Chapter 1180 - 1178: Casting the Net

Chapter 1178: Casting the Net

"Thunderbolt Bomb?"

The man’s fingers lightly tapped the table a few times, revealing a trace of a troubled expression at the corner of his mouth. He then shook his head and said, "This matter is a bit tricky. After all, there are many people selling Thunderbolt Bombs here. If we were to investigate each one, it would consume a lot of time, and most importantly, it’s very hard to pinpoint a direction."

Thunderbolt Bombs aren’t owned by any Sect; they’re just things brought in from outside to sell here. So, merely through Thunderbolt Bombs, it’s challenging to find the other’s trace.

Wang Zhan slightly frowned. He originally thought this was a good clue, especially with the man in front helping, things would soon become clear. Yet unexpectedly, there’s a new error at this point?

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Zhan quickly spoke: "I remember that person’s appearance. I can have someone sketch his features, then you can take this drawing to identify him among the Thunderbolt Bomb sellers. See if they can find any clues, or if they have any impression of this man?"

The man beside gazed at Wang Zhan for a while, seemingly unsure of Wang Zhan’s identity, but finally nodded.

Since he could be beside Xuan Yu, he must be someone from Inside Tian Pavilion, and there stood Dong Tianlei by Xuan Yu’s side.

Although the man in front didn’t know Wang Zhan, he was very clear about Dong Tianlei’s origins and strength.

Thinking it over, the man clapped his hands, then directly instructed the nearby attendant: "Let’s do this. You immediately find a painter, have this gentleman’s sketch drawn, then we can narrow down the search area."

The attendant agreed and walked towards the door.

Meanwhile, the man’s gaze returned to Wang Zhan and his group, then he spoke again: "I advise you not to hold too much hope. After all, Gold City is a mix of dragons and snakes; finding one person is like searching for a Needle in the Sea, really troublesome."

"But since Xuan Yu has come here personally, it proves the seriousness of this matter. So I’ll be sure to give it my all, and quickly help you uncover the truth. But if I can’t find any results here, you cannot blame me."

Everyone nodded, without saying much more.

They naturally wanted an answer, but the man in front, though potentially having the ability, found that the task was not easy. Hence, it required careful consideration.

Xuan Yu began chatting with the man, while Wang Zhan turned his gaze to Dong Tianlei, glanced at the man sitting in the chair, then slowly asked: "What’s that person’s origin? Why is Xuan Yu so polite to him? Moreover, both seem to respect each other like old friends."

Wang Zhan was truly puzzled, as he didn’t even know Gold City’s existence before. Has Xuan Yu built a relationship with Gold City’s people in such a short time?

If that’s really the case, Xuan Yu’s ability to get things done is impressive!

Dong Tianlei smiled and said, "As far as I know, that guy is just a person in charge of this auction house. His strength is quite low, but since he has a lot of good stuff on hand, he’s widely supported."

"After all, people need to sell things here."

"As for why their relationship is so good, it must be because Xuan Yu often interacts with this man, so in case of emergencies later, Xuan Yu can quickly stand by him to assist."

Wang Zhan nodded, without saying more.

Trust those you employ, and don’t employ those you distrust.

Besides, Xuan Yu is considered one of his confidants. When Wang Zhan established Tian Pavilion, he didn’t have many people around. Now, Tian Pavilion is gradually growing, the people inside increasing, and everyone’s overall strength even elevating; this is truly reassuring for Wang Zhan.

Suddenly, they heard a door opening sound outside, and the attendant who was called away quickly returned, followed by an old man carrying painting tools.

"Sir, I’ve brought the person over."

The attendant’s gaze fell on the man, quickly speaking.

The man glanced at Wang Zhan, then slowly said, "I’ve brought the person you mentioned, so now please start sketching, and I will arrange for everyone to help find your friend."

Wang Zhan responded lightly, without saying more.

Soon, Wang Zhan slowly closed his eyes, beginning to depict the person’s likeness. He had a deep impression of that person and remembered the Thunderbolt Bomb in his hand. Coupled with the old man’s solid drawing skills, he quickly sketched a silhouette based on Wang Zhan’s description.

Wang Zhan then slowly opened his eyes, gazing at the person on the paper, quickly nodding and saying, "I didn’t expect your drawing skills to be so remarkably uncanny!"

"This person looks exactly like the one I remember. If anyone recognizes him, they’d be able to see his background at a glance."

"Well then, I’ll leave this matter to you."

The man at the table nodded, casually waved at Wang Zhan, then continued, "Rest assured, I’ll handle everything here. I believe it won’t take long to bring you good news, but I must emphasize, I still can’t guarantee success."

"So I hope nothing affects our relationship."

Tian Pavilion is a powerful entity nearby; no one dares to offend anyone Inside Tian Pavilion easily, as it’s like playing with fire!

Even though he has a massive auction house here, he knows very well the horrors of Tian Pavilion.

Wang Zhan smiled satisfyingly, then nodded, continuing, "I believe in your ability, and if you help me find the mastermind, I’ll certainly reward you handsomely!"

The man beside quickly nodded, receiving Tian Pavilion’s reward is an immense honor!

It looks like he really needs to search carefully for the person in the portrait, but a question lingers in his heart: Who exactly is Wang Zhan?

It seems even Dong Tianlei fears Wang Zhan, and Xuan Yu’s gaze towards Wang Zhan is somewhat strange.

The man had already started murmuring, feeling an unprecedented sense, instinctively clenched his fist, slowly saying, "Could you be the master of Tian Pavilion?"

He knows some things about Tian Pavilion, and as its master, Wang Zhan carries a mystique; he doesn’t frequently appear before others, but observing Wang Zhan now, he’s definitely not a mere ordinary character!

When Wang Zhan saw that the man had recognized him, he didn’t plan to hide further, lightly said, "You’re indeed correct. I am the master of Tian Pavilion, so naturally, my words are trustworthy. Just help me with this matter, and you will be friends with Tian Pavilion. No matter when, I will stand by your side unconditionally."

The man beside quickly nodded, his heart bursting with joy, yet more so in shock.

He never expected Wang Zhan, the master of Tian Pavilion, to be so young.

Even if Wang Zhan isn’t an Old Man, at least he needs decades of cultivation, right? Otherwise, how could he support Tian Pavilion?

Although thinking this way, he didn’t dare voice it, just politely smiled, with his gaze fixed on Wang Zhan.

Wang Zhan didn’t mind the man’s gaze. Their purpose here is straightforward, to find clues related to Thunderbolt Bombs!

Xuan Yu didn’t circle around further, slowly stood, directly saying, "We’ll leave this matter to you. Meanwhile, let’s explore Gold City; we’ve never been here before, and everything here seems rather intriguing."

The man quickly nodded, hastily escorting them out with a change in attitude.

As they stepped outside, Dong Tianlei shook his head, slowly saying, "That guy really is an old fox; he quickly changed his attitude recognizing Mr. Wang’s identity."

"But I must say, he’s truly observant. We had no emotional interaction, nor exchange of glances, yet he could perceive this? Indeed, a formidable character."

"Luckily, we’re allied with him; otherwise, he’d become a troublesome enemy."

Beside him, Xuan Yu questioned, puzzled: "How could he discern Mr. Wang’s identity? We didn’t introduce ourselves, nor did we say much. Is this guy some sort of deity?"

Sure, Wang Zhan being the master of Tian Pavilion isn’t a secret, yet not everyone knows!