[The lead figure in charge of the entire Xia Country's archaeology industry? He actually showed a childlike smile?]
[Haha, seeing Professor Li so excited makes me feel happy too.]
[Who would have thought that Professor Li, known for his stern image, could show such excitement?]
[I wonder what Professor Li and the others would think if they knew that the mysterious special agent was Zhang Tian, a tomb raiding group.]
The scene became noisy, and a hint of a smile appeared on countless faces.
It was a smile of relief.
More than that, a sense of anticipation filled their hearts. They were eager to see Professor Li's expression when he found out that the person who had been donating to them was actually a tomb raider.
Meanwhile, outside.
Professor Li's son, Li Guodong, watched the screen in shock.
“How could my grandfather be so excited? Is this really my grandfather?”
His voice trembled, and his face was filled with astonishment.
Ever since he could remember, his grandfather had always been a stern father.
He had never smiled at his father or himself.
But now, he saw his grandfather smiling!
“Professor Li, is this really the leading figure who dominated the archaeology world, and even the entire world, back then?”
The professor beside him was also somewhat shocked. In their memory, Professor Li had not smiled since achieving his greatest merit.
“Grandpa might be happy about the Jingjue Ancient City, but ultimately, the Jingjue Ancient City collapsed, and not a single item was recovered…”
Li Guodong sighed deeply as he spoke.
The group of experts on the side lowered their heads, filled with emotion.
The scene continued.
In the footage, Zhang Tian and Hu Bayi had already left the archaeological bureau.
Zhang Tian planned to go see Qilin. Taking Qilin for a stroll through the Nine Gates might be an interesting experience.
“Boss, we’ll be going then. I’m going to learn the new martial art I just acquired.”
Hu Bayi said, and Zhang Tian nodded.
“Then, Big Brother Zhang, I’m leaving too. We probably won’t see each other again for a while.”
Shirley Yang said, as she had already arranged her flight to the United States.
Zhang Tian nodded slightly.
“Thank you for your hard work. I will definitely find a way to crack the organization.”
Zhang Tian said softly.
Shirley Yang smiled cheerfully, waved her hand, and quickly disappeared into the crowd with Hu Bayi.
Zhang Tian shook his head and walked towards the antique shop.
Soon, inside the antique shop.
Li Xueqin, seeing her son return, had gone to buy groceries.
“Son, come here quickly. Tell me in secret, what is Qilin doing inside? He’s not coming out to play chess with me anymore.”
Zhang Yufei looked dejected.
If he had someone to play chess with, he wouldn’t be so bored.
“He must be busy, Dad, don’t worry about it. If you want to play chess, go find your darling granddaughter.”
Zhang Tian gave Zhang Yufei a sidelong glance.
“That’s true, but for some reason, my darling granddaughter hasn’t been here for the past few days. It seems I, her grandfather, have to go out there myself.”
Zhang Yufei said, and then he got up and walked outside.
His decisive nature was quite similar to Zhang Tian’s.
Zhang Tian shook his head and then went upstairs.
From afar, Zhang Tian smelled the aroma of medicinal pills.
When Zhang Tian arrived at Zhang Qilin’s door, it automatically opened.
Inside, Zhang Qilin was sitting cross-legged on the floor. His black jacket and his jet-black hair made him appear exceptionally mysterious.
In front of him was a small pill furnace, and within it, five Sha Shi Dan pills lay quietly.
Zhang Tian was stunned.
Good heavens, this child truly has extraordinary talent. He had refined a second-level pill, Sha Shi Dan, in a single day.
Even the Pill King would likely nod in admiration.
“I succeeded.”
Zhang Qilin slowly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of relaxation.
“Are you tired? Have some water. How was this refining process? Did you gain any inspiration?”
Zhang Tian said, then sat down cross-legged and took out a pot of spiritual water.
“Yes, alchemy is strange. There’s an invisible force at play.”
Zhang Qilin said, seemingly lost in thought.
Zhang Tian nodded and looked around. The room was quite clean.
There was also refining dust on the floor.
The two of them tidied up the room. Zhang Tian then said,
“You’ve been refining all day and must be tired. Come with me, let’s go out and visit those families.”
Zhang Tian smiled.
Zhang Qilin nodded indifferently. He had plenty of time, so there was no need to rush.
Having made up his mind, Zhang Tian led Zhang Qilin out of the antique shop.
“Xiao Tian, it’s almost lunchtime. Where are you two going?”
Li Xueqin’s voice came from the kitchen.
“Sorry, Mom, we’re going to discuss cooperation. We might be back late.”
Zhang Tian said apologetically. After a brief scolding from his mother, Zhang Tian and Zhang Qi walked far away.
“This… isn’t it too good?”
Zhang Qilin couldn’t help but say.
Li Xueqin was quite kind to him and exceptionally warm. He didn’t want to see her sad.
“It’s fine, we’ll just be quick.”
Zhang Tian said. He actually wanted to eat too, but he had too many things to do, so he had to delay it.
After all, after visiting those families, Zhang Tian would need to cultivate the items he obtained from the Jingjue Ancient City.
Sword techniques, these were what he desperately desired.
Moreover, Zhang Tian also had a large organization that needed to be reorganized.
Zhang Qilin nodded slightly, and the two of them instinctively quickened their pace.
Beili City was as bustling as ever.
In the old alleyways, there were many small vendors.
Zhang Tian strode through the crowd and along the newly built road, his steps swift.
“Where to?”
Zhang Qilin asked.
“The other families do not pose a significant threat to us. Therefore, the first place I intend to visit is the Wang family.”
Zhang Tian said directly.
He planned to be direct and go straight to the Wang family to give them a warning.
If they refused to comply, then Zhang Tian would not be blamed for being ruthless.
The Wang family could be described as a major malignant tumor in the tomb-raiding world.
Once this tumor was removed, the other families would be easily dealt with.
However, the only thing Zhang Tian needed to do now was to find the Wang family.
After all, the Wang family was a reclusive family, and it would certainly be difficult to locate them.
“I’ve lived in Beili City for decades, and I’ve never heard any news of the Wang family within the city. However, in the Panjiayuan area, I often hear people buying things.”
“And they are always very generous with their spending. They are also outsiders to Beili City. I suspect those people are related to the Wang family.”
Zhang Tian thought to himself, and he quickened his pace.
After all, no one within the city could afford to buy antiques so extravagantly, let alone people from outside the city, given their economic standing.
Therefore, Zhang Tian was certain that those people were unusual.
“They should be in the western part of Beili.”
Zhang Tian thought to himself, and the two of them soon arrived at the western district.
This area was tens of kilometers outside the main city of Beili.
Before Zhang Tian’s eyes was a small village. The exterior of the village was very luxurious, not at all like a normal village.
Instead, it looked like the construction of a noble family!