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Chapter 23 Hao Xiajian's Challenge

You're so beautiful, chicken.

This meme seems to have only been circulating for a short time, so upon seeing these four words, everyone believed Wu Cheng's words.

This mirror is indeed fake.

Lu Shao looked dejected; he had failed again.

And yet, they still fell into Wu Cheng's hands.

Grandpa Gu smiled and said, "It's not Lu's fault. Who would have thought that this mirror was a fake?"

Bai Li said, "If the craftsman who made this mirror hadn't exposed his own shortcomings, we wouldn't have been able to tell the difference. It seems that my title of 'Divine Eye Bai Li' should be given to this young Brother Wu."

Wu Cheng smiled and asked Old Master Gu, "I wonder if Old Master Gu would accept this mirror?"

After thinking it over, Old Master Gu realized that if he accepted the goods, it would be as if his Gu family knew they were counterfeit but still accepted them, ruining their own reputation.

To say that he wouldn't accept it would be a mistake; Lu's gesture was already a kind gesture, and the children shouldn't be disappointed.

He gave a wry smile, thinking to himself that Wu Cheng was quite cunning; he had kicked the ball back to him, putting him in a difficult position.

When I showed Wu Cheng the mirror earlier, I did intend to make things difficult for him, but the kid turned the tables on me so quickly. He's a force to be reckoned with.

However, experience counts, and he countered Wu Cheng's question: "Young Brother Wu, what would you do in this situation?"

Wu Cheng took out the check that Young Master Lu had given him from his pocket and shook it: "I have a check for one million here. I've decided to buy it. That way, Young Master Lu won't lose out, and the Treasure Competition won't accept counterfeit goods. It's a win-win situation."

Grandpa Gu nodded: "Then you'll be at a disadvantage."

Wu Cheng seized the opportunity and said, "I believe that Grandpa Gu will not let me suffer a loss."

“Well said. My Gu family is willing to give you two million in compensation.” Old Master Gu made the decision on the spot.

"Thank you, sir. I promise I won't let the Gu family suffer any losses," Wu Cheng said.

As he spoke, he put away the mirror and handed the check to Young Master Lu.

Holding the check that hadn't even been warmed by Wu Cheng's pocket, Lu Shao had a million curses in his mind, unsure whether he should utter them.

Wu Cheng completely got something for nothing.

First, he used the beads inside the toilet seat to swindle one million yuan from me. Now, he used that one million yuan to take a mirror from me. In the end, he got two million yuan from the Gu family and even made the Gu family owe Wu Cheng a favor.

Two million is a drop in the ocean for the Gu family, but the favors they have are worth a fortune.

After Wu Chengxiu pulled off this move, many young people were quite impressed, feeling a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment, while Lu Shao could only swallow his pride and suffer in silence.

He hated Wu Cheng to death, and even hated Ma Yue as well.

He thought to himself that once he left the Gu family, he would make sure his sister beat Wu Cheng so badly that he couldn't take care of himself. Just as he was feeling resentful, Hao Shao's somewhat cold voice rang in his ear: "Young Master Lu, I do have a way to help you get revenge, but I can't help you for nothing."

"What's your idea?" Young Master Lu suddenly became excited.

"No rush. I said I can't help for nothing. Listen to my requirements first." Hao Shao stared at Lu Shao, his eyes narrowed, like a snake eyeing its prey.

"You said I would agree to any request."

“I heard that your sister learned martial arts at the Du family in Linzhou, so she should have some influence with them. I plan to have her speak on our behalf and ask the Du family’s eldest daughter to come to our Hao family for medical treatment.”

"That's it?" Young Master Lu felt that Young Master Hao's request was too simple.

"that's it."

"Fine, I agree." Blinded by hatred, Young Master Lu didn't think things through. If it were really that simple, why would the Hao family, one of the four great families of Longqiu, ask his sister for help?

Seeing that Lu Shao had agreed, Hao Shao patted Lu Shao on the shoulder: "Then it's a deal."

"But you should also know how the Hao family will deal with you if you really don't keep your word."

Lu Shao shuddered, only then realizing the power of the Hao family. But since he had already agreed, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and do it.

Hao Shao didn't waste any more words with Lu Shao.

He stepped forward and said loudly, "Hao Xiajian of the Hao family, on behalf of the Hao family, congratulates Grandpa Gu on his birthday and presents him with a golden lion paperweight."

When Grandpa Gu heard about the golden lion paperweight, he was quite pleased: "You're willing to give me your grandfather's golden lion paperweight? Quickly bring it here so I can admire it."

Hao Shao did not step forward, but held up the golden lion paperweight and said, "Grandpa Gu, don't rush. I just saw this Brother Wu Cheng showing his face in front of people one after another, and he even stole the limelight from you, the birthday celebrant."

"So I'm very dissatisfied. I, Hao Xiajian, despise those who try to steal the spotlight and those who are just trying to attract attention. I plan to have a one-on-one treasure battle with him here."

A one-man showdown?

Wu Cheng's heart sank.

Before arriving at the Treasure Battle Tournament, Wu Cheng learned about the tournament from various sources. It was said that in addition to this selection competition, there was also a separate treasure battle event.

The selection competition is like an exam, while the individual treasure battle is like a tournament.

The exam determines the first, second, and third place based on scores, and everyone who makes it to the top ranks benefits.

However, in a one-on-one treasure contest, only one prize can be won. The winner not only gets to advance to the final selection but also takes the loser's share of the prize.

He thought to himself, "I have never offended the Hao family, so why is Hao Xiajian targeting me?"

When the others heard about the one-on-one treasure battle, they all agreed and cheered for Hao Shao.

Wu Chengxin said, "When you're poor, no one cares even in the bustling city; when you're rich, distant relatives come to visit even in the deep mountains. It's human nature to have a tendency to curry favor with the powerful."

He didn't originally intend to make such a big fuss or seek the limelight; he only planned to make an appearance once more when he presented Gu Bingzhang's inkstone.

But now that Hao Xiajian insists on causing trouble himself, Wu Cheng has no choice but to accept it.

He looked at Old Master Gu.

Grandpa Gu also looked at Wu Cheng: "Young Brother Wu, you can choose to avoid the battle."

Wu Cheng shook his head: "Grandpa Gu, although I, Wu Cheng, am from a humble family, I still have dignity. Since he specifically asked me to compete with him in a treasure contest, then let's compete."

"But your Dao Beads..." Old Master Gu said, but his words trailed off.

Wu Cheng knew, of course, that the Dao Pearl was a treasure, but in terms of value, it was probably much less valuable than a golden lion paperweight.

However, his confidence did not come from that Dao Pearl.

That pearl wasn't even a gift from him; he simply used Lu Shao's name to take advantage of the situation.

Wu Cheng said confidently, "Young Master Xia Jian, I know a bit about the rules of one-on-one treasure battles. I heard that whoever starts it has to lower the price of their treasure by one million. I wonder if Young Master Xia Jian has that confidence?"

Hao Xiajian smiled sinisterly: "Even if I lower the price by a million, it's enough to beat you. But I never said I wanted to compete with your Dao Pearl. You know better than I do how you got that Dao Pearl."

"What I'm going to fight against is the treasure you brought with you."