"No problem, I'll establish a cooperative relationship with you right now. As long as you wish, no matter what you command me to do, I will unhesitatingly carry out your orders directly."
Hearing Xu Shao's words, Lin Xiaotian's smile became even more pronounced.
"Since you've agreed, I don't mind telling you everything. The painting I gave you is a fake, but no one besides me can tell it's a fake. If you don't believe me, I can make one for you right now."
"This isn't the place to talk. Come inside with me. As for your bodyguards, I believe that since they followed you here, they must have enough trust in you. If they don't, you can dispose of them as you see fit."
Xu Shao hurriedly said, "These people are naturally my trusted subordinates. If anything happens to them, my power will be completely gone. I hope Mr. Lin can give me a chance and not lay a hand on my subordinates. Anything that happens to them is a weakening of my strength."
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "I've already seen that although these guys don't have much skill, they can't cause any trouble in front of you."
"In front of you, they are like lackeys. If they dare to betray you, I believe you won't have any truly trustworthy subordinates left, and the benefits they bring you are naturally unparalleled."
"At the very least, they can protect your safety and prevent you from being harmed by others."
"Especially those in your family. If anything happens to you, our cooperation will be completely off. They want to use you as a pawn to deal with me. I can completely do the opposite."
"They want the treasures in my hands, don't they? I can give them to you now, and besides you, no one else will know about that fake painting."
After speaking, Lin Xiaotian walked into the company with his hands behind his back. Xu Shao hesitated for a moment, then followed Lin Xiaotian inside. He believed that since Lin Xiaotian had given him this opportunity, he would definitely give him a clear answer.
Walking into the company's basement, Lin Xiaotian directly found a piece of Xuan paper passed down from hundreds of years ago.
The smile on his face became even more pronounced. "Watch carefully. I will now create a painting for you. You just need to take this painting back to your family."
As his voice fell, before Xu Shao could even speak, Lin Xiaotian had already begun preparing.
The Xuan paper was from hundreds of years ago. No matter how it was authenticated, it could at most be traced back over a thousand years.
The inkstick Lin Xiaotian took out was even older.
For ancient treasures like these, there were already regulations in place, especially for some precious ancient artifacts. They required modern equipment for testing.
Those devices could at most determine the era of the inkstick and had no way of verifying the authenticity of the painting. The Xuan paper was judged based on its original craftsmanship. Lin Xiaotian was well aware of these matters. Without hesitation, after completing the tasks, he immediately found Xu Shao.
"I've finished what I need to do here. You just need to take this back home."
Seeing the painting displayed before him, Xu Shao's eyes widened. His gaze was filled with disbelief.
"Is this genuine or fake?"
He had a certain ability to appraise, but when he saw this, his eyes went straight. It was too real, especially the divine strokes displayed on it, which made him unable to believe it was a forged fake.
Lin Xiaotian's smile became even more obvious. "Since I told you before that these things were for you to take back to the family, it naturally wouldn't be something that could be easily seen through. If even you could tell the authenticity of this painting, wouldn't that be admitting guilt?"
"Take it back as soon as possible. No one can tell the authenticity of this painting. However, you'll have to wait for the ink to dry before taking it back."
After speaking, Lin Xiaotian casually threw a brush into the nearby trash can. The smile on his face became even more radiant. "Remember to pay me when you get back. This painting cost you ten billion."
"If I don't receive the money, I will come directly to your Xu family to collect the debt."
"Don't worry, I won't hold you responsible. I'll go directly to your Xu family members. If they are unwilling to agree to this matter, I don't mind turning your family upside down."
"When you go back, you'll make many people's eyes pop out. You can clearly tell them that I have more treasures here. If they are willing, they can exchange them for money."
Xu Shao took a deep breath. His gaze towards Lin Xiaotian had completely changed. If before, he felt that Lin Xiaotian's words were mostly bragging, now he felt that Lin Xiaotian wasn't bragging but demonstrating his strength.
He was already convinced of Lin Xiaotian's strength, especially the casual manner in which Lin Xiaotian produced the painting, as if he were just tossing something into a trash can.
Lin Xiaotian said with a smile, "You can take the item away now. If there's no response later, I might really come looking for you."
"As for your Xu family, if they don't react, then remember to pay me. If you want to do more business, remember to have them come over. It would be best to bring your father directly, as I don't want to continue talking with you anymore, it's too much effort!"
Hearing this, Xu Shao nodded quickly without hesitation. His eyes were filled with anticipation. "If my father comes, can this matter be finalized and I become the head of the Xu family?"
After speaking, he noticed a cold, bloodthirsty smile appear on his face.
He already knew what kind of answer Lin Xiaotian would give without him saying the rest. He quickly nodded. "Mr. Lin, don't worry, I will definitely call everyone over. If our Xu family offers a more favorable plan, I will give you a reply immediately."
Lin Xiaotian waved his hand and said nothing, letting him leave.
A cold curve formed on the corner of his lips.