"Oh? Where?"
Upon hearing Wang Huzhi's words, Chen Xiao couldn't help but freeze.
However, Wang Huzhi hesitated, "Boss Chen, I'll be upfront. I know where a spiritual artifact is, but I'm not entirely confident I can get my hands on it..."
Qi Tianhu frowned slightly and said, "Wang Huzhi, stop beating around the bush. Quickly tell Boss Chen where the spiritual artifact is. We can discuss whether you can get it after we know its location!"
Wang Huzhi nodded, "Brother Hu is right, Boss Chen. To be honest, I heard my godfather mention that he possesses a spiritual artifact..."
He paused for a moment, then corrected himself,
"I don't really understand this. I'm not very sure if it's truly a spiritual artifact."
Before Chen Xiao could react, Qi Tianhu was startled and couldn't help but ask Wang Huzhi.
"Your godfather? Are you perhaps referring to Old Master Mo?"
Wang Huzhi glared at Brother Hu, "Brother Hu, what are you implying? How many godfathers could I possibly have? If not Old Mo, then who else!"
Qi Tianhu gasped and mused, "If it belongs to Old Mo, then it might be a bit difficult..."
Wang Huzhi was slightly taken aback, "Brother Hu, what do you mean by that? You're not thinking of stealing it, are you..."
Qi Tianhu glanced around and said calmly, "Otherwise, where do you think all these antiques I've collected came from?"
Wang Huzhi was speechless. After a while, he sighed, "Good heavens, I thought you were just dabbling in shady business, but I didn't expect you to be a bandit!"
Qi Tianhu chuckled and cursed, "Stop the nonsense. As if you're some upright person. While my acquisition of these antiques might be considered forced buying and selling, I can guarantee that not a single one of them is a good person!"
Chen Xiao waved his hand, quickly interrupting their bickering.
"You two, stop going off-topic. Get to the point. What's the background of this Old Master Mo?"
Seeing Qi Tianhu's reaction, Chen Xiao knew that Old Mo's identity was not simple.
Qi Tianhu glanced at Wang Huzhi, "Huzi, Old Master Mo is your godfather. You introduce him."
Wang Huzhi nodded and began his introduction.
Old Mo's name was Mo Wentian, and he had quite a distinguished background. He was once a high-ranking official, a governor of the first rank!
After his retirement, he built an elegant and secluded courtyard in a deep mountain outside Jiangcheng, living a carefree life like a hermit.
Although he had retired, his influence and connections remained substantial.
After hearing Wang Huzhi's introduction, Chen Xiao couldn't help but look at him with new respect.
"Wang Huzhi, you're quite something, having such a prominent figure as your backer!"
Wang Huzhi chuckled sheepishly, "Boss Chen, please don't misunderstand. Although he's my godfather, he's not my backer."
"My father was his subordinate. He sacrificed his life protecting Old Master Mo once. I was young then, and my mother remarried. Old Mo worried that I would be bullied in my new home, so he adopted me. In fact, I was practically raised by him."
"Although he is only my godfather in name, in reality, he is almost like my own father."
Hearing Wang Huzhi's words, Chen Xiao couldn't help but feel a sense of wistfulness. So that's how it was.
But if Wang Huzhi had such a good godfather, why was he involved in shady dealings...
Although Chen Xiao was somewhat puzzled, these were not the main points, so he didn't press further.
The key was the spiritual artifact in Old Master Mo's possession.
He asked, "Wang Huzhi, what is the spiritual artifact your godfather possesses?"
Wang Huzhi replied, "It's a Guan Dao."
"Guan Dao?"
Chen Xiao was stunned, his eyes filled with longing.
If the Guan Dao was truly a spiritual artifact as Wang Huzhi claimed, it would be wonderful.
After all, the Guan Dao was a formidable weapon among ancient cold weapons, primarily for offense.
If it were used as a stabilizing object for the eye of an attack formation, it would be absolutely perfect.
Seeing Chen Xiao's expression, Wang Huzhi knew he had struck a chord.
He immediately said ingratiatingly, "Boss Chen, I will do my utmost to obtain this Guan Dao for Boss Chen!"
"Well, if this Guan Dao is truly as you say, then I will be truly grateful to you!"
Chen Xiao stated without reservation.
After a moment of hesitation, he added, "How about this? I'll accompany you to visit Old Master Mo. Would that be convenient?"
"Ah?"
Wang Huzhi's face paled in shock, and then he stammered, "Boss Chen, Old Master Mo is my godfather, after all. If I don't bring you, it's disloyalty. But if I bring you, it's unfilial..."
Chen Xiao shot Wang Huzhi a glare, "What are you thinking? I didn't say we were going to rob him. I said visit, visit, understand? You're so uncultured!"
"It would be best if we could get it. If not, it would still be good to make friends with your godfather."
Although Chen Xiao said this, he was determined to get the Guan Dao.
Hearing Chen Xiao's words, Wang Huzhi finally felt relieved and grinned, "Alright, Boss Chen, no time like the present. Let's set off now."
Chen Xiao shot him another glare.
"Look at the time. The old man must be asleep by now. You're his godson, and you don't even consider the elder's well-being!"
Wang Huzhi checked the time. It was already ten o'clock. The old man lived in the mountains, and by the time they arrived, it would be almost midnight. The old man would surely be asleep.
"Boss Chen is indeed thoughtful!"
He slapped his forehead and subtly flattered Chen Xiao again.
Qi Tianhu suggested, "Boss Chen, why don't you stay here tonight? You can set off from here tomorrow morning, and it will be closer."
This villa was located near the outskirts of the city, making it convenient to head out in the morning.
Chen Xiao thought about it and found Qi Tianhu's suggestion very reasonable, so he agreed.
Although this villa was used as a warehouse for antiques, it was regularly cleaned by housekeeping staff, so it was very clean.
The bedding was also brand new, so there would be no problem sleeping.
The night passed without incident. Before dawn the next day, Chen Xiao woke up and roused Wang Huzhi and Qi Tianhu from their sleep.
After a simple breakfast, Chen Xiao and Wang Huzhi set off by car.
Qi Tianhu was not very familiar with Old Mo, so he did not accompany them.
The car quickly drove out of the city and then traveled along the national highway for over forty minutes.
They took an exit at an intersection and then drove onto a winding mountain road. After a few turns, the view opened up before them.
A courtyard with ancient architecture appeared in Chen Xiao's sight.
Chen Xiao surveyed the surroundings and couldn't help but sigh inwardly that Old Mo had chosen a good place to retire.
The feng shui of this place was excellent. Living here year-round, even if it didn't guarantee immunity from all illnesses, it would undoubtedly contribute to longevity.