When Zachary burst into Isaac’s office with hair disheveled like a bird’s nest, still emanating the scent of wine and perfume and adorned with numerous bright red lip marks on his face, he immediately caught Vivian’s attention. With an apologetic smile, he approached and asked, “Master Wade, were you looking for me?”

Vivian nodded, curious about Zachary’s drinking escapades. “How was your last night?”

Zachary replied eagerly. “Master Wade, last night was a splendid affair! The drinks flowed perfectly!”

Vivian smiled, pleased with the response. “Since you had a good time, start working in the afternoon.”

Zachary straightened up immediately, filled with respect. “Master Wade, if there’s anything you need, just say the word!”

Vivian nodded and inquired, “Zachary, let me ask you, where is the other ring?”

Without hesitation, Zachary replied, “I placed it in the room’s secure closet myself last night, while I was still wide awake!”

“Very well.” Vivian nodded, satisfied. “Now go freshen up, but remember to clean your face and brush your teeth. A quick wash will suffice, no need for a shower. After you’re done, bring me the ring and head to the antique street. The elderly gentleman who purchased it from you yesterday has been eagerly waiting all morning.”

“Hmm…” Zachary, fully reinvigorated, interjected. “Master Wade, that old man went back to the antique street? Could he be seeking a refund?”

Vivian chuckled and replied, “Impossible. He actually wants to purchase more from you. When you meet him later, inform him that your group isn’t prepared to display all the items yet. However, if he shows sincerity, you can negotiate on his behalf.”

Eager for guidance, Zachary asked promptly, “Master Wade, how much sincerity is required?”

Vivian pondered for a moment before responding, “He must send over at least two hundred thousand dollars upfront. Once that’s settled, contact Mr. Cameron’s assistant and say this without mincing words, ‘Please send some goods.’ Leave the rest to me. I’ll arrange for another ring to be delivered.”

With a mischievous grin, Vivian added, “As for the second ring, you can quote him a price of one million dollars.”

Zachary was taken aback. “Master Wade… if I may ask, the old man already paid five hundred thousand dollars for a ring. It was already a hundredfold profit. Now you suggest one million will he actually buy it?”

“Yes.” Vivian smiled confidently. “Just name the price and he will unquestionably purchase it.”

Though slightly perplexed, Zachary nodded eagerly. “Understood, Master Wade!”

It was well past one o’clock in the afternoon and the antique street basked under the scorching sun, resulting in scarce foot traffic. Gideon paced back and forth, scanning the vendors with his eyes.

A vendor, unable to bear Gideon’s incessant wandering, quipped, “Hey, old man, you’ve been pacing around all morning, making my eyes dizzy. Why don’t you find a place to sit in this heat? Here, I’ll give you some money. Go buy an ice lolly from the restaurant.”

Gideon glared at him and retorted icily, “I’ll pace as I please. What’s it to you? Watch your tongue, or you’ll find trouble with an old man!”

“Damn!” The street vendor seethed with anger, cursing, “You damn old fart, you really don’t know what’s good for you.”

Gideon clenched his fists, his rage mounting as he witnessed the vendor’s insolence.

At that moment, a single thought consumed Gideon’s mind to use the piece of lightning-struck wood in his pocket, capable of summoning sky thunder and strike the insolent youth dead. Yet, he could only entertain such thoughts for now. Until he had dealt with the Evans family, he dared not cause trouble lightly. Thus, he begrudgingly turned around and continued his pacing, resentment in his heart.

Zeba settled comfortably in a window seat on the second floor of a tea house along the antique street, silently observing Gideon from afar, without his knowledge.

yawning and dragging the stall’s belongings, entered the

overjoyed. He hurried toward Zachary and blurted out, “Zachary, where have you been? I’ve been waiting for you all

as he drawled, “Ahhhh… Old man, I’m a vendor, not an employee. I come and go

He decided to find a silver lining in the situation and teasingly

night, indulging in exquisite wines, basking in luxury, residing in

promptly complimented him insincerely and gave him

special evening for you? Just let me know

waved his hand dismissively. “If you can help it, let’s talk business. Don’t toy with my

stunned, Zachary asked, “What

ask you if you can procure some

a serious expression. “Old man, it’s your lucky day. I called my family last night to

inquired, “What did your

They only shipped the goods once. But I assured them of your reliability and generosity. Not only are you a potential buyer, but the introductory fee alone amounts to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Such a valuable customer is hard to come by, so I persuaded them to provide you with additional

pressed, “Did

or not, they insist on asking for an introductory fee of two to three hundred

is a breeze. Just have them ship the items to me and

“Old man, what I’m talking

was being fleeced, Gideon didn’t care. He promptly asserted,

phone and transferred two hundred thousand dollars to Zachary. Impatiently, he urged, “Can you arrange the shipment now? Call them and

sure it comes from the same source as the previous two items.

man. I’ve traveled the world. Throughout the years, I’ve built a reputation for honesty. We

already contacted me and they’ll

exclaimed, brimming

them waited together for approximately twenty minutes until a courier from City Express burst into the antique

drawn to the fluctuations in his aura. Gideon even felt a

soared and he couldn’t help but exclaim in his heart, “This is the third enchanted weapon! I’ve truly stumbled upon a treasure trove of mystical artifacts! If there’s one, there will be two, if there are two, there will be three and if there are three, there will be even more! I already have three dreaming of four,

straight towards

and asked, “What about

rider pulled a jewelry box from his pocket and handed it

other party left, Zachary opened the jewelry box and carefully extracted the second jade ring

his excitement faded upon scrutinizing its contents and he couldn’t

a penchant for adorning

like this one. In his opinion, compared to the lightning-summoning weapon he acquired the previous day, such items were like night and day. His heart still yearned for an enchanted

If he refrained from buying it, he’d be letting a potential enchanted weapon slip through his fingers, wouldn’t

man, let me give you a suggestion. You can buy this finger ring as well. With

be wise to buy a second one now. One is for the Lord and I can keep the other for myself. If it turns out

decision, I mustn’t let it slip through my

ring-wielding virtuoso, then I shall claim this one worth half

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