He insisted on taking me as his disciple. I felt that there was definitely something wrong with that fellow's head, so I told him to scram. However, he insisted on following me, and since I couldn't beat him, I told him that if he could get me an item from before to auction, I would reluctantly consider it. In the end, he sent me such an item. Those two clans might have been called over by that fellow. "
Tumo and the few elders looked at each other in dismay. Was this little bastard a pig? How could he still be alive? This was simply a miracle!
"Cough cough. Ma Dong, the clown-masked senior you met is an expert. You have to be more respectful in the future. If he wants to take you as his disciple, that's your fortune. The family, cough cough, will definitely support you with all our might!" said Tumo. He wasn't greedy for the stone slab, as treasuring it was a crime. Without the strength of the 10 Great Families, it would be a disaster for anyone who possessed it.
An elder beside him could not help but laugh. "As expected of someone nurtured by our Assassin Family. Ma Dong, don't hold any grudges in your heart. Arranging for Teslan to compete with you is also a test for you by the family. Think about it. If we really didn't think highly of you, would the family have given you a chance? He even arranged for the competition to be held in Tianjing. If jade is not polished, it will not become useful. “
Previously, when this little fellow went to the headquarters, the family head had affirmed that this child is a rare talent in our family. He has brains and is responsible. At that time, I didn't really believe him. Looks like the family head is more discerning. "
"There's also luck. Talent and hard work aren't enough to achieve great things. Luck is also very important."
The few elders instantly turned from stone statues to amiable and amiable ones, looking at Ma Dong as if he was looking at his own grandson.
Tumo Assassin took a deep breath. His eyes, which were usually squinted when he looked at the younger generation, were now opened to a normal level. His tiger-like eyes appeared to be brimming with vigor, while a sliver of a smile that Ma Dong had never seen before appeared on his face. "It's very rare to have such ability and luck. However, you can't slack off, nor can you be arrogant and complacent. Tianjing will be the most important place for the family's development in the future. I'll be at ease leaving it to you."
This single sentence had determined the outcome and Ma Dong's fate.
"I'll leave the rest of the auction to you. The final result will be decided by you. You should know the importance of this," said Tumo.
Ma Dong respectfully bowed and said, "Lord Patriarch, please be at ease. I know what I'm doing. This transaction is actually between that clown, Stuart, and Musk. We're just a platform. It's fine as long as we can obtain the greatest benefits."
The elder at the side nodded in satisfaction. "That's the Fate Master. Be more polite in the future. Don't let others think that our clan's direct descendants have no upbringing."
Tumo waved his hand. "Don't restrict him. Just do as he pleases. It's not good to be too deliberate. Perhaps that's what the other party sees in him."
"Patriarch is wise!"
"Not only that, in the future, unless it concerns the fate of the family or he needs help, he doesn't need to report to us." Tumo said. This was a truly cunning old fox. An existence like the Fate Master was the most difficult to guess. He did not wish for such a small matter to ruin their relationship.
The few elders nodded their heads in succession. This was a true veteran. They sighed with emotion in their hearts. This huge turn of events was too miraculous. Perhaps this brat Ma Dong really did have some luck on him.
What was the most important thing to have a successful career?
Intelligence? Emotional intelligence? Identity? Strength?
No, the most important thing was luck. If one couldn't control their fate, even if they had the ability to transcend the heavens, they would not be able to escape from a tragic fate.
Ma Dong respectfully bowed. "I'm willing to contribute my meager strength for the prosperity of the family!"
Ma Dong returned to replace Tony and ended the auction. Instead, he invited Darwin and Musk for a meeting. Clearly, there was no need for others to know what was going to happen next. In fact, it could even be said that it would be better to not know the result.
Although the audience felt that it was a pity, no one dared to say anything. This was a normal situation. There was no need for such a big matter to be discussed in front of so many people. Although the two great families were doing their best, it was impossible for them to damage the foundation. The price had to be reasonable. Otherwise, they might as well use underhanded methods.
Ma Dong's actions clearly made Tumo extremely satisfied. His judgement was accurate, and he had grasped the scale well. This was also the reason why he had been willing to give Ma Dong a chance.
In the end, Musk made a compromise. 8 billion, the plot of land, and the image of the Stuart Golden Stone Slab. Darwin also promised that the Stuart family would owe the Musk family a favor. Between great families, such favors were usually the most valuable. All business deals would eventually reach a balance. Naturally, Darwin would discuss the details of the transaction with Ma Dong. This wasn't just a transaction, it had also allowed Ma Dong to enter the vision of the upper echelons of the Federation. At the very least, his name wouldn't be unfamiliar.
After the auction, there was a grand banquet. Naturally, the audience also wanted to participate. Seeing the big shots chatting cheerfully and wittily, they knew that the transaction had been completed. Musk had also achieved his goal. He knew that the Stuart family would definitely fight to the death. However, in a situation where there wasn't any price to pay, the Stuart family owed him a favor. This could be considered as a great contribution to the family.
Ordinary people could only watch from afar, as they didn't dare to approach and cause trouble. At this moment, those with higher statuses had all gathered around Darwin, including Zorn and Campbell, who had been invited under Teslan's name. Although they were also members of the 10 great families, the two of them could only be submissive in front of Darwin. Regardless of whether it was their status within the family or their fame and authority outside, they were lacking by a large margin.
Towards these two, Darwin and Musk still gave face and chatted a bit with them. As for the others, they politely declined. Instead, Darwin waved his hand to invite Ma Dong over.
"Little friend Ma Dong, are you very familiar with senior Fate Master?" Darwin's eyes lit up. Previously, when his family had agreed to the Fate Master's condition of borrowing the stone slab, they had also wanted to use this opportunity to rope in this mysterious figure. Although the other party was very likely to be from some hidden aristocratic family and would definitely not accept the invitation of the Federation's aristocratic families, there was no harm in finding an opportunity to try. What if there was a chance?
Scratching his head, Ma Dong continued to use the same method. This method was always useful when dealing with big shots. As for Darwin, he had the same reaction as Tumo.
"Not sticking to the norm. Haha. This really does seem to be the style of that expert. Being able to obtain the favour of this expert senior is truly a good fortune." Darwin sighed in admiration. "After this transaction, we're friends. You have my Skylink number, so you can directly look for me if you need anything. “
A happy expression appeared on Ma Dong's face. However, he knew that this was completely due to the Fate Master. Naturally, he knew his limits.
After sending off Darwin and Musk, the auction finally came to an end. However, Ma Dong clearly still had many matters to deal with. He had to deal with the guests that had come to support him, deal with the various inquiries from his family, and even deal with the transfer of management rights to Tianjing by his family. For the time being, he definitely wouldn't be able to leave.
Wang Zhong and his group could be considered to be on the same side, so they didn't join in the fun. Only the Old Potter was slightly reluctant to leave. That mysterious stone slab had an incomparably great attraction for him. Previously, when he had seen it, the Old Potter had been hot-headed and wanted to compete for it. However, in less than 5 minutes, Darwin and Musk had raised the price to over 5 billion. Only then did the Old Potter give up. However, one shouldn't be afraid of a thief stealing it. Before leaving, the Old Potter had already thought of a perfect solution. Looking at Wang Zhong with a solemn expression, he asked, "Wang Zhong, what do you think of our current relationship?"
The vice-dean of the Federation's Institute of Sciences had suddenly popped out with such a solemn expression, causing the few people beside him to feel slightly unable to take it.
"Very good." Wang Zhong gave his affirmation without the slightest hesitation. Without mentioning the help the Old Potter had given him, just based on his character alone, Wang Zhong really admired the Old Potter. Such an old man was worthy of respect. Furthermore, he had a pretty good personal relationship with Wang Zhong.
However, Wang Zhong's reply clearly didn't satisfy the Old Potter. Glaring at him, he said, "Very good? How good is very good? Don't say it so half-heartedly! I'm very serious! Be more specific. For example, good to the point where we can wear the same pants, or what … "
Sharmie, who was by his side, was also happy. When she had seen the Old Potter today, she had felt slightly restrained. After all, he was the Old Potter, the vice-dean of the Federation's Institute of Sciences and the dean of Copperfield Academy. He had been renowned throughout the entire Federation for decades, and had an illustrious reputation. As long as she closed her eyes and imagined it, the image of the stern old scholar that students feared the most would appear before her eyes! However, she never imagined that he would actually speak in such an easygoing manner.
"Grandpa!" Laura was slightly speechless. Ever since the Old Potter had gotten to know Wang Zhong, she felt as though she didn't know her grandpa at all. What kind of words were those to wear the same pants as Wang Zhong?
Nevertheless, Wang Zhong instantly understood. With a smile, he said, "Good to the point where I can help you borrow the rubbing image of the Golden Stone Slab from Ma Dong."
Without another word, the Old Potter extended his left palm, which Wang Zhong's right palm followed.
Pa!
"With those words of yours, I haven't made friends with you in vain!" The Old Potter sighed with emotion. "This is tacit understanding! It's like meeting a bosom friend in a high mountain or flowing river! I just want to ask, who else is there? "
"Grandpa Potter and Wang Zhong are good friends?" Sharmie pretended to be astonished, though her heart was blooming with joy. It was the best to have someone else's grandfather help her out. "Haha. Wang Zhong's current seniority is frighteningly high. Even Laura has to call him Grandpa Wang."
"As for this, we'll just make our own friends!" Said the Old Potter with a smile. "Unless Wang Zhong becomes my grandson-in-law one day, I'll have to change my address. Hahahaha … Wang Zhong! Can you get Ma Dong to send a copy of the Golden Stone Slab to you via Skylink? "
"No problem."
"Then what are we waiting for!" The Old Potter was so excited that he wasn't willing to wait for another minute. "Let's go. Follow me and Moore to the laboratory. Time is of the essence. I've long wanted to research the legendary Golden Stone Slab. The Stuart Clan is so stingy! “
The Old Potter led Wang Zhong away in a hurry, leaving the group of women looking at each other in embarrassment.
"Hey, beast girl. How about we arrange a match?" Sharmie's eyes burned with fighting spirit.
"Haha. Little ball girl, my little bear doesn't have tender and protective feelings for the fairer sex." Without her pig-like grandfather dragging her down, Laura would definitely be able to hold her own.
"Little ball? Ha, I'm bigger than you, okay! " Said Sharmie as she puffed out her chest. The smell of gunpowder filled the air. This was the part she was most proud of. Even though she was facing Laura, Sharmie still possessed a hundred percent confidence. "Deliberately mocking others is a sign of a lack of confidence, little Laura."
"Haha. Is that so?" Said Laura with a smile. In reality, Sharmie was even more lively than in OP. "Just relying on being 'big' is useless. If your center of gravity isn't good, it'll be easy to sag."
"I forgive your envy, jealousy, hatred, and indiscriminate words." said Sharmie with a smile. However, the surrounding temperature started to rise rapidly. "Reality has proven that I have more fans in the OP than you."
"They're just brainless fans. Do you really care?"
"Ha. What about Wang Zhong? He can't be considered brainless. If you carefully observe him, you'll notice that he looks at me more than you. "
"I really didn't notice that. Why don't we arrange a match tomorrow?"
Sharmie raised her eyebrows. "What do you mean?"
"We'll find Wang Zhong to go shopping. We'll go left and right respectively. Let's see if his head turns left or right more often."
"Haha. Interesting. You're courting your own death! We'll do as you say! " Sharmie's fighting spirit had already been completely ignited. The drink bottle in her hand had already melted under the high temperature, yet she didn't even notice it.
Looking at the terrifying combat power of these two, they were definitely at the level of a jinx that could bring calamity to everyone around them. It was no wonder that Arnold and Mario, who knew each other, would change their expressions when they talked about the two captains.
Milami and Scarlet were drenched in sweat. They could only mourn for Wang Zhong for five minutes before doing what they had to do. A duel, right? The training room has already been prepared. Please, the two of you.
… …
An image of the golden stone slab appeared in the laboratory. Old Potter and Moore, who had already started to gain some understanding of living runes, were completely intoxicated by it.
This was a mysterious existence that couldn't be predicted using common sense. It was as if it possessed a demonic nature that caused people to be captivated. Many years ago, the Stuart Clan had obtained a piece of it. They had already conducted all sorts of research on it, but the final results were unknown.
"This is definitely a type of living rune. No, it feels like it's of an even higher grade!" When Old Potter was completely immersed in his thoughts, his words would usually be filled with twists and turns. "Our definition of life isn't only narrow, it can even be said to be wrong. Who says that one has to have thoughts and be able to move independently to be considered a living being? Take this sequence of rune patterns for example. If the activity of the rune patterns is the first stage, then the living rune patterns are the second stage. As for this rune pattern, it feels like it's truly a living being! It doesn't have any consciousness or thoughts, but it's quick-witted and broad. It has value in existence. Not bad! This sort of quick-wittedness is a living being! "
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