Just when all the members of the Armed Calvary Guards were starting to prepare to go to the auditorium, Porter and his entourage had also landed successfully and quickly went around the back side of the copper mine.Charlie ordered the special envoy, Lucian, and the Section Ambassador to go and meet them personally and bring the group directly into the office building.Aside from Porter, everyone else stayed in the conference room for the time being, whereas Lucian accompanied Porter to the office where Charlie was at.Upon entering the office, Porter bowed slightly to Charlie and said, “Mr. Wade, my subordinates and the team have already arrived, and we await your further instructions.”Charlie nodded and said, “I’ve asked the members of the Armed Calvary Guards to gather in the auditorium first. According to the plan, we will uncover the traitors among the Armed Calvary Guards and then hold a mobilization meeting for them. At that time, you will bring the seven members of the Arm
He looked at Porter for a long time before he asked in shock, “You... Porter?!”Porter knelt on one knee and said respectfully, “Master, it’s me, Porter, your disciple.”Pilos subconsciously asked, “You... What is your cultivation level now? Why can’t I see your cultivation level? Could it be... Could it be that you have exceeded the Great Perfection Realm of the Illuminating Realm?!”Porter looked at Charlie and said truthfully, “Master, I was fortunate that Mr. Wade raised my cultivation level, and I am a Dark Realm expert now!”“What?!” Although Pilos subconsciously realized that this would be the case, he was still shocked when he heard Porter say it himself.His eyes widened, and he subconsciously said, “This... This is simply impossible! I’ve been stuck in the Illuminating Realm for nearly thirty years without being able to break through. We have only been separated for a year, so how could you break through the Illuminating Realm from an eight-star martial all the way to th
Charlies’s words shocked Pilos, but they also gave him mixed feelings at this moment.For one thing, he could not figure out why this young man would have such confidence to intervene and challenge the incredible Qing Eliminating Society. Secondly, he could not understand why they could have such different lives when they were all humans. Both Porter and himself were martial arts geniuses, and their cultivation before the age of thirty was not just momentous but could even be seen as astounding.The fact that he could cultivate to the level of an eight-star martial artist before the age of thirty was already completely rare in the world of martial arts. It was difficult to have one person like that out of ten thousand men.Therefore, when he had decided to enter the world and search for a breakthrough more than a year ago, he had sighed and lamented for Porter’s future.At the time, he had assumed that Porter’s cultivation would go smoothly until he was thirty years old. After al
“That’s right!” Pilos nodded and said, “It’ll take thirteen years at the earliest.”Charlie looked at him and said seriously, “As long as you work for me wholeheartedly, I will let you enter the first level of the Dark Realm within a year!”“A year?!” Pilos’s eyes widened as he exclaimed in surprise, “Are you serious, Mr. Wade?!”Charlie asked him, “Do you think I need to lie to you?”Pilos said with a look of panic, “I’m sorry, Mr. Wade, I don’t doubt you. I just... I just can’t believe that I can achieve a breakthrough to the Dark Realm in such a short period of time...”Charlie looked at him, pointed at Porter, and said calmly, “You’re Porter’s master. He has to respect you in private, but after you join my command, you will stay here to help me control this copper mine. Porter will be your immediate superior, and you should listen to his command and report to him in everything. Can you do that?”Pilos said piously, “Mr. Wade, I will obey all of your instructions!”Charlie no
At this moment, more than two hundred members of the Armed Calvary Guards wearing copper mine uniforms had arrived at the auditorium one after the other.This auditorium was a building that already existed when the Qing Eliminating Society acquired the copper mine. It was built in the 1980s and was mainly used for meetings, celebrating festivals, and holding ceremonies for the copper mine employees. After the Qing Eliminating Society took over, all the members of the Armed Calvary Guards were assigned to serve as employees of the copper mine, and most of the family members of the Armed Calvary Guards were used to serve as logistics. The copper mine was operating fairly well on the surface. Even if the local government officials came occasionally for an inspection, they never noticed any abnormalities.At this time, these members of the Armed Calvary Guards came to the auditorium, giving people the feeling that the copper mine was about to hold a mobilization meeting or a summary
The two groups of people in the audience became even more enthused when they heard this. They became more and more excited. Cory and his compatriots who were all holding towels subconsciously held the towels tighter in their hands as if what they were holding was not a towel but a ticket to prosperity and wealth. However, they ignored the other members of the Armed Calvary Guards around them who were not holding towels and had already started to quietly look at them from the corners of their eyes as they were ready to attack them at any time.Charlie, who was on stage, then smiled slightly and said, “I have some good news to tell you today. The British Lord has prepared a new antidote for you, and this new antidote extends the attack time for the poison in your body from every seven days to fifteen days. I hope that everyone can make good contributions to the British Lord in the future!”After saying that, he waved his right hand and said loudly, “Come, give me the antidote and w
Cory was startled when he heard Charlie say the words ‘Do it’.One of the thoughts in his mind was ‘Do it? Do what? Special Envoy Master, it cannot be that you’re asking twenty of us to kill more than two hundred of them, right? This is clearly an impossible task!’.The other members of the Armed Calvary Guards who were holding towels like him were also at a loss. They did not know what Charlie meant by ‘Do it’.But at this moment, the members of the Armed Calvary around them suddenly moved!Noel, the Left Banner Commander, and another banner commander attacked Cory in an instant. Before Cory could react, both his arms were grabbed by the two men in a deadly grip.Cory was shocked and blurted out, “What are you two trying to do?! Do you still want to rebel in front of the Special Envoy Master?!” Noel said coldly, “Cory, do you really think that today is an auspicious day for you to soar to greater heights?”Cory could not break free at all after being controlled by the two of t
These seven people were extremely excited at this time.Being able to come back was also something that had previously been unthinkable.What’s more, Charlie had controlled the situation here completely now.Not only would they be able to return, but they would even be able to reunite with their loved ones here!This was definitely the best outcome for them.Charlie then said, “I announce that from today onward, all the members of the Armed Calvary Guards will be reorganized. Noel will be the commander of the Armed Calvary Guards. The Right Banner Commander will remain unchanged, and the Left Banner Commander and Central Banner Commander will be selected through a nomination. Noel will nominate five people, and each of you will then vote internally to choose the person with the highest number of votes from the five people to take up the position!”“In addition, the Armed Calvary Guards will form a cabinet with a maximum of eleven members starting today. Aside from the commander,
Jacob asked, "Then, what would this sculpture be worth if it was genuine?"Mr. Cardensky thought about it. "Well, there are standards when it comes to Renaissance relics, but with something this exquisite, it'd definitely be auctionable for one or two million—and that's the conservative estimate.""How much would you sell it to me for?" Jacob then asked."Thirty percent of the market price," Mr. Cardensky quickly replied. "As I've said, the conservative estimate for this one is around one to two million, so we will set the price with the median estimate value at 1.5 million. And thirty percent means 450 grand."Jacob shook his head right away. "No, no, no… that's too expensive. What if I end up unable to sell it, on top of that?"In his mind, while he could barely accept that pricing, he still needed Raymond to be able to afford it if he wanted to swindle Raymond for twice the money.Mr. Cardensky quickly chuckled, "Oh, Mr. Montague—now you're being too serious. In this business,
"Okay!"Mr. Cardensky smiled and pointed at a nearby farmyard. "There's our workshop—the good stuff is all in there. Allow me to take you there!"The farmyard seemed uninteresting at first glance, but Mr. Cardensky soon led them to the stables and brushed off the straws covering the floor, revealing a plank laid flat on the ground.Mr. Cardensky then lifted it, revealing a passage below—they had dug a cellar into the ground beneath, with the stables as an entry point.As Jacob followed Mr. Cardensky down the cellar, he exclaimed in awe, "Your operation is definitely big, digging such a huge cellar!"Mr. Cardensky smiled humbly. "Anyone working in the business would have sustained their losses before. In the end, we're all folk of humble origins, starting out with raiding tombs or excavating artifacts. Just digging a cellar is really nothing."As they conversed, they cleared the stairs and arrived at the main hall.It was certainly a hall as it was around a hundred square meters,
Zachary nodded repeatedly. "Mr. Montague? Very well!""Yes!" Jacob grinned smugly. "Longer last names are simply better—it just sounds so authoritative."With that agreed upon, both men alighted, where the master was waiting nearby.Seeing them get off, he hurried over to them, smiling, "Please, follow me."Zachary looked around and huffed, "Honestly, Mr. Cardensky, isn't this way too far from the highway? The road is narrow and terrible, and I have to park my car all the way out here. Just coming here is taxing."Mr. Cardensky smiled in turn. "My friend, that's exactly why we picked this place. Do you remember seeing a couple of cars parked by the road, occupying half of it?""We arranged for them to be there. Anyone coming by car would have to slow down that way, buying time for us to see who they truly are. If it's cops, our watchers would quietly text us while we clean the house and bail."Zachary exclaimed in realization, "You boys really run a tight ship!""For sure," Mr.
After working in Antique Street for years, Zachary's connections and influence were naturally special. And yet, though he was acquainted with some of the more impressive individuals, he was not that close with them either.For example, the forgery masters who worked specifically to deceive experts only accepted jobs from major clients, usually antique traders high in social status and wealth.In contrast, they wouldn't ever be interested in frivolous people like Zachary. Even if he could reach them, they might not look at him twice.If one would describe them as the cartel boss, then Zachary would be a low-level enforcer, managing night joints or goofing off.But now, Zachary had turned over a new leaf—he worked under Don Albert, so one of those masters was pleasantly surprised when he called one of them, inviting him to his own workshop for a visit and further discussion.As such, Zachary picked up Jacob and went over to the master's hideout where the latter worked on his count
Zachary was naturally shrewd enough to read Jacob's intention.In reality, he wasn't offering to pay just because he wanted the profit. He merely wanted to get in Jacob's good graces. After all, wouldn't Jacob be even more grateful that he wasn't just helping his revenge but also helping him make money?As such, he didn't hesitate to tell Jacob, "Well, chief—since you'll be paying, I will make sure that you will get every cent of profit that you deserve."Jacob was grinning ear-to-ear, but he said, "Oh, you don't have to! If we really are making a profit, there's no way I would let your good work go unrewarded!"Spreading his arms, he continued generously, "How about this? I will pay the full cost while you get twenty percent of the net profit!"Zachary laughed. "Now, that can wait, chief. We need to pay as soon as we decide on the item we want, and there's no time for buyer's regret. But if Raymond doesn't take the bait, all that money will go down the drain, and whether we can s
Zachary chuckled and continued, "Well, I went to Antique Street and asked around. Turns out our mutual friend only brought a few hundred thousand grand with him. If he messes up and loses all his money, won't it be over for him?""He won't just be broke either—he'd be humiliated and forced to fuck off from Antique Street. You'd get even then!"Jacob was at once excited.Just yesterday, Claire and Charlie were warning him that assault meant doing time.As the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association and the next presidential-hopeful, he would lose his place if he was charged with assault or being an accessory to a case.However, Zachary's plan was much better. Jacob wouldn't have to take responsibility, and the damage on Raymond would be even worse!In comparison, slapping Raymond meant nothing. Watching him go broke and get humiliated would really ease his heart!With that in mind, he promptly pressed Zachary, "Are you sure that prick will mess up?""I can't a
Jacob Wilson was in his office at the Calligraphy and Painting Association, planning his itinerary in Dubai.Still, he was immediately thrilled when Zachary told him that there was progress, and he quickly said, "Come see me at the Calligraphy and Painting Association. We'll talk in my office!""Alright!" Zachary agreed to it happily. "Just wait, Mr. Wilson. I'll be right there!"Jacob then quickly told him, "By the way, remember to address me as the vice president when you're here. Got it?"Zachary was naturally sharp enough to understand why, especially around other members of the Calligraphy and Painting Association.Smiling, he said, "Don't worry, chief. You can always be at ease when I'm on the job!"Once he hung up, he drove to the Calligraphy and Painting Association at top speed.There were just a dozen people around the dozens of work cubicles although Zachary was curious about the personal effects or office tools in the cubicles.After asking around, a staff member le
Then, Mick continued, "I won't lie—Moore Group's bean counters have been eager to get rid of Vintage Deluxe for a while now. It's only Miss Moore's insistence that keeps them at bay, even occasionally coming to check on how business is going. That means she holds sentiment for this place, but if she knows that Raymond is back and doing well, she might hire him again!"Zachary could laugh right then. After all, Mick was terrible at gathering information—he could worry about anyone taking his palace, but not Raymond. The man was fired because he had insulted Master Wade's father in-law, and Miss Moore was endlessly respectful—even obedient to Master Wade. There was no chance that she would hire Raymond back after what he had done, and Mick was just being paranoid.However, Zachary did not tell Mick that.As Mick was begging him to intervene and thus owing him big time, he would also be helping Jacob Wilson get even.Two birds with one stone, so why not?With that in mind, Zachar
Zachary then said, "By the way, I have some friends who have a lot of stock. How much capital do you have, Mr. Cole? I'll check if they have stuff that suits you, and you can partner with them."When Zachary asked how much capital, he was basically asking Raymond how much he would invest in his own business and how much he could spend on taking new stock as he was buying.As such, Raymond replied modestly, "I've been chasing my tail for a while, so I didn't earn more than a few hundred thousand. I definitely would have no issue taking items with rebates, but I'm afraid I can't afford premiums.""Alright!" Zachary nodded, having discerned the scale of Zachary's capital."I'll check on what's available and see if we can get a few personal deals."Raymond nodded. "Thank you, Zachary!"Zachary smiled, shaking his head. "Mr. Crane, please buy another fruit basket for Mr. Cole—I'll pay you later."Mick quickly said, "Oh, you don't have to, Mr. Evans! It's my pleasure, no worries!"Zach