Chu Kangbo was utterly bewildered. He heard that his elder brother, Chu Dong, was coming for the jade pendant his daughter wore?
If Chu Kangbo remembered correctly, the jade pendant was also obtained by his daughter herself, and he hadn't asked how she got it. Since his elder brother wanted the jade pendant, Chu Kangbo would certainly help him get it.
He was just a bit curious about the main reason for wanting this jade pendant.
If the jade pendant were a good item, Chu Dong would have taken it earlier; there was no reason to wait until now.
“Elder brother, is this jade pendant some kind of rare treasure?” Chu Kangbo asked, puzzled.
He certainly didn't know what it was; he would only know when Chu Dong told him.
Chu Dong didn't want to hide it from Chu Kangbo, as he still needed him to ask his daughter for the jade pendant. When they came, Xia Feng had clearly stated that coercion was not allowed.
Xia Feng had always persuaded people with virtue and never forced anyone to take their belongings.
Whether it was in the past or present, Xia Feng had never forced anyone to do anything.
Instead, he made others willingly hand over their possessions. Who would personally go and snatch things?
Therefore, Chu Dong was also following Xia Feng's principle, trying his best to exchange and negotiate.
“I don't know if it’s a rare treasure, but I know this item must be obtained. I’m asking you as your elder brother. Any cultivation resources can be exchanged,” Chu Dong said with a hint of pleading.
It was the first time in many years that he had asked Chu Kangbo for help.
Chu Kangbo's eyes widened, and he quickly waved his hand, “Elder brother, you shouldn't be so formal with me. Even if you told me it was a rare treasure, I would hand it over without hesitation. You don't need to hide it from me. If it’s useful to you, I’ll go get it from Qingyu right now.”
Seeing Chu Dong speak so indirectly, Chu Kangbo thought there were some things inconvenient to reveal to him.
So, Chu Kangbo spoke his mind directly, letting him know that he had no selfish motives and would fully support whatever he needed.
Chu Kangbo's words deeply touched Chu Dong, but he truly didn't know if it was a rare treasure.
However, not explaining the reason would only make Chu Kangbo suspect him. So, he no longer concealed the truth and said honestly, “Kangbo, elder brother is not lying to you. I really don't know if it’s a rare treasure. Elder brother is also entrusted by someone; someone needs this item, so I came.”
“Moreover, he possesses another identical jade pendant. I suspect they are a pair. This is likely the reason he came seeking it.”
“Also, do you know why I announced the lifting of the curfew in Ascendant City today? It was all thanks to his help.”
Chu Dong's bombshell completely stunned Chu Kangbo.
Someone needed it?
And it was someone who resolved a major issue in Ascendant City, meaning he was likely a Saint Venerable Grand Completion realm expert.
After all, Chu Dong himself was an expert in the Saint Venerable late stage, who had been severely injured by the ghostly creatures within the city back then.
Now that Chu Dong said someone had dealt with that ghostly creature, bringing peace to the city, Chu Kangbo naturally inferred that it was a Saint Venerable Grand Completion realm powerhouse.
“Elder brother, how did this person come to our city? It’s great that a Saint Venerable Grand Completion realm expert is willing to help,” Chu Kangbo said with some excitement.
After all, who wouldn’t want to go out for a stroll at night peacefully?
Who wouldn’t want to sleep soundly?
“Saint Venerable Grand Completion realm??” Chu Dong questioned upon hearing this, then quickly waved his hand, “No, no, no, his strength is not Saint Venerable Grand Completion realm.”
Chu Dong's words puzzled Chu Kangbo.
Could someone not at the Saint Venerable Grand Completion realm resolve the ghostly creatures?
“Elder brother, didn't you say that ghostly creature was at the Saint Venerable Grand Completion realm? And he is not Saint Venerable Grand Completion realm… why?…..” Chu Kangbo voiced his doubts.
Chu Dong knew that Chu Kangbo could not possibly imagine it. He wore a solemn expression and instructed:
“What I am about to tell you, you must not be surprised by, and you must not speak carelessly.”
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