Chapter 47.2 : The Big Shot Really Did Appear! (Part 2)
Of course, where there are losses, there are gains!
Afterward, the original owner gained Lu Rongsheng's protection. His status within the martial arts world rose significantly, and he obtained decent resources and connections.
Lu Rongsheng's daughter, Lu Zhaozhao, who initially looked down on the original owner, was gradually attracted by his honest character and eventually became one of his harem members. The adopted son, Lu Tianren, became his close friend!
However, after the Heavenly Dao was invaded, the original owner never managed to shine in the martial arts world. He failed to earn Lu Rongsheng's favor and lost any opportunity for further interaction with Lu Tianren and Lu Zhaozhao…
After hearing the system's explanation, Tang Qingmo couldn't help but sigh—Demon City really was small!
[No, Host. Lu Rongsheng has been searching for Blood Moon Stones all along!] the system said.
[Is that so?]
Hearing this, Tang Qingmo immediately put on an innocent and naive expression and said,
"Sir, I was just lucky. I drew this red stone for four hundred bucks. So it's called a Blood Moon Stone?"
He looked as if he didn't even know what a Blood Moon Stone was.
Standing behind, Lu Zhaozhao looked at Tang Qingmo's foolish expression and couldn't help mocking him.
Meanwhile, the other stall owners and passing pedestrians were shocked by Tang Qingmo's luck. Soon after, their gazes sharpened as they stared intensely at the remaining stones on the straw-hat old man's stall…
"Boy, are you interested in selling it to this old man?" Lu Rongsheng asked, still smiling kindly.
"And how much would you be willing to offer?" Tang Qingmo's eyes flickered.
"Hehehe…"
Seeing this, Lu Rongsheng revealed a benevolent smile.
"In that case, I'm willing to pay one million to buy it."
"O-One million?!"
The moment those words were spoken, all the stall owners and bystanders were dumbfounded.
One million!
How many years of 9-9-6 work would it take? How many things would they have to sell to earn that kind of money?!
To soar overnight from a single stone gamble—just how lucky was this?!
Once again, the stones on the stall were subjected to countless burning gazes.
Tang Qingmo also reacted with surprise when he heard "one million."
"What!? Sir, you're really willing to pay one million for this stone?"
Seeing that Tang Qingmo seemed ready to sell, the system hurriedly stopped him:
[Hey—wait, Host. This one million is a bit…]
Lu Rongsheng smiled and nodded.
"That's right. As long as you agree, the one million will be in your hands immediately."
He waved his hand, and one of the bodyguards instantly produced a briefcase.
Inside were stacks of bright red Dragon Coins!
"So much money!" Tang Qingmo exclaimed as he walked toward Lu Rongsheng.
But in the very next second, his gaze suddenly turned sharp.
"However, sir, don't you think it's rather immoral to deceive a young man like this?"
"!!?"
The sudden change caught Lu Rongsheng off guard.
In an instant, the previously cheerful atmosphere turned oppressive and heavy. Tang Qingmo still wore a bright smile, yet his eyes—and the aura he exuded—were razor-sharp!
"You…!!"
The adopted son, Lu Tianren, immediately rushed forward, shielding Lu Rongsheng and Lu Zhaozhao behind him.
What was going on!?
Wasn't this guy just smiling like an idiot at the mention of one million?!
How did he suddenly… become so dangerous?!
Tang Qingmo sneered and casually shook the wrist holding the Blood Moon Stone.
"Blood Moon Stone—the highest-grade variant among Blood Red Stones. During cultivation, even a small piece can increase the success rate of breaking through realms and mastering techniques. That's why higher-level martial artists are willing to pay astronomical prices for it."
His voice was calm, but his expression and bearing were completely different from the naive innocence he had shown earlier!
"Normally, a piece the size of a thumb can sell for over a hundred thousand. One as large as the one in my hand would fetch at least ten million at an auction."
Then, Tang Qingmo's sharp gaze locked onto Lu Rongsheng, whose expression had grown solemn.
"Sir, as the president of the city's Martial Arts Association, if word got out that you were deceiving a young man, it wouldn't be very good for your noble reputation, would it?"
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