Chen Xiao had originally intended to ask He Xinwu about He Xinyi's whereabouts, but before he could find He Xinwu, He Xinwu came to him first.
"This young brother is truly spirited. Allow me to introduce myself, I am He Xinwu, and He Mingsen is my grandfather."
He Xinwu said with a smug look, believing that by announcing his family background, he would surely make this country bumpkin from the mainland bow down to him.
However, Chen Xiao merely nodded faintly, "I know. Do you need something from me?"
"I'd like to discuss something with you privately. Shall we find a place to chat?"
Seeing Chen Xiao's arrogant and indifferent demeanor, He Xinwu immediately felt a pang of displeasure.
"If you have something to say, say it here. We're not close, so there's no need for a private chat," Chen Xiao replied coldly.
"You..." He Xinwu gritted his teeth.
The He family's name could silence many, not just in Hong Kong, but even in the mainland. He Xinwu had never expected Chen Xiao to show him no respect, which instantly angered him.
However, knowing that it wasn't the time to fall out, he put on a hypocritical smile and said, "Young brother, you may have just arrived in Hong Kong and are unfamiliar with our He family. Since that's the case, I'll be direct. Young brother, would you be willing to transfer the Jade Ruyi you acquired to me? It is very important to me."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao simply laughed, "You couldn't outbid me at the auction, so why should I transfer it to you? Besides, what benefit would I get from transferring it to you?"
He Xinwu became even more enraged by Chen Xiao's taunting words. Suppressing his anger, he said, "As long as you are willing to transfer the Jade Ruyi to me, then I, He Xinwu, will owe you a favor."
"Is your favor very valuable? Is it worth nine hundred million?" Chen Xiao asked nonchalantly.
"Kid, don't push your luck!" He Xinwu finally lost his patience and exploded in anger.
In Hong Kong, no one had ever dared to disrespect the He family, let alone this mere country bumpkin from the mainland.
Chen Xiao's expression also turned cold, "What? He, are you threatening me?"
Just as He Xinwu was about to retort with "So what if I'm threatening you?", Xu Banxian suddenly arrived and intervened, "This young friend, please don't be angry. In fact, Mr. He is doing this for your own good!"
Chen Xiao smiled, "What makes you say that?"
Xu Banxian said, "Young brother, to be frank, you spent nine hundred million on this Jade Ruyi, and you're likely to be stuck with it!"
"It's true that this Jade Ruyi is a magical artifact, but its array runes are not charged and activated. It will be useless in your hands, no different from a piece of scrap jade. It would be better to sell it and gain a favor from Young Master He!"
Hearing this, Chen Xiao let out a cold laugh, "Not charged? Then I'll charge and activate it. What's so difficult about that?"
"What's so difficult? Young brother, you truly underestimate this magical artifact. To charge it requires a cultivator of at least the Golden Core stage. Since you are with Old Man Huang, you should have some idea of what a Golden Core stage cultivator means!" Xu Banxian said smugly, as he himself was a Golden Core stage cultivator, while Old Man Huang was not.
Old Man Huang watched quietly without interjecting. He was well aware of Chen Xiao's strength; a mere Golden Core stage was no different from an ant in Chen Xiao's eyes.
Seeing Chen Xiao hesitate, He Xinwu quickly said, "Hey, kid, you've heard what Master Xu said. Keeping this Jade Ruyi is completely useless. It's better to cut your losses and transfer it to me. I'm willing to offer one hundred million!"
Chen Xiao had spent nine hundred million to acquire it, and He Xinwu was offering a mere one hundred million, telling Chen Xiao to cut his losses. Wasn't this purely mocking him?
Some of the surrounding geomancy masters heard the commotion and stopped their departure, gathering around to watch the spectacle. They pointed at Chen Xiao, their eyes filled with unconcealed ridicule and mockery. Clearly, in their eyes, Chen Xiao was a complete fool, someone with too much money and no idea how to spend it.
Chen Xiao ignored the surrounding mockery. He observed Xu Banxian and He Xinwu for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Young Master He, you say this Jade Ruyi is very important to you. May I ask what you intend to do with it?"
"That's none of your business. In short, it's best if you transfer it to me. You'll only lose a few hundred million but gain the favor of He Xinwu. You'll definitely come out ahead." He Xinwu's eyes lit up at the prospect of obtaining the 'Jade Ruyi', becoming somewhat excited.
Chen Xiao smiled faintly, "If you don't tell me what you're using it for, I absolutely won't transfer it to you."
"Alright, since that's the case, I'll tell you." He Xinwu paused for a moment and said, "In a few days, it will be my grandfather's birthday, and I want to present this Jade Ruyi to him as a birthday gift."
"Oh?" Chen Xiao couldn't help but question, "Using this Jade Ruyi as a birthday gift? Is that appropriate?" This Jade Ruyi itself was merely a one-time attack artifact, even considered rather useless by cultivators, let alone an ordinary old man. How foolish would someone have to be to give it as a birthday gift to an elder?
"Of course, it's appropriate!" He Xinwu stated directly, "This Jade Ruyi is useless in your hands, but after Master Xu activates and charges it, it will become a true magical artifact. Placed in the home, it can ward off evil and disasters, and even prolong life!"
Hearing this, the smile on Chen Xiao's face deepened, "Who told you that?"
He Xinwu said proudly, "Master Xu told me himself."
"Then you are truly an idiot," Chen Xiao said bluntly. "This artifact is just a one-time attack artifact. Using it to ward off evil and prolong life? He, you've been scammed and don't even know it!"
He Xinwu became agitated, "Who are you calling an idiot? What attack artifact? Kid, you're just an ordinary person, what do you know?"
The surrounding geomancy masters who were waiting to watch the show had their expressions turn solemn. Their gazes towards Chen Xiao were filled with great doubt. Could this kid understand the inscriptions and runes on the magical artifact? It was impossible. He was clearly an ordinary person with no spiritual energy fluctuations. How could he understand? Let alone him, even the geomancy masters present would have to observe carefully before determining the nature of the artifact.
Chen Xiao, however, was too lazy to bother with He Xinwu anymore. His gaze fell on Xu Banxian.
"Old scoundrel, you've really planned well. You want to use He Xinwu to get your hands on this artifact and then claim it for yourself, haven't I spoken the truth?"
A hint of panic flashed in Xu Banxian's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He smiled slightly and pretended to be nonchalant, "This young friend, even if you don't want to transfer the Jade Ruyi to Young Master He, you don't need to spout nonsense to sow discord. My friendship with Young Master He is very deep; it's not something you can break!"
"I'm spouting nonsense?" Chen Xiao sneered, "Then I'll let everyone present see if I'm spouting nonsense!"