Implementing the Plan, Each Falling into Their Own Trap

The point of conflict had already been created. Next, Li Qing began selecting targets and officially set the first step of his plan into motion.

In Yang Province City stood a shop dealing in antiques, calligraphy, and paintings: Antique Studio.

A scroll of ancient painting silently appeared atop the Antique Studio shopkeeper's desk.

The shopkeeper of Antique Studio was an old man of around sixty, swaying his head as he appraised an ancient book.

Just then, he suddenly noticed the old painting on his desk. A mysterious power quietly influenced his perception.

He unrolled the painting, and a smile spread across his face.

"This is something extraordinary. I've truly struck gold this time."

"This ancient painting is at least three thousand years old, and it even depicts Yang Province City."

"For it to have survived until now, it must be worth a fortune!"

"That scholar simply didn't know its value. He had fallen so low that he couldn't even recognize a treasure like this, which was why he sold it!"

"As long as I close this deal, I'll be able to retire!"

"Ten thousand taels of gold in a single deal! How exciting!"

"The Yang Province auction is about to begin!"

"I can speak to Steward Wang and have this ancient painting serve as the finale item!"

Taking a deep breath, the Antique Studio shopkeeper carefully rolled up the ancient painting and placed it inside a scroll case.

A Shadow Paper Doll watched silently, and a faint smile appeared on Li Qing's lips.

"Wish Spell truly works wonders on ordinary people!"

"Even their memories can be altered at will, and they won't discover anything wrong themselves!"

"Now, it's time to cast the bait for the next step!"

Within the Money Gang, Ma Mingyue looked at the ancient painting that had