Xiaman's Appraisal Results

Seeing Xiaman show intense interest in the materials Ha Si had brought, Shaer pursed his lips. The next moment, his eyes shifted as he promptly reminded him, "Sir Xiaman, it's getting late. You should be heading out. Miss Caroline is still waiting for you. How about... you put the materials away for now and study them when you get back?"

Xiaman froze at Shaer's words, only then remembering that he had "serious business" to attend to. He looked from Shaer to the materials in the box and hesitated.

After hesitating for a moment, he made his decision.

He was someone who placed great importance on enjoyment, and so he understood one principle well: blindly pursuing pleasure without any reason would never last. To enjoy oneself for the long term, one had to know how to restrain one's heart and give up short-term pleasures at certain times.

The materials before him clearly seemed abnormal. He should stay and study them rather than go out to indulge himself.

"Phew—"

Taking a deep breath, Xiaman looked at Shaer and ordered, "Shaer, go out now and tell Caroline that I won't be able to see her tonight. She needn't wait for me. I'll visit her tomorrow."

"My lord, are you really going to do this?" Shaer asked, somewhat surprised.

Xiaman's eyes widened slightly. "I've made my decision. Hurry up!"

"Yes." Shaer shrank his neck, not daring to say another word, and quickly left the room.

Watching Shaer leave, Ha Si curled his lips almost imperceptibly, a hint of smugness appearing on his face.

At that moment, Xiaman picked up the wooden box from the table and walked toward the secret room on one side of the chamber. He said to Ha Si, "Ha Si, come with me and help me appraise this thing."

"Yes,