Ta, da, da.
In the quiet and wide corridor, footsteps sounded, the rhythm was bright and powerful.
Guards stood on both sides, tall and straight, all wearing black uniforms, wearing Earpiece, and carrying guns at their waists.
The gun body vaguely exposed under the clothes shone with metallic luster, exuding a chilling and intimidating power.
Guard Captain walked through with vigorous steps.
Their expressions were alert, their eyes were fixed, and their whole bodies showed the composure and ability that they had experienced in the battlefield.
At the end of the corridor is an office that occupies a corner of the entire floor.
When Guard Captain arrived a few meters in front of the door, he immediately Slow Down stepped down.
He straightened his uniform first, then gently stretched out his hand and opened the door.
What comes into view is a huge monitoring screen that takes up the entire wall.
The screen emits a cold blue light, giving everything in the room a light cold tone.
It clearly shows the real-time view of the heavily guarded Estate.
At this moment, a young man wearing dark Suit sat quietly in front of the monitoring station.
His face, illuminated by the blue light of the screen, looked particularly grim.
Holding the Cigarette in his hand, a wisp of green smoke rose up and slowly dispersed in the air.
He stared deeply at the surveillance video, sometimes frowning slightly, and sometimes raising the corners of his mouth with an imperceptible arc.
"Young Master."
Guard Captain cleared his throat, took a step forward, and called in a low voice.
The young man ignored him and his eyes did not shift from the surveillance images at all.
Guard Captain didn't dare to say anything when he saw this.
He just stood straight to the side, not making a sound, for fear of disturbing the other person's thoughts.
About half an hour later, a slight cough broke the dull silence.
Guard Captain understood this and quickly moved his somewhat stiff legs. From the table next to him, he steadily handed over a cup of warm water that had been prepared with both hands.
The young man nodded slightly to express his gratitude.
Put your fingers lightly on the handle of the cup, bring the cup to your mouth, and take a sip.
He still didn't look away from the screen completely, but his brows relaxed a little.
It seemed that the warm water relaxed his tense nerves for a moment.
Guard Captain observed the words and expressions, then bent down and said with a bit of concern:
"Young master, you don't have to worry too much. You are personally in charge of this mission. Just like with Sea-Calming Needle, everything will be perfect."
"Haha."
When the young man heard this, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly, and there was not much emotion in his laughter.
But the flattering Guard Captain's heart skipped a beat, and his waist couldn't help but bend down even more.
After laughing, the young man finally looked away from the surveillance screen.
He turned to look at this confidant, with scrutiny in his eyes, and asked:
"What have you gained in these two days?"
Guard Captain suddenly looked stern and quickly spoke to report:
"Young Master, my brothers have been patrolling and watching day and night for the past two days, and we have indeed made some discoveries."
"In the southeast of Estate, in the relatively high terrain of Woods, there are often unidentified figures moving around. Judging from their body shape and movement trajectory, they do not look like nearby villagers."
"They move very sneakily. They appear at night every time. They don't seem to be afraid of Mist covering their eyes. They also know Estate's patrol patterns and are always able to cleverly avoid the regular routes of the guards."
As he spoke, Guard Captain took a few steps forward, approached the monitoring station, pointed to an area on the screen, and continued:
"Also, last night, our secret sentry found a group of people trying to sneak in from the Water Pipe row west of Estate. Fortunately, they were discovered in time and were frightened back before they could go deep."
"According to the descriptions of the brothers, this group of people is extremely skilled and well-equipped. Each of them brought special tools, as if they came prepared."
Having said this, the guard paused and said with a worried look on his face:
"Young Master, in my opinion, these signs indicate that after we released the news about the treasure acquisition, we have successfully attracted the attention of all parties. Now they are all ready to move, trying to find opportunities to break through the defense line."
The young man listened carefully to the report, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, but his brows furrowed slightly:
"Too few, not enough. These people are just small fish and shrimps at best and cannot make any waves."
"My subordinates are not doing their jobs well."
Hearing this, Guard Captain couldn't help but feel ashamed on his face, and he quickly lowered his head and said:
"Perhaps... there are still some masters of concealment abilities lurking in the dark. With my current ability and intelligence, I haven't found any clues yet. I hope the young master will forgive me."
"It doesn't matter."
The young man leaned his body against the back of the chair and said calmly:
"As long as they have greed in their hearts, they won't be able to hide in a hole like that bastard. They will eventually show up."
As he spoke, he turned slightly sideways, glanced at Guard Captain, and a glint flashed in his eyes:
"Next, we need to adjust our defensive strategy."
"You should pay more attention and pick out those treasure-hunting teams that seem to be of decent strength. You will deliberately let in a flaw and let one or two groups in. Then you will find an opportunity to let a few of them escape without leaving any trace."
"You mean..."
Guard Captain looked confused and hurriedly raised his head to look at the young man.
His eyes were full of confusion, trying to figure out a clue from his few words.
"Those guys are the ones who don't let go of the rabbit before they see the rabbit."
The young man sighed softly, but his words seemed very calm:
"In this case, we should simply take the initiative and show it to them openly, letting them know that we do have a real guy in our hands, and we are not afraid that they will resist the temptation and not take the bait."
Guard Captain thought for a moment, then nodded understandingly:
"Young master, this move is really good! I understand."
Then he hesitated slightly and asked in a low voice:
"It's just... when will we launch the real plan so that my subordinates can adjust their defensive measures in time to avoid mistakes?"
"Just before the auction."
The young man stood up and walked to the window with steady steps, his hands behind his back.
What is shown outside is not the dark mountains Woods, but a brightly lit urban night scene.
This office is spacious and decorated with the utmost luxury.
The huge floor-to-ceiling windows occupy the entire wall, looking out from here.
Colorful billboards, bright Glass curtain walls, and taillights towed by cars converge into strips of light, as if the gorgeous Scroll Painting is unfolding beneath your feet.
"I have already let people know that I am preparing to participate in the annual International Shadow Auction. The auction item is this Golden Benba Ruyi Treasure Bottle."
Standing in the office building, the young man looked out the window at the bustling city center with a calm tone:
"This auction is expected to be held on March 25. As usual, the auction items need to be taken over by them one month in advance. Once the news spreads, those who are eyeing it will definitely step up their actions."
Guard Captain's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this, and he couldn't help but nodded.
International Shadow Auction, of course he has heard of it.
That is a prestigious existence on Underworld.
Its organizer, I heard, is Mysterious Organization, which has been passed down for hundreds of years, and the forces behind it are intricately connected.
Members are located in every corner of the world, from the financial centers of bustling cities to ancient ruins in remote areas, and they all have hidden spies.
The security team is the best among the best, each one possessing unique skills and being elusive.
Those treasure hunters hiding in the dark would definitely not want to cause trouble at the auction.
After all, it is more difficult to do it there, and if you are not careful, you will lose your wife and lose your troops.
"So..."
Guard Captain thought for a moment, then followed the young man's words with a somewhat inquiring tone:
"They will choose to take action before the auction. At the latest, they must take action the night before the lot is shipped."
"In other words, in the next week, we need to stay vigilant at all times, improve our defense level, and let Fish Swarm gather as many as possible until..."
"That's right."
The young man turned around, looked at Guard Captain with burning eyes, and nodded slightly:
"The next week is crucial. As long as there are enough fish in the net, it is time to close the net."
"You should arrange manpower immediately to strengthen the protection of Ruyi Precious Vase, and at the same time, closely monitor suspicious movements in the surrounding area."
"In addition, mobilize all our secret whistles. If there is any trouble, report it to me immediately."
"Yes, young master!"
Guard Captain straightened his body and responded firmly.
The eyes that looked at the young man were full of admiration.
He knew in his heart that if this operation was successful, the eldest young master's prestige in the family would be at its peak, and he would have full confidence in competing for the position of head of the family in the future.
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With such a longing in mind, he immediately turned around and resigned, strode out of the office, and went to the site to personally supervise the execution of the task.
The young man coughed slightly and still stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling city.
Neon Lights flashes, the traffic is busy, everything looks vibrant under the night.
His penetrating gaze penetrated Glass and passed through the skyline lined with tall buildings.
It was as if the hustle and bustle, glitz and vicissitudes of the city were all captured before his eyes.
Ding dong--
Just as he was calculating various situations in his mind, a clear ringing sound suddenly sounded.
It was like a mysterious instruction passed into the young man's ears.
At the same time, there was a faint energy fluctuation in the quiet air of the office.
The young man's expression did not change, as if he had expected it.
Then with a steady pace, he walked towards the beautifully decorated Antique Shelf located on the left side of the office.
This shelf is antique and finely carved, with many rare antiques displayed on it.
To outsiders, it looks like Master is just an arty ornament, but they don't know that Heaven and Earth is hidden inside.
The young man raised his hand and pressed lightly on a carved gap on the shelf with familiarity.
There was only a soft "click" sound, and a secret door quietly opened.
Inside is an elevator exclusive to the president.
The young man stepped inside and pressed the floor button.
With the buzzing of the motor Crying Sound, the elevator quickly descended.
The numbers on the display also start from the "70" level and jump down one by one.
Ding.
Until it stops between the "18" and "19" floors.
The elevator door opened automatically, revealing a dimly glowing passage behind it.
An unusually cold Aura spread into the elevator.
It seems that there is an unknown Otherworld connected in front.
The young man did not hesitate at all, and stepped into it in a flash.
The elevator door slowly closed behind him, as if it had never been opened before, leaving no trace behind.
It was gray all around.
It seems that I have left Modern Metropolis and come to another completely different world.
Everything as far as the eye can see is hazy mist, floating in strands, which blocks the vision and makes people feel chilly.
On the ground, countless candles were densely lit.
The big Candle Flame swayed in the wind, flickering on and off, just like a will-o'-the-wisp jumping in the dark night.
The dim yellow light penetrated through the layers of Mist, barely illuminating this hidden space.
Looking up, there is a towering tree rising from the ground, standing deep in Mist.
Its trunk is so thick that it requires dozens of people to stretch their arms to hug it.
The dark brown bark is like bronze that has been eroded by hundreds of years of wind and rain, with criss-crossing ravines, and every texture is engraved with the vicissitudes of time and the secrets buried deep here.
The branches are like winding giant pythons, stretching out in all directions.
Under the candlelight, the lush dark green branches and leaves cast pieces of weird-shaped Shadows on the ground.
It was as if Demon Beast was lurking in the darkness, with its teeth and claws bared, watching the intruder eagerly.
The young man's steps were Slow Down, and his eyes slowly swept over the scene in front of him.
Apart from him, it's not like there are no other living people here.
Just around this towering tree, several old men were sitting cross-legged.
They were described as haggard, with their eyes closed, immersed in meditation Meditation.
As if integrated with the mysterious space, the whole body exudes a kind of tranquility and depth that has accumulated over the years Aura.
Just like the ancient Sandalwood Incense, it floats away leisurely, calming the hearts of those who are close to it unconsciously.
And behind them, rows of memorial tablets were neatly placed.
The tablets are all made of ebony, with a thick and simple texture.
The tablet in the center is the tallest and has the inscription "Lu Family High Ancestor Qiwen".
The pen is strong and outlined with gold paint, which still shimmers under the dim light, demonstrating the respected status of the ancestors.
On both sides below it, there are many tablets arranged in sequence.
Some are engraved with "The spiritual position of Mr. Lu and so-and-so", and some are inscribed with "The position of Mrs. Lu Yan of such and such family", all of which are the names of ancestors of the past generations Lu Family.
In different eras, they wore armor and fought in wars of war, opening up territory for the family and accumulating prestige, making the name Lu Family famous everywhere.
Or deep in the courtyard, picking up needles with bare hands, running the house with gentleness, using tenderness and tenacity to give birth to children, and blooming branches and leaves, so that the family Blood Vessels can continue to grow.
Even if time passes, time erodes, and Memory tries to blur the past, it cannot conceal the profound heritage contained in this generational inheritance.
The young man's eyes slowly swept over these tablets, with complex emotions in his eyes.
There is awe, remembrance, and a hint of expectations for oneself.
Every time he comes here, he will be shocked by the profound family power.
It's like traveling through Space-time, looking into the eyes of the heroic spirits of our ancestors, and listening to their sincere teachings from the depths of history.
Who would have thought that in the center of the city, within a skyscraper, there would be such a secret and solemn family sanctuary.
This world is completely isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, guarding the purest roots of the family.
"Eternal power."
A Black Robed Man who was sitting cross-legged and meditating suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the young man who entered the place.
"Second uncle."
The young man bowed slightly and saluted in response.
His identity is none other than the chairman of East Capital Jin Lu Group, the eldest son of the contemporary head of the Lu Family, Lu Yongquan.