“Mr. Guzman, regardless of who you obtained this Blood Jade from, listen to my advice and burn it with fire, then discard it. If you continue wearing it, within a week, a bloody disaster will befall you.” Leo’s tone was unquestionable.
Giovanny didn’t take Leo’s words seriously. “Mr. Bloomer, you may have some knowledge about antiques, but you’re mistaken in this regard. This is a precious jade.”
Giovanny snatched the jade pendant back from Leo’s hand and carefully tucked it back into his clothes, instantly losing any favorable impression he had of Leo.
Indeed, anyone would feel unhappy when someone directly told them they would face a bloody disaster.
“To tell you the truth, after my husband started wearing this jade pendant, not only did he not encounter any misfortune, but he also had a streak of good luck,” Ally said, hands on her hips, a somewhat proud expression on her face.
Giovanny arrogantly continued, “That’s right, I won’t hide it from all of you. I started my business in my thirties and spent seven to eight years facing numerous setbacks but achieving nothing.”
“But ever since I obtained this jade pendant, my career skyrocketed, and I reached the pinnacle of success, building the fortune I have today.”
Giovanny didn’t want to reveal this secret, but Leo’s doubts about Master Jabari and his claim of an impending disaster pushed Giovanny to his limit.
Master Jabari had helped him so much, and Giovanny couldn’t allow anyone to slander him like this.
The crowd was surprised to hear this. Upon careful consideration, it was true. According to the information available, Giovanny had indeed been unknown before his thirties.
It was only after he turned forty that he began to flourish, becoming one of the renowned wealthy businessmen in Oz.
From this perspective, the jade pendant was indeed a precious item. Although the method of its upkeep sounded horrifying, if they were in their shoes, they would do it without hesitation.
To exchange a few drops of blood for a fortune worth billions, what a lucrative deal it was!
Ally raised her head, looking at Leo with a disdainful expression, mocking, “Well, now I’ve told you the truth. Are you embarrassed?”
“This blood jade has the power to accumulate wealth and fortune, but the price you pay is your life!”
“Now, your fortune has reached its peak, and your life will soon come to an end!”
Leo said sternly.
Giovanny got angry, slammed the table, stood up abruptly, and glared at Leo with an angry expression. He turned to Noel and exclaimed, “Mr. Fox, is this how you treat guests in Langstel!?”
“Mr. Guzman, please don’t be angry.” Seeing Giovanny getting furious, Noel quickly stood up and complained to Leo, “Mr. Bloomer, how can you speak like this?”
“Mr. Fox, I’m doing this for his own good.” Leo also stood up, his expression calm. “I don’t want to see him meet an untimely death.”
“Who are you cursing!? Believe it or not, I’ll tear your stinking mouth apart!” Ally couldn’t contain her anger and was about to attack Leo.
As she made her move, the accompanying bodyguards swiftly surrounded them, ready to confront Leo.
“Mrs. Guzman, Mrs. Guzman, please calm down. I’ll make him leave, don’t stoop to his level.” Noel saw the situation turning unfavorable and quickly pulled Leo towards the exit.
“Mr. Fox, don’t you believe me either?” Leo didn’t rush to leave, furrowing his brow as he asked Noel.
“Mr. Bloomer, I know you have a talent for medical diagnosis, but when it comes to geomancy, you shouldn’t speak carelessly. Mr. Guzman has been sailing smoothly for so many years, how could something happen to him?” Noel felt frustrated at this moment. If Giovanny was offended, all his painstaking efforts would go down the drain.
Noel pulled Leo’s arm and pulled him out, and Leo, not wanting to harm Noel, didn’t resist.
“Mr. Guzman, if I’m not mistaken, your birth chart shows clashes between the Ox and Goat signs, indicating a lack of financial luck. Forcing against destiny will only lead to loss of both wealth and life!” Leo’s words were interrupted before he could finish as Noel dragged him out of the banquet hall.
Outside, Noel’s face turned serious as he expressed his dissatisfaction, “Mr. Bloomer, what are you doing? Are you intentionally causing trouble for me?”
“Mr. Fox, I’m not causing trouble. I’m trying to help you. If Giovanny encounters any problems in Langstel, you’ll be held primarily responsible!”
If it weren’t for Noel treating him fairly, Leo wouldn’t have bothered with Giovanny’s well-being.
“Enough, Mr. Bloomer. You know I’m a firm materialist. I’ve never believed in geomancy. Let the driver take you back,” Noel said, his tone dismissive.
Leo felt a twinge of annoyance but replied, “No need, Mr. Fox. I’ll go back on my own.”
With that, Leo turned and headed towards the elevator.
Noel sighed softly as he watched Leo’s retreating figure.
In the following days, Leo pushed aside thoughts of Giovanny and focused on his cultivation.
Leo had a strong intuition that he would soon break through to the next realm, the Spirit General Realm.
Two days later, in the hotel’s tea room.
“Mr. Guzman, this is the best plot of land Langstel has to offer. It’s backed by the sea and mountains, specially reserved for your project,” Noel eagerly explained, pointing to the map on the table.
“It’s alright, just a bit off in terms of location,” Giovanny responded casually, barely paying attention to the map.
Noel knew that Giovanny was still upset about the incident from the other night.
Noel knew that the plot Carren had offered was even worse than his own, so Giovanny’s nitpicking was clearly intentional.
Originally, Giovanny had leaned towards Carren’s investment proposal, but after the commotion caused by Leo that night, Langstel had no chance.
“Mr. Guzman, this plot is excellent. Although the area is still underdeveloped, we have already submitted the planning application to the authorities. This place will become a key development area in our city, and we even plan to relocate the city hall here in ten years,” Mayor Ronald added.
“Yes, Mr. Guzman, this place will be the new city district. How about visiting the site after we finish the tea?” Noel hurriedly suggested.
If Giovanny didn’t even bother to visit the plot, then all hope would be lost.
“Well…” Giovanny hesitated.
In reality, even if he didn’t invest in Langstel, he still planned to visit the plot.
After all, he had come all this way, and he needed to maintain appearances. Besides, he had many business dealings in Langstel, and it wouldn’t be wise to sever ties completely.
His hesitation stemmed from recalling Leo’s words that night.
Leo had explicitly mentioned that if he wanted to avoid trouble, he should stay in the hotel for the next few days and avoid going out.
Initially, Giovanny didn’t take Leo’s warning seriously. After all, he had been wearing the jade pendant for many years and only experienced good fortune without any misfortune.
But the phrase Leo mentioned before leaving, “lack of financial luck due to the clash between the Ox and Goat signs,” sent a shiver down his spine.
Master Jabari had also mentioned the same thing. It was precisely because of his lack of financial luck that Master Jabari had gifted him the Blood Jade, instructing him to make regular offerings to change his fortune.