"Young Master Liu is right, these people are simply too greedy and lack foresight!"
Master Hu was not an idiot and naturally knew how to read the room.
To go against Liu Zhichao at this moment would be suicidal!
This was the current situation, with his wife and children still in Liu Zhichao's hands. Until he could confirm their safety, he absolutely could not oppose Liu Zhichao!
Master Hu had already made secret arrangements. Once his wife and children were safe, he planned to break away from Liu Zhichao!
But for now, Master Hu's mind was clear: he needed to showcase his abilities.
He had to make Liu Zhichao believe he was indispensable. Only then could he preserve his own life!
"Heh, Master Hu speaks the truth. It is Master Hu who has foresight. Since returning, you haven't cared about those gold, silver, and jade artifacts at all!"
Liu Zhichao praised Master Hu.
Master Hu naturally shook his head humbly, "Those are external possessions. Moreover, didn't Young Master Liu already pay me?"
"Ah, that's not right. The money given before was wages. These excavated items are profit sharing. If it weren't for Master Hu, how could I have found these treasures!?"
Liu Zhichao said this with feigned sincerity, and judging by his expression, he seemed quite serious.
Then, Liu Zhichao waved to the black man, Watt, "Watt, have the items been recovered? Go and bring back a ton of them and distribute them to Master Hu. These are all rightfully earned by Master Hu!"
Upon hearing this, Master Hu's eyes widened, and he instinctively looked towards the black man, Watt.
At this moment, Master Hu felt a sense of disbelief.
What did Liu Zhichao just say?
Had he misheard?
Liu Zhichao was actually going to give him a ton of gold, silver, and jade?
One must understand that those items were not just simple gold, silver, and jade. They were antiques, and their value far exceeded the price of gold!
A ton of them, how much would that sell for!
Master Hu could even imagine how long it would take for him to sell these items if they were in his possession!
It would take at least a year!
It was precisely for this reason that when the black man, Watt, said those people had contacted a buyer and were preparing to sell everything, Master Hu knew that fellow was talking nonsense!
Because no one could swallow such a large quantity at once.
Just as Master Hu was feeling surprised and delighted.
The black man, Watt, smiled and shook his head, "I'm sorry, Second Young Master Liu. The items have already been sold to the seller, but the money has been converted. It's about fifty billion in total!"
With that, the black man, Watt, handed a bank card to Master Hu beside him!
"Heh, Master Hu, right? There's a deposit of ten billion here. Consider it compensation for a ton of gold!"
Master Hu stared blankly at the bank card in front of him!
Ten billion?!
This amount was certainly not small, but compared to what he had imagined, it was far too little.
It was like giving a beggar a pittance.
Those items before could easily have sold for over a hundred billion, or even several hundred billion!
But now, he only had ten billion in his hands.
It was clear that this was a pre-arranged scheme between the two of them, deliberately trying to fool him!
However, thinking that this money was still a considerable sum, Master Hu accepted the bank card with both hands. It was better to have something than nothing!
"Heh, thank you, thank you!"
He said with a subservient tone.
The black man, Watt, let out a hearty laugh, "Haha, it's all deserved. I heard Master Hu is a guide for expeditions. From now on, I will be responsible for the safety of Third Young Master. When Second Young Master arrives, he will also be going. We will undoubtedly need Master Hu to lead the way!"
Master Hu smiled and nodded at the black man, Watt.
Then he saw the large hand extended towards him.
This hand was truly dark and large, like a palm-leaf fan!
However, Master Hu instinctively shook hands with him. The moment their hands met, Master Hu felt a sharp pain. The man's grip was incredibly strong, forcing Master Hu to increase his own strength.
The pain gradually turned into numbness.
Master Hu's face turned somewhat red. He was at his limit, yet the black man, Watt, on the other side was still smiling and seemed very relaxed!
This guy was far more powerful than the sword cultivator before!
"Heh, Master Hu indeed has considerable strength. I apologize for my rudeness earlier, but I did it for everyone's good. After all, a guide's strength needs to meet certain standards. But, Master Hu, please rest assured, I will protect you down there!"
The black man, Watt, voluntarily released Master Hu's hand. It was clearly a display of dominance.
It was like a slap followed by a sweet date!
A cold smile appeared on Master Hu's lips. After twitching a couple of times, he shook his somewhat numb hand, "Heh, I'll be counting on you then!"
"Heh, you're too kind!"
The black man, Watt, continued to smile heartily!
And so, it was already noon!
Master Hu had no appetite for food. His eyes were fixed on the direction of Mount Zhelong, and then he heard a slight commotion outside.
"Master Hu, Young Master Liu requests your presence for a meal!"
A woman's voice came from outside. Master Hu frowned slightly and said, "Tell Young Master Liu that I won't be eating. I had something earlier and am not hungry. I will accompany the two Young Masters Liu for drinks tonight."
Master Hu didn't want to sit at the same table as Liu Zhichao, but he had to maintain appearances!
The woman hesitated for a moment before nodding and leaving!
Afterward, he heard voices from outside, "Master Hu, our men are back. They said they didn't see anyone coming down from Mount Zhelong! Those two might have gone deeper, or they might still be in the tomb!"
The voices were not loud, but Master Hu's hearing was far beyond that of ordinary people, so he heard it clearly.
He then approached the door and continued to eavesdrop!
"Oh, is that so? Then perhaps they died inside. But it's best if they didn't die. Heh, this young master is waiting to have some fun with them tonight!"
Young Master Liu's chilling voice emerged, filled with murderous intent.
Master Hu's body couldn't help but tremble, and then he retreated, his brow furrowed.
What exactly was going on?
Why hadn't Ling Feng and the other person come down from Mount Zhelong? Could they really still be in the tomb?
This was becoming troublesome!
Master Hu thought, his brow furrowing even deeper.
At this moment, the door was knocked again, "Master Hu, Young Master Liu is calling for you. He says Second Young Master has arrived and wants you to join him for drinks!"
So soon?!
Master Hu's brow furrowed. This person had arrived so quickly.
Did they possess some intelligence that he didn't?
What else was in the Tomb of King Dian that was so attractive to Liu Zhichao?
It had even made Liu Zhichao summon his second brother, Liu Zhihua?!