Why is my anime art style so weird?

Moreover, she herself does mercenary-like work and is short of money, so she should be fine.

"I understand. I'll take you to see someone later."

Xu Ming agreed to Lulu Xiu's request.

So that evening, Xu Ming brought Lulu Xiu to Cangqi Chengzi's Garan Hall.

This area, filled with unfinished buildings, remains terrifying even at night; only eccentric individuals like Aoi Touko can live here.

After knocking on the door, Aozaki Touko looked at him with surprise.

"I never expected you to come looking for me so late."

Xu Ming smiled sheepishly.

"I have someone here who needs your help... This is Miss Lulushu."

As Xu Ming spoke, he stepped aside, revealing Lulu Xiu following behind him.

The moment she saw Lulu, Aozaki Touko's eyes sharpened instantly. She subconsciously pushed up her glasses and said meaningfully:

"Wow, this is quite a special guest..."

She had clearly recognized Lulushu's identity.

After leading the two into the studio, Xu Ming briefly explained his purpose.

However, things didn't go as smoothly as he had imagined.

Chapter 272 I originally wanted to refuse

"Recently, due to the falling out between Shintoism and the Church of Japan, materials for making dolls are hard to come by... Besides, there are many secrets in my workshop that I don't really want outsiders to know..."

After learning the purpose of their visit, Aozaki Touko immediately began to make excuses.

Xu Ming felt somewhat helpless. It was obvious that Aozaki Touko wanted to take advantage of the situation and rip them off.

Aozaki Touko was still rambling on and on, making all sorts of excuses.

Lulu suddenly pulled a gemstone necklace from her bosom and slapped it in front of her.

The necklace radiated a crystalline silver light like a galaxy, with a sapphire larger than a thumb set in the center and surrounded by a circle of tiny pink diamonds.

The moment the necklace appeared, it immediately suppressed all the lights in the room.

“This ‘Heart of the Blue’ had a starting price of £50 at auction at Imperial Auction House 100 years ago.”

Lulu Xiu said calmly.

Aozaki Touko, who had been talking non-stop, suddenly choked up.

A hundred years ago, it could fetch at least £500,000; now, that value has probably increased tenfold or more.

Aozaki Touko stared intently at the sapphire necklace, her eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

“Of course, given how good a relationship I have with Xu Ming, and since Miss Lulu is Xu Ming’s good friend, she’s also my good friend. It’s not impossible for her to borrow my workshop and materials…”

She immediately changed her mind.

Xu Ming, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but cover his face.

This woman has absolutely no morals.

As for how Lulu Xiu obtained such valuable items...

After overcoming his initial surprise, Xu Ming quickly understood.

Charles's repeated assertion that he is the rightful heir to the British throne suggests he is not entirely lying.

Their family must have had close ties with the British royal family, so it's not surprising that they possess such a treasure.

Since Aozaki Touko agreed, the matter was quickly settled.

Xu Ming then left Lulu Xiu at the Garan Hall for the time being.

After Xu Ming left, Lulu Xiu went into the workshop to inspect the goods, while Aozaki Touko stroked the gemstone necklace in her hand with a look of infatuation.

'I'm a magician with principles, and I originally wanted to refuse them outright, but unfortunately... they offered just too much!'

I simply couldn't refuse!

Back then, Aozaki Touko was a good girl with ideals and ambitions, but now, for the sake of making a living, she has no choice but to live the kind of life she hates.

After examining the necklace closely, Aozaki Touko picked up the phone on the table and dialed a number.

"Hello, is this Taobao Auction House? I want that Tang Dynasty vase from last time, and I also have something else I'd like to sell..."

Xu Ming returned home alone.

"I am back."

Xu Ming said it habitually.

Welcome back.

Unexpectedly, a warm response came from my older sister in the living room.

Xu Ming glanced at the door subconsciously.

He did it the right way.

Xu Ming entered the living room with a puzzled look on his face. His older sister was holding a cup of black tea, humming a little tune softly, and looked very happy.

Xu Ming scratched his head, even more puzzled.

"Sister, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just thought of some happy things."

Kasumigaoka Utaha replied with a smile.

Since his sister was unwilling to talk about it, Xu Ming didn't press her further.

He put down his backpack and began to look up information.

Kasumigaoka Utaha gazed at Xu Ming's back as he sat in front of his laptop, a pleased smile creeping onto her face.

"We've finally driven that female fox away for now. The next step is to figure out a way to make sure she never comes back."

She couldn't help but mutter something under her breath.

"Huh? Sister, what did you just say?"

Xu Ming turned around in confusion.

"I didn't say anything~"

Kasumigaoka Utaha immediately returned his greeting with a big smiley face.

"..."

Xu Ming felt that his older sister was acting very strangely today, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Left with no other choice, Xu Ming had to focus his attention on the computer in front of him.

While talking to Kato Megumi on his phone, he also looked up information about the Asagami family.

Unexpectedly, he actually discovered something unusual.

Six months ago, Asagami Fujino's stepfather, Asagami Yasuzo, hanged himself at home, forcing the Asagami Group to elect a new chairman and head of the family.

As a result, within just a few months, the Asagami family seemed to be cursed by something, with family members constantly experiencing various accidents.

Car accidents, suicides, drunkenness, and even dying of a heart attack while trying to help a female student...

The entire Asagami Group is currently in turmoil and is almost on the verge of being divided up and swallowed up by other groups.

If Asagami Fujino's death is truly inextricably linked to the Asagami family, then it's highly likely that Asagami Fujino was behind it all.

Therefore, Xu Ming focused his investigation on Asagami Fujino's stepfather, Asagami Yasuzo.

After speaking with Kato Megumi, Xu Ming quickly obtained some useful information.

A former maid who worked for the Asagami family revealed that since Fujino Asagami disappeared, the Asagami mansion has been haunted by vengeful spirits, and more than one person has witnessed it. This frightened the maids, and they all resigned from their jobs at the Asagami household.

The Asagami family is currently busy dealing with the wolves surrounding them from the outside and fighting over the family property from within, so no one pays any attention to this haunted house.

In just a few months, the Asagami family's mansion has already fallen into disrepair.

After reviewing all the information, Xu Ming concluded that the problem lay in the old house belonging to the Asagami family.

Without delay, he took a taxi directly to Asakami's house.

An hour later, a huge Japanese-style mansion appeared in front of Xu Ming.

The stone-built base, the snow-white walls, the wooden door... it looks like something from a bygone era.

The garbage scattered on the street in front of the gate, the graffiti on the walls and the gate, and the doorknob crooked to one side made the whole mansion look completely dilapidated and decaying.

It's hard to believe that just a few months ago this was the residence of the powerful Asagami Construction Group.

Xu Ming stepped forward and knocked on the door.

dong dong!

The dull thud immediately spread outwards, completely shattering the silence.

Suddenly, a cloudy, grayish-white eye appeared through the crack in the door, staring intently at him.

"Who are you looking for?"

His voice was old and hoarse, like an old record player that was about to break down.

Having divine equipment in hand gives one immense confidence, and Xu Ming's expression remained unchanged despite the incredibly eerie scene before him.

"I'm looking for Asagami Fujino."

"died."

The old man inside the door answered immediately.

Xu Ming smiled faintly, then suddenly kicked the door hard!

boom!

With a loud crash, the gate collapsed.

Inside the door, an elderly head with white hair floated in mid-air, staring at him in astonishment.