Hanging up the phone, Ladden bounced back with excitement, oblivious to the fact that Gideon had eavesdropped
on their entire conversation.
After his talk with Zachary, Gideon felt more convinced than ever that his initial assessment was spot on. He also
believed that Zachary is the brother, as mentioned by Ladden, must possess other valuable items, like additional
enchanted weapons. Gideon was certain that there was more to uncover.
To him, obtaining a magical weapon was akin to a martial artist mastering a supreme mind technique or a football
player claiming victory in the God of Power Cup. It represented the ultimate achievement in his field.
Just then, Ladden returned to Gideon, wearing a mysterious smile and asked, “Old man, would you like to meet my
big brother?”
Gideon raised an eyebrow and replied, “Yes!”
Ladden licked his lips and spoke slowly, “My older brother isn’t keen on meeting new people. When I mentioned
introducing you to him, he scolded me for even considering talking to a stranger…”
Instantly, both of them locked eyes with a hawk-like intensity, radiating a flicker of anger and a hint of murderous
intent.
Gideon overheard their conversation and realized that Ladden was trying to deceive him in order to gain more
advantages. It had been a long time since someone had dared to play such a game in front of him. He wasn’t the
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However, Gideon also knew that, as the saying goes, a little intolerance leads to great chaos. Though annoyed, he
couldn’t turn against Ladden. This was a minor inconvenience to him.
Without hesitation, he delved deep into his pocket and pulled out a stack of crisp bills, handing them over to
Ladden. “Listen, my friend, I’ve made it clear that I’m serious about this deal. It’s about time you showed me some
reciprocal sincerity, don’t you think?”
If he became greedy and insatiable at this moment and if the old man complained to Zachary, the benefits
promised to him by Zachary might be lost.
In the past, he wasn’t afraid of Zachary, but recently Zachary had started following Don Albert. He was worried that
Zachary still had a connection with Don Albert, so naturally, he didn’t dare to offend him. Thus, he quickly accepted
the money and put on a busy smile. “Old Master, look at what you’re saying. I’ve been sincere with you throughout
our conversation. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have shared everything with you, don’t you agree?”
Gideon’s expression softened a bit and he asked, “So, how can I meet this big brother of yours?”
Ladden replied without hesitation, “Here’s what you do. Step outside and hail a taxi. Tell the driver to take you to
the antique street. There’s only one antique street in Aurous Hills and he’ll surely take you there. Once you arrive at
the antique street, go to the middle stall and look for a man named Zachary. He’s my big brother!”
“Zachary…” murmured Gideon. The Zachary brother he had just heard about and the one Ladden had mentioned
seemed to be the same person. He could tell that this kid wasn’t playing mind games with him anymore.
Gideon nodded and said, “Alright then, I’ll head to Antique Street to meet Mr. Zachary.”
“No problem!” Ladden smiled eagerly and added, “But, Old Master, I have to wait for the Hong Kong merchant
here, so I can’t accompany you. I hope you don’t mind!”
Gideon didn’t bother wasting his breath. Right now, he just wanted to find Zachary as quickly as possible. He
wanted to see how many magic weapons he still possessed and claim them along with the jade ring held by the kid
in front of him!
After hanging up the phone with Ladden, Zachary wasted no time in reporting the situation to Jagoan, eager to
share the latest developments.
Jagoan, having received the call, swiftly arrived at the Elys-Champ Hot Springs Villa. The hotel was conveniently
located near Willow Estates, where Grandpa and Grandma resided. Jagoan planned to stay there for the
foreseeable future to ensure he could handle any unexpected incidents promptly.
Aware of the potential risks involved, Jagoan had made arrangements with Isaac Cameron to have a highly capable
rescue helicopter on standby at all times. If the need arose, the helicopter could take off in a matter of minutes and
reach Willow Estates, where the action was unfolding.
When Zachary revealed to Jagoan that an individual at the airport was willing to pay $3 million for the ring he had
designed, Jagoan was completely surprised. The news struck him with astonishment. He knew in his gut that the
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Jagoan had anticipated that the members of the Warriors Den would make their way to Aurous Hills, but he never
imagined they would arrive so swiftly. The pace of events caught him off guard.
Zachary, with an evident concern in his tone, asked Jagoan over the phone, “What if that person manages to find
me when he arrives at Antique Street from the airport? Is there anything I should be wary of?”
Jagoan responded nonchalantly, “If he offers to buy the lightning wood I gave you, counter with a price of five
million, If he agrees to it, go ahead and sell it to him.”
Anxious for more guidance, Zachary inquired again, “Master Wade, is this person the one you’ve been searching
for? Should I send someone to keep an eye on him?”
“No need,” Jagoan instructed firmly. “Your sole responsibility is to make the sale. Don’t worry about anything else.”
Jagoan knew that as long as Zachary maintained a low profile and avoided direct contact with the Marshal, he
would be safe. Prominent figures like the Marshals rarely took unnecessary risks, especially when their important
missions were at stake. Thus, there was no reason for Marshal to harm Zachary if he was only interested in
purchasing the Thunderstorm Talisman.
However, if Zachary were to be recognized by the Marshal, the situation would change drastically. The Marshal
would likely exploit Zachary as a means to uncover the identity of his true adversary, risking the success of Jagoan’s
plans.
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