Chapter 746 - 764: Not Curious? (1)
Chapter 746: Chapter 764: Not Curious? (1)
As long as you’re a normal person, you know guests are coming to your home, and you should prepare a sumptuous meal to entertain them!
Even if it’s morning, you’d make a fresh breakfast rather than serve guests the leftovers already on the table.
Although Zhao Ritian was the one who wanted to eat, the old man and Zhao Tu both felt a little displeased at that time.
But now, all three are so full there’s not a hint of displeasure.
They actually feel that this breakfast is worthy of being called a real breakfast, unlike the crap they used to eat.
Moreover, when Lin Xi didn’t tell Zhao Ritian how the porridge and dishes were made, he, the third grandpa, and the uncle had a very regretful expression on their faces, like they lost something indispensable.
Afterward, seeing they had more to say, Lin Xi took the three to a study on the other side of the first floor.
There’s no telling when Bai Bing arranged this study, but it’s very well furnished, definitely enough for hosting people.
Once seated, Zhao Ritian couldn’t hold back his curiosity,
"Brother Lin, Aren’t you curious why the five from Hani risked offending our Zhao family and the Zhu family just to snatch something from me?"
Be aware, the Zhao family is quite renowned domestically, and even the top international powers are cautious of them.
Despite this, the five from Hani disregarded everything and dared to attack him within Huaxia.
At that time, Zhu Qi was with him.
The Zhu family in the capital holds equal strength to the Zhao family.
These two families working together, even the top international forces would steer clear.
So, it’s clear that Zhao Ritian has something the five from Hani couldn’t resist, even if it meant opposing the Zhao family and the Zhu family.
Lin Xi heard his question and replied, "This is what you’re talking about?"
Zhao Ritian nodded, "Yeah, this matter!"
In the next moment, Lin Xi shook his head, "While saying I’m not curious at all would be too fake, honestly I’m not interested!"
"Why?" Zhao Ritian didn’t understand.
Even the old man and Zhao Tu on the side were puzzled too!
Could it be in this era, someone indifferent to treasures?
Be aware, the thing the five from Hani wanted to snatch surely couldn’t be money or other mundane things.
After all, those five have unusual statuses and high power; money is abundant for them and serves no purpose anymore.
The only possible thing would be some kind of rare treasure.
Only such things can attract stronger individuals of their level.
Lin Xi thought it over for a moment, then said, "I don’t think you have anything good enough to attract me!"
To be honest, there’s no fault in what he said!
Because he practices the Xuanyuan Divine Dragon Technique and has the Jade Pendant Space, nothing related to cultivation could attract him anymore.
Even if it’s precious, could it be more so than Dragon Marrow?
After all, he has more than a hundred pounds of Dragon Marrow.
Zhao Ritian sighed, "Brother Lin, you really don’t want to know? Maybe you’d be interested in what I have!"
The young man’s confidence seemed somewhat arrogant to the old man and Zhao Tu.
Even though, at their level, ordinary things lack appeal, certain unique treasures can benefit their strength and health.
Since reaching that level, growing stronger is incredibly challenging.
However, even a slight boost would significantly augment their strength.
Hence, they perceived Lin Xi as somewhat arrogant.
Seeing Zhao Ritian so persistent, Lin Xi’s curiosity piqued a bit, "You really want me to know?"
"Aren’t you afraid I might snatch it from you?"
Zhao Ritian chuckled, "Brother Lin, stop joking. You wouldn’t snatch my things; you would’ve done so long ago if you wanted!"
With a bit of smugness, he looked at the third grandpa on the left and then to Zhao Tu on the right, confidently saying, "Brother Lin, I’m no longer the guy I was yesterday, even doubling Hani’s five forces can’t hurt me now!"
His hidden implication was that Lin Xi couldn’t do anything to him now either!
Lin Xi’s gaze intensified, his aura shifted, and Zhao Ritian felt like a storm was about to come.
But Zhao Ritian’s curiosity spiked as he noticed the third grandpa and uncle beside him both had very serious expressions, especially his third grandpa, which made him even more curious.
Because that night, he discovered the third grandpa’s strength was of the Innate level, above the King of Soldiers, which was the first time he’d heard of such a tier.
Still, it didn’t matter; he just needed to know that an Innate Powerhouse could easily handle ten Peak Soldier Kings.
Thus, he was really confused now; his third grandpa shouldn’t have the demeanor of a confident expert or casually disperse Lin Xi’s storm-like aura.
But now, the plot wasn’t heading that way at all!
He’s not dumb, but rather intelligent, so he quickly realized Lin Xi’s might was beyond the typical Peak Soldier King!
In the next moment, with a pained expression, he gave a ’hehe’ smile, "Brother Lin, Brother Lin, don’t be like this!"
"I was just joking, don’t get mad, don’t get mad!"
Instantly, the impending storm-like aura vanished.
Zhao Ritian took a deep breath, and Zhao Tu beside him also broke out in sweat, because feeling Lin Xi’s aura earlier indicated he could withstand at most ten moves with Lin Xi.
As for the old man with Innate Power, though he wasn’t sweating, he was extremely shocked.
The young man’s aura earlier gave him a sense of danger!
He only felt such a sensation when confronting peers of similar strength, who were all seventy or eighty years old.
But now, he encountered it in a young person!
That’s quite frightening!
Could it be the youth now are all this powerful?
Yet, glancing at Zhao Ritian, he quickly dismissed the idea.
In the next moment, after taking a deep breath, Zhao Ritian took out a palm-sized long box from his pocket, made of precious redwood.
Without any introduction or hesitation, he opened the box’s lid.
Upon opening, Lin Xi let out a small "oh," noticing a chicken egg-sized transparent stone inside the box, with something akin to white mist forming a vapor inside it.
Seeing Lin Xi’s amazed expression, Zhao Ritian wore a proud smile.
When he showed it to the third grandpa, the grandpa’s expression was almost the same.
Lin Xi reached to hold the stone, carefully experiencing it, and finally confirmed what the stone was.
Still, where did Zhao Ritian obtain it?
You should know, it’s his first time seeing such a thing and realizing its existence!
Zhao Ritian immediately explained, "I bought it at an antique shop on Antique Street!"
"After paying, I left the store immediately, but Hani and others caught sight!"
"I tried to get rid of them but couldn’t shake them off."
"..."
The latter part was witnessed by Lin Xi.
Still, if it were just this piece, it wouldn’t interest him; obviously, he knew Zhao Ritian wouldn’t come to him with merely this piece, as it’d be meaningless.
In the next moment, he heard Zhao Ritian say softly, "Hani and the others don’t know this item’s origin; if they did, they wouldn’t have chased me over just this piece!"
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