Godfery was a big shot in the antique world, and he could easily distinguish between real and fake items. His eyelid twitched as he replied, “Black Vixen, you’re really willing to spend some money.”
“As long as I can cooperate with the Wealth Gathering Group, these are nothing,” the woman replied nonchalantly.
Rosemary, standing beside Godfery, felt disdainful. She had initially thought that the people who hijacked Godfery’s cargo ship would be difficult to deal with, but now, not only were they returning the ship, but they were also offering these valuable gifts as an apology. They seemed spineless.
It appeared that there wouldn’t be any problems today.
“Black Vixen, there’s no need for these deceptive actions in front of me. Whatever you want to do, just say it!” Godfery knew that things weren’t as simple as cooperation.
“Mr. Dan understands me,” the woman cooed, her demeanor sultry. “Then, I’ll be straightforward. Mr. Cissie wants to return to Langstel and hopes that Mr. Dan can give him some space.”
“Are you talking about Jason Cissie!?” Godfery’s eyes narrowed.
The woman nodded, “That’s right.”
“He was expelled from Langstel ten years ago, and now he has the audacity to return?” Godfery snorted.
The woman smiled, “Mr. Cissie says that his hometown and roots are in Langstel. As people age, they tend to feel nostalgic. Despite leaving for ten years, he still can’t forget the old locust tree in his yard and the well outside the ancestral shrine.”
“Mr. Cissie also says that a person who falls should stand up from where they fell; otherwise, they’ll live their whole life with regrets. Now, Mr. Cissie hopes that Mr. Dan can give him an opportunity, and in the future, you can cooperate happily and enjoy life together.”
The woman finished speaking, and her face still maintained that snake-like smile as she looked at Godfery.
Godfery sneered, “You don’t need to use these tactics with me. I know what kind of person Jason Cissie is better than you do!”
The woman’s tone suddenly softened, “Mr. Dan, people can change. To be honest with you, Mr. Cissie fell ill not long ago. The ambitions he had in his youth have worn away. Now, his only wish is to spend the rest of his life in Langstel.”
“A dog always eats shit!” Godfery muttered a coarse word. “Even if I don’t trouble him, do you think August Browne from the Azure Cloud Group will let him off?”
Hearing Mr. Browne’s name, Leo’s expression changed.
“Black Vixen, I advise you to go back and tell Jason Cissie that if he wants to live comfortably, he should forget about setting foot in Langstel! Otherwise, he’ll have a very ugly death.”
The woman’s expression turned helpless, “Mr. Dan, is there no room for negotiation in this matter?”
“None!” Godfery refused firmly. “Now, I’ll give you a chance. Return my ship, my people, and my cargo, and not a single item can be missing. Otherwise, I’ll make sure you meet a gruesome end!”
The woman’s eyes flickered, then she replied respectfully, “Mr. Dan, I dare not disobey your orders. I will do as you requested.”
“You have three days!” Godfery added.
The woman smiled, “Very well, although our business deal didn’t work out, we still have goodwill towards each other. These four items on the table, I hope Mr. Dan will accept them. Mr. Cissie specifically instructed me that these four items can only reflect their true value when in your possession. This can also be considered compensation for the accident with Rory.”
The woman’s expression appeared sincere, with no hint of deception.
Leo’s gaze scanned the four treasures on the table one by one, and then a slight smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
Seeing the four items on the table, Godfery fell silent for a moment, then raised his head, saying, “I’ll accept these items. Go back and tell Jason Cissie that if he wants to live a comfortable life, he shouldn’t think about returning to Langstel!”
After saying that, Godfery signaled to his granddaughter.
Just as Arlene was about to collect the four valuable items, Leo, who had remained silent until now, shouted, “These four items cannot be accepted!”
Godfery and Arlene were both surprised and turned to look at Leo simultaneously.
Leo’s words puzzled Black Vixen, who asked, “Why can’t these four precious gifts, which I specifically presented to Mr. Dan on Mr. Cissie’s behalf, be accepted?”
Rosemary glared at Leo, saying, “Didn’t I tell you not to speak recklessly just now?”
Leo didn’t reply but instead walked up to one of the boxes containing the ice-type jadeite. He then extended his hand and struck it with a palm.
A crisp sound echoed as the jadeite split into two under Leo’s hand. From the fracture, Leo took out something the size of a baby’s fist and displayed it to everyone, saying loudly, “This contains plutonium, a radioactive substance. The protective layer will deteriorate in two days, and strong radiation will cause Mr. Dan’s body to rapidly decay within three months.”
Amid the bewildered expressions of the crowd, Leo drew out the Purple Radiance dagger and sliced open the golden Buddha. A tiny device resembling a miniature listening device fell out.
Leo proceeded to showcase the listening device to everyone. “This is a listening device. If Mr. Dan were to place the golden Buddha in a room, within a fifty-meter radius, every word spoken by Mr. Dan would be monitored.”
Then, Leo pointed to the wild ginseng. “This wild ginseng has been injected with a colorless and odorless toxin. Consuming it will cause the muscles throughout the body to necrotize within a month.”
“As for this Tang Dynasty porcelain bowl, it is indeed an antique from the middle to late Tang Dynasty, but it was excavated from a cursed tomb. Anyone who comes into contact with it will be tainted by malevolent energy, resulting in death within a month.”
Leo concluded, “These four seemingly priceless treasures are, in reality, weapons of silent death. If Mr. Dan were to accept these four items, his demise would be certain within a month.”
The entire room fell into a stunned silence, with everyone wearing expressions of utter shock.
Especially Black Vixen, her face looked as if she had just seen a ghost. Because what Leo said was accurate down to every detail!
Who this young man beside Godfery really was? He was astonishingly skilled!
After the silence, Arlene became furious. “Black Vixen, you’re truly heartless!”
“Kill them all!” With her plot exposed, Black Vixen decided to take immediate action.
The people sitting by the conference table all stood up in unison and reached for their waists.
Arlene swiftly drew her silver blade from her right hand, and three flashes of silver light later, three men were clutching their necks and fell to the ground.
Black Vixen didn’t hesitate either. She swiftly drew a handgun and aimed it at Arlene, pulling the trigger.