"If that's true, that would be fantastic!"
Ma Shihao's lips curved upwards slightly, finding his third uncle's words quite reasonable.
His greatest aspiration was to find the treasure map, collect all seven pieces as soon as possible, and then seek the treasure to become the richest man in China.
Snapping back to reality, he then ordered his subordinates that if they found Li Yang, they were not to kill him immediately, but to first search him for the treasure map.
"Mr. Li, this is it."
At the entrance of the Furong Restaurant, Qingluan brought Li Yang and Shui Xiang out of the car and walked into the restaurant.
Li Yang looked up at the newly renovated restaurant. It was entirely in Chinese style, appearing both luxurious and elegant.
Although this was not a place only the wealthy could afford, the entire street was lined with restaurants and eateries, exuding a lively atmosphere. Sometimes, such down-to-earth places were far more comforting than those exclusively for the rich.
"Mr. Li, this place isn't overly extravagant, but the food is absolutely delicious. I've already tried it beforehand. Surely you, as a Grandmaster of Treasure Appraisal, won't disdain it?" Qingluan walked up to Li Yang and asked playfully.
"Why would I? Eating is a small matter, but what's important is who I eat with. Today, with Sister Shui and Boss Qing, two peerless beauties, accompanying me, how could I possibly disdain it?"
As Li Yang said this with a playful smile, Shui Xiang couldn't help but pinch him. "You're always so sweet-mouthed. If you didn't speak, no one would think you were mute."
"Hehe, Sister Shui, are you perhaps jealous? Then I'll say I like this kind of lively place and I like this kind of food. You won't be angry, will you?" Li Yang teased, putting his arm around Shui Xiang's slender waist.
"That woman is here, everyone hurry over."
Just as Li Yang and Shui Xiang were playfully bickering, a gruff voice suddenly came from behind them.
Following that, a group of burly men surrounded the restaurant entrance, encircling Qingluan.
At this moment, Qingluan's expression turned cold. She stared at the approaching men and asked, "Who are you? What do you want?"
"Qingluan, you little slut, you've offended our Master Jiang, and you still dare to ask what we want?"
A strong, bearded man stepped out from the crowd, puffing out his chest, and spoke as if ignoring Qingluan.
"It's you!"
Upon seeing their leader, Qingluan suddenly understood.
The Master Jiang mentioned by the bearded man was a major client of Qingluan's, and also a man who had been pursuing her for a long time.
Because Qingluan was completely uninterested in him, she had always paid him little attention, even when she was being intimate with other men.
It wasn't for any other reason than Master Jiang's perverse sexual preferences; he enjoyed dripping wax onto women, and it required violent actions.
The last time Qingluan had a drink with him, when she was almost drunk, he had taken out his whip and tied her up.
If Qingluan hadn't been prepared and had her subordinates keeping an eye on her, reporting to the police at a crucial moment, she would have been taken by Master Jiang that night.
"Qingluan, you little bitch, don't be ungrateful. You know how much Master Jiang has bought from your shop, don't you? Master Jiang kindly fancies you and wants to give you a good life. You'd better come with us obediently."
"Otherwise, we'll tie you up today, even if we have to drag you." The bearded man threatened sinisterly.
"Pah! You scoundrels, daring to use force against me in broad daylight? I tell you, if you dare to lay a hand on me, I'll report you to the police immediately." Qingluan directly took out her phone and threatened them.
"Heh heh, report? You little bitch escaped once, and you still want to report us today?"
The bearded man said as he charged forward, directly swatting the phone from Qingluan's hand to the ground, smashing it until it turned off.
"You..."
Qingluan was greatly alarmed!
It seemed these people were serious this time.
Seeing the people around them closing in, Qingluan's heart filled with panic and helplessness.
At this moment, Li Yang walked forward, looking exasperated. He placed a hand on the bearded man's shoulder, dug into his ear, and said dismissively, "Are you done yet? Beautiful Qingluan invited me for dinner today, and I'm still hungry. You bunch of ungrateful people, get lost."
"Who do you think you are?"
The bearded man turned his head and saw Li Yang, completely disregarding him, and said arrogantly, "What's your relationship with Qingluan? Could you also be one of her playmates? I advise you, don't meddle. If you want to eat, go eat yourself, but this little bitch Qingluan must come with me."
"Since you don't understand my words, then I have no reason to be polite."
A cold glint flashed in Li Yang's eyes. As his words fell, he suddenly increased the pressure on the bearded man's shoulder, causing the man to sweat profusely and his legs to tremble from the pain.
"Let, let go of me! You damn brat, do you know who I am?" The bearded man, enduring the pain, fiercely threatened Li Yang.
"I don't know, and I don't want to know. I only know that you've offended me, and you're out of luck."
After Li Yang finished speaking, he slammed a punch into the man's chest.
His eyeballs bulged, and with no ability to resist, his body was suddenly sent flying backward, smashing hard onto the ground. He grimaced in pain, finding it difficult even to get up.
"Go on, cripple this kid."
Although he had been hit, he was still unyielding and immediately ordered his subordinates to act.
All the burly men he brought with him instantly showed fierce expressions, turned around, and charged at Li Yang in a swarm.
Crackling sounds!
Li Yang acted without mercy. For every person who charged, he disabled an arm on the spot. For two who charged, both were sent flying again.
In less than ten seconds, all his subordinates were knocked to the ground by Li Yang!
Each of them grimaced, their expressions identical to the bearded man's moments before.
"Overestimating yourselves!"
Li Yang's breathing hadn't even quickened. These people who couldn't take a hit had already fallen.
Then, Li Yang walked up to the bearded man, grabbed his collar, and asked, "Who is this Master Jiang you mentioned? What's his relationship with the beautiful Qingluan?"
"He, he likes Qingluan, so he sent us to take Qingluan back." The bearded man's face turned deathly pale, having completely lost his earlier swagger.
He hadn't expected this guy, who looked quite thin, to be so strong.
"Is that the only reason? I also like your wife, so should I take your wife back? Would you be willing?" Li Yang asked coldly.
"Mercy, great hero! These were all Master Jiang's orders, we were just following them. It has nothing to do with us." The bearded man quickly explained to Li Yang.
"You still haven't answered me, who exactly is Master Jiang? Who gave him the guts to harass a beautiful woman?" Li Yang's eyes showed a murderous glint as he asked coldly.