Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 630 A Priceless Seal!

When Hu Ming and Hong Xia arrived at a courtyard in the suburbs filled with the atmosphere of bygone eras, the van that had been following them had already disappeared without a trace.

"Second Master, I won't go in. Please make yourself at home."

Hongxia showed no intention of getting out of the car, and looked at Hu Ming, who had arrived in front of the lacquered red gate, and said softly.

"Also, there are still some loose ends to take care of the things you entrusted to me, so I'll be going now."

"I'll have someone come and pick you up later."

Hongxia added.

"No need, just have someone send me a car. I need to go somewhere else afterward."

Hu Ming glanced at Hong Xia, who clearly didn't want to stay any longer, and said casually.

Hongxia is very sensible. She knows that given her status, it's best to avoid contact with Hu Ming regarding his private affairs.

Very troublesome.

Push the door open and enter.

What comes into view is a pretty young girl wearing a white blouse, a knee-length beige chiffon skirt, skin-colored stockings, and white high heels.

It's Huo Xiuxiu.

Just like ten years ago, her appearance has not changed at all.

This is not an illusion, nor is it because Huo Xiuxiu takes good care of herself; it's just that the large piece of meteorite jade that Hu Ming brought back from the Western Queen Mother's Kingdom has lost a negligible one cubic centimeter of its efficacy.

Hu Ming was not a stingy person, nor was Hong Xia; their faces were exactly the same as they had been ten years ago.

Although they all possess immortality, compared to those who cultivate the same techniques as Hu Bayi and his companions, they lack a certain transcendent and otherworldly aura, and their physical abilities have not improved.

Compared to ten years ago, what has changed is Huo Xiuxiu's temperament.

No longer the charming female fox that one would immediately recognize, the girl sitting at the stone table pouring tea now exudes the air of a serene noblewoman.

This is the wisdom and experience that time has bestowed upon her.

Only her captivating eyes remained as clear as spring water, instantly drawing anyone to them.

Those eyes seemed to hold the greatest charm of a woman, even more captivating than her former aunt's!
"Uncle Ming, you've arrived!"

Huo Xiuxiu smiled radiantly when she saw the familiar face.

"Come here quickly, the tea is brewed perfectly, it's the perfect time to enjoy it... This is top-quality Anxi Tieguanyin!"

Huo Xiuxiu elegantly crossed her long legs, inviting Hu Ming to join her.

"..."

A hint of helplessness flashed in Hu Ming's eyes. He sighed softly, closed the door, and sat down opposite Huo Xiuxiu.

This hardly looks like the kind of setting for catching up and having tea.
Under Huo Xiuxiu's gentle gaze, he lightly sipped the tea and exclaimed, "Excellent tea!"

Is it the tea that's good, or the person who brews the tea?

Despite not having seen each other for nearly ten years, Huo Xiuxiu showed no signs of awkwardness. On the contrary, she seemed even more familiar with Huo Xiuxiu than before, smiling sweetly and hinting at something.

"...No, I'm just wondering, am I Tang Sanzang? What, does eating me grant immortality or something? And how is your aunt?"

Faced with Huo Xiuxiu's almost blunt question, Hu Ming's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but ask directly. Hu Ming believed he was indeed very charming.

But
Only children make choices; adults understand.
I want it all, I really can't handle it! All kinds of things.

What if Hu Ming needs to rush to several events in a row one night?
Even the strongest kidneys can't withstand this kind of abuse!
Women are such a hassle!
Hu Ming looked at his old collection and fell silent. Perhaps he might need it someday?
Centuries-old goji berries, you deserve them!
So, is your thermos ready?
Immortality? That's impossible!

"But Uncle Ming, you don't know this: women are truly incapable of settling, especially when it comes to relationships..."

"After seeing the best, the rest are just mediocre and hard to appreciate."

"Ten years have passed, Uncle Ming. I've thought a lot and now I see my true feelings clearly. I, Huo Xiuxiu, have always enjoyed the best of everything since I was a child... and I've never been willing to compromise, even if you're a philanderer. As for my aunt, she supported me when I came here!"

"As for your women, if Yin Nanfeng can accept them, why can't I?"

"Besides, just think of it as me being stubborn; I just want to make her angry!"

Upon seeing this, Huo Xiuxiu straightened her expression, sat upright, leaned forward, and looked at Hu Ming intently.

Her usually gentle eyes were now filled with seriousness and earnestness.

"After Grandma passed away, Xiaohua was also overwhelmed with her own problems. During that time, if it weren't for me and my aunt, we probably would have disappeared long ago."

"How could those greedy old men possibly let go of me, the granddaughter who is most likely to inherit everything from my grandmother, and a daughter who might recover?"

At this point, Huo Xiuxiu gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Hu Ming's departure from Beijing back then was not only due to his own reasons, but also because he was completely disillusioned with his family.

Human nature is inherently greedy, and Huo Xiuxiu understood this!
However, before the seventh day after Old Mrs. Huo's death had even passed, those guys started fighting over her without any regard for feelings, which truly broke Huo Xiuxiu's heart.

Ultimately, we are all family, connected by blood. Back then... it really went too far and was heartbreaking.

So, I dug a hole for myself back then?

"I should have just let you throw caution to the wind! That way, we wouldn't be in this mess today."

Hu Ming rolled his eyes. This wasn't tea drinking at all; it was clearly her flirting with Xiu Xiu's lust for his body!
"So, I am trouble, huh? But Uncle Ming, it's too late to regret it now. You know, trouble is something you can't get rid of no matter what you do!"

Huo Xiuxiu chuckled.

Over the past decade, Huo Xiuxiu has come to understand herself better; how could she possibly care about Hu Ming's teasing words?
Her eyes regained their stunningly alluring expression, which, combined with her "girlish" demeanor, truly caused Hu Ming to lose his composure for a moment.

It has to be said that Huo Xiuxiu was the most alluring woman Hu Ming had ever met.

Her face and figure are both excellent; perhaps there are people in this world who are even better than her.

But in terms of her eyes, and her allure, she is absolutely unique!
Every stunning woman has one unforgettable quality.

It's unclear whether it was the dragon's blood that caused his desires to gradually grow stronger over the years!

"Let's talk about it later. Did Xiaohua give you the things?"

Hu Ming sighed, thinking to himself that this was troublesome, and changed the subject.

It's not that Hu Ming has no feelings for Huo Xiuxiu, but rather, literally, it's a real problem!
Yin Nanfeng and A Ning are neither easy to deal with; just the two of them alone are enough to foreshadow a storm brewing.
The same goes for the Huo family aunt and niece. Even though Huo Ling has not fully recovered, once she regains consciousness, they are the same. They are both successors cultivated by Old Madam Huo, and both of them are quite intelligent!
Thinking of this, Hu Ming scratched his head and couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, before Xiaohua went to Hangzhou, she had Hongxia bring this to me. This is it, the seal worth 30 billion!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Xiuxiu's expression turned serious. She stopped approaching and took out a small mahogany box from her bosom, placing it solemnly on the table.