"Is that so?" Li Yang asked, feigning surprise and confusion.
"Indeed. In Jiangcheng's antique circle, everyone knows you've offended a big shot. It's uncertain if your shop will even survive the next few days. Even your peers dare not compliment you, let alone customers."
The old man slowly poured Li Yang a cup of tea and continued, "Boss Li would be wise to go into hiding for a while. Losing an antique shop is a small matter, but losing your life would be a far greater loss."
"Uncle, who exactly is seeking revenge on me? Please enlighten me!" Li Yang asked, puzzled.
As far as he knew, apart from Ku Teng wanting him dead, he didn't seem to have any other enemies.
Even a prominent figure in the antique world like Situ Jue had been dealt with by him. Who else would dare to cause him trouble?
The uncle's directness indicated he already knew who was behind it.
However, the uncle shook his head and said with a wry smile, "I've already told Mr. Li more than enough today. But I dare not reveal this person's name, for he is omnipotent and omniscient."
"If I were to expose him, I fear I would be implicated as well, so please forgive me, Boss Li."
"Boss Li, to become a grandmaster at such a young age is truly admirable. That is why I invited you for this cup of tea. If anyone asks, you can say you came to find me to collect antiques, and I will be fine," the old man said tactfully.
"Uncle, rest assured, I will not implicate you. Since that is the case, I shall take my leave," Li Yang said.
Li Yang knew the uncle had told him all he could, and further questioning would yield no results.
He then bid farewell to the uncle and prepared to leave.
As he stood up and walked towards the door, the uncle seemed to recall something and suddenly said, "Oh, right, Boss Li. The item you mentioned wanting to collect is difficult to find here. However, I know another antique dealer who might have it."
"You might want to try Leng Yu Ge. Perhaps that item can be found there."
"Leng Yu Ge? Thank you for the reminder, Uncle."
Li Yang understood his implication; the clue to the powerful figure was likely at Leng Yu Ge.
After leaving the antique shop, he made his way towards Leng Yu Ge.
Leng Yu Ge was quite renowned in the antique circle, especially for its jade ornaments. It was considered the best in Jiangcheng and a magnet for young women.
Many wealthy and beautiful women chose Leng Yu Ge as their first stop for purchasing jade jewelry and ornaments.
However, the owner of the shop was a woman with a peculiar temperament, always wearing a mask, her appearance unknown to anyone. But it was known that no one could afford to offend her.
Once, a man attempted to flirt with the owner of Leng Yu Ge, but before he could even step inside, his legs were broken. This was because all of Leng Yu Ge's security guards were top-tier experts.
In a small city like Jiangcheng, Leng Yu Ge always seemed out of place compared to other antique shops.
But the shop had another characteristic: as long as someone genuinely intended to purchase an item, the owner would welcome them warmly, and the prices were fair and reasonable.
It was widely acknowledged that Leng Yu Ge never sold fakes.
Ten minutes later, Li Yang arrived at the entrance of Leng Yu Ge. Standing outside, he gazed at the shop sign crafted from white jade. Even the pavement at the entrance was made of transparent glazed tiles inlaid with white jade borders, exuding an aura of opulence.
The architecture resembled a small palace. Despite its slightly secluded location, the number of customers entering and exiting was not small.
Li Yang couldn't imagine how such a secluded shop could be connected to the person targeting him, and moreover, to a supreme overlord.
"Ouch!"
Just as Li Yang was about to step into the shop, he saw a young, bald man dressed as a martial artist being thrown out by someone inside.
As he fell to the ground, he clutched his vital area, struggling in pain.
Soon, the ground was stained red, and he cried out in agony.
"You deserve to die for disrespecting the owner of Leng Yu Ge! You brat, get out immediately. If you dare to set foot in Leng Yu Ge again, you will meet your end next time!"
A burly man with a thick beard emerged and shouted at the beaten bald man outside.
The bald man, sweating profusely, forgot his pain. He quickly got up, kowtowed in gratitude, and then vanished without a trace.
Li Yang witnessed the entire scene and thought to himself that Leng Yu Ge was indeed as rumored. Those who dared to flirt with the owner had their legs severed, and it wasn't necessarily just one leg.
If it was the third leg, it would likely be more important to a man than the other two.
Since it was an act of flirtation, the man was an evildoer.
Li Yang also detested such people. After seeing the man flee, he personally walked towards the shop.
However, as soon as he reached the entrance, he was stopped by the burly man. "Sir, this place mainly sells women's jewelry. What business do you have here?"
"I just want to look around and pick out a piece of jewelry for my girlfriend," Li Yang said calmly.
"Very well, please come in."
Upon hearing a reasonable explanation, the burly man let him pass and Li Yang entered the shop.
As soon as he stepped inside, Li Yang was hit by a fragrant blend of various exotic scents. Looking around, he saw countless beautiful women, many gathered together, browsing the jade ornaments in the shop.
The proportion of male customers was extremely low, so male customers were usually given extra attention by the security.
As Li Yang walked further in, he noticed the security guards' eyes seemed to be watching him with great vigilance.
However, Li Yang wasn't there to flirt with the owner. He just wanted to know what was so peculiar about this shop and what connection the person targeting him had with its owner.
"Hello, what is your shop's treasure? Bring it out for me to see."
Li Yang walked up to the counter, scanned the area briefly, and then showed a look of disappointment. He looked up at a shop assistant and asked loudly.
*Swish!*
As soon as his words left his mouth, not only did all the shop assistants look over, but even the customers in the shop turned to him.
Those beautiful women looked at Li Yang with great curiosity, whispering amongst themselves.
"This young handsome guy has such an arrogant tone, demanding to see the owner's treasure as soon as he enters. Can he afford it?"
"Afford what? Look at his clothes; they're not luxurious or expensive at all. Does he deserve to buy the shop's treasure? It's simply laughable."
"I think he's like that man who was beaten and thrown out earlier, trying to attract the owner's attention. I bet the owner will have his legs cut off and kick him out within ten minutes."
None of the surrounding female customers thought highly of Li Yang, and they began to make sarcastic remarks.
But Li Yang ignored them completely and continued to ask the shop assistant, "I'm asking you, what is your shop's treasure? Bring it out for me to see."
"Sir, if you wish to see our shop's treasure, please first show me your financial capability."
Just then, a female voice came from the direction of the second-floor staircase.