Chapter 2189 - 2190: Young Man, Why Bother? (Second Update)
Chapter 2189: Chapter 2190: Young Man, Why Bother? (Second Update)
When Jinju shouted, Zhang Jinju’s entire body felt three shades lighter, and he immediately spoke with endless joy.
"Please!"
Saying this, he reached out and gestured forward.
Yue Qinghuan smiled and nodded, stepping forward.
Zhang Jinju followed closely, not even glancing at Xue An throughout the entire process, as if he were just air.
Xue An didn’t mind at all; instead, he turned his head with a slight smile and glanced at the distant crowd, before leisurely strolling forward.
The City Lord’s Mansion was located in the center of Bead City. When Zhang Jinju led Yue Qinghuan to the entrance, the guards immediately came forward.
"Young Master!"
At this moment, Zhang Jinju was chatting happily with Yue Qinghuan, so he didn’t even turn his head, just waved his hand.
The guards immediately understood and turned around to shout, "Open the main gate, welcome the distinguished guests!"
In an instant, the entire City Lord’s Mansion started to bustle.
Rumble!
The massive main gate slowly opened, and Zhang Jinju said with a smile, "Qinghuan, please follow me!"
Upon stepping into this City Lord’s Mansion, the interior was adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, towering and magnificent, exuding opulence.
Zhang Jinju led Yue Qinghuan straight through the corridors to a certain hall.
Standing at the door, a smug smile appeared on Zhang Jinju’s face.
"Qinghuan, next you mustn’t be surprised!"
Saying this, he lifted his hand to press on the door.
Ka!
With a flash of light, the heavy door slowly opened.
It was actually sealed with a Talisman Seal.
After the door fully opened, Zhang Jinju was the first to walk in.
Yue Qinghuan glanced at Xue An out of the corner of her eye, but saw that Xue An’s face was calm, without any expression. She couldn’t help but bite her teeth secretly before following inside.
The moment they crossed the threshold, the scene before them suddenly changed, and Yue Qinghuan’s mouth gaped in astonishment.
Because this was not a hall at all, but clearly a treasure vault!
Countless Treasure Beads floated in the air, their luminescence illuminating the entire space brilliantly.
Seemingly sensing Yue Qinghuan’s astonishment, Zhang Jinju said complacently, "This is where our Bead City stores its Treasure Beads! Such a scene is something most people can never see!"
Saying this, Zhang Jinju glanced at Xue An intentionally or unintentionally, but to his surprise, he didn’t see any change from Xue An’s face; he didn’t even blink.
Could this guy have been scared stupid!
Zhang Jinju internally mocked, then waved his hand casually.
The Treasure Beads in the sky stirred, and then dozens of even more dazzling beads flew out and stopped in front of Zhang Jinju.
It was apparent that these beads were far more brilliant than the others.
A hint of intoxication appeared in Yue Qinghuan’s eyes.
No wonder, these Treasure Beads’ allure was too great; few women could resist them.
Seeing this, Zhang Jinju secretly rejoiced; this was the effect he desired. He gave a light cough.
"Qinghuan, you can pick any Treasure Bead you like, just consider it a gift from me!"
Yue Qinghuan was genuinely tempted, not because of Zhang Jinju, but she truly loved these beads.
But she didn’t know what to do next, so she secretly looked at Xue An.
She saw Xue An with a solemn expression, but his eyes flickered with brilliance as if pondering something.
"Hmm..." Yue Qinghuan hesitated.
But at this moment, Xue An suddenly smiled, then softly said, "What a treasure trove filled with luminous beads, truly worthy of the City Lord of Bead City, what grand gestures!"
These words caused Zhang Jinju, who had been quite hostile towards Xue An, to be slightly taken aback, then he relaxed considerably.
Hmm!
This boy seems to know the situation well!
He probably realized he couldn’t compete with me, so he voluntarily withdrew!
Thinking of this, he smiled slightly, casually saying, "You flatter me, but I dare say, when it comes to the number of Treasure Beads, if the Zhang Family claims second, no one would dare claim first!"
Xue An also smiled, "Oh? Then why are the Treasure Beads you offered to Miss Yue not of high quality?"
Zhang Jinju was stunned.
Not of high quality?
If even these beads aren’t of high quality, then what is?
Is this kid deliberately trying to embarrass me?
At this thought, Zhang Jinju’s face darkened instantly.
"What do you mean by that? Are you implying I would hide something from Qinghuan?"
"I don’t mean anything, just stating the facts!"
The anger in Zhang Jinju’s eyes intensified, glaring at Xue An, "Kid, it’s only because of Qinghuan’s face that I let you in, otherwise with your meager power, you’d never have the right to step through my family’s gate!"
"So don’t push your luck. If you don’t explain your words just now, don’t blame me for being rude!"
With his questioning, Zhang Jinju’s aura suddenly surged, reaching a peak in the blink of an eye.
It was only now apparent that Zhang Jinju was actually a quasi-Immortal Venerable level powerhouse.
Amidst this boiling killing intent, the atmosphere instantly became tense.
The smile on Xue An’s face didn’t change at all, as if this violent aura was just a gentle breeze brushing by.
"You want an explanation? Okay! I’ll give you an explanation!"
With that, Xue An waved his hand, and the Treasure Beads in front of him scattered to the sides, causing the entire hall to shake.
Zhang Jinju’s expression changed dramatically, "You..."
But before he could finish, Xue An reached into the void and calmly said, "Open!"
Crackling sounds echoed as a large hole was forcibly torn into the room’s space, from which bloodlight surged, and soon a crimson Blood Pearl flew out, landing in Xue An’s palm.
"Now...please explain this!" Xue An said calmly.
Zhang Jinju’s complexion instantly turned pale, then flushed, his eyes fixed on Xue An, squeezing out a sentence through gritted teeth.
"Who exactly are you?"
Xue An smiled slightly, "Who I am is not important. What I want to know now is why a treasure bead formed from the corpse of the Shadow Turtle Race is stored in your vault?"
These words made Yue Qinghuan tremble all over.
Because she finally understood what the aura on the Blood Pearl was about.
This was actually a treasure bead formed from the corpse of a Shadow Turtle Race member.
This also meant that that Shadow Turtle must have met a tragic end.
This implied that Zhang Jinju and the entire City Lord’s Mansion fell under suspicion.
Zhang Jinju’s face darkened.
At this moment, a light sigh came from behind.
"Young man, knowing too much sometimes shortens your life, so why bother?"
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