Song Yun bid farewell to the elder brother of the migrant workers and planned to check on the progress at Liyu Pavilion.
As soon as he stepped into the district of the City God Temple, seven or eight honest-looking men dressed in camouflage outfits surrounded him.
Song Yun's brow furrowed, though these people seemed very docile, as if they had spent a lifetime toiling in the soil, the occasional sharpness and ferocity in their eyes couldn't deceive anyone.
These men adjusted their course as they walked, intentionally leading Song Yun towards a more secluded area.
Song Yun actually was curious to see what these people were up to, so he naively followed them.
"Could you gentlemen please make way?"
At the moment, Song Yun was acting like a college student, his eyes filled with timidity and shyness.
An elderly man behind Song Yun placed a hand on his shoulder and said ominously, "Young man, I heard you're quite wealthy, could you lend us a little?"
"I have no money, no money... Look at me, all my clothes are no-name brands, how do I look like someone who has money!"
Song Yun pleaded indignantly, "If you really are in trouble, I still have a few hundred yuan in my wallet, take it all, but please spare me, good fellows!"
"You seem reasonable enough, so let's not beat around the bush, we'll take the wine pot you just bought!"
A young man with a flat face took off his hat, and his blond hair reflected bursts of golden light under the sun.
"So, how much do you plan to pay for it?"
"Is this enough?"
The blond man fumbled in his pocket for a while and brought out a handful of change.
"This... I'm afraid it's not enough..."
"Not enough? Then tell us, how much did you buy your wine pot for?"
An elderly man, with a withered hand, grabbed the back of Song Yun's neck and said with a chuckle, "Really millions?"
"No, it's not..."
"Listen to advice and eat your fill, what's more important, your life or possessions?"
The elderly man said patiently, "You look to be in your twenties, with a bright future ahead of you to squander. Wouldn't it be a huge loss to die right now?"
"You should know, we barefoot individuals aren't afraid of those with shoes. If you really push us, burying you in a hole isn't out of the question!"
"No problem, as long as the work meets my expectations."
After reviewing a few completed pieces of jewelry, Song Yun nodded in satisfaction. The reputation of Lijade Pavilion was indeed well-founded; they were justified in claiming to be the best craftsmen in Magic Capital.
"Boss, everything has been dealt with."
Huang Baoding entered and respectfully reported. To be honest, he was now a bit envious of those people at the police station, who received praise for doing essentially nothing.
"Okay, let's go home."
...
For many days, Song Yun was at home voraciously absorbing all knowledge about antiques. His brain, enhanced by the system, indeed had an astounding memory. What others took years to fully comprehend, Song Yun managed in a few days without having to use his clairvoyant powers to verify the authenticity and age of an antique.
Just as Song Yun was thinking of practicing his skills on the antique street of the Town God's Temple, an uninvited guest arrived.
Looking at Ouyang Jie standing outside with a goofy smile, rubbing the back of his head, Song Yun couldn't contain his anger. He still remembered the embarrassing run-around he'd gotten from the youngster previously at the Ouyang Family home.
"Big brother-in-law..."
"Are you looking to practice with me?"
At the sound of Song Yun's icy words, Ouyang Jie shuddered and quickly tried to make amends with a grin, "Heh heh, Brother Song! Brother Song!"
"Spit it out, what's brought you to Magic Capital?"
"Ah, don't you know about the big event that recently happened in Magic Capital?"
Ouyang Jie seemed quite surprised. Logically, as the wealthiest man in Magic Capital, Song Yun should have eyes and ears everywhere and be the first to know about any changes!
"Keep hiding it from me, and I'll beat you!"
"No no no..." Ouyang Jie quickly admitted his fault with his hands clasped together, "Magic Capital has recently unearthed an underground relic site. It's said that its full excavation could lead to earth-shattering research results. I've been assigned by my superiors to ensure the personal safety of the experts involved."
"An underground relic site?"
Song Yun stroked his chin in thought. Wouldn't there be lots of antiques inside? Compared to visiting the Town God's Temple, a place riddled with fakes, it would be better to go there and broaden his horizons!
"Brother, can I go along?"
"This..."
Ouyang Jie appeared a bit troubled and hesitantly said, "Big brother-in-law..."