Chapter 474 (1/2)

Chapter 474: Dragon Soul

Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales

The addition of five kids in his home didn’t trouble Tang Xiu, for he, after all, had experience in raising children. Hence, he instructed them to take baths in turn, then he went to find five sets of clothes he didn’t wear anymore for them to wear. Though they looked like they were wearing robes, at least they didn’t need to wear dirty clothes again.

“Have you eaten yet?” Looking at the five little guys sitting in the hall, Tang Xiu asked with a smile.

“No, not yet,” Tang Xiaoji shook her head and answered.

Letting out a faint smile, Tang Xiu dialed Chi Nan’s cell number and asked her to send something for them to eat. The food had yet to arrive when Li Laoshan came after him.

“I’m not disturbing you for coming this late am I, Brother Tang?” The large bellied Li Laoshan’s plump face was beaming with a smile. He entered the villa’s hall along with the beautiful female secretary, who followed him, whereas the four bodyguards were waiting in the courtyard.

“It’s okay,” Tang Xiu laughed. “Anyhow, I should’ve taken Old Brother Li to a welcoming dinner since you’re the one coming to Shanghai. However, I was quite busy looking after these five kids and didn’t felt at ease leaving them alone at home. I can only apologize for making you come here personally.”

Li Laoshan’s eyes landed on the five kids. There was a strange expression on his face as he spoke, “They are…”

“They are children I adopted. Kids, why are you dawdling and not greeting the guest?” Tang Xiu laughed.

“Hello, uncle! How do you do?” Tang Xiaojin’s group of five hurriedly called out.

“Hello, and how do you do, too, kids!” Li Weishan nodded at them and replied.

Having said that, he shifted his vision toward Tang Xiu and gave him a thumbs up, praising, “You’re amazing, Brother Tang. You are willing to adopt these children despite being so young yourself.”

“Little Jin, you all can get back to your respective rooms now. I’ll call you again after the food have arrived. All right, Old Brother Li, please come in and have a seat.”

After exchanging polite remarks, Tang Xiu let out a smile and said, “Old Brother Li, what is your purpose in coming to Shanghai this time?”

“I came to see you,” said Li Laoshan.

“I never thought that my face was really that big. To think it would be worthy enough for Old Brother Li to come see me personally. So, what’s the reason you came looking for me?”

“Brother Tang, being too smart is kinda hard on your friends, don’t you think? Anyhow, I do really came looking for you for a matter, and it’s kinda very important, too.”

Gesturing from him to go on, Tang Xiu smiled but kept quiet.

“The reason I came over this time is mainly because I want to ask some assistance from you, Brother Tang. I was doing some business back in Beijing, and eventually I encountered some problems as of lately. The other party is also the owner of a construction materials business. He contacted some people and siphoned a large number of my steel products. Hence, I want to ask Brother Tang to accompany me there.”

“That shouldn’t be the main problem, right? Can you elaborate?” Asked Tang Xiu after pondering for a short while.

Giving him another thumbs up, Li Laoshan praised, “You’re smart, Tang Brother. I wouldn’t have troubled you if the problem was a small matter. But the other party is an obsessed man with antique goods, and has been persistently wanting to buy the Yuchang Sword in my hands. You must know, I spent a lot of effort to secure this Yuchang Sword, so it’s only natural that I’d never want to sell it. However, he eventually made a bet with me, that he has a better ancient sword in his possession, forcing me to bring out my Yuchang Sword and participate in an underground auction in Beijing. I have to auction my Yuchang Sword, whereas he will auction his ancient sword as well. Then, both of us will compete at the auction for the two antique swords, and whoever bids the highest will win both of them.”

“There is an underground auction in Beijing?” Asked Tang Xiu.

“Yeah, it’s an underground auction secretly run by the Situ Family, the intermediary family of the Bizarre Sect. It is said that this underground auction has existed since the Qin Dynasty era. It has never been stopped running, not in the period of the Republic of China nor the wartime. So far, it seems that 180 auctions have already been held, and there have always been a large number of antiques auctioned in each event. I heard that even the Emperor Qin’s Imperial Jade Seal is also one of the auctioned items this time. You also heard about the Emperor Qin’s Imperial Jade Seal, haven’t you, Brother Tang?”

“No, I haven’t heard of it,” Tang Xiu shook his head. “What is it, exactly?”

Li Laoshan answered in a mysterious tone, “Of course it is an imperial seal, the symbol of power and authority during the Qin Dynasty.”

Nodding in response, Tang Xiu said with a smile, “However, I still don’t understand something, Old Brother Li. In what kind of problem do you want me to help you in, exactly? If it was about money, I’m afraid I can’t be of much help; I’m not as rich as you.”

“It’s not about money. It’s an issue about my own safety. I learned the nature of this auction house when I first participated in one 15 years ago. The event is fraught with dangers for the buyers who bid and buy extremely precious antiques; they are very likely to be targeted. You are a very powerful yourself and your men are also powerful experts. If I have you with me I’m sure I’ll be safe.”

Tang Xiu understood in a flash, and then said with a smile, “Can you tell me the specific time the auction will be held?”

“On October 7th,” said Li Laoshan.

Thinking for a while, Tang Xiu then nodded, “To be honest, I’m also very interested in this kind of underground auction. All right, then. I’ll go with you when the time comes!”

Upon hearing his promise, Li Laoshan was immediately overjoyed, as he beckoned to the beautiful female secretary. Afterward, from the briefcase in the female secretary hands, he took a sophisticatedly made box and handed it over to Tang Xiu.

“What is this?” Asked Tang Xiu after receiving the box. There was a strange look on his face.