Watching the movie! It brought a small shock to the heavens!

【"please."】

[He spoke again on Sunday, as if wanting to witness firsthand the despair of losing all his gold mining assets.]

Watching Sand Gold slowly pick up the box, a strange, wicked smile crept onto Sunday's lips.

[“Snap!”]

The box was opened, and Sand Gold's eyes widened in astonishment, as if he had seen something unbelievable!

[Inside the box that should have contained the [foundation].]

At this moment, there was absolutely nothing there!

Chapter 170 Latio: I'm sorry! But he gave me way too much!

Enjoying the astonished expression on Sand Gold's face, Sunday was quite pleased with his reaction.

Of course, this is only the first step, because this game has never been fair from the start; victory has always been on my side!

"Are these... what you're looking for?"

On Sunday, he calmly lifted a handkerchief that had been protruding from the table.

Beneath the handkerchief, two dazzling gemstones suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes!

[A gemstone, encased in a shimmering silver shell, emanates a soft green glow, lurking in the shadows like a venomous snake, waiting for its chance to strike!]

The other gemstone was encased in a thick, earthy-yellow outer shell, emitting an amber-colored, slightly gentle glow.

The gemstones are adorned with exquisite patterns!

The unusual shape seems to indicate someone's identity.

"That was my foundation stone? I never imagined I would later entrust it to gold dust." —Topa, Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World.

However, Toppa quickly realized that his exceptional eyesight allowed him to instantly distinguish that the other cornerstone was not 'Golden Sand' but 'Pawned Jade'!

"Wow, is this a huge investment in gold mining this time?"

Toppa didn't speak from the sky; even she was taken aback by the sheer scale of the gold dust's display and quickly summoned Bulbul to pet it.

"Hehe~ As expected, you never disappoint~" Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World, Emerald.

"Huh? Did I miss some details?" Yuanlong World, Gao Yao.

"To be precise, it should be some information. The [Foundation] contains the power of the Envoy, an important item that no amount of wealth can compare to. For every owner of the [Foundation], the [Foundation] is something more precious than their own life." - Walter Yang, Honkai Impact 3rd Railway World.

"It's truly unexpected that Miss Topa, with such a valuable [Foundation Stone], would entrust him to Sand Gold. It seems the relationship between the [Stone Heart Ten] isn't as the outside world speculates." —Walter Yang, Honkai Impact 3rd Railway World.

"Pfft~" Your Majesty, have mercy on me, Lu Xiaoyu.

"How interesting. A traitor has appeared in a family that claims to be 'all-encompassing,' while Sand Gold, who has always prioritized profit above all else, can still trust his companions to this extent." Your Majesty, have mercy on me, Lü Xiaoyu.

"Ah ha~ It seems you have a lot of talent, my friend. Why don't you join the tavern?" Honkai Impact 3rd Railway World, Fireworks.

[Before the system was set, at Chaolu Mansion]

On Sunday, I was still looking at the ancient and profound murals on the wall.

Hearing the voice behind him, he didn't treat the gold dust with the same disdain and arrogance. Instead, he turned around kindly and spoke.

"Since you've kept your appointment, learned professor... does this mean you're willing to side with the family in this farce?"

[The scene shifts, and behind Sunday is none other than Ladio!]

"Hey, Professor, you didn't betray me, did you?" Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World, Gold Dust.

"Idiot." Ladio, in the Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World.

"What makes you think you can win me over?"

Ladio crossed his arms and said coldly.

Sunday chuckled softly and began to explain.

"I have heard that your relationship with Mr. Sand Gold is not pleasant. I also know that you are a true scholar, whose pursuit of knowledge surpasses everything else."

"Then you should also understand that a qualified scholar recognizes their own position and will not lose sight of what is more important for the sake of trivial pride."

Ladio retorted.

"If you agree to assist the family, I will offer you all the results of our research on the star core. You should be well aware that no faction other than the family is willing to share such knowledge."

"On Sunday, he said calmly, 'If the other party had absolutely no intention of coming here, they wouldn't have come at all.'"

What's holding the other side back now is only the weight of our bargaining chips, but the Star Core! For all scholars, it's an irresistible and fatal temptation!

【“…”】

As expected, Latio hesitated upon hearing Sunday's conditions; the knowledge of the Star Core...

After a long pause, Ladio slowly spoke, offering his compromise.

"Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

"Ladio: I'm sorry! He gave way too much!" Your Majesty, have mercy on me, Lu Xiaoyu.

"Hahaha!" Genshin Impact world, stragglers.

"No way! I thought the banter between Sand Gold and Latio was quite interesting! Now they're not even considering it?" Gao Yao, Cloud Dragon World.

"I need Mr. Sand Gold's complete plan."

【as expected!】

Ladio gave a light snort, unsurprised, and said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Didn't you all take away his [foundation]? A peacock that's been plucked can't fly."

"But I've also heard that the ten elites in the strategic investment department are extremely united, standing together for the company's interests."

[Sunday carries a hidden meaning.]

"You could have explained it more clearly."

"Does the [cornerstone] submitted by Mr. Sand Gold truly belong to him?"

On Sunday, he presented his idea—a very bold and crazy plan!

"Hmph~ You doubt he'd entrust someone else's foundation to you? You overestimate the Stonehearts' unity—that thing is far more important than their own lives."

Ladio remarked sarcastically, seemingly mocking Sunday's overreaction and needless worry.

"But you also know he's a crazy gambler. The more flamboyant he is, the more careful you need to be."

Seeing Sunday's serious demeanor, Ladio was taken aback by the other party's idea.

"I never thought anyone would think like him. Honestly, you'd better see a therapist."

"Hahaha! That's hilarious! Ladio's tone even sounded sincere when he said that!" (From the world of The King's Avatar, Chen Guo)

"He's serious! (doge emoji)" The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System, Shen Qingqiu.

"Ladio, the only normal man among a group of riddle-makers! I would call you the god of normal men!" (From the world of 100,000 Cold Jokes, by an anonymous author.)

"However, Sunday's condition was definitely not right. He seemed like he was about to collapse. He really should see a psychologist." - Minglong Boy World, Sang Xia.

"Give it to me. The box containing the foundation stone is specially made; no one except top executives and related personnel can open it—but I happen to be among them."

"Good heavens, what a statement! Ladio: I am the person involved!" (From the world of 100,000 Cold Jokes, by an anonymous author.)

Chapter 171 The Robin: Brother, no, no!

On Sunday, he walked slowly to the table and made a 'please' gesture.

【"Excuse me."】

Ladio also walked to the box and opened it using a special method.

And the result...

"—I'm sorry, you guessed right."

[After hearing the answer he wanted on Sunday, he chuckled lightly, seemingly mocking the low-level tactics of the gold miner.]

"Ah, a golden stone. Its color is exactly the same as the radiance of the Corpse of Krippar."

Ladio agreed.

"This is exactly the story he's going to use to deceive you. He won't tell you that the ten Stonehearts must use their own will to carve out the foundation stone, allowing it to shine with a unique luster."

"This golden stone is topaz, also known as [jade]—not [aventurine]."

Ladio suggested.

"So, shall we confront him?"

"Not for now. What I'm more interested in is where his cornerstone lies."

Sunday shook his head slightly, then turned to Ladio and asked questioningly.

"The safest place, a place you would never expect. Because he never intended to hide it—from the very beginning, that cornerstone was already in your hands."

As Ladio spoke, his gaze fell upon the gold dust bag beside him, which was used to hold monetary gifts.

Following Ladio's gaze, Sunday finally learned of Sand Gold's methods; even he hadn't expected the other party to be so ruthless!

[And Ladio reached into his bag and pulled out a jade-green foundation stone!]

[It was gently placed on the table, opposite the [topaz] in between.]

"I see. This duffel bag... hiding something more precious than life among a pile of cheap jewels, disguised as cash to be seized, does indeed fit that Mr. Goldsmith's style."

[On Sunday, I suddenly realized the truth.]

Looking at the prominent heart mark on the bag, Sunday smiled slightly, but in the end, he still won.

"Then he'll make up some excuse, downplaying the real issue, to get the money back from you. It's a gamble, one he knows all too well; he's betting that one wrong move and you'll lose everything."

Ladio chuckled softly, as if he had truly become a member of the family and stood on Sunday's side.

"Thank you for your help, learned professor. Our family will repay the righteous man."

"As for the villain...may he step back and suffer humiliation."

"He said on Sunday with a cold expression."

The outcome is already decided; now it's time to arrange the final resting place for that gambler!

In the world of Eros Chocolate, Metata said, "...I never thought that Latio would actually betray Sand Gold...and betray it so thoroughly."

In the first sequence world, Luo Lan said, "Sigh~ In the world of most adults, when faced with interests, feelings are as fragile as paper."

In the Genshin Impact world, Klee shouts, "Golden Sand Brother is a good guy, Latios Brother is a big bad guy! Dodo! Boom!"

In the world of Genshin Impact, Venti exclaims, "Wow~ so many fish!"

In the world of Zhenhun Street, Xia Ling said, "Fortunately, judging from what Sha Jin and the others said before, none of this has happened yet. Next time, Sha Jin will have to find a new partner."

My eldest brother's brain is a mess. Dongfang Xianyun: "Sha Jin: Damn it! My carefully devised plan is ruined!"

In the world of 100,000 Cold Jokes, an anonymous person said: "Indeed, if Sand Gold were to go to Pinocchio now, he'd probably have his underwear turned inside out and searched!"

When bullets fly across the world, Zhang Muzhi says, "This is absolutely outrageous! They don't even bother to properly loot the enemy's stuff after they've gotten their hands on it."

Let's rewind to the present.

Sand Gold stared silently at the two foundation stones on the table.

"Thanks to you having such a discerning friend, I was able to add a complete failure to your career."

"Sunday said smugly, his eyes full of mockery as he looked at the gold dust."

[His plan to seize gold had completely fallen through, and he roared at Ladio like a gambler who had lost all his chips.]

"Ladio, you bastard..."

In the world of To Love-Ru, Risa Momioka says, "Huh~ Sand Gold's tone sounds like that of a resentful wife like Latio, who was seduced by Sunday."

In the Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World, Dr. Truth said, "...You really should see a doctor..."

In the world of the Hundred Demon Records, Tao Yao says, "What are you looking at! Eating everything will only make my nutrition more balanced!"

In the world of 100,000 Cold Jokes, an anonymous author commented: "What a bunch of 'pinky' scholars!"