"Hey, Mr. Li, my mission here is complete. The authorities have apprehended all these national treasure thieves, and we're heading your way. The old scoundrel Ku Teng won't escape today."
As Jiang Long spoke these words over the phone to Li Yang, Li Yang had a premonition of trouble.
Those people from earlier were definitely not the authorities, but Ku Teng's subordinates!
This old fox was truly despicable and insidious.
"Ku Teng has escaped!"
Li Yang snapped back to attention and recounted what had just happened over the phone.
Jiang Long's confident expression instantly turned to disappointment. He exclaimed incredulously, "That old scoundrel Ku Teng actually dared to impersonate the authorities? He must be out of his mind!"
"Now, you immediately inform the authorities of the specific situation and have them search Ku Teng's residence. Even if Ku Teng intends to flee, he'll definitely go back to his place to pack his belongings," Li Yang said seriously after regaining his composure.
"Understood, Mr. Li. I'll tell the authorities right away."
Jiang Long agreed and immediately acted according to Li Yang's instructions.
Li Yang hung up the phone, his eyes flashing with a deep gaze, his heart filled with indignation.
Xu Shenglong asked curiously, "Mr. Li, what exactly happened? Why did you say Ku Teng escaped just now? Wasn't he arrested by the authorities?"
"Those authorities were fake. The real authorities are still with Jiang Long, and they are on their way here," Li Yang said seriously.
"What?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked.
Xu Shenglong frowned, clenching his fists tightly. "This beast is truly cunning. I should have checked those people's credentials earlier."
"It's too late to say anything now, but fortunately, neither of his plans succeeded. Jiang Long has already apprehended all the national treasure thieves on his end, and I believe the authorities will catch Ku Teng soon as well."
"Once we catch him, it won't be difficult to find clues about the Long Tian Society," Li Yang comforted Xu Shenglong.
"That's true, Mr. Li. You are truly a master strategist. If you hadn't discovered these national treasure thieves in time today, China would likely have faced immense losses," Xu Shenglong praised him sincerely.
"This is not my credit, but the fault of these bad people. They will sooner or later pay the price for their actions,"
Li Yang said sternly.
Subsequently, Li Yang checked the time. He had promised Bai Jingchang to attend the antique business exchange meeting today and did not intend to stay here any longer.
After bidding farewell to Xu Shenglong, who repeatedly expressed his gratitude, Li Yang left the antique shop amidst the warm applause of the surrounding spectators.
Li Yang's reputation in the provincial capital was thoroughly established after today's battle.
All the antique magnates present also got to know Li Yang. After Li Yang left, they all actively sought to curry favor with Xu Shenglong, especially those who were on good terms with him. They eagerly asked for Li Yang's contact information.
Geniuses like Li Yang in the antique world were destined for great things in the future, and they all wanted to befriend such individuals.
Xu Shenglong was also generous. As long as people asked, he gave them Li Yang's contact information. As for whether Li Yang would choose to associate with them, he could not guarantee that.
After leaving the antique shop, Li Yang had only walked a few steps on the street when he took out his phone to call Bai Jingchang. Suddenly, he detected a very unusual scent in his nostrils.
"The scent of a Japanese samurai?"
Li Yang quickly confirmed that the smell in the air was the same scent he had encountered up close when he fought those samurai earlier.
Instantly, Li Yang's brow furrowed. He thought that by following the scent, he would definitely be able to find their whereabouts.
Because the matter was of great importance, he did not contact Bai Jingchang first but instead quickly followed the scent to track down the Japanese samurai.
About ten minutes later, Li Yang followed the trail and arrived at the provincial city square, which was where Bai Jingchang was hosting the antique exchange meeting.
Li Yang looked straight ahead and saw that the square was teeming with people. The crowd that had come to join the excitement had completely surrounded the square.
As Li Yang walked further into the square, he noticed the scent becoming stronger.
This led Li Yang to conclude that those people must be hiding within the square.
Without delay, Li Yang rushed into the crowd and began searching for the Japanese samurai. They had rescued Ku Teng earlier and now suddenly appeared here, indicating they must have other plans.
No matter what, he had to find them and prevent them from harming Chinese antiques.
Unexpectedly, as he was searching for the Japanese samurai by following the scent, he soon saw a familiar figure ahead. It was his ex-wife, Su Qianqian.
Su Qianqian was currently arm-in-arm with a rich second-generation heir, holding a rosewood brocade box in her hand, swaying her slender waist and fully displaying her charming side to the heir.
Her figure was still quite slender, and she was quite eye-catching in the crowd, often attracting some men's lecherous gazes. However, in Li Yang's eyes, she was now only worth two words: disgusting.
"Li Yang? Why is he here?"
As Li Yang walked forward, he also came into Su Qianqian's line of sight. She glanced at Li Yang and immediately showed a look of disdain. She arrogantly walked towards him with the rich second-generation heir.
She looked Li Yang up and down with contempt and couldn't help but laugh, "Li Yang, what a coincidence! I never thought I'd run into you even in the provincial capital."
"Yes, I also find it quite unexpected. You really are a persistent ghost!" Li Yang retorted.
"Darling, do you know this person?"
At this moment, the rich second-generation heir next to Su Qianqian pointed at Li Yang curiously and asked her.
"He's my ex-husband I told you about. He's not very capable, but he has a big ego. He thinks that just because he opened an antique shop, he's the king of the antique world. He's often bullied me and my mother by leveraging his status."
Su Qianqian held the heir's arm and deliberately pouted coquettishly, "Young Master Du, you must avenge me and let this good-for-nothing know how powerful you are."
"Alright, if you want to see me teach him a lesson, I'll fulfill your wish!"
Young Master Du said with a smile, turned his head, pointed at Li Yang, and commanded, "Kid, you dare to provoke my girlfriend? You don't even know your own limits. Now, you immediately kneel down to my girlfriend and kowtow three times to show your sincerity."
"Then, you must sever your own arms and quit the antique world forever. Only then will I let you go."
"Where do you get the courage to order me around?"
Li Yang said dismissively, looking at him and retorting, "You're a rich second-generation heir from the provincial capital, yet you're interested in a used item like Su Qianqian. You're quite a freak."
"I have important matters to attend to today and no time to waste with you. Hurry up and get out of the way."
"What the hell! You dare to call me a freak? I think you're itching for a beating."
Young Master Du was instantly enraged and swung his fist towards Li Yang's head.
Unexpectedly, Li Yang simply took a small step to the side, causing his body to miss its target and fall to the ground face-first, like a dog eating dirt.