The New Year Aura still remains in the gaps in the city. The red lanterns on the streets are swaying one after another, as if they are recalling the hustle and bustle of the festival.
Fang Cheng stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of Club, looking at the bustling scene of traffic and endless traffic outside, and put the phone that dialed the number to his ear.
On the other end of the phone, after a moment of busy tone, a voice as clear and crisp as a silver bell came, but it could not conceal its exhaustion:
"Hello?"
Fang Cheng was slightly startled, then said:
"Lin Chuqiao, it's me, Fang Cheng, happy New Year! What have you been busy with lately?"
Hearing the familiar voice of Fang Cheng, Lin Chuqiao seemed to be instantly injected with vitality. His originally tired spirit suddenly perked up and he laughed softly:
"Hey, I'm such a rare visitor today. I don't see you on weekdays. It's rare that you take the initiative to call me and wish me New Year greetings."
She was smiling, and there was a little bit of anger in her joy.
Since bidding farewell to Yong'an Island and returning to Eastern Capital, the two of them have been preoccupied with many things, their lives have been non-stop, and they have not seen each other for a long time.
Fang Cheng showed no embarrassment at all and smiled:
"I was so busy a while ago that I didn't even bother to contact you. Now that I'm done with my work, I want to catch up with you."
"Are you free? Let's get together somewhere and I'll treat you."
Lin Chuqiao There seems to be a faint sound of conversation over there.
After whispering a few words to someone in a low voice, she responded with a hint of apology:
"I'm really sorry. I have guests visiting my home today and it's not convenient for me to go out. How about we make an appointment next time?"
She paused for a moment, as if she noticed something, and asked keenly, "Is there something wrong with you?"
Fang Cheng did not hide it, and said calmly:
"Yes, while I am treating you today, I have something to ask you for a favor."
"I knew it."
Lin Chuqiao laughed softly at first, and the laughter came through the receiver. There was no anger at all, but it seemed very happy:
"Say it, as long as it's something I can do, you can just ask, there's no need to be polite to me."
"It's not that complicated."
Fang Cheng cleared his throat, collected his thoughts a little, and then explained the situation:
"That's right, do you remember the little girl you brought to your home for treatment last time?"
"She dropped out of school for some reasons and stayed home. I thought she was still young and couldn't waste her studies or delay her future."
"You are a university teacher with a wide network of contacts. Can you help keep an eye on it and find a suitable school for her?"
Lin Chuqiao listened quietly on the other end of the phone and responded immediately without hesitation:
"Okay, you can fax me her identity information. Don't worry, I will definitely get it done for you before school starts."
Fang Cheng felt a warmth in his heart, and his tone was full of sincere gratitude:
"Thank you very much. I will definitely treat you to a big meal next time I have time."
Lin Chuqiao smiled sweetly and said with a bit of playfulness:
"This is what you said. Don't lie when the time comes. Go and prepare the information quickly. I have guests here, so hang up first."
"Okay, then you get busy first."
Fang Cheng hung up the phone, breathed a sigh of relief, and squinted at the skyscrapers outside the window.
The enthusiastic, capable yet gentle look of Lin Chuqiao appeared in my mind unconsciously, and a smile couldn't help but appear at the corner of my mouth.
Meanwhile, in the high-end Apartment located in Cuihu First Estate.
Lin Chuqiao is also standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.
After talking to Fang Cheng on the phone, she put down her phone, turned around and looked at the guests waiting in Living Room, and explained:
"Sorry, a friend of mine asked me for help, so there was a delay."
The visitor is a man in his fifties, wearing Gray Trench Coat, with his neatly combed back hair, and his eyes behind his glasses showing some scrutiny and pampering.
He waved his hands gently and said with a smile:
"It seems that I came at the wrong time today and disturbed your appointment time. Xiao Chu. If you are busy, we can talk another day."
Lin Chuqiao's cheeks turned slightly red and he immediately sat on the sofa opposite.
Then he returned to his dignified posture and looked at the other party seriously:
"It's okay, Professor, please continue."
Her tone was soft but firm, as if the woman who was gentle and a little coquettish on the phone just now switched seamlessly with the dignified and elegant woman she is now, without any abruptness.
The professor nodded slightly and continued:
"The target of our operation is the long-lost Golden Benba Vase."
"I asked you to help predict last time. The portrait you gave showed an auction scene. Now according to reliable information, it is very likely to appear in International Shadow Auction next month."
Lin Chuqiao Hearing this, his eyebrows frowned slightly, knowing what this meant.
In the surging underground world, there exists a mysterious and notorious illegal trading platform-International Shadow Auction.
It consists of an extremely secretive trading network, completely outside the regulatory system, and is a hotbed for the trading of illegal cultural relics and rare items.
The auction items are of extremely sensitive origin, including stolen national treasure-level cultural relics from various countries, illegally excavated Ancient Ruins items, and some inherited secret treasures that were plundered after the decline of some long-standing families.
"Do you want me to confirm the specific collection location of that item before it goes to auction?"
Thinking of the possibility of Danger among them, Lin Chuqiao suddenly felt worried and asked again.
The professor nodded, his eyes looking calm.
Lin Chuqiao thought for a moment and agreed.
Then he took a large piece of white paper and colorful drawing pencils and spread them out on Coffee Table.
She first took a deep breath, slowly closed her eyes, adjusted her breathing, gradually calmed down her heart, and let go of all distracting thoughts.
A few minutes Meditation time passed.
Finally, she suddenly opened her eyes.
At that moment, there seemed to be bright stars twinkling in her eyes, and the strange light conveyed a Supernatural otherworldly aura.
It's like the soul has broken free from the shackles of the physical body, passed through the barrier of Space-time, and entered some kind of wonderful and profound state of spiritual vision.
At the same time, her right hand holding the pen trembled slightly, as if connected to some mysterious current and inspired by the future.
The paintbrush in his hand slid lightly on the white paper.
At first it was just a few tentative strokes.
Immediately afterwards, the lines became smoother and smoother, as if being controlled by an invisible and powerful force Traction.
As the brush strokes extend, the outline of a Estate hidden in Mountain Forest gradually emerges on the paper.
Estate's wall is tall and thick, covered with dark moss, revealing the vicissitudes of time.
The door is closed tightly, with strange patterns carved on it, as if it is some kind of ancient totem, guarding the secrets inside Estate.
After color correction, the scene continued to advance. Behind Estate, there was a carefully disguised entrance to an underground chamber.
And in this seemingly ancient and mysterious place, there are many burly guards.
They wore black uniforms, with ferocious masks on their faces, and carried various cold weapons and modern Firearms weapons.
Lin Chuqiao stared intently and concentrated, as if all the noise around her had nothing to do with her.
All that is left in the world is the brush in her hand, the white paper in front of her, and the key clues drawn out.
Nearly half an hour later.
A slightly blurry, but full of details picture is completely presented on paper.
Lin Chuqiao stopped the paintbrush in his hand and breathed a long sigh of relief, as if he had just experienced a fierce battle.
At this moment, her face was as pale as paper, her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and her arms were shaking slightly. It was obvious that she had consumed a lot of energy in the process of using her abilities.
She raised her sore arms, gently wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand, and said slightly weakly:
"Professor, I saw... that treasure should be in this Estate, but it is very heavily guarded inside. You must be careful..."
Upon seeing this, the professor handed over a glass of warm water with a concerned look on his face:
"Xiao Chu, please take a break first. It's been really hard on you this time."
Lin Chuqiao took the water glass, took a sip, and nodded slightly in thanks.
The professor then picked up the treasure map drawn with his prediction ability and looked at it carefully.
His eyes moved slowly across the paper, not missing any detail.
The whole picture is divided into two halves. The left side is a panoramic view of a Estate.
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Although it is sketchy in comparison, the general layout of Estate can be clearly seen. Surrounded by mountains and lined with green trees, Estate is hidden among them, just like Shangri-La.
On the right is a secret room, and the painting style is much more detailed. The winding passages and hidden secrets are all vividly displayed on the paper, as if it is a detailed adventure map.
In the center of the secret room, there is the target of this operation - the long-lost Buddhist treasure.
Golden Benba Vase is placed on a stone platform. In addition to the same general style as Memory, you can even vaguely see the complicated patterns carved on the bottle.
It was covered with thick Glass. The red reflection on Glass showed that it was equipped with a strict alarm device. If there was any slight movement, the alarm would be triggered and cause an uproar.
There were also several people wearing Black Robe around. They clasped their hands together, lowered their eyebrows and lowered their eyes, seeming to be performing some kind of mysterious ritual.
Moreover, he also wore the same ferocious mask as the guard outside.
The fangs and strange lines on the mask look like evil ghosts, making people shudder.
"Xiao Chu, your ability is more exquisite than before. It is simply miraculous. I think it can only be captured on site with a camera."
After reading it, the professor couldn't help but take a deep breath and express his heartfelt admiration. His eyes were full of surprise and recognition of Lin Chuqiao's growth.
Lin Chuqiao Hearing this, a faint blush appeared on his pale cheeks.
I feel shy after being praised, and I also think of someone who once belittled my poor painting skills.
She couldn't help but hum in her heart, and her thoughts drifted back to her days on Yong'an Island.
If that guy knew that his strength had improved by leaps and bounds in just one month, he would probably be stunned.
Thinking of this, Lin Chuqiao shook his head slightly and said softly:
"Professor, I'm just trying my best. I hope I can help you."
There was a pause in her tone, her expression became solemn, and then she added:
"But I have a bad feeling about this operation. It seems that there is another Danger hidden in it."
The professor smiled casually when he heard this and didn't take it seriously:
"The birth of such a rare treasure will definitely involve forces at the level of Conglomerates Influential Families and international organizations. Danger is naturally inevitable."
"But..."
Lin Chuqiao hesitated to speak, still looking worried.
"Xiao Chu, please relax, I know what's going on."
The professor noticed her uneasiness, and after speaking to comfort her, he specifically asked:
"You can think about it, since they have this treasure, why are they willing to put it up for auction? Is it because they are short of money?"
"Lack of money? It shouldn't be possible."
Lin Chuqiao thought of the severe scene he saw during the prediction, and then shook his head in denial.
"Yes, who would sell a treasure that is probably Saint Relic for a mere amount of money?"
The professor narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze as deep as the sea, as if he could discern all conspiracies:
"Based on my guess, they intend to use this thing to attract various forces into the situation and trigger a melee."
"In fact, even the secret information about the treasure they received this time was deliberately leaked..."
Lin Chuqiao's eyes lit up, he instantly captured the key information, and blurted out:
"Are you saying that when the time comes, we won't be the only ones eyeing this treasure?"
"That's right. This gives us an opportunity."
The professor nodded in approval, his eyes twinkling behind his lenses.
"All parties compete with each other and check and balance each other. The more chaotic the situation is, the more beneficial it is to the weaker party."
"So, what we need most is not a head-on stealing method, which will only expose us prematurely and put us in a desperate situation. Instead, we should focus on the ability to adapt to circumstances. This is what our team is best at."
He sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, tapping the armrest with his fingers, and slowly explained:
"In this turbulent situation, as long as we can stay calm, find the right moment, and take advantage of the chaos, we will have a great chance of pocketing Golden Benba Vase. In this way, the probability of Danger appearing will also be minimized..."
After saying that, he picked up the tea cup and took a sip, with a leisurely posture, showing the calmness and confidence of Underworld for many years.
Lin Chuqiao nodded slightly and turned the pencil in his hand.
Although the worries in her heart have not completely dissipated, the professor's analysis gave her a little more confidence.
After thinking about it carefully, he asked:
"Professor, may I know how many people are involved in this operation?"
"Including me, there are five of them. They are all team members who have experienced many missions and have a tacit understanding."
The professor put down the tea cup and introduced the abilities of each member one by one.
After listening, a trace of determination flashed in Lin Chuqiao's eyes, and he said:
"I will also take part in this operation."
"Xiao Chu, you don't need to take risks yourself."
The professor frowned slightly, with a hint of dissuasion in his tone:
"According to the agreement, as long as you get Golden Benba Vase, you have the right to use it once. You only need to provide us with intelligence support from behind. The scene is too Danger, and I can't let you take risks."
Lin Chuqiao shook his head and said firmly:
"There are too many variables in this operation. If there is any mistake, all previous efforts will be wasted. If I want to truly ensure that I get it, I can only make predictions and adjust Operation Plan on site at any time to give the most accurate guidance based on real-time conditions."
The professor looked hesitant. After thinking for a moment, he finally nodded in agreement:
"Okay, but when the time comes, you must follow me closely and not leave even a step. Once there is Danger, I will take you away as soon as possible."
After some discussion.
The professor was smiling and his eyes were full of confidence in this action:
"With your help Precognition Ability, we should be able to do it without any problems."
Lin Chuqiao nodded slightly.
Due to a certain seed buried deep in her heart, she had a reason to get this treasure.