CHAPTER 773: CHAPTER 390: NIGHT MURDEROUS INTENT

Lin Beichen knew full well the plan between Zheng Xinxi and Huang Henxin before he even entered the cruise ship restaurant.

But he couldn’t say it out loud.

Because even if Lin Beichen said it, no one would believe it.

Perceiving something a thousand miles away might be a bit of an exaggeration for Lin Beichen,

but it wasn’t difficult for him to sense every single blade of grass and tree within dozens of kilometers once he released his full power.

As for the secret conversation between Zheng Xinxi and Huang Henxin, Lin Beichen had already known it on the way over.

Zheng Xinxi’s plan was to have Huang Henxin strike at him, and then he would step in to buy the Red Rope Gourd at a low price.

But Zheng Xinxi clearly didn’t expect that he himself would be deceived by Huang Henxin.

If it weren’t for some secrets related to the Red Rope Gourd that indeed held some intrigue, Lin Beichen wouldn’t have wanted to waste his time at all.

Neither Zheng Xinxi nor Huang Henxin was even qualified to make him waste time just to come here.

What does a mere Zheng Xinxi, even if he is the eldest son of the Zheng Clan, matter to him?

"Lin Beichen, you’re too impulsive! Although Huang Henxin is a con artist, he’s ultimately a famous one!

People around someone like him have all kinds of vested interests, and he indeed possesses divine techniques. We can’t possibly go against that!"

Yuan Yanan’s brow furrowed slightly as she said nervously.

"Let’s quickly go back to the hotel and book a ticket to leave tomorrow. We still have a chance to escape before they react."

Just as Yuan Yanan finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room suddenly changed.

They had just experienced Huang Henxin’s divine techniques, that feeling of falling into a bottomless abyss, inducing extreme fear.

The mere thought of having such a powerful figure as their enemy made even the seasoned Liu Yunxi tremble in his heart.

Among them, even the most capable was just an ordinary person.

Though they had some backing, it was all mundane. How could they compare to someone with divine techniques?

Chen Fangzhi quietly sipped his tea, a slight smile playing on his lips, seemingly very confident.

Lin Beichen, upon hearing, merely smiled faintly and said:

"You don’t need to worry. He doesn’t actually possess divine techniques. He just uses some magical artifacts and a bit of so-called hypnotic illusion techniques. This kind of trickery can’t hurt anyone; it just frightens the ignorant."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunxi was slightly taken aback and looked at Lin Beichen in surprise.

"Lin Beichen, how do you know this? Can you use magical artifacts?"

As Liu Yunxi spoke, his gaze fell on the table again.

Since Huang Henxin and the others had left, no one had paid any attention to the Red Rope Gourd again.

The reason was simple. Even if Huang Henxin deceived them, his abilities were undeniable. The Red Rope Gourd was indeed a useless object, not worth much.

Unless someone could transform it, turning it from a mere nugget into a top-notch magical artifact, Lin Beichen’s investment of 40 million would be lost.

If Lin Beichen knew about magical artifacts, wouldn’t that mean he bought it deliberately?

The difference between being tricked and buying deliberately was worlds apart.

One meant lacking discernment and being set up as a fool.

The other meant investing 40 million in an excellent nugget that could increase tenfold or a hundredfold in value, like turning iron into gold.

Which category did Lin Beichen fall into?

Everyone stared at Lin Beichen, clearly very interested in this matter.

"Do you think one of the Bai Family, one of the eight major commercial families in the Imperial Capital, could stand tall there without some special backing?"

Lin Beichen shrugged and said casually.

He could explain his identity, but that would mean explaining what spiritual qi, cultivation, and magical artifacts were, not to mention the Celestial Gate and the cultivation system in Dragon Country.

Explaining all these things would leave no time for anything else tonight, not even sleep—it would be like listening to a dissertation.

Lin Beichen knew they wouldn’t understand and didn’t want to explain, so he simply threw out the Bai Family name.

Among ordinary people, the Bai Family’s status, being one of the eight major commercial families, was seen as a golden business card that could resolve any situation.

Especially recently.

The Zhang Family, one of the two major families in Huadu, was wiped out in a single night.

The Bai Family unexpectedly turned the tables, not only taking most of the Zhang Family’s benefits but also breaking the north-south boundary, becoming a super family spanning north and south.

The name Bai Yunfei had already taken on a layer of mystery. Anyone who heard the name wanted to uncover the Bai Family’s secrets.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes shone, clearly led astray by Lin Beichen.

Liu Yunxi was especially excited.

Lin Beichen’s relationship with Bai Yunfei seemed even closer than expected, knowing even the Bai Family’s true backers.

If he wanted to meet Bai Yunfei, it appeared it would take just a word from Lin Beichen to arrange it.

In the room, only Yuan Yanan was deep in thought.

Yuan Yanan’s boyfriend was very high-status, with a family background comparable to Bai Yunfei’s, and obviously knew the Bai Family couldn’t know these so-called cultivators.

Lin Beichen’s excuse fooled others but not her.

However, Lin Beichen certainly recognized magical artifacts!

The relationship between Lin Beichen and Bai Yunfei seemed not so simple as merely seeking connections.

Many thoughts flashed through Yuan Yanan’s mind, but she didn’t speak aloud.

The Xiang Island situation was too complex; she didn’t want any extra trouble.

After they finished eating, no one felt like going anywhere else to play.

And meanwhile, in a commercial high-rise in the center of Xiang Island.