The conversation between the twin sisters piqued Leo’s curiosity, prompting him to ask, “What are you talking about?”
Michelle bluntly replied, “The rare treasure you mentioned earlier, we have it in the Leighton family. We call it the Forever Unopenable Scroll.”
Having an unopenable ancient bronze painting was not a secret among the top families in Jingbei, so Michelle didn’t hesitate to reveal it.
“Forever Unopenable Scroll?” Leo’s curiosity deepened.
“Yes, we’ve tried various methods, soaking it in water, burning it with fire, everything, but we still can’t open the ancient painting,” Michelle explained with a touch of incomprehension and helplessness in her tone.
Leo contemplated. An unopenable painting in this technologically advanced society was undoubtedly a mysterious matter. The only plausible explanation was that the bronze painting in the Leighton family’s possession was no ordinary item.
Seeing Leo’s keen interest, Michelle continued, “What do you think about this ancient painting? Interested?”
“Very interested,” Leo replied with a smile.
Irene, with her beautiful yet aloof demeanor, added, “In that case, we’ll give you the painting and provide you with a day to study it.”
Leo nodded, “If I manage to open the painting within a day, it’s yours, and I’ll help you with the race. If I can’t open it, I’ll return the painting, and still, I’ll assist with the race. Agreed?”
“Agreed,” Irene said confidently. She could tell from Leo’s eyes that he would undoubtedly be interested in the painting.
After finalizing the deal, Irene turned to Madame Godwin and said, “Miss Godwin, on Mr. Godwin’s birthday, my sister and I will personally attend. We’ll bring the ancient painting with us.”
Madame Godwin had no objections and nodded in agreement.
After leaving the parking lot, Erica drove Blair and Joshua back, while Leo, in his Bugatti, accompanied Madame Godwin through the city streets.
“Where to now?” Madame Godwin inquired.
“To the airport. The jade I arranged to be delivered should have arrived. After I handle it, you can present it as a birthday gift to your grandfather,” Leo explained.
“Alright, thank you,” Madame Godwin said, casting a deep look at Leo.
At the airport, Leo received the jade and, along with Madame Godwin, returned to the city.
Century Grand Hotel, a luxurious suite.
As the evening sun cast a golden glow through the window, Madame Godwin admired the jade on the table and exclaimed, “This is high-quality ice purple crystal jade. It’s beautiful.”
Leo smiled and nodded. Jade and similar treasures always held great appeal for women, regardless of their profession, be it a police officer or anything else.
Madame Godwin asked, “Leo, are you planning to give this jade directly to my grandfather?”
“This piece of jade was just dissected from the raw stone, untouched by carving. It’s a bit too plain to be a gift for the old man,” Leo said with a smile, shaking his head. With a flick of his hand, Purple Radiance appeared.
Leo infused Spiritual Power into Purple Radiance, making it emit a humming sound. Bright arcs of light shone on the blade.
With a rustling sound, Leo began carving using Purple Radiance.
Madame Godwin widened her eyes, watching with curiosity.
Half an hour later, a finished high-quality ice purple crystal jade art piece took form in Leo’s hands.
“This…,” Madame Godwin’s pretty eyes widened, showing a mix of disbelief and pleasant surprise.
On the table, Leo had carved a figure of an Antarctic immortal, commonly known as an old longevity star.
The old longevity star had long whiskers, a high forehead protruding forward, kind eyebrows, and a smiling expression around the mouth.
In his right hand, he leaned on a curved cane taller than his head, with a gourd hanging at the top. His left hand cradled a large immortal peach.
Normally, after carving jade, it would need polishing. However, Leo had infused Spiritual Power into Purple Radiance, resulting in an incredibly smooth surface, eliminating the need for polishing.
The indoor lights shone on the finished ice purple crystal jade carving of the old longevity god, reflecting a vibrant purple glow.
At that moment, the old longevity star seemed to come to life, with a lifelike and infectious smile on his face.
“Give this old longevity god to your grandfather; he should like it,” Leo said with a smile.
“Grandpa will definitely love it. Leo, thank you. How much is it? I’ll transfer the money to you,” Madame Godwin said joyfully.
“Forget about the money. Talking about it is too vulgar between us,” Leo waved his hand dismissively.
“Leo, where did you learn such amazing carving skills?”
“If I say I’m self-taught, would you believe me?” Leo laughed.
Leo was telling the truth. Although he hadn’t specifically learned carving, for cultivators like him, such carving was child’s play compared to crafting talismans.
“I believe… not!” Madame Godwin snorted lightly.
“Since you’re not charging, I can only thank you again. Grandfather’s birthday gift has finally come together.”
“Verbal thanks are not practical. How about staying for dinner tonight, and we…” Leo’s gaze swept over Madame Godwin, then glanced at the luxurious bed in the room.
“Are you trying to die? Daring to flirt with a cop?” Madame Godwin knew Leo was joking and pretended to be angry.
Leo put on a surprised and puzzled expression, “Miss Godwin, is having dinner considered flirting with a cop?”
“Dinner? What kind of dinner?” Madame Godwin suddenly froze.
“Of course, dinner as in having a meal. I meant for you to stay for dinner before leaving. You, as a cop, have impure thoughts,” Leo teased.
“Tch, you’re the one with impure thoughts. If you didn’t clarify, scaring me like that,” Madame Godwin couldn’t help rolling her eyes.
Though she said that, Madame Godwin couldn’t shake off the unclear feeling in her heart. Leo’s words just now didn’t make her feel repulsed.
If it were someone else, Madame Godwin might have exploded immediately.
Quickly pushing away the random thoughts, Madame Godwin once again focused her gaze on the ice purple crystal jade old longevity god on the table.