Penguin Ma smiled.
He smiled happily, having stumbled upon such a great stroke of luck.
As for what Ying Lun Peter said about letting it go, how could that be possible?
He lacked nothing, and whatever the Peter family could afford, he himself possessed.
As for Ying Lun Peter saying they would remember this kindness,
Penguin Ma almost burst out laughing.
Did their Chairman Ma of Huaxia need their kindness?
Mr. Peter, I'm afraid I have to disappoint you. This calligraphy is also very precious to me, and I will not consider any terms you offer.
If there's nothing else, I'll hang up. I still have a lot of matters to attend to.
Penguin Ma casually found an excuse and hung up the phone.
Ying Lun Peter on the other end of the line hadn't even had a chance to speak before Penguin Ma had already hung up.
You people actually want this calligraphy? Daydreaming. Penguin Ma said to himself with a self-deprecating smile after hanging up the phone.
Ma Yuqin watched from the side, completely bewildered. So the "Little Ma Ge" online was her own father.
She also understood the reason for the matter. Was this calligraphy really that important?
Xiao Qin, you will go to Modu tonight.
Penguin Ma was now even more certain about letting his daughter go to Modu early.
Okay. Ma Yuqin nodded this time without any hesitation.
Alright, you book the tickets. I'll make a call to Xiao Wang now and ask her to take you to meet Xia Lin. Penguin Ma then started calling the popular Xiao Wang.
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Europe.
Ying Lun Peter held his phone, looking dejected. This Penguin Ma was too impolite, not even giving him a chance to speak before directly hanging up.
Wasn't he supposed to be a gentleman?
Chairman Ma of Huaxia was an internationally renowned figure, so why was he now so disrespectful?
Since Penguin Ma was unwilling to part with it, Ying Lun Peter could do nothing. He couldn't exactly threaten Penguin Ma, could he?
Who was Penguin Ma? How could they threaten him?
Besides, that Eastern nation was filled with mystery, and that Eastern Immortal was also from Huaxia. They, the Peter family, dared not act presumptuously.
No, I must tell Grandpa about the news of the Eastern Immortal.
Ying Lun Peter grabbed his phone and ran out.
Ying Lun Peter arrived at an ancient castle and, after passing through layers of security, finally reached the interior of the ancient fortress.
Third Young Master, you're here. The old butler in the castle greeted Ying Lun Peter.
Hello, Grandpa Billy. I want to see Grandpa. Ying Lun Peter was quite polite to this old butler.
Although he was merely a servant of the Peter family, his status was very high. Aside from the patriarch, his position was the highest in the Peter family.
He had followed the patriarch for decades, and although they were master and servant, they were more like brothers.
Third Young Master, the patriarch is asleep. Please come back another day. I will inform the patriarch that you have visited. Butler Billy refused Ying Lun Peter's request to see the patriarch.
Grandpa Billy, I have a very important matter to report to Grandpa, and it cannot be delayed. Ying Lun Peter said anxiously.
No, nothing is more important than the patriarch's sleep. Butler Billy shook his head and refused unyieldingly.
Is it not possible even for matters concerning the Eastern Immortal? Ying Lun Peter asked.
The old butler was stunned upon hearing this and exclaimed, Say that again? Did you just say it was about the Eastern Immortal?
Yes, that's him. Ying Lun Peter confirmed.
Alright, wait a moment. I'll go inform the patriarch immediately.
The old butler became somewhat excited and quickly walked inside.
After a short while, the old butler came out and said to Ying Lun Peter, The patriarch wishes to see you.
Ying Lun Peter walked into the depths of the castle. The interior was not luxurious, but it was steeped in history, the walls exuding an ancient aura.
Patriarch, Third Young Master has arrived. The butler said solemnly outside a room in the deepest part.
Come in.
A low voice emanated from the room, carrying an irresistible majesty.
Ying Lun pays his respects to Grandpa. After entering, Ying Lun Peter performed a special禮儀 (lǐyí - etiquette/ceremony) towards the old man on the bed.
Xiao San'er, you say you have news of the Eastern Immortal? The old man's eyes were sharp, as if they could see through Ying Lun Peter.
This old man was the patriarch of the Peter family, Dula Peter.
Yes, today I saw the calligraphy that Grandpa gave to the Eastern Immortal years ago.
Ying Lun Peter recounted everything he knew, not daring to conceal even the content of his conversation with Penguin Ma.
Dula Peter listened attentively to Ying Lun Peter's description, remaining silent.
He knew that the calligraphy was in the hands of the Eastern Immortal. If the Eastern Immortal did not reveal it himself, no one could take it from him.
What surprised him the most was that the Eastern Immortal had actually sold this calligraphy?
Could it be that he was short of money?
Impossible.
Did you not explain clearly why the Eastern Immortal would sell this calligraphy? The old man asked, frowning.
Grandpa, it wasn't the Eastern Immortal who sold it. It was a young girl. She's a streamer from Huaxia. I investigated and found that she should be the Eastern Immortal's sister.
Ying Lun Peter replied honestly.
Dula Peter smiled upon hearing this, a look of nostalgia on his face.
Their family were also cultivators, Western cultivators. Years ago, when he failed to break through in his cultivation and was on the brink of death, Xia Feng's appearance saved his life.
Moreover, Xia Feng had also helped him break through. The old man immediately knelt on the ground, wanting to become Xia Feng's disciple.
Xia Feng had said at the time, "You are not qualified to be my disciple. I merely acted on impulse."
Regardless of what Xia Feng said, the old man was filled with gratitude and persistently invited Xia Feng to his home as a guest. While in the castle, Xia Feng inadvertently saw Liu Shiru's calligraphy. This was a Chinese antique, and Xia Feng did not wish for it to remain abroad, so he asked the Peter family for the calligraphy.
In their eyes, perhaps Xia Feng liked the calligraphy, or perhaps he did not want to be indebted to them, and deliberately chose a piece of calligraphy to take away.
From then on, Xia Feng was like an Eastern Immortal in Dula Peter's heart, capable of saving his life with a casual gesture and also helping him break through.
However, after that, Xia Feng disappeared without a trace, which greatly saddened the old man.
Now, Ying Lun Peter suddenly said he had news of the Eastern Immortal.
Dula Peter was extremely excited.
Contact Huaxia and inform them. I will personally go to Huaxia.
As soon as Dula Peter said this, no one found it abrupt; instead, they felt it was only natural.
The Eastern Immortal was too mysterious.