Chapter 1636: Chapter 1636: The Whereabouts of the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron

Old Master Qin was in high spirits, his posture straight and upright. The burden on his heart for years was finally lifted. He thought that when he returned, he would go to his wife’s grave first to tell her the good news.

He remained silent as Gu Qiaoqiao and Gu Junbai discussed matters relating to the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron.

Regarding those involved in the affair with the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron, all within the country had been brought to justice.

Old Thief He’s forces planted in Huaxia had been uprooted entirely.

However, outside the country, things were not progressing smoothly.

Sister Yan and Fong Lei had not yet returned to the country, and it was unknown which nation they were in.

Old Thief His headquarters was set in another country, but upon getting news from within the country, he fled immediately. After all, it wasn’t easy to make a swift capture on foreign soil.

So, Old Thief He and Chang Jianhua were still at large.

However, the Gu Family Ancestor received information about the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron. His primary purpose for coming here was this cauldron, as he suspected it might be an alchemy furnace he once used. If it was, there was a secret inside.

A secret only he knew.

Yet the secret wasn’t significant, even with Old Master Qin beside him, Gu Junbai spoke lightly about it saying that inside, there was a mechanism and an elixir.

Back then, he was just practicing, aiming for health and fitness; after concocting it, he didn’t retrieve it immediately because of an unexpected event. After resolving the issue, he had forgotten about it.

Though he didn’t retrieve the elixir back then, it was placed in the alchemy furnace full of spiritual energy, so, over many years, who knows how it turned out.

Gu Junbai held a sliver of curiosity in his heart.

It was this curiosity that had altered his itinerary.

And this Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron was to be auctioned at the city center auction house in seven days.

However, the auction items hadn’t arrived yet, and there was no certainty it was indeed the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron.

Upon hearing the news, Gu Junbai deduced that Gu Qiaoqiao must come for this journey, and he immediately called her.

Thus, today happened.

Now it seemed that Gu Qiaoqiao had indeed come to the right place.

After all, for the Zhou family, Gu Junbai was a complete stranger; Gu Qiaoqiao had never even mentioned a word about them to him. Yet, much in this world revolves around the word ’fate.’

As it turned out, indeed it did.

Discussing the auction, Gu Qiaoqiao recalled a question, "Uncle, if it really is the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron, we need to bid using this country’s currency, right?"

"Yes."

Gu Qiaoqiao furrowed her brow, "But that’s our country’s artifact..." Then she remembered her second uncle and said dejectedly, "Sigh, being schemed against is so frustrating..."

"It’s okay, there are gains and losses, and until the last moment, don’t jump to conclusions." Gu Junbai said leisurely, unconcerned.

"Mr. Gu, while this is the Zhou family’s place, it is also your home. Whatever you wish to do, all of us will support you," assured Old Master Qin excitedly.

Under ordinary circumstances, such topics should have been avoided in his presence.

But they weren’t.

The old man was touched.

Moreover, it indirectly confirmed Old Grand Master Qin’s previous suspicions.

About Gu Junbai’s age.

So, he was very emotional and addressed Gu Junbai as Mr. Gu.

Gu Junbai smiled slightly, "Thanks, old man, but if all the auction items are indeed our country’s cultural artifacts, I’ll find a reasonable way to reclaim them."

"Uncle, have you thought of how to do it?" Gu Qiaoqiao asked excitedly.

"No, I’ll play it by ear," replied Gu Junbai, though his demeanor revealed confidence.

It’s definitely not by unscrupulous means.

The other side might be unscrupulous, or bandits, but we shouldn’t stoop that low.

Having traversed the mortal world for years, Gu Junbai may not have a clear vision of the future, but he has incredibly rich experience. Many things reveal their outcomes soon after he encounters them.

So, his confidence does not lie in certainty over this matter but rather in understanding how events unfold.

"Uncle, let’s return to the country together once this is over."

"Alright," Gu Junbai agreed willingly.

At that moment, a sound came from the door. Gu Qiaoqiao looked up to see Ling Nan and Xiao Bai returning.

And what was that on Ling Nan’s shoulder?

Gu Qiaoqiao squinted her eyes, pointed at Ling Nan, and raised her voice, "Uncle, is Ling Nan carrying a sika deer?"

Gu Junbai glanced over and indeed saw it was a sika deer, so he nodded, "It’s a sika deer."

Old Master Qin didn’t have eyesight as sharp as theirs, but he also vaguely saw someone rapidly approaching, carrying something.

Accompanied by a white shadow.

Ling Nan was someone he recognized, a relative of the Gu family, young and strong, sometimes accompanying Gu Qiaoqiao for protection, and this time, he followed Mr. Gu.

But how did he come back with a sika deer?

Before he could finish processing his surprise, the distant figures were suddenly upon them.

Old Master Qin looked at Ling Nan in awe. Not only was his strength impressive, but his speed was remarkable too. Was this not akin to ’flying on grass’?

He couldn’t help but glance at the two from the Gu family, noticing their nonchalant expressions.

Clearly, it was something they were used to seeing.

The Gu family truly had no shortage of remarkable talents.

Old Master Qin marveled to himself.

By now, Ling Nan had already thrown the sika deer onto the grass, smiling at Gu Junbai, "Uncle, I’ve checked, this guy was behind the trouble. Let’s have roasted deer meat tonight; it’s young, so the meat is sure to be tender and fresh..."

Xiao Bai eagerly nodded.

If he could speak, Xiao Bai would probably be discussing how to butcher the deer at this moment.

Indeed, this sika deer was alive.

It had no antlers.

But its four legs were tightly bound by Ling Nan with rope.

It looked like a pig ready for slaughter.

The little deer struggled on the grass, but Ling Nan’s strength was immense, the rope securely tied, so how could it possibly break free?

Gu Junbai had no particular thoughts about roasted deer meat, but he was quite surprised to think that this little creature had disturbed the barrier at his gold mine.

Old Grand Master Qin, having lived through wartime hardships, where bark and roots became delicacies during food shortages, had no compassionate sentiment. Otherwise, none of the soldiers would have survived.

Not slain by the enemy, yet starved to death.

Moreover, he had tasted roasted deer meat himself, finding it incredibly delicious.

Thus, the old man looked at the sika deer on the grass with interest.