"Mikail's voice trembled as he asked softly,
"So what should we do, Mr. Qian?"
Rayyan's eyes darkened, and he replied in a hushed tone, "I'll hold him back. Go to Seventh Loh Manor and tell them this matter. Let them send someone to investigate."
Mikail nodded his head, but he was still a little worried. He could not help but say, "Mr. Qian, what if we made a mistake and wrongly accuse Mr. Chen? I'm afraid..."
Rayyan's expression darkened as he replied, "I noticed that the two hunters who came with Mr. Chen are from outside the city, so they're definitely not some big shots. Therefore, we can afford to offend them."
"In addition, if we can make use of this opportunity to build a good relationship with Seventh Loh Manor, or even the entire Loh family, it would benefit the development of Myriad Treasures Hall in South Van City." Mikail finally understood Rayyan's decision, and he nodded in agreement. He then turned around and left.
Staring at Mikail's back as he left, Rayyan heaved a long sigh of relief and muttered to himself, "I must seize this opportunity to appease the Loh family. By then, they might transfer me back to the main city’s Myriad Treasures Hall."
Thinking of this, Rayyan maintained his composure and tried not to show his true emotions.
When he returned to Fade's side again, his face was full of smiles. He clapped his hands and ordered the servants to make a cup of hot tea for Fade.
"Mr. Chen, please have some tea. This is high-quality Salix Tea from Springday City located in the east of Taeyoon Domain. The tea is fragrant..."
Fade picked up the teacup and took a sip. Then, he nodded and said, "This is indeed good tea. Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Qian."
"We still have a lot of it in Myriad Treasures Hall. I can give you some, if you like it. I'll ask the servants to get it..." Rayyan was extremely enthusiastic.
Fade sensed that something was amiss. Hence, he frowned slightly and said, "Mr. Qian,there's no need forthat."
"I would like to know if Myriad Treasures Hall will buy my treasure seal."
Speaking of this, Rayyan pondered for a while and said, "Mr. Chen, please be patient. Regarding the seal, I've already sent Mr. Yi to the main city to ask for instructions. It won't be long before the main city responds."
"You sent him to the main city for instructions? Why go through all that trouble?" Fade frowned.
Rayyan hurriedly explained, "Mr. Chen, the seal is of high quality and is worth more than 1 million yuan stones. According to the rules, it must be approved by the main city's Myriad Treasures Hall. We have no right to decide."
"How long will it take?" Fade asked.
"Don't worry, Mr. Chen. The main city is not far away. We will definitely get an answer within at most 30 minutes." "Besides, I reckon that the main city's Myriad Treasures Hall will agree to this deal. After all, treasure seals of this quality are rarely seen."
"Within 30 minutes." Fade sensed that something was amiss, but he could not tell why.
Rayyan immediately comforted him and said, "Meanwhile, you may walk around Myriad Treasures Hall again and see if there's anything you like."
"Moreover, we have some other items that are not displayed to the public. If you're interested, I can show it to you."
Fade nodded and said, "Sure. Thank you, Mr. Qian.”
With that, Fade strolled around Myriad Treasures Hall with Rayyan walking beside him.
Apart from the treasures that he had set his eyes on previously, there were indeed many other good items. At that moment, he was moved.
He had already secretly thought about it, "If I sell the treasure seal, I would have at least 1.4 million yuan stones in hand. At that time, I will be able to buy all these items that I want to help me cultivate.”
Half an hour had passed. Fade had already circled Myriad Treasures Hall twice, and Rayyan had already refilled their tea twice.
However, there seemed to be no news from the other side.
This time, Fade could not wait any longer. He could not help but ask, "Mr. Qian, is there still no news from the main city? Did something happen?"
"Maybe I should come again another day!" He said as he picked up the stone and got up to leave.
Upon seeing this, Rayyan quickly persuaded him, "Mr. Chen, please calm down. Perhaps something has happened. I'll send someone to see what's going on. Just wait for a moment. We'll know the results soon."
Fade noticed the nervous expression on Rayyan's face and felt that something was wrong.
He narrowed his eyes and probed, "My friend is still waiting for me outside. Besides, we have other things to do. I think we should do it another day."
With that, he stepped out of the door.
"Mr. Chen, Mr. Chen!"
Rayyan shouted frantically behind him.
However, Fade refused to listen to him, He even quickened his pace, as if he was in a hurry.
Rayyan's face fell when he saw this, and a stern expression appeared on his face.
Then, he ordered, "Stop him!"
In an instant, a dozen guards in Myriad Treasures Hall's uniforms surrounded Fade, blocking the door and stopping him.
At this moment, their actions confirmed Fade's doubts.
He stopped, then turned around to look at Rayyan, and questioned him, "Mr. Qian, what is this about?"
Rayyan stopped pretending. He looked at Fade and replied, "Mr. Chen, it's still early. Why are you in such a hurry? I just want you to sit down and drink some more tea."
"Drink some tea?" Fade sneered. "Since when did Myriad Treasures Hall treat their guests so well that they invited them to drink tea in the store?"
"What if I insist on leaving?"
Rayyan replied, "If you insist on leaving, then I'll have no choice but to stop you."
He waved his hand while he spoke.
At that moment, the guards held up their weapons in unison.
The weapons gleamed with cold light, giving off an imposing aura.
Fade narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Mr. Qian, are you going to attack your guest?"
Rayyan snorted coldly. "Mr. Chen, I hope I won't have to make a move. As long as you cooperate with us and stay here, I can pretend that nothing has happened." "Cooperate with you?" Fade spat. "You are trying to detain me by force! Myriad Treasures Hall doesn't have the right to do this!"
Rayyan's voice grew colder as he stared at Fade and said, "Mr. Chen, it doesn't matter whether Myriad Treasures Hall has the right to or not. What matters is that we have the ability and the resources to stop you."
His words sounded arrogant, laced with a hint of threat.
Upon hearing that, Fade sneered.
"Are you sure?
I'd like to see how you do it! Let's see how Myriad Treasures Hall is going to stop me."
After that, he stepped out of the door."
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