Chapter 376: Chapter 376 This Is It

"Mr. Xiao, please take me to have a look."

Tan Zhenting felt somewhat nervous because a strange object had suddenly appeared in the familiar ’Treasure Pavilion,’ which left him somewhat panicked; he feared that even their family’s ’Treasure Pavilion’ was no longer safe.

Xiao Yifei nodded and then led Tan Zhenting to the place where the Black Coal Ball had been placed.

"This is it."

Xiao Yifei stretched out his hand towards the shelf and said to Tan Zhenting.

Tan Zhenting widened his eyes and stared at the empty shelf, pondering for a moment before suddenly bursting into laughter.

"Hahaha, Mr. Xiao, you scared me, what a false alarm!"

Tan Zhenting laughed so hard he doubled over, and he said to Xiao Yifei, "Ha... hahaha, Mr. Xiao, you should choose another item."

Upon hearing Tan Zhenting’s words, Xiao Yifei was slightly taken aback and asked with some surprise, "What’s the matter, Uncle Tan? Is there something wrong with this object?"

When Tan Zhenting heard Xiao Yifei’s words, his laughter grew even louder: "Haha, Mr. Xiao, there indeed is a problem with this object!"

Xiao Yifei, hearing Tan Zhenting’s words, lightly furrowed his brow and stared steadfastly at Tan Zhenting.

"Because this object is not a treasure at all. I just remembered, if I’m not mistaken, this was originally a prank by little Lan. When she came to the ’Treasure Pavilion,’ she casually placed this trinket from who knows where; it’s not a treasure at all!"

"Haha, it gave me quite a fright just now. I thought someone had broken into the ’Treasure Pavilion.’ Seeing this made me remember, little Lan was being playful at that time, insisting that she wanted to contribute to the ’Treasure Pavilion.’ There was no helping it, Mr. Xiao, you have seen for yourself today her personality; I couldn’t talk her out of it, so in the end, I had to set aside a shelf just for this thing."

Tan Zhenting looked at Xiao Yifei with a smile and said, "So, this is not a treasure at all, Mr. Xiao, you should choose something else. This object really isn’t a treasure."

Xiao Yifei, upon hearing Tan Zhenting’s words, lowered his gaze to the Black Coal Ball which felt weighty in his palm, and his mind flashed back to Tan Lan’s wildness and her eyes, clear of any impurities.

"Uncle Tan, it’s all good. Whether it’s a treasure or not, I’ve made my choice! This object, it appeals to me."

Xiao Yifei, with his head bowed, looked at the Black Coal Ball and said to Tan Zhenting with a smile.

Tan Zhenting was taken aback, glanced down at the black, shiny object in Xiao Yifei’s hands, then immediately looked up at Xiao Yifei and said, "Mr. Xiao, don’t worry about it, you don’t have to feel obligated. While it’s true that the items allowed into the ’Treasure Pavilion’ are indeed extraordinary, as you can see, there are so many things in the pavilion. You don’t need to save us anything; just feel free to choose another piece!"

Tan Zhenting still thought that Xiao Yifei was being considerate to the Tan family, not wanting to take something valuable, so he wasn’t choosing another treasure.

"Haha, Uncle Tan, no, it’s not that; I’m not trying to save you anything."

Hearing Tan Zhenting’s words, Xiao Yifei laughed and waved his hand at Tan Zhenting, "This little black ball, since it’s in the ’Treasure Pavilion,’ I’ve picked it. It appeals to me, not because I’m trying to save or conserve anything. In my eyes, this black ball that appeals to me might be more valuable than all those seemingly luxurious and precious items!"

Tan Zhenting stared at Xiao Yifei, noticed his firm attitude, and couldn’t help but slowly shake his head, starting to smile.

"Very well, Mr. Xiao, since you’ve said so much, I won’t persuade you otherwise. And at your level, all I can do is admire! Really, I am filled with nothing but admiration. Not everyone possesses such high consciousness! You are truly remarkable, Mr. Xiao! To think that an object of affinity can be more valuable than other things!"

Tan Zhenting expressed his respect for Xiao Yifei from the bottom of his heart, and it was clear that he felt somewhat embarrassed when Xiao Yifei chose what he considered a very cheap Black Coal Ball.

The deep and affectionate respect Tan Zhenting held toward Xiao Yifei came as quite a surprise to Tan Yunjing, for it was indeed the first time she had ever seen her father hold such admiration for someone so much younger than himself.

"Haha, Uncle Tan, there’s no need to be like this. Besides, who’s to say that this Black Coal Ball isn’t a treasure, huh?"

Xiao Yifei, seeing the look on Tan Zhenting’s face, felt a bit awkward and went on, "Uncle Tan, your Treasure Pavilion really opened my eyes. I had no idea ancient wisdom could be so astonishing. Today, I’ve truly gained knowledge!"

"The trip to the Treasure Pavilion has been worthwhile, but now that we’ve almost finished looking around and I’ve taken what I wanted, shall we go out?"

Xiao Yifei looked at Tan Zhenting and murmured softly.

Upon hearing Xiao Yifei’s words, Tan Zhenting looked at him deeply with eyes filled with complex emotions, his image of Xiao Yifei now shining and towering in his heart, akin to an enlightened sage who had seen through everything!

"Alright, since Mr. Xiao wishes to go out, let’s head out," Tan Zhenting said as he nodded and then began to lead Xiao Yifei out of the Treasure Pavilion.

As the three of them were leaving, they still had to endure the thorough but meticulous security checks. Xiao Yifei now deeply understood why such rigorous checks were necessary, having seen the terrifying wealth of the treasures stored underground.

As they were leaving, Xiao Yifei looked at the retreating figure of Tan Zhenting and showed a wry smile on his face. He realized that Tan Zhenting’s impression of him had changed once again, but at that moment, Xiao Yifei certainly couldn’t explain anything. He could only shake his head with a bitter smile, going along with what Tan Zhenting believed.

Walking along the road, Xiao Yifei’s gaze never left the Black Coal Ball in his hands. The two events he encountered today had indeed left him profoundly shocked. For the first time, he had encountered something that could block his Clairvoyance, and not just one, but two such items. Looking at the Black Coal Ball in his hand, he was full of astonishment.

It was fortunate, however, that he had taken this Black Coal Ball. Xiao Yifei was now determined to go back and thoroughly study this mysteriously inscrutable Black Coal Ball, to discover what was blocking his Clairvoyance.

It was only when the three people stepped out of the Treasure Pavilion and walked out from beneath the pale blue seashell that they realized the sky had already darkened, and sparse, twinkling stars were beginning to appear.

"It’s already evening!"

Xiao Yifei was somewhat surprised. When they had entered the Treasure Pavilion, the sun was still high in the sky, and now it had already set. Time had clearly flown by unnoticed as they wandered through the Treasure Pavilion, absorbed by the precious objects that so easily captivated their attention.

"Mr. Xiao, it’s getting late, and it’s not very convenient to go back. Why don’t you stay at the Tan Family residence for the night?"

After noticing it was dark outside, Tan Zhenting turned to Xiao Yifei and suggested.

"This..."

Xiao Yifei hesitated for a moment, seeming unsure.

At that moment, Tan Yunjing tugged at Xiao Yifei’s sleeve and said, "Brother Xiao Yi, just stay over. We have plenty of rooms, and we’ll certainly give you the best room to ensure you have a comfortable rest. Besides, it’s so unsafe to go back now! If you have any business tomorrow, wherever you need to go, we’ll take you straight there!"

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