Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 542 The Brother's Black Gold Ancient Sword?

Hu Ming remembered clearly that in his previous life, on a certain website, the novel described A Ning's character as a capable, resilient, beautiful, and cunning figure.

How could such a strong, independent woman so easily open up to Hu Ming, someone who was both a rival and a friend, with whom she had a few unpleasant working relationships?
Perhaps, this woman has some degree of affection for Hu Ming.

But before all hope was lost, before the last glimmer of hope was extinguished, how could she possibly be willing to give up everything and really stay by Hu Ming's side as a secretary, as he had imagined?
Isn't that ridiculous?
Clearly, a series of failures made Aning realize once again that science could not play a satisfactory role on this mysterious and ancient land.

Underground matters can only be resolved by leaving them to professionals.

This beautiful yet cunning woman was definitely planning to have Hu Ming scout ahead while she and her men secretly followed behind, ready to steal the spoils at any moment.

If she were so quick to give up and admit defeat, she wouldn't be Aning.

"Some people's attempts to use their charms are completely ineffective..."

Jiang Zisuan, standing to the side, seemed to be harboring some bizarre thoughts, watching his sister suffer a loss and even secretly gloating.

"Get lost! What's it to you? You've got nothing better to do, huh? Instead of wasting your time, why don't you go out and explore if there are any other routes!"

It turns out that older sisters are often creatures who never spoil their younger brothers.

Ah Ningli gave Hu Ming an awkward but polite smile, then turned around and her expression changed, her face darkening as she scolded her younger brother.

"Hmm!"

Jiang Zisuan gave a strange, nonchalant smile, made a provocative gesture at Hu Ming from afar, and then slung his gun over his shoulder and ran off.

To be honest, Jiang Zisuan had mixed feelings about Hu Ming.

On the one hand, in their many encounters, Jiang Zisuan suffered a lot of losses at Hu Ming's hands and had no good feelings towards this cunning man.

On the other hand, Jiang Zisuan keenly noticed that his sister always had a familiarity and closeness with this man that she didn't have with anyone else.

Perhaps A Ning herself didn't realize this, but Jiang Zisuan saw it clearly. He didn't understand women, but he understood emotions!
To be honest, Jiang Zisuan had a real feeling that one day in the future, he might really have another annoying brother-in-law.

To be honest, Jiang Zisuan had a rather conflicted feeling about Hu Ming.

"In that case, pretend I said nothing before. Come on, I have something to give you, and I'm sure you'll be interested."

Taking a deep breath, Ah Ning changed her expression as if she had changed her face, and pointed to her tent coldly.

"Tsk, women, natural-born actresses, natural-born drama queens!"

Behind Hu Ming, Wu Xie and Xiao Hua, who had witnessed everything, looked at each other in astonishment.

The Sichuan-style face-changing art needs talents like you!
The three followed A-Ning into the tent. A-Ning was too lazy to do any formalities. She didn't offer tea or even say anything polite like inviting the three to sit down.

He opened a box in the corner and gestured for Hu Ming and the others to come forward and take a look.

It wasn't that Ah Ning was too lazy to take the things out; it was just that...that thing was damn heavy!
It weighs at least 200 pounds. She's not some superhuman strength-enhancing Barbie; how could she possibly lift it?
"This is... Zhang Qiling's Black Gold Sword?!"

"How could this knife be in your hands? Where is the Silent One?!"

Upon closer inspection, Wu Xie's face instantly turned pale, filled with unbelievable fear.

Anyone who knows Xiao Ge knows that he always has a knife with him, but now, the knife is here, but Xiao Ge is nowhere to be found!
This gave Wu Xie a bad feeling. "Is that Wu Xie's voice?"

However, A Ning ignored Wu Xie's questioning, and upon hearing the familiar voice, she raised a beautiful eyebrow and said in surprise.

"As for this knife, my men found it on a highly decomposed corpse when they were exploring along the trail they left behind last time."

"As for Zhang Qiling... I'm sorry, I can't give you a definite answer."

Seeing the bloodshot eyes in Wu Xie's eyes and his somewhat out-of-control emotions, A Ning explained softly.

"Calm down, buddy, don't you understand?"

"No one or monster in this world has been born yet who could take his life! It's just a knife, do you really think he's already dead?"

Hu Ming grabbed Wu Xie's shoulder, who was getting agitated, gave a soft snort, and said confidently with a mysterious glint in his eyes...

Now, Hu Ming is probably the person who understands Xiao Ge the most in the world.

Although the Zhang Family Ancient Building is dangerous, it definitely won't kill the young man.

What's more, before they parted last time, Hu Ming had specifically prepared "something" for the young man and the fat man!
Hu Ming already had some guesses about the young man's current state.

"Perhaps, my subordinate who returned alive can bring you accurate information about Zhang Qiling."

"However, you'd better prepare yourselves mentally before you meet him."

Looking at the confident Hu Ming with suspicion, A Ning really couldn't understand why Hu Ming had such confidence in Zhang Qiling.

She knew a little about Zhang Qiling's condition.

According to top-secret intelligence, Zhang Qiling has miraculously maintained the appearance of a young man for over 130 years. He lived in the Zhang Family Ancient Building for a period of time during his childhood, but the problem is...
Zhang Qiling's memory has become distorted, and he has completely forgotten the past.

Aning racked her brains but couldn't figure out where Hu Ming's confidence in Zhang Qiling came from.

Left with no other choice, they could only take the three of them to the tent next door that was being used as a ward.

Just after the group left the tent, suddenly, A Ning's men brought Hong Xia over.

"Second Master, news has just come that our men have completed the final arrangements in Changsha."

"As you instructed and following the Second Master's teachings, we didn't touch those shady businesses, but we took the opportunity to acquire and consolidate 50% of the legitimate jade, antique, and theater industries."

Hongxia whispered in Hu Ming's ear with a smile on her face.

Hu Ming nodded calmly, indicating that he understood.

Besides helping Wu Xie consolidate Wu Sansheng's power, Hu Ming didn't really do nothing during his trip to Changsha.

Hu Ming agreed with Er Yuehong's foresight, believing that there was no need to get their hands dirty with those gray and black market businesses, and that it was unnecessary to invite trouble later for short-term gains.

However, Hu Ming doesn't mind getting involved in legitimate, lawful business during the chaos in Changsha!
With a 50% market share in the entire city of Changsha, the Hong family could make a fortune!