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Chapter 234: The Holy Relic of Mysterious Power

The two men in black robes ignored Xu Sanduo's panicked questioning.

Instead, he cast his eyes on the antiques on the table and glanced at the collections on the shelves.

One of them raised his hand, pointed at Xu Sanduo, and said in a slightly stiff voice:

"Hand over the things!"

The two men had dark skin and wore tall hats. They did not look like people from Dongdu, but more like lamas from the snowy plateau.

Xu Sanduo widened his eyes and asked in a trembling voice:
"What is it? What treasure could I have that would be worth the two great monks making such a fuss?"

The lama who asked the question took a step forward, his black robe fluttering in the wind, and uttered four words coldly:

"Golden Bamba bottle."

Upon hearing this, Xu Sanduo's face turned even paler, a trace of panic flashed across his eyes, but he quickly pretended to be calm:
"I don't know what you are talking about. What kind of rare thing is the Jinbamba bottle? I have never seen it before."

As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Fang Cheng, hoping to get some help from this mysterious hero and perhaps resolve the crisis.

Fang Cheng still sat there, his expression calm, watching the scene with interest.

It seemed that he also wanted to know what Xu Sanduo was hiding, which caused him to get into trouble one after another.

The lama guarding the door suddenly opened his mouth and mumbled a few words.

After hearing this, the lama who was asking the question raised his voice again and threatened:
"Don't play dumb. Someone saw you get the Golden Bamba Bottle. Hand it over quickly if you know what's best for you. Otherwise, you'll die here today!"

Xu Sanduo's facial muscles twitched a few times, and he gritted his teeth and defended himself:

"I really don't know what you are talking about. Jin Bamba bottle? I have never seen that thing before. Don't wrongly accuse a good person!"

Although his eyes looked innocent, his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner fear.

"How dare you speak so harshly!"

Seeing that he refused to admit that he had seen the Golden Benba Bottle, the Lama who was questioning him snorted coldly, flashed, stretched out his large hand like a palm-leaf fan, and pounced forward like an eagle catching a chick.

Seeing this, Xu Sanduo wanted to escape, but as soon as he stood up, he was suddenly grabbed by the arm.

"what!"

He suddenly let out a scream, and was thrown off balance by the Lama's strong pull. While struggling, his body hit the table next to him.

The antique on the table suddenly began to shake, and a secret-colored porcelain plate slid along the edge of the table.

It was about to fall to the ground and break into pieces.

Snapped.

Fang Cheng, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly reached out and pressed down on the table.

At the same time, he stretched out his right arm and caught the fallen porcelain plate steadily.

After saving the antique and preventing it from being broken, Fang Cheng's expression changed slightly and he looked up at the two guys who were entangled.

The lama grabbed Xu Sanduo fiercely and yelled:
"Tell me, where is the Golden Bamba bottle hidden?"

Xu Sanduo screamed like a pig being slaughtered. He felt the Lama's hand was like an iron clamp, tightly gripping his arm. The pain made his face pale and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Although he was almost fainting, he refused to utter a word, and only managed to squeeze out the following sentence:
"I have no idea……"

"Things that don't know whether to live or die!"

The lama lost his patience and increased the strength in his hands, as if he was going to break Xu Sanduo's arm in the next second.

At this moment, a hand suddenly inserted between the two of them and rested on the lama's arm.

The lama turned his head suddenly, only to see the young man who had been watching the fight in silence approaching him silently like a ghost.

Then, he felt an unbearable pain in his wrist and subconsciously loosened his five fingers.

"what!"

This time, it was the lama who screamed like a pig being slaughtered.

Xu Sanduo felt as if he had been pardoned. He took the opportunity to escape and crawled back a few steps.

Fang Cheng's eyes were stern, and he held the Lama's wrist tightly with his right hand.

Veins bulged on the lama's forehead and his whole body was shaking uncontrollably, even more violently than Xu Sanduo had been before.

The force he used to grab Xu Sanduo was strong enough.

But Fang Cheng’s grip on him was even stronger, as if a steel hook was digging into flesh and a hydraulic press was about to crush bones.

The lama guarding the door saw that the situation was not good and reacted immediately. He shouted angrily and rushed forward to help.

Fang Cheng swung his arm and exerted force, throwing the lama weighing more than 200 pounds in his hand out like a sack.

The lama's body drew an arc in the air and collided with his companion who was rushing over.

The two of them fell heavily to the ground with a bang, groaning in pain.

They rolled on the ground several times before finally steadying themselves.

When they raised their heads, they all looked at Fang Cheng in astonishment, wondering where this young man came from and why he was so powerful.

The lama guarding the gate quickly got up and took out a vajra from his waist.

This demon-subduing pestle has a simple shape, and the body of the pestle is carved with intricate patterns.

He clenched his hands and muttered something, as if he was trying to mobilize some mysterious power.

Then he let out a loud shout, waving the demon-subduing pestle that emitted a dark red light, as if he was about to pounce on him again to see who was stronger.

Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed, he clenched his fists, and his momentum surged.

Behind the other party, there appeared a shadow of a three-headed, six-armed statue of the deity Galan, wearing armor, holding a sword in one hand, a conch in the other, and different magical instruments in the other four hands, looking extremely ferocious and mysterious.

"do not want!"

The lama who had been subdued earlier shouted hurriedly to stop his companions.

He covered his sprained wrist and looked at Fang Cheng, the fierceness in his eyes had long been replaced by fear.

After being captured by that move just now, he not only felt that Fang Cheng's strength was beyond imagination, but also realized that the other party seemed to still have some strength left and did not take their lives.

The lama who was trying to attack again lost his momentum and stopped moving after hearing this.

The shadow of the statue of Galan behind him also disappeared instantly, as if it had never appeared.

At this time, the house was in a mess.

The two lamas looked at each other, full of hesitation, not knowing whether to regroup or give up.

Fang Cheng still looked calm, but his muscles were tense, revealing an invisible power, as if he was a ferocious beast ready to hunt at any time.

Xu Sanduo huddled in the corner, gasping for breath.

He looked at everything in front of him in shock, and his gratitude and admiration for Fang Cheng increased even more.

"This gentleman."

After a long stalemate, the lama whose wrist was nearly broken spoke up:

"We have offended you today, but we were just following orders. We had no choice but to do so for the sake of the Golden Benba Bottle. In consideration of your mercy, we are willing to let this go and not entangle you any further."

At this point, another lama showed an unwilling look on his face and said something to him in a gibberish.

The lama gritted his teeth and continued, "It's just that the treasure is a sacred object of my religion. If we return empty-handed, we won't be able to explain it. I hope you can do us a favor and give us a clue."

After saying this, he secretly glanced at Fang Cheng's face, and when he saw that the other party did not get angry immediately, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The lama guarding the gate held the demon-subduing pestle tightly in both hands and stared at Fang Cheng with vigilance.

The atmosphere suddenly became inexplicably tense again.

"Boss Xu."

Fang Cheng was silent for a moment, then he looked at the fat man huddled in the corner and slowly said:

"Since the two guests want to know the whereabouts of that thing, you should stop hiding it and tell the truth."

When Xu Sanduo heard this, his heart skipped a beat.

He knew very well that this seemingly powerful young man in front of him had no relationship with him and it was impossible for him to protect him forever.

Once Fang Cheng leaves this place, these two lamas will never let him go easily. If they come back to retaliate, eating him alive would be the least of their worries.

And even if you manage to escape this one, there will probably be other enemies who covet the treasure next.

Thinking of this, more and more beads of sweat appeared on Xu Sanduo's forehead, rolling down his cheeks.

He raised his slightly trembling hand and wiped the sweat off.

After hesitating for a long time, he sighed secretly, gritted his teeth and said:
"The things are really not with me. They were bought by the Lu family a long time ago."

"The Lu family?"

The two lamas looked at each other, with a hint of surprise and confusion in their eyes.

"Correct!"

At this point, Xu Sanduo simply told the whole story:
"I had just received the Golden Benba bottle that day, and it wasn't even warm yet, but the next day the Lu family somehow got the news and came knocking on my door right away."

"You all know who the Lu family is. How dare I neglect them? I can only sell the things to them. The Lu family is very wealthy and powerful in Dongdu. How can I, a small antique dealer, afford to offend them?"

As he spoke, Xu Sanduo's face showed a look of helplessness and grievance.

"My two great lamas, I have told you the truth. I only ask you not to spread the news that I leaked to others."

"The Lu family has many spies. If they knew that I was the one who leaked the news, my small business would be completely over. By then, my whole family would be left with nothing."

"I am just a small antique dealer trying to survive in the cracks. I really can't afford to offend these big shots. I hope you can show some mercy!"

Seeing Xu Sanduo's posture, the two lamas' faces became a little strange.

They looked at each other, as if weighing the credibility of these words.

Finally, the lama who could speak Mandarin fluently sighed slightly and said:
"In that case, we won't embarrass you anymore. But if we find out that you lied, well, you know the consequences!"

After making the threats, the two men put away their magic weapons and turned to walk towards the door.

When they reached the door, the lama seemed to remember something and turned around to look at Fang Cheng.

He put his hands together, raised them to his forehead, then bent down and bowed respectfully:

"Thank you for your kindness today, sir. I am very grateful to you. I hope I will have the opportunity to thank you in person again in the future. I wish you all the best."

After saying this, the two lamas left quickly and their figures soon disappeared outside the door.

Seeing the two debt collectors finally leave, Xu Sanduo's tense body finally relaxed completely like a deflated ball and he collapsed to the ground.

He raised his head and looked at Fang Cheng with gratitude:
"Sir, I am grateful to you today, otherwise I would have lost my life. I, Xu Sanduo, will never forget your kindness."

"From now on, if you have any orders, I will do them for you at all costs! I, Xu Sanduo, have been working hard in Dongdu for many years. Although I haven't made a big name for myself, I still know some connections and ways. If you need any help in the future, just come to me."

"Even if you want me to go through fire and water, as long as it's your order, I will do it without hesitation!"

Xu Sanduo said this with great confidence, crawling over using his hands and feet.

His eyes were watery and sparkling, and his crying face turned into a simple and honest smile.

He looked so fawning that he almost hugged Fang Cheng's thigh and called him "boss".

Fang Cheng looked at him in silence, and raised his hand to stop Xu Sanduo from getting any closer:
"You stand up first."

At this time, the staff and security guards outside also rushed over to check the situation inside.

They poked their heads in and cautiously approached the door, and were stunned when they saw this scene.

Xu Sanduo's face turned red, and he immediately stood up and waved his hand to drive him away:
"What are you looking at? There's nothing good to see! Everyone go away and do what you need to do!"

While hurriedly closing the door again, he secretly glanced at Fang Cheng, fearing that the hero would feel that he had lost face.

Fang Cheng frowned slightly at this moment, ignoring his little thoughts at all, but thinking about the strange things that happened this morning.

I had heard some things about the Lu family from the fisherman before, and now Xu Sanduo mentioned this name again.

There is most likely a connection between the two events.

Thinking of this, Fang Cheng looked up at Xu Sanduo and asked:
"You just said that the Lu family took away the Golden Benba Bottle. What on earth is this thing that is worth so many people fighting for it, even two monks are looking for trouble with you?"

Xu Sanduo swallowed his saliva upon hearing this, and a look of awe appeared on his face:

"My lord, this Golden Benba Bottle is really not simple. It is related to the legend of reincarnation of the soul. It is also a very important sacred object in the Snowy Plateau and is regarded as a magical instrument with sacred power."

"According to custom, once a great monk passes away, the monks will hold a solemn ceremony and use the golden bemba bottle to select the reincarnated soul boy to continue the Dharma lineage, which is of great significance."

Xu Sanduo paused deliberately, with a hint of mystery in his eyes, and said in a low voice:
"But it is said that the original Golden Bamba Vase mysteriously disappeared two thousand years ago without a trace. All that has appeared since then are imitations."

"So this time when it is re-released, it will definitely cause a sensation. Just think about it, how attractive is this thing to both Buddhists and those who are obsessed with collecting rare treasures?"

"When I first got it, I was so happy, thinking that I would make a fortune, but I almost lost my life..."

At this point, Xu Sanduo's face darkened, then he smiled and flattered her:
"My dear hero, your skills and courage are so great that I, Xu Sanduo, have never seen anyone who can match you in all these years of wandering around the martial arts world."

"Today, you subdued those two ferocious lamas with just one move. I was so impressed by that scene."

As he spoke, he patted his chest exaggeratedly, as if he was still immersed in the shock of what had just happened.

"Although I, Xu Sanduo, don't have any great abilities, I am smart and I know all the people and streets in this Dongdu city like never before."

"If you need anything in the future, whether it's looking for someone or asking for gossip, I can definitely do it for you!"

"Also, although my business is not very large, it can still bring in tens of millions of dollars every year. If you don't mind, I can give you some shares, so that you can also have a share of the store's profits in the future."

Xu Sanduo became more and more excited as he spoke, his eyes turned slightly red, and the flattery on his face became more intense.

"I hope to be able to follow you, the hero, and serve you, so that I can feel your power and respect, and walk with my head held high, and not be bullied."

"If you don't mind, my life will be handed over to you from now on!"

He looked at Fang Cheng eagerly and expressed his loyalty on the spot.

He hoped to catch Fang Cheng's eye and be recruited under his command so that he would have a solid backing in the future.

Fang Cheng raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at him indifferently. He neither agreed immediately nor refused outright.

Just when Xu Sanduo was feeling anxious, he told him his cell phone number.

"If there's anything in the future, we can contact each other by phone."

Xu Sandu's eyes lit up immediately, and he hurriedly wrote down the number, shouting in ecstasy:
"Big guy!"

(End of this chapter)