Chapter 860 - The Metal Book (2/2)
“A bronze book?” Xia Lei’s heart clenched He recalled the bronze book he had with hiuage is etched on it Previously, it was in the Vatican museum, a mysterious artefact that was not available for public view Soendary ‘Leaf Book’ Professor Oood friends with the pope The pope wanted hio”
One o, Zhu Xuanyue akened and the black-robed man appeared Now, on the other side of the world, a bronze book appeared too Was this a coincidence or was so all this in the dark?
Despite his high IQ, he still couldn’t connect the dots
“The acadee I attended in China hadn’t actually ended Professor calledhethe metal leaf book to Malta I asked if it could wait for a few days, but he had already arranged the transport details”
Xia Lei’s heart clenched “Did he book the tickets, or did someone else book?”
“I don’t know, I didn’t ask He just seemed very anxious so I didn’t refuse and ca next to each other,” said Linda
Was it really a coincidence?
On a plane, if two people were friendly, it was not an odd thing if people sitting together would become friends This happened often, it was not peculiar However, Xia Lei’s feeling that soer Before Lindaof it
“Whythe book to Malta? Why can't he do it?” Xia Lei probed after a short pause
“He didn't say but I think he must’ve had his reasons”
“Did he tell you where to bring the metal book? Or meet soaze fell on his face “Mister Ma Lei, why are you so interested in the metal book?”
Xia Lei realised he , I was just very curious I’ toCave in Vietnael Falls”
“Wow!” Before Xia Lei could continue lying, Linda looked at hiel Falls? That’s the tallest waterfall in the world and has a ninety-degree drop Many professional extreme athletes can’t do it This is unbelievable!”
He shrugged “I like the adrenaline rush I don’t actually want to be a businessman but you know, a job’s a job I have to do what I need to eat”
“You’re a strange man” She stared at him “You must have many stories”
“Everyone has their stories” Xia Lei expertly changed the topic “Now that Professor Ooing to Malta?”
If she wasn’t going, he had to leave this place tonight He wasn’t going to waste tio check out the place Professor Oo”
Xia Lei did not ask where He had alreadytoo interested He would not ain
She suddenly stood up from the chair and ca her intentions
Linda suddenly placed a hand on his chest
He was slightly stunned “Miss Linda, what are you doing?”
“Very strong el Falls I want to see if your body could really survive that Can you show me?”
She was a smart woman
Xia Lei hesitated and unbuttoned his shi+rt His upper body was very strong but he didn't have exaggerated entle and proportionate, it was the perfect balance of aesthetic and power
Linda’s hand slid froht-pack The fair and hard muscles made them look like they were chiselled out of jade
“I have never seen a body like yours Your skin, your muscles I cannot find words to describe the down the gap between his muscles and his pants
Xia Lei took a step back “Uh, it’s late I’ll go back to ht, Miss Linda”
She looked disappointed “Mister Ma Lei, will you be going to Malta with o with you,” said Xia Lei
He aiting for her to ask