Lin Ziyi smiled and said, "I'll tell Dad about this to make him happy."
Lin Ziyi initiated a video call. On the other end, Lin Jinsheng was at home, drinking tea and watching a news program. He turned off the television and smiled, "Ziyi, are you guys having fun outside?"
Lin Ziyi smiled, "Dad, we're in Wolf City now. Brother Tian found out about that Wu Lao Liu, and we're going to meet him tomorrow."
Lin Jinsheng immediately recalled the tragic events of the past. He quickly sat up straight and said, "Xiao Tian, don't go. This Wu Lao Liu is not simple."
Ye Tian asked, "Uncle, how is he not simple? Tell me."
Lin Jinsheng explained, "When I went to Wolf City back then, I didn't plan to gamble too much, thinking I'd stop after winning a million or two. But for some reason, that day I felt possessed, wanting to strike it rich. I ended up gambling over ten million on treasure appraisal. Only when I sobered up did I realize something was wrong. They must have done something to me."
Ye Tian asked, "Uncle, are you saying they hypnotized you?"
Lin Jinsheng replied, "I'm not sure, but how could a seasoned veteran like me, who's been in the business world for so many years, fall for such a trick? That's why I felt something was off."
Ye Tian assured him, "Uncle, don't worry. The money you lost, I'll help you earn it back with interest."
Lin Jinsheng was still uneasy. He said, "Xiao Tian, I know you're very capable and a master. But sometimes, being able to fight doesn't mean you can outwit others."
Ye Tian responded, "Uncle, don't worry, I understand."
Lin Jinsheng then advised, "Wolf City has a ghost market. If you have a chance, Xiao Tian, go check it out."
Ye Tian inquired, "Oh, there's a ghost market here?"
Lin Jinsheng elaborated, "Wolf City's ghost market is very famous. Half of the people who come here to sell things are foreigners, with many from West Asia and Central Asia frequently visiting."
Ye Tian acknowledged, "Okay, I'll check it out if I get the chance."
After hanging up the phone, the doorbell rang. Zhang Jiliang went to open the door and found a胖子 with a smile standing outside.
Zhang Jiliang sized him up and asked, "Who are you looking for?"
The胖子 smiled and said, "My surname is Wang, Wang Fuquan. I'm here to visit the master of this place."
Zhang Jiliang guessed he wanted to see Ye Tian and turned back to say, "Brother Ye, someone wants to see you."
Ye Tian walked over and asked, "Are you looking for me?"
Wang Fuquan quickly bowed deeply to him, "Greetings, Martial King!"
Ye Tian looked at him, "Do we know each other?"
Wang Fuquan replied, "I am a friend of Huang Sandong. I heard the Martial King is here, so I came specifically to pay my respects."
Ye Tian said, "Come in and talk."
Wang Fuquan followed him into the living room and sat down on the edge of the sofa. Ye Tian knew that this sudden visit must be for a reason. He got straight to the point, "What is it? Just say it."
Wang Fuquan took a deep breath and asked, "May I know the Martial King's name?"
Ye Tian replied, "My surname is Ye."
Wang Fuquan continued, "Martial King Ye, I've come to ask for your help in dealing with someone."
Ye Tian asked, "Why should I help you?"
Wang Fuquan quickly said, "I have some wealth in Wolf City. If Martial King Ye is willing to assist me, I will naturally offer a generous reward."
Ye Tian nodded, "Hmm, tell me about it."
Wang Fuquan's expression turned serious. "Half a month ago, I was appraising treasures and unearthed something. The news leaked, and lately, people have been asking me if I want to sell it. To be honest, I don't want to sell, but someone threatened me, saying they would wipe out my entire family if I refused."
"At first, I thought they were just trying to scare me. But later, I learned that they had hired a master to come to Wolf City to deal with me."
Ye Tian remarked, "Possessing something valuable invites trouble. Even if I help you now, it's hard to guarantee they won't come after you in the future."
Wang Fuquan then said, "Therefore, I want to sell the item to Martial King Ye."
Ye Tian was surprised, "Sell it to me? How do you know I'll definitely buy it?"
Wang Fuquan explained, "Because you are a cultivator, you should know its value. Name your price, and I will accept whatever it is."
Ye Tian smiled, "You trust me that much? Selling it to me, what's the difference from selling it to those people?"
Wang Fuquan replied, "I cannot swallow this insult."
Ye Tian was silent for a few seconds and then asked, "Did you bring the item?"
Wang Fuquan took out a red cloth package from his pocket. Upon opening it, a golden toad, about the size of an egg, with three legs, was revealed. The golden toad held a bead in its mouth.