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.

dragging the stall’s belongings, entered the antique street through

hurried toward Zachary and blurted out, “Zachary, where

Zachary deliberately patted his mouth lazily with his palm, maintaining a sleepy tone as he drawled, “Ahhhh… Old man, I’m a vendor, not an employee. I

the insolent vendor to the other side of the antique street, refused to be deterred. He decided to find a silver lining in the situation and teasingly remarked, “Zachary, seems like

thanks to you, I struck gold yesterday. I celebrated throughout the night,

Zachary as a mere seller of old items, he promptly complimented him insincerely and gave him a thumbs up, stating, “I have to admit, you live a

live a life of luxury! How about I arrange a special evening for you? Just let me know which country you fancy, do you prefer Japanese and Korean beauties or European

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

asked, “What

here today specifically to ask you if

it’s your lucky day. I called my family last night to

inquired, “What did your

I assured them of your reliability and generosity. Not only are you a potential buyer, but the introductory fee alone amounts to

pressed, “Did

they insist on asking for an introductory fee of two to three hundred thousand dollars. They also requested half of the fee from each of us.

a breeze. Just have them ship the items to me

what I’m talking

Gideon didn’t care. He promptly asserted, “I’m talking about US

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

sure it comes from the same source as the previous

the world. Throughout the years, I’ve built a reputation for honesty. We will never engage in deceptive practices in

“My family has already contacted me and they’ll

brimming

together for approximately twenty minutes until a courier from

the moment this person entered the street, both Gideon and Zeba followed closely, their attention drawn to the

a treasure trove of mystical artifacts! If there’s one, there will be two, if there are two, there will be three and

charged straight

asked, “What about the

from

box and carefully extracted

was fixed on Zachary as he unveiled the box. However, his excitement faded upon scrutinizing its contents and he couldn’t help but sigh

“Who knows what that thing was? Perhaps the tomb’s owner had a penchant for adorning their fingers. With two big brothers, one on each side,

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 weapon that could bolster his attack power. But now, confronted with yet another finger ring, should he make the

had one and he hadn’t even unraveled its effects yet. If he refrained from buying it, he’d be letting a

a suggestion. You can buy this finger ring as well. With two rings on

inwardly, “Since I’ve already informed the Lord about the ring, it would be wise to buy a second one

great, I won’t regret my decision, I mustn’t let it

turned to Zachary and declared, “If I’m destined to become a ring-wielding virtuoso, then I shall claim this one worth half a

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