Tomb raiding: It all started with shocking the archaeological team.

There was no talking all night, and the next morning.

Chen Yibai got up early, and after a quick wash, he planned to go out and get some serious business done.

The Fire Serpent King skin that was brought out from the tomb of King Kang needs to be made into a suit of armor by buying some more tools, and the extra materials can be used to make a Vajra Umbrella.

With these two defensive artifacts, plus the Crimson Ancient Sword, the Corpse-Suppressing Nail, and the bloodline inheritance of the Candle Dragon,

Chen Yibai's current fighting strength may be even greater than in his previous life.

Despite this, Chen Yibai currently has no plans to return to his old ways.

After all, being an internet celebrity is much more lucrative than tomb raiding these days. With such an easy way to make money, who would risk their life for a living?

Of course, life isn't all about money.

Except in special circumstances, such as the Kangwang Tomb which we visited with the archaeological team before.

Therefore, a swordsman can temporarily change professions, but the sword still needs to be sharpened!

It's good to have some in advance; you never know when it might come in handy.

bang bang bang...

Just as Chen Yibai finished preparing to leave, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Who?"

When Chen Yibai opened the door, he saw a man in his early thirties, dressed in a sharp black suit, tie, and gleaming leather shoes. His tall figure was slightly bowed, and he smiled politely, saying, "Mr. Chen, do you have a moment now? Our chairman would like to invite you for a cup of tea..."

Who is your chairman?

Chen Yibai frowned slightly. He had initially thought this was a sales office promoting a property.

The man in the suit smiled and said, "This is Chairman Yan of our Shending Group!"

Well, Chen Yibai was right after all.

It seems that the gifts that Shending Group sent in the live stream yesterday were not just for helping to authenticate an Earth Token.

This is to test the waters with a high-quality counterfeit Earth Token first, and then arrange to meet offline.

"Okay, lead the way!"

After a brief consideration, Chen Yibai decided to consider this as giving Shending Group some face.

After following the man in the suit downstairs.

Chen Yibai saw two black Rolls-Royce Phantoms with gold badges parked at the intersection downstairs. They were extended special editions with license plates that were like leopard numbers. This was the status of the richest man.

As Chen Yibai walked towards them, the driver of the Rolls-Royce behind him, wearing white gloves, quickly opened the car door for him.

To invite just one person, you have to bring two cars. Is this the kind of treatment the richest man gives Chen Yibai?

It seems that the chairman of Shending Group, surnamed Yan, is quite adept at handling things.

After getting into the car, Chen Yibai sat in the back with his legs crossed, pondering the purpose of the Shen Ding Group's grand invitation to him.

About half an hour later.

Two Rolls-Royces were parked in front of a high-end private club in the suburbs.

This is a private club that is not open to the public at all, and it looks quite ordinary from the outside.

But once inside, Chen Yibai was amazed. The opulent, extravagant European-style decor was dazzling, and the waitresses dressed as maids were all sweet and alluring with hot figures...

This must be a private paradise for the rich, right?

So it seems that the rich are happier.

Furthermore, the security at this club is extremely tight. Every few meters, there is a bodyguard in a suit and tie, who all appear to be specially trained and exude a cold and imposing aura. They are either former soldiers or mercenaries.

"Captain Chen, we meet again..."

Just as Chen Yibai entered the club, a familiar and pleasant voice rang out.

It's Yan Xuefei, who had a video call with Chen Yibai last night. She seems to have been waiting here for a long time.

"Hello, little sister!"

Chen Yibai chuckled and subconsciously glanced at Yan Xuefei.

Yesterday, Yan Xuefei only showed her face in a video. Today, when I saw her in person, she was even more beautiful and elegant than she appeared in the video. Her figure was also incredible. She was 1.7 meters tall, wearing jeans and a white shirt. She looked simple and unassuming, but she had an indescribable charm.

It's a pity, she's someone's goddaughter...

"Hehe... Lieutenant Chen, you can just call me Xuefei, or Xiaofei, it's fine with you..."

Yan Xuefei smiled sweetly, showing no airs of a rich young lady, which made her somewhat likable.

Chen Yibai didn't waste any time with pleasantries and went straight to the point, asking, "You've gone to such lengths to invite me here, is there something you need? If it's just for tea, then..."

Before Chen Yibai could finish speaking, Yan Xuefei shook her head and interrupted him with a smile: "Captain Chen, it wasn't me who invited you today, it was my father. He's waiting for you inside..."

As she spoke, Yan Xuefei gestured for them to proceed.

Chen Yibai nodded and followed Yan Xuefei to the innermost private room in the club.

The private room was quite large, with a large octagonal table in the middle laden with a sumptuous spread of Chinese dishes, along with several opened bottles of Zodiac-themed Moutai, as if they were just waiting for the guests to arrive and begin their meal.

"Dad, Captain Chen is here..."

After pushing open the door, Yan Xuefei respectfully greeted the white-haired middle-aged man sitting at the octagonal table.

At the same time, Chen Yibai was also sizing up this white-haired middle-aged man, who was Yan Tianjiu, the richest man in Lingang City and the current head of Shending Group!

Yan Tianjiu had just turned fifty this year. Although he was still middle-aged, he had a full head of silver hair, a square face, thick eyebrows, big eyes, a high nose, and deep nasolabial folds on both sides. He was wearing a smart black Zhongshan suit and had an imposing aura.

After all, he is the person in charge of a business empire worth tens of billions, and more importantly, he started from scratch, so he must have an extraordinary presence.

but……

When Chen Yibai was examining Yan Tianjiu, he felt that Yan Tianjiu had a familiar, déjà vu vibe, and also looked somewhat kind.

Furthermore, this kind face did not come from the memories of the body's previous owner.

Rather, it comes from Chen Yibai's memories of the world during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China.

"Mr. Chen, Captain Chen?"

Yan Tianjiu sat upright in the seat of honor, while also looking Chen Yibai up and down. His face was almost expressionless, but he exuded an oppressive aura and air of authority.

Although many big bosses exude an aura of authority, Yan Tianjiu's boss-like demeanor made Chen Yibai feel a little uncomfortable.

Perhaps it's because Chen Yibai has an arrogant personality and is used to being alone, so he's not used to having someone put on airs or act high and mighty in front of him.

"Hello, Mr. Yan!"

Chen Yibai smiled politely, not at all restrained by Yan Tianjiu's aura. Instead, he walked straight over with a relaxed air. He was about to pull out a chair when the security guards on both sides suddenly blocked his way with cold expressions.

What do you mean?

Chen Yibai immediately stopped smiling and raised an eyebrow: "Is this how you treat your guests? If you're going to invite someone, you should show some sincerity. Don't try to act all high and mighty in front of me! I'm not here to watch you show off!"

The atmosphere instantly turned awkward.

"Cough cough..."

Finally, Yan Tianjiu coughed twice to signal, and the bodyguards blocking Chen Yibai's way stepped back.

Crackling sound...

Chen Yibai casually pulled out a chair, sat down, and crossed his legs. Looking directly at Yan Tianjiu, he didn't mince words and went straight to the point, saying, "Mr. Yan, first of all, thank you for your support and donations in my live stream last night. If you need something from me, let's get straight to the point. To be honest, I'm a bit busy..."

Chen Yibai's words caused Yan Tianjiu to show a barely perceptible surprise on his face. He was surprised because he rarely saw a young man dare to speak to him in such a tone.

Besides surprise, there was also a hint of anger: "Do these internet celebrities forget who they are after they become famous?"

However, considering that Chen Yibai could recognize at a glance that the earthen tablet was a Tang dynasty imitation of a Han dynasty one, and even knew that it was unearthed in the late Qing dynasty, they could only hold back for now.

Immediately, Yan Tianjiu gave a forced smile and looked at Chen Yibai, about to speak.

But before he could say anything, Chen Yibai suddenly asked, "Mr. Yan, may I ask you a few questions first?"

"Oh?"

Yan Tianjiu gave a slightly curious "Oh" and nodded, saying, "Okay, you ask first."

Chen Yibai stared at Yan Tianjiu's square face and said seriously, "Mr. Yan, I saw a post online before that said your ancestors were tomb raiders? And they were the leaders of the Unloading Ridge faction, and they even served under a warlord during the Republic of China era and participated in the looting of the Eastern Qing Tombs. Is that true?"

click!

Coincidentally, Yan Tianjiu was lighting a cigar at that moment.

Upon hearing Chen Yibai's sudden question, Yan Tianjiu's expression changed drastically. He clenched the cigar cutter in his hand, and a small piece of cigar tip flew out instantly.

Even Yan Xuefei, who was standing next to him, was startled by Chen Yibai's words.

This is a dark chapter in the Yan family's history that cannot be mentioned. In the past, when people discussed this behind their backs, Yan Tianjiu found out and they all met a terrible end.

Chen Yibai actually dared to ask this in front of Yan Tianjiu. Isn't this a blatant provocation?

Therefore, Yan Tianjiu's expression was very unpleasant at this moment.

His face was cold, and his angry eyes were fixed on Chen Yibai, but he was suppressing his anger. It seemed that if there were other things to do, he would have already ordered his bodyguards to kill him.

As for Chen Yibai, although he realized that Yan Tianjiu was very angry, he didn't take it seriously because it was all expected. Instead, he chuckled and said, "Mr. Yan, don't be angry. I didn't mean to offend you. I just wanted to confirm that the leader of the Unloading Ridge faction in the late Qing Dynasty was named Yan Kaishan, and he was my younger brother..."

"No, he's my grandfather's sworn brother!"

"So if Yan Kaishan really is your ancestor, then we're all family. According to seniority, you should call me 'Young Master'!"

As he spoke, Chen Yibai smiled and took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and put it in his mouth.

Sworn brother?

Young master?