Chapter 148: Death Deserved!

Leaving behind these words, Ling Qiu strode away.

Qin Haishan took a deep breath.

For him...

If things could truly be as Ling Qiu said, and he and his granddaughter Yaoyao could remain safe, then...

He must send someone to this auction to secure the other half of the jade pendant.

No matter how much it cost!

...

That same night.

Cheng Qiang waited at home for a long time, and finally welcomed the return of his father, Cheng Gong!

"Dad!"

Cheng Qiang said excitedly, "Did you take care of that Ling Qiu?!"

Cheng Gong waved his hand, motioning his subordinates to leave, then frowned and said, "This matter... is not so easy to handle."

"Ah? Why?"

"That Piao Chang, that useless fellow... actually failed!"

"What? Isn't he very powerful... Didn't they say he is a master ranked in the top three hundred of the [Tiger List]?"

"Heh, it seems... these so-called foreign masters are unreliable; they are all all show and no substance!"

Cheng Gong said, "I originally planned for Piao Chang to beat Ling Qiu into the hospital, and then arrange for someone to tamper with the medicine and do something about his treatment, but... this plan is no longer viable."

"Then... what should we do next?"

"We'll look for other opportunities later."

Cheng Gong took a deep breath: "Get some sleep early tonight, and tomorrow you will come with me to attend an auction."

...

Cheng Qiang frowned. Although somewhat unwilling, his father had spoken, so he could only accept it. He took a deep breath and asked, "What auction?"

"An auction in Luo'an City. It is said that... the [King Ma] jade statue that was won by some mysterious person a year ago has appeared again."

"Ah?"

Hearing this, Cheng Qiang suddenly wore a smile: "Dad, do you mean..."

"Of course, to win it!"

Cheng Gong said, "In the past two years, our family's standing within the Cheng clan has been declining... I have always wanted to find ways to please the old master. Now, the King Ma jade statue that the old master failed to acquire a year ago has been a source of regret he has muttered about for half a year. This time, I will win it for him and present it as a gift when he holds his birthday banquet next month!"

"Great, great, great!"

Cheng Qiang, who had been somewhat depressed earlier, wore an even brighter smile: "As long as we please the old master, our family can get more family resources... When that time comes, that Cheng Yushui... Hehe..."

"Alright, go rest. We leave early tomorrow morning."

"Yes!"

...

The next day.

Ling Qiu woke up early, slung his bag over his shoulder, washed up simply, and arrived at the school gates.

Sure enough, the Qin family's private car had arrived on time and was already parked by the roadside.

Except...

As Ling Qiu walked up and the car window rolled down, he saw a familiar and pretty face...

This person was none other than Qin Siyao.

"Ling Qiu, I didn't expect... Grandpa said the bodyguard responsible for protecting me on this trip... would actually be you???"

Bodyguard?

Ling Qiu did not know whether to laugh or cry.

This Qin Haishan really knew how to assign job titles to people.

Ling Qiu casually said, "I didn't expect your grandfather to send you to attend either."

"I am the person my grandfather trusts the most. Why couldn't he send me?"

"Suit yourself."

Ling Qiu couldn't be bothered to waste words.

Whatever conspiracies, plots, grievances, and vendettas the Qin family was entangled in, none of it had anything to do with Ling Qiu.

During this period, he had come into contact with too many complicated things...

He was growing weary of it.

He just wanted to experience life quietly and simply...

Cultivating on one side, and occasionally encountering some fortuitous opportunities depending on his mood.

He really couldn't be bothered to manage so many affairs.

He secretly decided that once he obtained the other half of the jade pendant this time and refined and devoured the complete [Ghost Tuo], he would never actively deal with these so-called great family members again...

Too much trouble, annoying.

Chatting with beauties on ordinary days, occasionally showing off a bit—how wonderful, leisurely, free, and joyful.

He got into the car, and it started moving.

Ling Qiu closed his eyes to rest and didn't utter a word.

Qin Siyao tried several times to start a conversation with Ling Qiu, but swallowed her words each time. Every time she saw Ling Qiu's arrogant and indifferent expression, she felt inexplicably irritated.

Luo'an City was not far from the provincial capital. After driving on the highway for about two hours, they arrived in Luo'an City.

Luo'an City was the second-largest city in Jiangnan Province, second only to the provincial capital in prosperity.

The car drove all the way and arrived at a super five-star hotel.

"Get out!"

The car stopped, and Qin Siyao stepped out first, opened the back passenger door, and seeing Ling Qiu still sitting with his legs crossed and eyes closed to rest, she couldn't help urging him.

Really, this feeling made her feel as if she, Qin Siyao, had become Ling Qiu's subordinate or assistant!

Ling Qiu yawned and casually said, "Let's go."

"You..."

Qin Siyao wanted to say more, but Ling Qiu had already swaggered toward the elevator, treating Qin Siyao as if she were air!

Qin Siyao stomped her foot and followed him with a displeased expression.

...

The auction was held on the eighteenth floor.

This was a broadcasting hall, covering a very large area, enough to host a small-to-medium-sized gala.

When Ling Qiu and Qin Siyao walked in, the seats inside were already mostly filled.

Qin Siyao scanned the surroundings and couldn't help smiling: "It seems... that King Ma jade statue... has lost none of its charm over the years."

"King Ma... jade statue?"

Ling Qiu couldn't help asking, "What kind of thing is that?"

Qin Siyao glanced sideways at him: "Weren't you acting all arrogant just now? ... How come you're taking the initiative to talk to me now?"

Ling Qiu shrugged: "If you don't want to say, forget it."

"Hey!"

Qin Siyao didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Ling Qiu... Your personality really makes people so annoyed... Fine... This young lady won't lower herself to your level. — This King Ma jade statue is the item Grandpa instructed me to strive for this time. It is said that this object is very eerie. Placing it in the home for worship allows one to hear strange sounds every night, sounding as if ghosts are weeping, but... following closely behind is unstoppable overwhelming fortune. Therefore, this King Ma jade statue has become a highly coveted prize in the eyes of many wealthy businessmen."

Ling Qiu gave a hum of acknowledgment.

Presumably, that King Ma jade pendant should have some connection to this King Ma jade statue.

The two found their seats and sat down.

Ling Qiu looked around; sitting in front, behind, to the left, and to the right were many brightly dressed figures, presumably quite wealthy.

Before long, the emcee took the stage, and amidst a round of applause, the auction finally began.

"The first lot is a piece of porcelain from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty..."

Ling Qiu yawned, crossed his arms, and resumed closing his eyes to rest.

To him, this was terribly boring.

His purpose was to obtain the other half of the King Ma jade pendant; everything else had nothing to do with him.

Seeing Ling Qiu close his eyes with his arms crossed, Qin Siyao was rendered speechless once again.

"This Ling Qiu... Why does he fall asleep everywhere he goes? Did he die of sleepiness in his past life?"

Just as she wanted to tap Ling Qiu to remind him of his "bodyguard" status, unexpected things happened...

Her own shoulder was tapped from the side.

"Hello, may I ask... Are you the young lady of the Qin family... Qin Siyao?"

Hearing this, Qin Siyao turned her head.

Coming into view...

Was a man wearing sunglasses and a mask, with a small straw hat perched on his head—looking extremely mysterious and bizarre.