"I have something to discuss with you!" Ye Chuqing gazed at Zhang Hao with her beautiful eyes.
"Oh! Go ahead!" Zhang Hao moved his gaze away from her face.
I have to say, this girl in green was indeed the type to cause the downfall of a nation. Especially those expressive big eyes, they seemed to be able to see through one's soul.
"The person who competed with you for the seven-colored stone just now was me!"
Only then did Zhang Hao realize that the other party was after his seven-colored stone. He feigned confusion and said, "I auctioned off this seven-colored stone. You stopping me, are you planning to rob me?"
Ye Chuqing was amused and angered by his look as if he had seen a thief. She snorted, "If this Miss wanted to rob you, do you think this Miss would be standing here chatting with you?"
"Ah!"
Zhang Hao hugged himself, looking terrified. Then, with a very bashful expression, he looked at Ye Chuqing shyly and said, "Miss, could it be... could it be that you want to rob me of my looks? I know I'm very handsome, but not in broad daylight... or perhaps you could find a quiet place..."
Ye Chuqing: "..."
This was the first time Qin Zinan had seen her Brother act so silly. She covered her mouth, trying not to laugh.
Jin Bao and Zhang Jianfeng, however, were used to it.
"Hmph, how could you think of such dirty things? This time I came to find you. I hope you can transfer the seven-colored stone to me." Ye Chuqing looked at Zhang Hao with a matter-of-fact expression.
"Of course, I will purchase it for double the amount you paid for the seven-colored stone at the auction. This way, you won't lose out and you'll even make a profit. How about it?" Ye Chuqing looked at Zhang Hao with an unquestionable tone.
Zhang Hao was slightly taken aback. This condition was quite good. Doubling the price of the seven-colored stone would be seven million. If it were an ordinary person, they would have been tempted long ago, but the importance of the seven-colored stone to Zhang Hao was self-evident, and he naturally wouldn't give it up. Therefore, he said to Ye Chuqing, "Miss, I'm sorry, this seven-colored stone is equally important to me, so I cannot let you have it."
"Triple!" Ye Chuqing increased the price again.
Zhang Hao almost agreed. But this was the Stone of Critical Strike! In his heart, it was no longer something that could be measured by money.
"Miss, if you really had that much money, you should have gotten this seven-colored stone just now, right? You wouldn't need to buy it from me."
Ye Chuqing's face immediately turned a little red, feeling as if she had been seen through. She stammered, "Of course, there are preconditions. I will settle the full amount within seven days."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hao shook his head and said, "There's nothing to discuss. I also have a use for this seven-colored stone. I cannot give it to you."
As he spoke, Zhang Hao was about to leave.
"Wait! Aren't you going to consider it? I can give you four times the price, of course..." Ye Chuqing extended an olive branch again.
"Of course what?" Zhang Hao asked.
"Of course, I must take that seven-colored stone with me first." Ye Chuqing said seriously.
"We are neither relatives nor friends, why should I trust you? What if you take the item and run off, why should I believe you?" Zhang Hao snorted coldly.
Ye Chuqing was almost driven mad with anger. Originally, ten million silver taels was just pocket change to her. It was just that this time, she left too quickly and didn't bring enough silver. She didn't want Zhang Hao's seven-colored stone to default on the payment; it was because only by refining the treasured artifact could she return to her Family as quickly as possible.
"But it's not impossible." Zhang Hao said wickedly.
"What method?" Ye Chuqing's expression brightened.
"Give me a kiss. That way, we can be considered to have a close relationship, and I can consider letting you take the seven-colored stone back first. How about it?" Zhang Hao looked at Ye Chuqing with a playful smile.
"Bastard! Lecher!" Ye Chuqing glared at Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao instantly felt the surrounding temperature drop by half. He realized that this girl's cultivation was far above his own. If the other party wanted to forcefully seize it, it would be very precarious.
Zhang Hao looked at Ye Chuqing with some surprise, seemingly not having expected this girl to have such strong power.
"Even if the deal doesn't work out, friendship still exists!" Zhang Hao chuckled.
"Hmph, lecher, you'll regret it sooner or later." Ye Chuqing stamped her foot and turned to leave.
"Boss, what's the background of that girl? She was terrifying just now. I feel like she could easily take my life." Jin Bao wiped away cold sweat.
"I have the same feeling," Zhang Jianfeng also felt a bit apprehensive.
Zhang Hao narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and said, "This girl's background is not simple. Let's try not to provoke her."
"Boss, let's leave quickly. After all, we've auctioned off two treasures, and we're worried someone might covet them!" Jin Bao said with a serious expression.
Zhang Hao naturally knew the principle of not revealing wealth. Although they had been staying in the private room, it was still very easy for someone with intentions to find out who they were.
The four of them had just exited the Haitian Merchant Association. A group of people were already blocking his path.
"Stop!"
More than a dozen people blocked the path of the four. Walking at the very front was a Young Master with oily hair and a powdered face. He had an arrogant look.
"Who are you?"
Zhang Hao frowned, gently squeezed Qin Zinan's small hand beside him, and told her not to be nervous.
"Just now at the Haitian Auction House, you were the one who snatched our Four Young Master's treasure, right?" A Middle-aged man looked at Zhang Hao and snorted coldly.
Only then did Zhang Hao suddenly realize and say, "So it was Young Master Death, my apologies, my apologies..."
Zhang Hao feigned ignorance, deliberately emphasizing the word "Death".
"Not Young Master Death, it's Four Young Master." The Middle-aged man frowned.
"To me, Four Young Master and Young Master Death are the same. Besides, we openly auctioned for the treasure from the auction house, how did it become snatching in your foul mouths?" Zhang Hao smiled disdainfully.
"Do you know who you've offended? This is the Four Young Master of the Li Family from Watt Country. Offend the Li Family in Watt Country, and you'll be courting death."
The Middle-aged man looked at Zhang Hao and said in an unquestionable tone, "I advise you to hand over what you snatched from our Young Master, then kneel and call him Grandpa three times. Our Lord Zhang Hao is magnanimous and can spare your life."
Four Young Master Li Qingshan looked at Zhang Hao with a half-smile and said in a condescending tone, "That's right, don't say I didn't give you a chance."
Inside the Haitian Auction House.
Meng Qi and the Old Man who had previously given the token to Zhang Hao and the others were also closely watching the situation here.
"Miss, should we help that young man from Private Room Eight? No matter what, he did help our auction house today." The Old Man couldn't help but say.
Meng Qi thought for a moment and was somewhat moved, but in the end, she shook her head and said, "No need. They are not causing trouble inside our auction house, so we have no reason to intervene. Moreover, Meng Qi always feels that young man is a bit inscrutable. Perhaps, he will bring us a surprise!"
Outside the auction house, Zhang Hao heard the other party's humiliating words and immediately burst into laughter, saying, "Interesting, I'll return those words to you. Immediately kneel down and kowtow, call me Grandpa three times, otherwise, I'll break your legs."
As he spoke, a chilling Killing Intent erupted from Zhang Hao.