"Shuangxue, leave this matter to me. I will absolutely not let this treasure thief off lightly. For now, you should stay here and recuperate. I will handle the matter of the divine lamp."
"Brother, no!"
Leng Shuangxue tried to stop Leng Shuanglong, but he left without even looking back.
She thought to herself, "This is bad. No, I must inform Mr. Li quickly."
Fortunately, she and Li Yang had exchanged contact information. To ensure Li Yang wouldn't be harmed by her brother, she immediately sent him a text message, urging him to be extra careful.
Li Yang had just alighted from his car and was walking towards the antique shop. He took out his phone and saw the text message from Leng Shuangxue, his brow furrowing instantly.
"Leng Shuangxue's brother is targeting me?"
Li Yang sighed deeply. He had resolved the issue with Miss Leng, only to find himself facing another problem.
It seemed this matter was unavoidable.
"Boss, where did you go just now? You had me so worried, I thought something had happened to you."
Da Er Dong saw Li Yang walking in from outside and quickly said, "We had a customer come in looking for you. She's waiting for you in your office."
"Who is it?" Li Yang asked, feeling curious.
He had initially thought Leng Shuangxue's brother had already come looking for him, but upon hearing from Da Er Dong that it was a woman, he felt a sense of relief.
Curiously, he went upstairs to his office. As soon as he pushed the door open, a familiar floral scent wafted towards him.
He looked closer and saw Bao Baoli sitting alone at his desk, admiring the feng shui ornaments on it.
Li Yang walked over with a smile and said, "Sister Baoli, why didn't you call me when you came? I wouldn't have let you wait here alone."
"We're close enough that we don't need to be so formal. Li Yang, I came to ask you about the Dragon Seal. Have you found it for me? My grandfather's condition has worsened, and he urgently needs the Dragon Seal for treatment," Bao Baoli said anxiously.
"So you're here for the Dragon Seal. I've already found it."
Li Yang nodded, took out the Dragon Seal from his person, and handed it to Bao Baoli. He then added, "Sister Baoli, you'd best tell me about your grandfather's condition. Although the Dragon Seal contains some energy, relying solely on it for treatment might not be realistic."
"My grandfather has been diagnosed with 'ice evil invasion.' Only the true dragon energy within the Dragon Seal can suppress it. With this Dragon Seal, my grandfather's illness can definitely be cured," Bao Baoli stated decisively.
"Ice evil invasion? Then I happen to have a good gift for you. Perhaps combining it with the Dragon Seal for treatment will improve the situation even further."
After a moment of thought, Li Yang took out a piece of red and white jade from his person – it was the jade he had won from the treasure appraiser in the capital.
This jade possessed strong yang energy, and when used in conjunction with the Dragon Seal for treatment, it would yield twice the results with half the effort.
The moment Bao Baoli saw the jade, she couldn't help but show surprise. She looked at Li Yang gratefully and said, "Li Yang, you're too kind to me. This jade looks priceless, and you're just giving it to me?"
"Didn't you say our relationship is unusual? A piece of jade is nothing, is it? The most important thing now is for you to take this jade and save him," Li Yang smiled.
"Okay, thank you, Li Yang. I will definitely repay you properly," Bao Baoli said with a smile. Then, before Li Yang could react, she suddenly stood up, leaned over, and quickly kissed him on the cheek.
Li Yang was stunned for a moment, but his heart felt a warmth.
"Li Yang, I had planned to stay in Jiangcheng for a while longer, but my grandfather's illness is too severe, and I can't stay. Once my grandfather's illness is cured, I'll come back to find you," Bao Baoli said with a smile.
"Alright, your family's health is more important. Be careful on your journey and ensure your safety," Li Yang replied solemnly.
"Oh, right, Li Yang, you need to be careful of those people from Sakura Country. They haven't obtained the treasure map yet and won't give up. Without my help, you need to be even more cautious," Bao Baoli added with concern.
She had been helping Li Yang investigate matters concerning Sakura Country recently and had gained a better understanding of those treasure hunters. They were not to be trifled with and preferred to harm others through cunning schemes. If Li Yang wasn't sufficiently prepared, he could easily fall victim to their machinations.
Li Yang calmly stated, "I know. I won't give them any opportunities. It won't be long before I can round them all up."
"Is that so? As long as it's within your plan, then I'm relieved. I still trust your abilities," Bao Baoli said to Li Yang with concern.
Shortly after, she received a call from home. The person on the other end said the Dragon Seal was urgently needed for treatment. After informing them that she had found the Dragon Seal, she immediately bid farewell to Li Yang and left.
Watching her retreating figure, Li Yang couldn't help but worry about her family. Although he had provided the treatment method, the actual outcome for her grandfather after she returned would be a matter of fate.
"Master, who was that beautiful lady just now? I've never seen her before," Qian Long asked, pushing open Li Yang's door and walking in shortly after Bao Baoli had left. He held a blue and white porcelain plate, examining it closely as he walked over.
"She's a friend of mine. How have your studies been going at the shop recently?" Li Yang asked casually, seeing that he was studying diligently.
"Very well. I've already integrated the treasure appraising methods you taught me. Take this blue and white porcelain plate, for instance. Although it looks vibrant and its shape is well-proportioned, it's merely ornamental and not functional."
"Its clay base is abnormal, and the colors are too gaudy, with an overly oily sheen. It's undoubtedly a replica." Qian Long explained the characteristics of the plate completely and accurately.
Li Yang was deeply satisfied. "Not bad, you've certainly studied diligently. This plate can be considered a high-end replica. Although it's not genuine, its value isn't insignificant. Your appraisal is excellent."
"Thank you for the praise, Master. Since you've acknowledged my treasure appraising skills, can you now teach me medicine? I believe your medical skills are also unparalleled in the world, and I must learn them to save people, just like you, Master," Qian Long declared earnestly.
"Not yet!"
Li Yang shook his head and said seriously, "Although you've learned some treasure appraising techniques, you still need more refinement to become a true appraiser. Only when you can participate in a treasure appraisal competition and win the championship will I teach you medicine."
"Ah? That's so troublesome." Qian Long pouted, sounding somewhat unwilling. "I saw that young girl Zhou Yi secretly studying medical books while learning treasure appraisal. You're definitely biased and taught her medicine."
"Master, you're not prioritizing romance over friendship, are you?"