Chapter 464: Dharma Artifact

As the group was about to get in the car, Qin Tuo headed for the front passenger seat, but Chen Man Ni forcefully pulled him back.

"Manni, what are you doing?"

Qin Tuo was confused.

Chen Man Ni said with a mischievous grin,

"Qin Tuo, what are you doing getting in the front? Come sit in the back with us!"

Then, Chen Man Ni pushed Qin Tuo right into the middle seat in the back.

Qin Tuo was taken aback, but with no other choice, he just shook his head with a wry smile and accepted his fate.

He was immediately squished between the two beauties, Chen Man Ni and Ouyang Feifei, unable to move an inch.

Chen Man Ni shot Qin Tuo a look and laughed.

"This is your lucky day, Qin Tuo!"

Ouyang Tianqi could only look on helplessly.

He had wanted to invite Qin Tuo to sit up front, but since Chen Man Ni had insisted, he couldn't argue.

So, Ouyang Tianqi took the front passenger seat himself, and the group set off for the Capital City.

On the way to the Capital City, Ouyang Tianqi suddenly remarked thoughtfully,

"Mr. Qin, I heard a Dharma Artifact is going to be put up for sale at the upcoming auction. The news has sent shockwaves through the entire Capital City. We're bound to see a massive bidding war!"

As he spoke, his tone was thick with anticipation.

If a top-tier Magical Treasure were to truly appear at a large-scale auction in the Capital City, it would undoubtedly trigger a frantic bidding frenzy.

Top tycoons from all over would be there, spending fortunes and fighting tooth and nail for it.

However, upon hearing this, Qin Tuo just shook his head and chuckled softly.

"Mr. Ouyang, that's just a deceptive gimmick. Don't be so quick to believe it."

Ouyang Tianqi was perplexed by Qin Tuo's words and couldn't help but ask,

"Mr. Qin, why do you say that? It's the talk of the town right now!"

Qin Tuo slowly explained,

"Mr. Ouyang, you're not aware of the reality. A Dharma Artifact is not something that would appear so casually. You must understand that every single Dharma Artifact is infused with a Heaven and Earth Array. If someone truly possessed such a treasure, they would keep it for themselves, terrified of anyone else finding out. Why on earth would they put it up for auction?"

This string of rhetorical questions left Ouyang Tianqi speechless.

He frowned, slowly mulling over the logic in Qin Tuo's words.

Qin Tuo shook his head, smiled, and said nothing more.

'Dharma Artifacts are, after all, incredibly precious.'

'The Body-Protecting Dharma Artifact I made before was only possible because the base item was already a finished Dharma Artifact forged by a Cultivator.'

'I just infused it with a Protector Array I happened to know.'

'If I had to create one myself from scratch, with my current level of power, it would be impossible.'

'How could anyone possibly put such a priceless treasure up for auction?'

'In my opinion, only a fool would do something like that!'

'As for why this rumor started, I'm not sure. But I have a feeling there's more to it than meets the eye.'

Ouyang Tianqi still couldn't wrap his head around it and asked with a puzzled expression,

"Mr. Qin, are you suggesting that someone is running a scam with this auction? But the entire Capital City has gone wild over this. Who would have the nerve to try and fool everyone?"

Qin Tuo simply smiled and said nonchalantly,

"I don't know. Just wait and watch the show."

With that, he leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes to rest, and said no more.

Seeing this, Ouyang Tianqi didn't press the matter.

The two women next to him, however, seemed oblivious to their conversation, their minds completely preoccupied with the bustling auction.

Their heads were filled with dreams of shopping sprees in the Capital City, buying luxury goods, and general sightseeing.

「Soon, the group arrived in the Capital City.」

Just as they entered the city proper, Kong Lianqing, who had already gotten word, came out to greet them personally.

Ouyang Tianqi was utterly stunned when he saw Kong Lianqing approaching from a distance.

He never imagined that a figure of Kong Lianqing's standing would personally come to welcome Qin Tuo.

This left Ouyang Tianqi secretly marveling, 'Doesn't Qin Tuo have an incredible amount of clout?'

Qin Tuo and the others got out of the car and walked over to greet Kong Lianqing.

After all, Kong Lianqing was the Pavilion Master of the Capital City General Security Pavilion. Now that they were on his home turf in the Capital City, they couldn't be too discourteous to such an important person.

"Mr. Qin, you've arrived!"

Kong Lianqing, his face wreathed in smiles, eagerly shook Qin Tuo's hand.

Then, Kong Lianqing noticed Ouyang Tianqi accompanying Qin Tuo and was slightly taken aback.

"Elder Mr. Ouyang, it's been a long time..."

Kong Lianqing then greeted Ouyang Tianqi.

After all, Ouyang Tianqi had previously held a position in the Capital City, and the two had crossed paths many times.

"Pavilion Master Kong, you shouldn't have gone to the trouble of greeting us personally,"

Ouyang Tianqi said with a humble chuckle.

But Kong Lianqing quickly shook his head and said with utmost seriousness,

"It is my honor to welcome Mr. Qin. Think nothing of it. This way, please!"

Hearing such a respectful and deferential tone from Kong Lianqing, Ouyang Tianqi's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

Kong Lianqing then led the group to the restaurant.

It was a luxurious hotel. As they stepped inside, a waiter immediately came to guide them. The service was impeccable and enthusiastic, giving Qin Tuo and his companions a first-class experience.

Seeing Qin Tuo's satisfied expression, Kong Lianqing was inwardly thrilled.

During the meal, Kong Lianqing proposed a toast.

After a round of drinks, Kong Lianqing said thoughtfully,

"Mr. Qin, this auction is going to be massive. The Liu Family will be in attendance as well."

Qin Tuo nodded at his words but said nothing.

Kong Lianqing paused for a moment before continuing,

"The Liu Family's Second Patriarch, Liu Zhenghai, has already vowed to get revenge for his nephew. So this auction might not be very peaceful!"

Qin Tuo set down his glass, shook his head, and gave a disdainful smile.

'In my eyes, this Liu Zhenghai is no different from an ant. If he dares to provoke me, I can just swat him dead with a single slap!'

Kong Lianqing then patted his chest and declared confidently,

"But rest assured, Mr. Qin. With our Security Pavilion present, the Liu Family won't dare cause a scene at the auction. That much, I can promise you!"

Qin Tuo nodded and smiled.

"I know, Pavilion Master Kong. But I don't even give the paltry Liu Family a second thought."

These domineering words once again sent a shock through Kong Lianqing's heart.