in!"
The servant-like person walked into the room and said, "Esteemed Dark Lord, I've just received word that Han Zhenjun has entrusted the key to the ancient tomb to Green Asia Auction House for auction, scheduled for one week later at the Green Asia branch in Hong Kong Island. From the promotional pictures, it indeed looks like the key to the ancient tomb. Please instruct us on what we should do."
Dark Lord: John, I order you to do as I say. We must absolutely seize the key to the ancient tomb this time. This concerns the future of our dark force. I have a hunch that there is a powerful force within the ancient tomb that can allow me to enhance my power again, almost reaching the level of a king. After I ascend to become a king, all Western forces will have to submit to me, or else I will destroy them like killing dogs.
John: I'll immediately arrange for the auction. No matter how many bidding rivals there are, we will do everything we can to obtain the key to the ancient tomb.
Dark Lord: Very good. Go ahead and prepare. I am granting you the authority to mobilize all the resources of our dark force to see this matter through meticulously.
John: Yes, my lord. My subordinates will definitely do our best to see this matter through.
Dark Lord: You may leave now. Let Lisa come to see me!
John: Yes, my lord. The old servant takes his leave!
Lisa: "Dear grandfather, why are you looking for me?"
Dark Lord: Lisa, have you heard about the news of the key to the ancient tomb?
Lisa: I've just heard about it as well. However, I am still a bit puzzled. Has Han Zhenjun discovered the secret of the jade pendant? Why would he auction it only after our three failed assassination attempts? I suspect there may be a traitor in our dark force who has told Han Zhenjun about the secret of the jade pendant.
Dark Lord: They all say you are careful and decisive. It seems they're not wrong. I also have such suspicions. However, the possibility of a traitor in our dark force is too small, so I suspect that the source of their information should have nothing to do with our dark force. It's very likely to be related to the Western Church. They have been watching us closely and want to suppress us, so I'm letting you come here just to let you investigate this matter. I will send your brother, Jake, to the auction this time, with protection from the four guardians. There should be no problems. You can secretly investigate this matter in Hong Kong Island. If it's those idiots from the Western Church, once I gain the inheritance of the ancient tomb and step into a king's realm, I'll settle scores with them!
Lisa: I know what to do, dear grandfather!
Dark Lord: If Jake has even a tenth of your ability, then I will be able to rest in peace. Our dark force may have to rely on you in the future.
Lisa: "Dear grandfather, I don't want to be the dark lord. You should give it to my brother instead. I still want to find the Dragonian who saved me."
Dark Lord sighed, "Lisa, you should give up. You've been looking for him for three years with no clues. Do you really want to look for him your whole life?"
Lisa: "Dear grandfather, without his help back then, I would have died long ago. He's my lifesaver, a good person. His extraordinary medical skills inspire me. If he had no girlfriend, I would be willing to be his girlfriend."
Dark Lord: Lisa, you are destined not to be with him. Our Leinhardtman family does not allow marriage with ordinary people. You should not harbor any illusions and wait patiently for the family to arrange a marriage for you!
Lisa felt hurt and wanted to cry. But what could she do? The tears flowed uncontrollably, and deep inside, she had already decided that once she found her savior, she would be with him regardless, even if it meant being banished from the family.
Dark Lord: Lisa, go and carry out your mission!
Lisa: Yes, Grandpa!
Mo Wenjie sneezed several times without realizing it.
Han Miaoxuan smiled happily and looked at Mo Wenjie, blinking her eyes, "Master, it's the lady who misses you. Shall I take care of it for you?"
Han Moran was also looking at Mo Wenjie, smiling and not saying a word.
Mo Wenjie's heart was filled with frustration. "Three Brother, why did you assign me such a task? I finally understand the hardships of eagles and panthers."
Han Zhenjun saw the three of them bantering, and he felt happy and relaxed. He couldn't help but hum a little tune.
The news of Green Asia Auction House's plan to auction a treasure in Hong Kong spread quickly to all corners of the world.
The Western Church also stirred up the situation, releasing news that the jade pendant to be auctioned in this auction would reveal a big secret related to a mysterious treasure.
Rich businessmen and martial artists from all over the world heard the news and rushed to Hong Kong Island.
Li Zhengyang called Mo Wenjie: "Little apprentice, you should be in Hong Kong Island by now. Do you have any interest in that mysterious treasure?"
Mo Wenjie: "Second Brother, I am in Hong Kong Island. Of course, I am interested in seeing that mysterious treasure."
Li Zhengyang: "Little apprentice, do you need me to dispatch Yu Mei and the others to help you?"
Mo Wenjie: "Thank you, Second Brother. I can handle it on my own."
Li Zhengyang: "Since that's the case, I won't disturb you anymore. Goodbye, little apprentice!"
Mo Wenjie: "Goodbye, Second Brother!"
Mo Wenjie hung up the phone and suddenly felt a strange sense of melancholy. What could my jade pendant be again? A family heritage or a keepsake from my parents?
Han Moran saw Mo Wenjie sitting there in a daze. She gently asked, "Master, are you thinking about something sad? If something is bothering you, you can say it out loud. We'll help you find a solution."
Mo Wenjie looked at Han Moran with a grateful gaze. "This girl Han Moran is truly gentle and virtuous, understanding, and kind-hearted. How is the difference in temperament so great between us, who were born from the same parents?"
Time really flies, and before long, a week has passed.
To the surprise of Green Asia Auction House, there were far too many people attending the auction, making it impossible to conduct a normal auction. They had no choice but to rent a venue that could accommodate up to 10,000 people for the auction.
The auctioneer stepped onto the stage, his words coming out a bit incoherent. He was used to hosting auctions with just dozens or hundreds of people, with the largest being no more than five hundred. Standing before the massive crowd, which was as dark as night, how could there not be a sense of pressure? He took a deep breath and said, "Welcome everyone to the auction hosted by the Green Asia Auction House branch in Hong Kong Island. This auction is being conducted by me, Dorji. Today's auction features ten items, which should all be listed in your brochures. I won't go into detail; let's get straight to the bidding process. Please join me for the first item, a thousand-year-old glass bottle. The starting bid is 5 million yuan, and each subsequent bid must be at least 1 million yuan higher. Bidding begins now!"
Six million!
Eight million!
Ten million!
Eleven million!
Twelve million!
Twelve million, twelve million, twelve million, the auction is closed at twelve million!
The auction has reached the end after fierce bidding.
Dorji said, "Please join me for the last item of today's auction. This is an ancient jade pendant. We have no idea of its origin or any special significance. However, we can be certain that this jade pendant is definitely antique and contains a so-called energy aura. If you are interested in or wish to explore this pendant, please prepare to bid. The auction for the mysterious antique jade pendant will begin now with a starting bid of fifty million yuan and no subsequent bids below five million yuan. Let's start the bidding!"
One billion!
Ten billion!
One hundred billion!
Three hundred billion!
Eight hundred billion!
One thousand billion!
One trillion two hundred billion!
One trillion three hundred billion!
One trillion five hundred billion!
One trillion five hundred billion, one trillion five hundred billion, one trillion five hundred billion, the auction is closed at one trillion five hundred billion!
Please invite the handsome guy from seat number two to the transaction!
Jack walked up the stage with a six-legged walking step, took out his bank card and handed it to the staff. "Swipe your card!" he said.
The staff took the bank card and swiped it directly for one trillion five hundred billion. The card reader beeped, indicating the transaction was successful!
Jack looked around the entire room with an indescribable gaze.
The crowd watched Jack with indescribable glee, each one ready to beat him up. However, upon hearing that he was the grandson of the Dark Lord, most of them gave up this idea. This kid's background was too big. Who would dare to upset him!
Some people in the crowd were secretly cursing Jack, but they couldn't say it out loud. They had already cursed him several hundred times in their hearts. If they didn't skin him alive, they wouldn't be able to sleep at night. Jack wasn't just any ordinary person; he was the grandson of the Dark Lord. He was too dangerous to mess with! And he didn't even share the same last name as the Leinhardtman family. If he wasn't killed, it would be a great injustice to his mistress!
Jack, amidst the angry glances of the crowd, picked up the jade pendant and raised it high in the air!
Suddenly, a middle-aged man with a full beard ran over and snatched the jade pendant from Jack's hand. He shouted loudly, "The jade pendant belongs to the mercenary class! Who dares to defy us? Come to the mercenary guild to claim it!" With that, he galloped away!
