Zhang Tian’s gaze drifted towards the entrance.
Fatty’s courtyard was rarely visited by guests, and few people knew about this place.
Without hesitation, Zhang Tian walked towards the door.
Opening it, he saw a girl in simple clothes standing before him.
Her attire was quite plain, yet the ornaments in her hair suggested her extraordinary background.
The girl had an oval face and large, blinking eyes, appearing quite vivacious.
Her hair fell naturally, with two braids on either side, making her look like a fairy descended from heaven.
“Who are you?”
Zhang Tian searched his mind, certain he didn’t recognize this beauty.
“My name is Yi Xinyue, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”
The girl offered a smile.
Zhang Tian frowned slightly. Was it a trend these days for girls to actively seek men out?
What a strange plot development.
“Yi Xinyue?”
Zhang Tian repeated the name.
“That’s right, I’m from Xinyue Hotel. Young Master Zhang, may I come in to talk?”
Yi Xinyue’s smile remained as pleasant as a spring breeze.
Sweet and quite lovely.
Zhang Tian knew this woman, very much like a certain Miss Zhao from his past life. In the original story, she was shrewd, capable, quick-witted, and the cherished daughter of the mysterious owner of Xinyue Hotel.
However, her sudden appearance was rather unexpected.
Zhang Tian suspected it was related to the jade pendant he had sold earlier.
“Indeed, Young Master Zhang’s place is quite remarkable. How many people do you usually have staying here?”
She walked ahead, her face beaming with an innocent smile.
“Usually full.”
Zhang Tian spoke directly, cutting off her subtle inquiry.
Yi Xinyue’s smile didn’t falter, her large eyes darting around.
“I’ve come primarily to befriend you, Young Master Zhang.”
“You are a distinguished guest, and I wish to form a connection with you.”
She spoke as she elegantly sat down on a nearby chair.
She didn’t mention Xinyue Hotel wanting to befriend him, but rather herself, which puzzled Zhang Tian slightly.
Zhang Qilin stood to the side, remaining silent.
Zhang Tian suddenly thought of that mysterious man. He wondered if Yi Xinyue’s visit was related to him.
“Haha, it is indeed my honor to befriend your esteemed hotel.”
“May I ask, is this the sole purpose of your visit?”
Zhang Tian asked her reason for coming with a smile.
Yi Xinyue slowly shook her head and produced a small box.
“I believe you will find this item quite interesting, Young Master Zhang. We paid a considerable sum to acquire it from a group of people.”
“Perhaps, it can serve as a token for our burgeoning friendship.”
As Yi Xinyue spoke, she slowly opened the box.
The next moment, a seal-like object appeared.
Strange, terrifying animal carvings adorned the seal.
“Ghost Seal!”
Upon seeing it, Zhang Tian’s body stiffened.
He had searched the Tomb of Lu Shang Wang extensively in his previous life and hadn’t found anything like it.
How did they have it?
The Ghost Seal was something Hyo Laotaitai possessed, and another was in the Tomb of Lu Shang Wang. It should have appeared at the auction. He hadn’t expected it to surface now.
Furthermore, as an item bridging the past and present in the tomb raiding world, the Ghost Seal played an indispensable role.
It was also the key to entering the young master’s home.
To enter the young master’s room, this item was necessary.
Indeed, it was the key to the Bronze Door. Originally, it was a tool for Lu Shang Wang to command Yin soldiers, and was later hidden along with everything else in the Seven Star Lu Wang Palace.
He hadn’t found it before, but now it had appeared in this manner.
This seal should have been put up for auction later. Unexpectedly, it was now before him.
Yi Xinyue looked at Zhang Tian, her mind racing. She instantly realized that Zhang Tian needed this item.
“Hehe, what do you think? If you befriend us, I’ll give this to you.”
Yi Xinyue said, but Zhang Tian remained unhurried.
Currently, Yi Xinyue was the one seeking him. If Zhang Tian accepted the seal now, it would be as if Zhang Tian were begging Yi Xinyue.
Zhang Tian was not that foolish.
“Where did you get this seal?”
Zhang Tian asked slowly, his voice tinged with question.
“While traveling in the outer regions, I encountered a peculiar person selling this. I found it interesting and kept it.”
“My father said this item possesses a unique power, and I should keep it safe. However, we haven’t discovered any secrets within it.”
“Therefore, I’ve brought it here to offer it in exchange for a friendship with you, Young Master Zhang.”
Yi Xinyue spoke, and Zhang Tian chuckled.
He, Zhang Tian, a mere nobody still under the watchful eyes of the Bei Li family, was being courted by Xinyue Hotel. Such a windfall made Zhang Tian fearful of being overwhelmed.
It was clear Yi Xinyue was lying.
“Let’s be direct. What do you want, and what can I give you?”
Zhang Tian cut to the chase.
“Young Master Zhang is truly straightforward. In that case, I’ll be direct too.”
“I learned from my father that you possess jade pendants? We desire jade pendant cultivation techniques, the more the better.”
Yi Xinyue stated, and Zhang Tian frowned slightly.
This Yi Xinyue was quite cunning, attempting to probe his reserves.
However, recalling, Zhang Tian did have several evil cultivation techniques from the sorceress.
They were unused, and if he could exchange them for the key to the young master’s home, it would be a good deal.
With this thought, Zhang Tian smiled.
“You should have said so earlier, Miss Yi, you are too polite. I happen to have several items such as the ones you mentioned.”
Zhang Tian said, and with a grin, he produced the items.
The sorceress’s incantation books, Huang Shuliang’s incantations, and so on, totaling several.
Seeing these items, Yi Xinyue’s eyes lit up.
So many cultivation techniques! If this got out, other families would be shaken. Indeed, father was right; this Zhang Tian was mysterious, unlike anyone she had seen before.
“Alright, it’s a deal.”
“I never imagined a mere discarded seal picked up on the street could be exchanged for so much. Father will surely praise me for being thrifty.”
“But why is he so interested in the seal? Oh well, I’ve gained enough, it’s not a loss.”
Yi Xinyue mused, quickly taking the items.
She had come without her father’s knowledge. She had recently learned that after her father obtained some items from Zhang Tian, he planned to visit him.
Simultaneously, he intended to probe if Zhang Tian had any other treasures.
However, upon arriving here, an idea struck her, and she wondered if she could use the seal to exchange for something.
She had acquired this seal from a mysterious person encountered on the street, spending quite a bit of money. She had intended to auction it.
But she hadn’t expected it to be exchanged for so many cultivation techniques. She considered herself lucky.
Looking at Yi Xinyue’s demeanor, Zhang Tian felt something was amiss.
The way she looked at him seemed as if she were looking at a fool.
Zhang Tian was unaware that this was Yi Xinyue’s first successful business transaction.
“From now on, Young Master Zhang, you are a VIP guest of Xinyue Hotel.”
She said, standing up.
With a beaming smile, she bid farewell to Zhang Tian and left the courtyard.
“This seal, it wasn’t given as a gesture of friendship, but as a commodity.”
Zhang Tian said slowly, looking at the seal.
If the owner of Xinyue Hotel knew about this seal, he would never have allowed Yi Xinyue to come. This seal was clearly not simple.
He had once again gained an advantage, perhaps due to Zhang Qilin’s presence, which had boosted his fortune.
Zhang Qilin, however, looked at the seal, his expression troubled.
Suddenly, a brief memory flashed.
His head ached. This time, he clearly saw some fragmented images.
It was a large door, an ancient door, very familiar, yet he couldn’t recall its purpose. The door seemed to stand in a dim world.
Extremely eerie.
Seeing Zhang Qilin’s pained expression, Zhang Tian knew he had fallen into a recollection.
A moment later, Zhang Qilin looked at Zhang Tian.
“I am very familiar with this seal, but I cannot recall its purpose. I seem to have also seen a large door.”
He spoke with a grave expression.
“Perhaps this seal is the key to opening that door. We’ll take it slow.”
Zhang Tian said, and Zhang Qilin nodded, his expression unreadable.
Zhang Tian took the seal and looked at it, a description of the seal appearing in his mind.