Chapter 1403 The Real Clue

The mysterious man was undecided and deep in thought.

If they really leave like this, it would be too embarrassing!

Besides, this happened in front of Luo Feng; we absolutely cannot let it go like this.

As members of the Shadow Council, they should at least have some backbone.

His focus has shifted; after all, at this point, antiques and clues are no longer important.

Indeed, that was the case. Although the mysterious man valued this thing, without the so-called Shadow Council, none of it would be of any use to him.

"Colin, I've got your words in mind. We'll talk on the phone later, and maybe you'll change your mind."

The mysterious man was about to leave when he suddenly turned around and glanced at Colin.

After saying that, she took another deep look at Luo Feng, then turned and left.

He really wanted to stay, but it was no use.

After all, the other party had already started trying to get rid of him.

After the Shadow Council members left, Colin nodded in satisfaction and sat back down in the main seat.

In fact, the fact that the Shadow Council remains here is ultimately a hidden danger.

Unlike Luo Feng or others, this guy belongs to an organization.

Although Colin was very confident, it didn't mean he could truly be fearless in the face of this massive underground organization.

Once this issue is raised, Colin will have to reconsider whether he should cooperate with the other financial groups in Europe.

"Now, we can talk."

As soon as he finished speaking, Colin gestured to the waiter to pour Luo Feng a glass of red wine, his tone much gentler.

The captain of the European City Defense Bureau pondered for a moment, then stood up as well.

"Why don't you guys chat? I won't join in the fun here."

He also knew his own identity and that it was really inappropriate for him to stay here.

Besides, he represents the authorities after all.

If there's any hidden story between the two, it's not convenient for him to know.

Actually, he didn't want to hear these words, because the more he knew, the more likely he was to fall into crisis.

No one stopped him, and Colin only turned his attention back to Luo Feng after the other party left.

It must be said that the captain of this defense bureau has a very good eye.

Moreover, he already knows this earth-shattering secret, which is enough.

Some people may never know this news in their entire lives, so he is quite lucky.

“Mr. Luo, I am determined to obtain the clues about Penglai. As long as you are willing to cooperate, you can name your terms.”

Luo Feng swirled his wine glass, a half-smile playing on his lips, and said, "Mr. Thorne, are you so sure... you know the whereabouts of Penglai?"

All he's heard so far are empty promises from the other side, and he has no idea where this place is or about the so-called secret to immortality. How could Colin be the only one who knows this information?

Such a defying nature, unscientific and contrary to nature, is bound to cause a sensation.

However, Luo Feng had been in this high society circle for so long and had never heard a single rumor, not even one that came out of nowhere.

Colin narrowed his eyes and said, "Let's not beat around the bush. The fact that you were able to use false clues to lure the Shadow Council into a trap shows that you know far more about Penglai than it appears on the surface."

Luo Feng didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "What if I refuse?"

He knew nothing about it; it was all just bits and pieces of information that Lin Naizi had gathered and that Luo Feng knew about.

Colin's smile gradually turned cold.

The temperature in the reception room seemed to drop to freezing point instantly, and the bodyguards' fingers were already itching to get down to business.

At this moment, Luo Feng understood why Colin wanted the Defense Bureau captain to leave.

With him gone, it became much easier for Colin to take action.

Little did they know that with Luo Feng's skills alone, capturing Colin and taking him hostage at such close range would be a very simple matter.

“Mr. Luo is a smart man; he wouldn’t make such a foolish choice.” Colin’s voice carried a hint of threat.

Colin's bodyguards moved even closer.

Suddenly, the door was kicked open, and then the defense captain returned.

Colin was a little stunned when he saw this.

Luo Feng shook his phone and smiled faintly.

"I'm afraid Mr. Colin doesn't know that I was on the phone with the captain the whole time, so he actually heard everything."

Upon hearing this, the captain of the defense bureau broke out in a cold sweat and whispered to Luo Feng, "The Thorne Consortium's influence in European City is deeply entrenched. We can't afford to offend them for the time being."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Colin, but I'm under orders from the director to protect Mr. Luo's safety, so I hope you can understand."

He had no intention of provoking the other party. Besides, he felt that the two sides were unlikely to fight.
Otherwise... if a fight breaks out, he'll be the first to run?

Luo Feng remained silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled softly.

“Mr. Thorne, cooperation is possible. But I have three conditions.”

He had only wanted to test Colin, but now it seems that was all he was trying to do.

However, it must be said that this old man, who has attained such a position, is not entirely without learning.

At least the sense of oppression was conveyed very effectively.

Meanwhile, the group of little ones around Luo Feng were also admiring the beautiful scenery of European City.

The person standing next to them was Lin Naoko.

After arriving at this place, Lin Naoko also knew what Luo Feng was doing.

He is, after all, the uncle, and everything should, in principle, revolve around his niece.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and he couldn't take these little ones on a trip for the time being.

Linnako naturally wanted to take on this important task and play happily with the little ones.

At that moment, in the manor, Colin raised an eyebrow and asked, "Tell me about it."

"First, I want all of Thorne's shipping channels in Southeast Asia."

"Secondly, I will have the final say on the Zheng family's businesses."

"As for the third one..."

Luo Feng looked directly into Colin's eyes and said, word by word, "I need to see that broken stele in your hand first."

Colin's pupils contracted slightly, clearly not expecting Luo Feng to make such an outrageous demand.

Clearly, this meant that Luo Feng was completely interested. That was enough; otherwise, he really couldn't think of how to get the other party to follow his plan.

With this step, he can then make the other party do what he wants.

And those seemingly outrageous demands have all been given a rational explanation.

Luo Feng raised an eyebrow and said, "What's wrong? It seems Mr. Colin has some objections to what I said. In that case, we probably won't be able to continue our cooperation."

“Of course not. Mr. Luo is so professional; he’s clearly someone you need to work with.” Colin shook his head.

But soon, he laughed again.

“Mr. Luo is indeed no ordinary person. Alright, I agree to these three conditions.”

He stood up, extended his right hand, and said, "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you."

So happy?

This all surprised Luo Feng a bit.

His three conditions, to be honest, were not difficult at all.

However, this initiative is now in Luo Feng's hands. Is this something the other party can accept?
Luo Feng still doesn't trust people that easily.

His experiences over the years have taught him that the more you trust someone, the sooner you will die.

Especially... one must be extra careful when dealing with someone as shrewd and calculating as Colin.

Even when signing a contract, Luo Feng would read it several times, scrutinizing every word to ensure there were no loopholes or hidden schemes.

Luo Feng didn't reach out, but said calmly, "Words are no proof. Where's the broken stele?"

Colin's smile froze for a moment, but he quickly recovered.

They probably didn't expect Luo Feng to be in such a hurry, but it's understandable. In this situation, without seeing the real thing, who can believe whether what he said is true or false?

"Mr. Luo is indeed a very quick person. He wants something so soon. That's fine."

"follow me."

After he finished speaking, he turned and walked towards a hidden door deep inside the reception room.

Luo Feng followed behind him.

The captain of the defense bureau glanced at Luo Feng and then left a message.

“Mr. Luo, since his bodyguards didn’t go either, I’ll stay here and keep an eye on them for you.”

Luo Feng nodded.

Then, he left his phone with the team leader.

"Give it back to me when you get out. Since we're working together, I know the rules."

Colin, who was standing in front, heard this and smiled knowingly.

This kid is interesting.

Although she seemed a bit aggressive just now, she did make him feel quite comfortable because she was very tactful.

The defense bureau captain nodded, and then left Luo Feng's side.

As Colin entered the password, the metal door slowly opened.

Behind the door was a staircase leading underground, with luminous pearls embedded in the walls on both sides, emitting a cold, eerie light.

This place looks like it has been carefully planned.

“Mr. Luo, you don’t actually have to let the captain of the Defense Bureau leave. It’s okay, I can understand.”

Colin, who was walking ahead, left behind this sentence.

"I know the rules, and I think Mr. Colin wouldn't want his secret to be revealed, would he?"

Luo Feng and the defense bureau captain behind him exchanged a glance and followed.

At the end of the stairs was a secret room, in the center of which lay a broken stone tablet in a glass cabinet.

The surface of the stone tablet is covered with ancient runes, some of which have weathered away, but some of the characters can still be seen.

"Penglai", "Immortality", "Immortal Destiny".

These words have a distinct feel to them, like something out of an ancient tomb.

Could it be that such a thing really exists in this world?

This is absolutely outrageous!

It's important to know how much manpower and resources Qin Shi Huang spent searching for this item.

Even today, people still flock to pursue it.

Especially those in positions of power, those wealthy tycoons, who wouldn't want to live forever?
One thing that is fair about this world, at least for now, is that everyone, whether rich or poor, will eventually die.

The dead cannot take their wealth with them; the poor and the rich are now on the same starting line.

If this fairness is broken, one can imagine what the poor will face.

“This is classical Chinese, Mr. Luo, it shouldn’t be too unfamiliar to you, right?” Colin said casually.

Luo Feng's heart skipped a beat.

These characters... are actually Classical Chinese!
Seeing Luo Feng's impressive performance, Colin said smugly, "Now, you should believe in my sincerity, right?"

Luo Feng took a deep breath to suppress the turmoil in his heart.

He had a vague feeling that he was involved in an event far beyond his imagination.

Logically speaking, he certainly shouldn't be considered poor.

However, Luo Feng had been poor before and knew what it was like; it was not a pleasant experience.

What would a person become if they really lived like this?

This has always been an unsolved mystery.

“Very well, Mr. Colin, I believe your sincerity. Now I have a new question: how did you acquire these things?”

Luo Feng then asked, "If these things are real, how can we verify them?"

It's absolutely impossible to make Luo Feng obey your every command with just this little bit of stuff.

If only we could get some information from Rinnako.

Lin Naizi led the group of little ones to visit several scenic spots in Europe under absolutely safe conditions.

Gradually, these little ones accepted that there was such a young lady leading them.

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