Dragon Blood Divine Son-in-law
Chapter 381: Ten Billion, Indeed Too Little!

Chapter 381: Chapter 381: Ten Billion, Indeed Too Little!

Lei Tianzong’s countenance instantly turned grim, "Liu Mingkong, what do you think you’re doing!"

Ge Shan also wasted no time in leading his men to meet him, surrounding Liu Mingkong in the middle.

Faced with dozens of guards armed to the teeth, Liu Mingkong remained calm.

"There’s no need for the Liangjiang Marquis to be nervous. Today is the Young Prince’s full-month celebration, and I’ve just come to share in the joy and mooch a drink," he said.

"By the way, I also have a message to pass on to you from the Rakshasa Marquis."

"We have no intention of stirring up trouble for the time being, and the Young Prince’s illness has nothing to do with us."

"However, since the Liangjiang Marquis has struck the first blow, the Rakshasa Marquis naturally intends to return the favor."

"The Rakshasa Marquis has prepared a generous gift for the Young Prince, which I hope the Liangjiang Marquis will graciously accept!"

Having spoken, Liu Mingkong picked up a cup of wine from the table and drank it all in one gulp.

"I have delivered the message; Liu bids farewell!"

Liu Mingkong came quickly and left just as swiftly, turning around to leave directly.

However, as he passed by Chen Xuan, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Chen Fengchuo! The last time I saw you, you were but the Han Family’s unwanted son-in-law, yet in just a few short days, you’ve become a distinguished guest of the Liangjiang Marquis, a remarkable transformation indeed!"

"If I’m not mistaken, that display of the seven-colored Buddhist light earlier was your handiwork, wasn’t it?"

"Not only are you well-versed in geomancy, but you also have a profound understanding of the Taoist-Buddhist Mystic Arts. I’m afraid even the famed Han Sanshui of old couldn’t compare to you. The Dong Family must have amassed great fortune to attract a prodigy like you!"

The crowd was astounded, having not expected this top fighter from the North Family to hold such high regard for Mr. Chen!

Yet Chen Xuan’s expression remained untroubled, "You are mistaken. I came today for the same reason as you, to bask in the festivity and mooch a drink. I never considered joining the doorsteps of either the North or Dong Families!"

Liu Mingkong gave a noncommittal smile.

Then, as if recalling something, he said, "That item which emitted the seven-colored Buddhist light, could I also request one? Don’t worry, I can pay for it—how about ten billion?"

Chen Xuan was expressionless, "I’m sorry, but that item is a happenstance treasure, not something that can be bought with money. And that item of mine is only gifted to those with destiny."

Liu Mingkong raised an eyebrow, "You’re right, the seven-colored Buddhist light is an embodiment of immeasurable virtues, it’s truly no ordinary item. Ten billion is indeed too little! It seems I’m not fated to receive one from Chen Fengchuo, so I’ll take my leave now!"

With that, Liu Mingkong didn’t waste any more words, took a step, and left the hall immediately.

Meanwhile, the crowd was still reeling from the shock of the conversation between Chen Xuan and Liu Mingkong.

Ten billion!

That seemingly ordinary wooden Guanyin was worth ten billion?!

And that was considered too little?

Such extravagance was truly unbelievable!

Considering their earlier thoughts that the mansions, gold, and jewels they brought were of greater value, the guests now felt utterly ashamed.

In the face of Mr. Chen’s wooden Guanyin, the gifts they brought were nothing!

Even if all their gifts were combined, they likely wouldn’t equal the value of that small wooden Guanyin!

On the faces of Lei Tianzong and He Yuwan, too, disbelief was painted across their features.

They, too, had not anticipated that the amulet casually gifted by Chen Xuan could be so valuable!

Indeed, in modern society, there were very few who truly understood the art of consecration, with most being nothing more than charlatans.

A consecrated amulet can be referred to as a Magic Artifact, and such an object cannot simply be measured by ordinary monetary value.

This was why Liu Mingkong had just remarked, "Ten billion, is indeed too little!"

As Liu Mingkong departed, the tense atmosphere in the hall finally eased.

Lei Tianzong gave a meaningful glance to one of the staff members by his side, and the staff member, understanding, immediately relayed commands through the walkie-talkie.

Soon after, the doors to the hall opened, and a giant cake more than a meter tall was slowly wheeled in by the staff.

"Wow! What a beautiful cake!"

"It’s so big!"

"It must be really delicious!"

The crowd was brimming with excitement.

In fact, He Yuwan had ordered this cake especially for her son’s full-month celebration, even hiring a famous Michelin pastry chef to make it—worth over a million!

As the cake made its entrance, the atmosphere in the venue became even livelier.

Both Lei Tianzong and He Yuwan wore blissful smiles, and even the Young Prince, Lei Dong, had eyes sparkling with excitement.

The cake was pushed all the way to Lei Tianzong.

By tradition, it was Lei Tianzong’s duty to cut the cake and distribute it to each table himself.

However, just as Lei Tianzong was about to slice the cake with his knife.

"Wait a minute!"

Chen Xuan, who was nearby, suddenly thought of something and blurted out.

Lei Tianzong abruptly stopped his motion and looked at Chen Xuan in astonishment, "Doctor Chen, what’s wrong?"

The rest of the people in the hall were also puzzled.

At that moment, Chen Xuan’s expression was grave, lost in thought.

He suddenly remembered the words Liu Mingkong had said.

Liu Mingkong mentioned that the Rakshasa Marquis had prepared a big gift for the Young Prince, hoping that the Liangjiang Marquis would accept it with pleasure.

However, when Liu Mingkong left, he had not left anything behind.

Where was this so-called gift?

It wasn’t until now, when Chen Xuan saw the giant cake in front of him, that he suddenly realized something.

Given the current tension between the Dong Family and the North, and with the Rakshasa Marquis having already made an attempt on the Young Prince, plus the Liangjiang Marquis’s people having just killed four of the Rakshasa Marquis’s Protectors.

Under such circumstances, how could the Rakshasa Marquis possibly have prepared a real gift for the Young Prince? The only explanation was that this so-called gift was an assassination attempt in disguise!

Chen Xuan’s senses went on high alert, and his keen hearing immediately picked up a faint yet rhythmic sound among the noisy clamor of the hall.

Tick-tock-tick-tock...

It sounded like the ticking of a clock or the unwinding of a spring.

And this sound was coming from the giant cake in front of him!

"Get down! Quick, get out of the way!!"

Realizing the danger, Chen Xuan didn’t waste any words, pushing the cart with the giant cake on it and charging toward the entrance of the hall.

Everyone in the hall was taken aback by Chen Xuan’s actions, too shocked to react.

Lei Tianzong, He Yuwan, and the others couldn’t understand why Chen Xuan would suddenly do this.

Meanwhile, Chen Xuan was pushing the cart out of the hall as fast as he could.

And just seconds after the cart was rushed out of the hall.

Boom!!

A huge explosion suddenly erupted.

Outside in the estate, a time bomb hidden inside the giant cake blew it to smithereens, sparing no grass or tree within a fifty-meter radius, and leaving a huge crater in the ground.

Even the walls in front of the hall were cracked by the blast, nearly collapsing!