Tomb Raiding: My Family's Last Clan Chief is Little Brother

Chapter 305 Seven Lamps Fighting Together
The fat man's words were so powerful that Liuli Sun on the other side was indeed taken aback.

It wasn't that he was afraid of this so-called Young Master Wu; what he was really worried about was the Wu family behind Wu Xiaoxie.

Although the Wu family has kept a low profile in recent years, none of them are easy to get along with, as one of the Nine Gates families.

Especially the cunning and ruthless Second Master Wu, and the seemingly cunning Third Master Wu.

Being targeted by these two wouldn't necessarily cost you your life, but you'd definitely suffer a lot.

He once clashed with Master Wu over a piece of precious jade. Although he eventually got his hands on it, he still suffered a loss. If he hadn't run away quickly, he would have been accused of smuggling and landed in jail.

but……

Liu Lisun stared at Wu Xiaoxie for a while, wondering why this young master of the Wu family seemed to be bluffing.

At this moment, Wu Xiaoxie was indeed extremely guilty.

Although Fatty spoke with conviction, only he knew that his second uncle had been detached from the affairs of the Nine Gates for a long time, and his third uncle had disappeared again. Now he was truly all alone, or rather, all four of them.

"Oh? So you're the eldest grandson of the Wu family of the Nine Gates." Liuli Sun twirled the walnuts in his hand and said slowly, "According to seniority, you should call me uncle."

The fat man spat lightly, "What a piece of trash, so naive. He's trying to use his seniority to intimidate you. Don't fall for it."

Wu Xiaoxie, of course, wouldn't be so bored as to claim some kind of uncle. He then said without any politeness, "I'm sorry, sir, we don't even have the same surname. It would be very disrespectful of you to try to establish a connection at this time. No matter how eloquently you try to explain, I won't give up this lamp."

Liu Li Sun snorted coldly, "A mere three hundred million is nothing to me. I'm giving you a way out, but you won't take it. Don't blame me for being ruthless later."

Originally, he wanted to deliberately suppress this kid, make him show his fear and back down, so that he could take the first lamp and have two lamps at the same time, which would give him a better chance of winning against Xie Yuchen and Huo Xiangu.

But since this kid dares to disobey, then he shouldn't be polite.

Anyway, there are no brothers in business. Even if Wu Xie gets his hands and feet chopped off by the New Moon Hotel, Wu Erbai won't be able to come to him for revenge.

If you're not as skilled as others, you have to accept it.

Thinking of this, Liuli Sun raised his voice again and said, "Young Wu, do your family know you're doing such a big business?"

That's right, he wanted to make the New Moon Hotel suspicious of Wu Xie. If he really didn't have enough money, he would just set the lamp on fire and vent his anger.

Sure enough, upon hearing his words, Sheng Shengman frowned.

Although she had overheard the aloof-looking waiter in the private room talking about having billions, she was still somewhat uneasy.

This is such a big deal, we can't let her mess it up, otherwise we won't be able to explain it to the boss.

So Sheng Shengman beckoned over a waiter and whispered a few words to him.

The waiter quickly ran out, and a moment later, Sheng Shengman's ears twitched. He then took the microphone and said to the assembled bosses, "Gentlemen, the auction will be suspended for three minutes."

At the same time, there was a knock on the door of the private room in Caihe Hall where Zhang Wuxun and the others were.

A woman who looked to be in her early thirties entered, dressed in a moon-blue cheongsam embroidered with peonies.

The woman moved with light, graceful steps, wearing high heels, yet her footsteps barely made a sound on the floor, clearly indicating that she was also a trained martial artist.

Judging from the respectful way the waiters behind her treated her, this woman must be the head waitress of the Crescent Moon Hotel.

The foreman walked up to Wu Xiaoxie and bowed slightly, "Young Master Wu, what do you think..."

Wu Xiaoxie understood that she wanted to check his assets to see if he had enough to light the sky lantern.

So he took out the black gold card that Zhang Wuxun had given him earlier from his pocket and said in a calm tone, "Investigate."

The foreman smiled slightly, took the card, and then handed it to the waiter behind him.

The waiter quickly left, and returned in less than a minute, whispering a single word to the foreman, "Mao."

It means that not only is it enough, but there is also a lot left over.

The supervisor took the card and respectfully handed it back to Wu Xiaoxie with both hands, saying, "I'm so sorry to have disturbed your enjoyment."

He then turned to the errand boy who had just run errands and said, "Guanlan, bring the young master another pot of tea."

Wu Xiaoxie calmly put the card back into his suit pocket, appearing outwardly composed, but inwardly he was in a state of panic.

The foreman led his men out, and soon someone brought out a pot of fine white cockscomb tea, along with several plates of beautifully presented snacks.

No wonder she's a supervisor at the Crescent Hotel; she's incredibly shrewd.

Sheng Sheng Man heard the foreman's instructions through her earpiece and continued to preside over the auction: "Master Wu of Caihe Hall has lit the lamp. The lamp-lighting ceremony continues."

Upon hearing this, Liuli Sun nearly ground his teeth to powder and grabbed the bell beside him, shaking it vigorously several times.

Sheng Shengman announced in a low voice, "Mr. Liuli Sun of Dongli Pavilion has offered 350 million."

In the next private room, knowing that Wu Xiaoxie was capable of guarding the lamp, Xie Yuchen was no longer in a hurry. He simply picked up the bell and shook it perfunctorily.

Once the lantern-fighting phase begins, the price increases by ten million for each bell-ringing action.

"Mr. Xie Yuchen of Moyantang has offered 360 million." Sheng Shengman finished speaking and turned his gaze to Caihetang.

Everyone, including the onlookers below who were shocked after learning Wu Xiaoxie's identity, were all looking forward to Wu Xiaoxie raising the price.

The waiter also brought out a bell at the right time.

Wu Xiaoxie held the bell in her hand, her face tense with nervousness, and subconsciously looked at Zhang Wuxun.

Zhang Wuxun gave him a reassuring smile, then called out to those below, "Young Master San said, light the lamps!"

Boom—it was as if a bomb had been thrown into the crowd.

The atmosphere at the scene instantly ignited, and everyone was stunned and buzzing with discussion.

"As expected of descendants of the Wu family of the Nine Gates, their foundation is truly impressive. They even have the audacity to light two sky lanterns at the same time," someone exclaimed in astonishment.

“Who can argue with that?” His companion exclaimed in amazement. “Such a grand spectacle hasn’t been seen at the Crescent Hotel in a long time.”

"They're not relying on the Wu family. Didn't you see that none of the Wu family's elders came this time? And the young master Wu was only accompanied by young men," someone else commented.

The big shots sitting in the upper private room were thinking even more deeply.

"It seems that the Wu family's low profile these past few years has not been a sign of decline. Look, a new talent has emerged," said an old man.

Another sighed, "Indeed, the younger generation surpasses the older. It seems we old folks have been holed up for too long, and we didn't even foresee the slightest trouble."

The shop assistant quickly hung the small blue lantern behind Wu Xiaoxie, and the auction continued.

The price of the Ghost Seal skyrocketed to 460 million. Liuli Sun was furious, gritting his teeth; he was determined to confront this brat today.

He slammed his hand on the table, stood up abruptly, and shouted, "Light the lamps!"

Then he glared fiercely at Wu Xiaoxie, who looked completely innocent.

The lamp that Huo Xiangu lit seemed to be just for show, and she didn't even ring the bell.

Xie Yuchen lost interest in following and silently put down the bell to watch the show.

With a slow, gentle laugh, she said, "Mr. Sun of Dongli Pavilion has lit the lamp and bid 560 million. Mr. Xie and Madam Huo have withdrawn their bids. Young Master Wu, would you like to continue bidding?"

Wu Xiaoxie's mind was completely numb at this moment, and he couldn't even move his eyes.

But to outsiders, this appeared to be a sign of his confidence and composure.

In reality, the one who truly competed with the other party in terms of strength and wealth was Zhang Wuxun, who was insignificant in their eyes.

Almost everyone was holding their breath, waiting for the outcome of this round of combat between the two sides.

The air around us seemed to have thinned out considerably.

Silence, still silence.

It seems that Master Wu is not planning to respond.

Liu Lisun's smile widened, and he sneered inwardly, "A greenhorn like him dares to compete with me?"

As the minute was almost up, the people below began to whisper among themselves.

Even if Wu Xiaoxie didn't follow, in everyone's hearts, the prestige of Master Wu had already struck a heavy blow.

After all, someone who can light two sky lanterns is basically on par with powerful figures like Liuli Sun, Old Lady Huo, and even Master Xie, who is known for his wealth. Who would dare to underestimate such a person?

Seeing that Wu Xiaoxie seemed to be really not going to continue, Sheng Sheng Man raised her small hammer. Once she struck it, the auction would come to a perfect end.

Huo Xiangu glanced sideways and saw that Zhang Wuxun, who was leaning against the railing, showed no sign of panic or resentment. She knew that this kid had not yet reached his true bottom line.

Sure enough, just as the hammer in Sheng Sheng Man's hand was about to fall, Zhang Wuxun's clear and cold voice, neither too loud nor too soft, reached everyone's ears.

"Young Master Wu said he'll keep you company to the end today, let's light the lamps!"

A thunderous applause erupted from the entire audience.

A few young people who had been brought out by their elders to broaden their horizons couldn't help but whistle a few times and shout that Third Master was awesome.

Three pale blue lanterns hung behind Wu Xiaoxie, forming an isosceles triangle.

Viewed from the front, the three lamps correspond perfectly to the top of Wu Xiaoxie's head and both shoulders, echoing the position of the three flames, making him appear somewhat mysterious and unpredictable.

The fat man turned his head to look at Zhang Wuxun in astonishment, as if he were meeting him for the first time. He thought to himself, "Holy crap, this awesome guy is actually my brother!"
Seeing the duck that was almost in his grasp slip away, Liuli Sun almost fainted from shock.

After all, he's over sixty years old. Such a sudden surge in emotions can be physically overwhelming.

The waiter fed him water and medicine, and he finally recovered by rubbing his chest. Liu Lisun had lost his previous energy and looked a little dejected. He slowly waved his hand and said, "Give it to him."

That brat from the Wu family, just like his cunning second uncle, is damn well here to bring him bad luck.

In this psychological battle, Liuli Sun was clearly the loser.

On the stage, Sheng Sheng Man announced with a smile, "Let us congratulate Master Wu for finally winning this item at a price of 660 million."

"This auction has come to a successful conclusion!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone stood up and applauded, including the big shots in the private rooms on the second floor. They all smiled and stepped out from behind the beaded curtain, saying words of congratulations and admiration.

Wu Xiaoxie was completely dumbfounded, his mind filled with the last phrase "six hundred and sixty million" playing on repeat.

The fat man turned back excitedly, so excited that he wanted to slap Wu Xiaoxie on the shoulder.

Zhang Wuxun quickly coughed to remind him, and the fat man instantly realized what was happening. He turned his arm and slammed his big hand heavily on the table, making his eyebrows twist into caterpillars from the pain.

But he couldn't care less about that now. He lowered his voice and said, "Tianzhen, quick, get up! Those people are congratulating you. Get up and say something."

Wu Xiaoxie's dazed mind was jolted awake by the fat man's slap, and he was still a little dizzy when he stood up.

Meanwhile, Huo Xiangu took a sip of her now-cold tea and calmly reminded him, "Hurry up and go out to thank those people. Your friend has put in such a great effort to support you, don't let him ruin it."

"Six hundred and six hundred million, you naive girl, six hundred and six hundred million!" The fat man suppressed his voice, his chubby face contorted with rage. "Cheer up, you're a big shot now, a super big shot!"

Wu Xiaoxie finally came to his senses. Looking at the scene outside the beaded curtain that was like a tsunami, he secretly pinched his thigh and silently cheered himself up, "I'm a big shot, I have 660 million, I have a black card, I'm the most awesome!"

After the magical loop repeated three times, Wu Xiaoxie seemed to have his meridians opened up. He walked confidently to the fence, a warm smile on his face, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you for your kind words."

"Oh, not at all, I don't deserve such praise. I should thank all the seniors present for giving me this face."

"Okay, okay, let's have tea together sometime."

"Come to Changsha, that would be a good opportunity for me, a junior, to show my hospitality."

……

This is now Wu Xiao Taiye's territory, so Zhang Wuxun quietly retreated to the back and stood next to Xiao Ge.

Watching Wu Xiaoxie go from being awkward and reserved at the beginning to responding more and more skillfully to the overt and covert probing of those seasoned veterans.

It evokes a sense of pride and joy, like watching a child grow up.

The young man also looked over there and said softly, "You've taken too big a step."

"Big? I don't think so." Zhang Wuxun's smile was faint, as if he were talking about something insignificant.

"If one day, you, me, Fatty, and Panzi are all gone, he will have to go through something much more cruel than this."

The young man frowned slightly, turned to look at him, and looked somewhat puzzled.

Zhang Wuxun continued, "These are just the tip of the iceberg now. When that day comes and he has to face an even crueler reality, I only hope that his heart is strong enough, strong enough that no one can match him."

The young man remained silent and did not speak.

Zhang Wuxun gently raised his hand, made a grasping motion in the air with his bare hand, and then spread it out in front of Xiao Ge. "Even if 'it' is ethereal and omnipresent, I believe Wu Xie can find 'it' and completely destroy 'it'."

The heavy shackles that bind everyone will one day be broken.

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