"Alright, I understand."
Upon receiving the news, Li Yang had a general idea of the intention behind the move.
This Golden Heavenly Eye attacking Shui Xiang was also a way to strike at competitors, as the Rich Man's Gemstone Gambling Field already held a very stable position in Jiang City.
Therefore, by using the excuse of avenging his nephew, he was also paving the way for himself.
However, Li Yang couldn't figure out why someone with such a great reputation in the provincial capital would come to Jiang City to open a gemstone gambling field; it seemed rather peculiar.
Regardless of the truth, Li Yang felt it necessary to meet this Golden Heavenly Eye.
He wanted to see if his status as the Golden Heavenly Eye in Jiang City held more weight, or if his own title as a Grandmaster was more convincing.
"Sister Shui, I already know who your uncle surnamed Kang is. Wait for me at the shop, I'll be there soon," Li Yang said to Shui Xiang after putting away his phone.
"Li Yang, don't be impulsive. The one surnamed Kang is very insidious. You might be at a disadvantage going alone," Shui Xiang said worriedly.
"It's alright, they can't do anything to me."
After comforting Shui Xiang, Li Yang set off for the Long Lan Gemstone Gambling Field.
Today was the third day of the Long Lan Gemstone Gambling Field's opening, and it was still within the promotional period. Furthermore, the Golden Heavenly Eye, Xu Tianlong, was present every day, and most people were coming to catch a glimpse of the Golden Heavenly Eye.
"Uncle, congratulations, congratulations! In just three days of arriving in our Jiang City, you've attracted two-thirds of the customers in the gemstone gambling circle. It seems that the Rich Man's Gemstone Gambling Field will have to close down soon," Kang Shuai said, looking at the crowded scene downstairs and then back at Xu Tianlong to congratulate him.
"Xiao Shuai, my business's success owes a lot to you. If you hadn't told me that many people in Jiang City liked gambling on gemstones, how would I have taken notice of the market here?" Xu Tianlong said with a smile.
"Uncle, please don't praise me. Your main task here wasn't persuaded by me; it was clearly the treasure map that everyone desires that attracted you."
Kang Shuai knew very well that if it were only based on his own charm, how could he have attracted the Golden Heavenly Eye here?
Just because he was the nephew of the Golden Heavenly Eye? That was utter nonsense!
Who didn't know that nephews were the least close relatives, essentially outsiders, just wearing the guise of kinship?
If it weren't for the fact that all the big names in the antique world had heard about a treasure map in Jiang City, no one would have wanted to come to such a poor and remote place.
With such a large antique market in the provincial capital, who wouldn't prefer to do business there?
"Xiao Shuai, how can you say that about your uncle? My coming here is all to help you deal with the Rich Man's Gemstone Gambling Field. I don't care about any treasure map," Xu Tianlong said sternly, turning to look at Kang Shuai. "Once I get this business established, I'll hand over all the operations here to you. I'm doing this all for your own good."
"Yes, yes, Uncle is right. I judged you with a small mind. Your nephew knows he was wrong," Kang Shuai said with a forced smile.
He thought to himself: This old fox of an uncle still won't admit he came for the treasure map. When the treasure map appears in a couple of days, I'll see if you're tempted or not.
"Uncle, look, it seems we have an acquaintance in our shop!"
As Kang Shuai was lost in thought, his peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of the entrance downstairs. He recognized Li Yang at a glance and immediately frowned.
"Are you referring to that kid?" Xu Tianlong asked, pointing at Li Yang.
"That's right. I didn't expect him to be back from the provincial capital. Uncle, do you still remember that the person who bullied me that I told you about earlier was this kid? His name is Li Yang, and he just received the title of Gemstone Appraising Grandmaster not long ago," Kang Shuai introduced decisively.
"Oh? So he's Li Yang. I've heard of him!"
Xu Tianlong frowned, and immediately recalled Shen Taishan complaining to him in the provincial capital a couple of days ago.
Shen Taishan had been bullied by a young man named Li Yang. Xu Tianlong hadn't believed it at first, thinking how could a young man in his twenties possess such high gemstone appraising skills?
But hearing his nephew say it today, he finally believed it completely!
"Uncle, that kid suddenly coming to our shop must be to avenge Shui Xiang. You mustn't underestimate him," Kang Shuai said with deep eyes.
"Don't worry. With me, the Golden Heavenly Eye, here, even if he has heaven-defying abilities, he won't be able to take any advantage of me."
Xu Tianlong clenched his fists, deciding to teach this kid a lesson.
After a moment of thought, he beckoned to a woman with a long braid standing in the distance. The woman approached him respectfully, "Boss, what are your orders?"
"Do you see that kid downstairs? No matter what, you must make him pay a hefty sum today. Go and prepare a few stones that I've carefully selected for him," Xu Tianlong instructed sternly.
"Yes, Boss, I'll go arrange it right away."
The woman nodded respectfully and immediately went to make the arrangements.
At this moment, Kang Shuai asked doubtfully, "Uncle, are you sure this method will work? This kid's gemstone gambling skills are top-notch in Jiang City. It won't be easy to trick him in gemstone gambling."
"You're still too young!"
Xu Tianlong stroked his beard and said calmly, "No matter how deep his attainments in gemstone gambling are, they can't compare to human hearts. You just wait and see. I guarantee he will be disgraced in my shop today."
"Is that so? Then I'm very much looking forward to it!" Kang Shuai's eyes showed anticipation. He knew Xu Tianlong's capabilities; Xu Tianlong was a top master when it came to playing tricks.
He believed that Li Yang couldn't possibly be Xu Tianlong's match!
"Sir, are you here to gamble on gemstones? Our shop just opened two days ago, and all raw stones are currently 20% off. Moreover, with the Golden Heavenly Eye from the provincial capital presiding, we offer a tenfold compensation for any fake stones. You can choose with confidence."
As Li Yang was casually browsing inside the shop, a beautiful woman with a long braid proactively walked towards him.
"Tenfold compensation for fakes? Truly worthy of a shop opened by the provincial capital's Golden Heavenly Eye. Your reputation is indeed great. It seems I haven't come to the wrong place today."
"By the way, are you sure all the raw stones in this shop are covered by the tenfold compensation for fakes? Even the very valuable stones over there?" Li Yang asked after a compliment, turning back to the woman.
"Yes, sir. You can choose any raw stone in our shop. No matter how valuable it is, if you find a single problematic stone, we will honor our promise and compensate tenfold for fakes," the woman with the long braid said with a smile, very confidently.
"Alright, with your words, I'm reassured. Take me to have a look over there. I'm in the mood today and want to try my luck gambling on gemstones," Li Yang said unceremoniously.