Chapter 114
The mountains clustered together, winding and undulating. Between the treacherous peaks, lush forests painted a verdant backdrop against the clear blue sky, as the blazing sun hung overhead like a ball of fire.
It was approaching sunset when a modest mountain villa came into view, nestled among the peaks and forests. Bathed in the magnificent glow of twilight, it presented an almost picturesque scene.
The four of them got out of the car and gazed at the villa before them, taking note of the fence surrounding it. Xue Hao took one look and his previous doubts melted away, a broad smile spreading across his face. “We’re in luck! This villa’s structure is similar to one my father bought a few years ago. That house was said to be over a century old and cost at least eight figures. Just based on the price of this place, whoever lives here wouldn’t need to scam us out of our modest sum. At least this trip wasn’t wasted!”
His excitement was understandable, given their previous fruitless excursions. They had visited several supposed antique collectors, only to encounter either con artists with fake goods or fools who had been duped themselves. The few genuine antiques they did come across didn’t meet their requirements.
This time, they wouldn’t have traveled so far if not for the forum user’s fervent assurances that he was introducing them to a genuine antique collector with a substantial collection, backed by the official certification of the Extraordinary Forum.
The rough, winding mountain road had taken its toll on them. Now, the sight of this villa was like a sumptuous feast laid out before their eyes, instantly dispelling the fatigue of their long journey and replacing it with eager anticipation.
The others couldn’t help but smile as well, though their previous disappointments tempered their excitement with caution. “We can’t be too sure. Judging by this villa, the owner is likely a genuine antique collector, but what we’re looking for isn’t just any ordinary antique.”
“That’s true. We’re after extraordinary items.”
As they conversed, a figure emerged from behind the villa’s iron gate and approached them.