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"Alright, I will agree to your requests as long as they are reasonable." Elder Cao said with resolve. After all, super-elites like Xiangyu deserve special treatment.
"Number one, I want a big house. I want to make sure that Xiaobei could live comfortably when he stays with me." Xiangyu said.
"No problem. Zhenyang, get someone to clear out the Wolong Mansion immediately!"
"Secondly, no one is to stop me when Xiaobei needs my help!"
"But… What if you've been assigned to a mission…" Elder Cao said hesitantly.
"I couldn't care less. Xiaobei will always be my priority and I would never compromise on that." Xiangyu insisted.
"Okay. I can agree to that as well…" Elder Cao nodded. He turned to look at Chen Xiaobei; he never expected him to bear such importance to Xiangyu.
Then he remembered that Cao Zhenyang himself would have been killed if it was not for him, and that little detail alone scared him. He could not understand why someone as powerful as Xiangyu would be willing to be at Chen Xiaobei's beck and call.
Only now did he realized that he truly underestimated him.
"Number three. You have to help Xiaobei if he faces something that even I can't handle." Xiangyu said, his tone even more determined than when he mentioned the last two requests.
"That…" Elder Cao was speechless.
The request might sound simple, but it was problematic for individuals like Elder Cao. If even super elites like Xiangyu had difficulties, it would only mean that the problem might have to be handled by the entire country. That was why Elder Cao did not dare to agree with the request without serious consideration.
"Forget everything I said if you couldn't agree with my third request!" Xiangyu said in a deep voice. It was quite obvious that the third request was the main reason why Xiangyu joined the Thunder Kirin Special Forces.
He was perpetually worried that he might not be able to help Chen Xiaobei when the time comes. Because he had experienced something similar in his past life, he knew how powerless he was against an entire nation.
It had also been the reason he committed suicide in his past life.
"You have my word." Elder Cao gave his promise after considering it for some time. "However, I will only help him once – but I'm willing to help him, no matter how big the problem is!"
His ancient face said it all. It was a very difficult choice, and that one time he helped Chen Xiaobei might cost all the connections and relationships that he had built his entire life. However, he was more than willing to sacrifice himself for the sake his country, and that alone made him a man who deserves tons of respect.
"Thank you! I will definitely not disappoint you!" Xiangyu stood up, put his hands together and bowed to Elder Cao. It was a rather dated way of conveying gratitude.
"It's fine. You're most welcomed." Elder Cao merely waved and smiled, before turning to look at Chen Xiaobei once more.
All three requests made by Xiangyu revolved around this young man. Elder Cao felt like he needed to reacquaint himself with Chen Xiaobei thoroughly.
"Elder Cao, could you please excuse us for a moment? I would like to speak to my Shixiong in private," Chen Xiaobei suddenly said.
"As you wish." Elder Cao nodded before leading Cao Zhenyang and Luo Puti out of the cubicle.
"Brother Yu. I don't t want to interfere with your decision but I need to speak my mind," Chen Xiaobei said solemnly. "I don't want you to suffer because of me, and I believe we can solve anything if we just work together!"
"Please, do not worry." Xiangyu smiled. "I'm not putting myself through any trouble. I just thought of my previous life, and that plans must be made before things happen so that there would be no regrets. It'll be better for the both of us if I have Thunder Kirin on my side too! Furthermore, I could start earning merit points after I join and redeem Consort Yu's soul, as well as save some in case of emergency!"
Though he was genuinely surprised, Chen Xiaobei nodded. "Seems like you have everything planned ahead. I'll leave everything to you but remember to take care of yourself when you travel abroard!"
"Could you be worried that someone might exploit me?" Xiangu smiled.
"Hehe… I'm not worried about that at all!" Chen Xiaobei smiled in return. "Anyone who have the gall to take advantage of you are doomed from the start!"
Later, Xiangyu left with Elder Cao while Chen Xiaobei hopped into Luo Puti's car. She drove towards the east side of Dragon City where the auction was held in a clubhouse beside Mount Mingxiu.
The clubhouse was built in a rural zone; the surroundings were peaceful and quiet. When they arrived, the parking zone was already filled with a wide assortment of luxury cars including Porsches, Ferraris, Rolls Royce and Bentleys. A BMW or a Mercedes would have looked cheap beside them.
"There're so many rich people in Dragon City…" Chen Xiaobei sighed, and then asked Luo Puti in curiosity, "What kind of auction is this?"
"An auction exclusively for Jianghu elites," she replied. "The items up for bidding such as martial art manuals, precious medicinal ingredients and Natural Spirit Stones would help their training and cultivation immensely."
"What are Natural Spirit Stones?" He asked, puzzled.
"Natural Spirit Stones contains Spiritual Qi. They can be used for training."
"That's wicked!" Chen Xiaobei was quite delighted to discover something that could help his growth.
"They're undoubtedly great, but they are also extremely rare and valuable. Furthermore, they're not auctioned every single time – you're very lucky to see one go on bid."
"I'm not sure about my luck, but let's go in and check it out." Chen Xiaobei grinned.
After Luo Puti parked her car, the pair walked into the clubhouse together. She flashed her a Six Doors Organization Special Inspector badge and they were soon given a polite welcome.
The interior design of the clubhouse was extravagant. Every man inside wore tuxedos while women were clothed in exquisite evening gowns. It felt more like an upper-class tea party than an auction, and there was no doubt that the pair of them was sorely underdressed. They could very well be the first couple to dress so casually in the history of high-class auctions.
"Dear fiancée, are you sure we are at the right place?" Chen Xiaobei asked jokingly.
"Don't call me your fiancée!" Luo Puti retorted and rolled her eyes at him. "This is a party for Dragon City's upper class. Beside Jianghu elites, there will also be wealthy businessmen and rich heirs. Ignore them, and look for what you want to buy!"
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"Isn't that Luo Puti? Who is that man beside him?"
A few women were already gossiping from afar.