Lin Xiaotian's smile widened. "Very well, I'll give you this banquet to send him a reply directly. Also, whatever you're here to take from me, I can provide cover for you."
Hearing this, Ma Qiang's face couldn't help but show excitement. He knew Lin Xiaotian was swayed. He quickly said, "Murong Yu told me you have a very precious treasure, said to be a jade pendant. I'm not sure of the specifics,"
"But he said that jade pendant has your name carved on it."
Lin Xiaotian's eyes narrowed slightly. He casually took out a jade pendant.
His name was indeed carved on the jade pendant. It had been with him since birth.
"You must be referring to this. Come with me now. I'll help you get this item, and you can take it directly to Murong Yu."
"For now, I just need to take a photo," Ma Qiang said urgently.
He didn't want to spend another minute with Lin Xiaotian. In his eyes, Lin Xiaotian was simply a ferocious demon.
Even though Lin Xiaotian hadn't laid a hand on him, the fear was deeply etched in his heart. Especially the aura Lin Xiaotian had displayed earlier, which he was in no position to compare with.
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "Do you think you have any other choices in front of me?"
"I'll go with you immediately. I'll go wherever you say," Ma Qiang no longer dared to hesitate. He could see that Lin Xiaotian had no patience for him.
A satisfied smile appeared on Lin Xiaotian's face, and he strode forward.
Ma Qiang had intended to escape, but after a slight hesitation, he abandoned the thought.
It only took about ten minutes by car to arrive at a jewelry store, which was Ye Wantong's establishment.
Upon seeing Lin Xiaotian's arrival, Ye Wantong's face lit up with surprise.
"What brings you to my shop today? Are you here to check on sales? Since the last auction, almost all the jewelry in our store has been sold out."
"I have to thank you for this."
"But empty words are useless. As I said before, whenever you want to come find me, I'll always be waiting for you!"
Ye Wantong gently blew into Lin Xiaotian's ear.
It was a tingling, pleasant sensation.
Lin Xiaotian said with a smile, "I'm here today mainly to get a piece of jade from you. It doesn't need to be too large, half a palm's size would be fine."
Ye Wantong gave him a flirtatious glance. "I knew you wouldn't come to me for no reason."
"What kind of water-type jade do you need?"
Lin Xiaotian took out his jade pendant and smiled, "Something similar to this water-type would be fine."
"How come I never noticed you had such an exquisite jade pendant before? The carving is incredible, the patterns are extremely lifelike, it must be from a master craftsman."
Ye Wantong's face showed surprise, but after a closer look, she immediately returned the jade pendant to Lin Xiaotian.
She led Lin Xiaotian to the second floor and took a piece of jade from the safe. Then, she looked at Ma Qiang, who had been following them, with a hint of confusion.
"Is he your friend?"
"Are you trying to help him carve that kind of jade pendant?"
Lin Xiaotian shook his head with a smile. "I need to replicate a jade pendant. Giving it to him has another important purpose."
As they chatted, Lin Xiaotian produced a thin, cicada-wing-like knife. He quickly began carving the jade pendant. In just over ten minutes, he had created a carving identical to the one he wore.
He tossed it directly to Ma Qiang. "Now you can call her immediately and tell her you've obtained this jade pendant."
"After giving it to her, remember to make it clear that you used your means, using someone close to me as a pawn to get the item. This will surely make that woman show herself."
"If you waste this last chance, don't blame me for being harsh."
After speaking, Lin Xiaotian gave him a cold look.
Ma Qiang nodded excitedly, his eyes filled with relief. "Thank you for giving me this chance. Don't worry, I won't disappoint you. I'll call Murong Yu right now in front of you."
He then took out his phone. He knew Lin Xiaotian wouldn't let him leave just yet, as he hadn't proven his worth by making the call.
Lin Xiaotian ignored him, sitting quietly and watching.
Ye Wantong looked at them both with some surprise but said nothing more.
The call was quickly connected, and a woman's incredibly charming voice came through, like a kitten's claws scratching at one's heart.
"How is it? Have you completed your mission?"
Ma Qiang nodded. "Yes, not only have I completed the mission, but I've also obtained what you wanted. If you want to take this item, you must do what you promised me."
"I don't expect a long-term relationship, but at least let me know what it feels like to have possessed you. You should know how infatuated I am with you. If you can appear before me, I will give you this jade pendant directly."
"But you also have to think about it, what I want is to be intimate with you."
He spoke with a tone of great satisfaction.
After a few seconds of silence on the other end, a woman's voice emerged.
"Alright, since I've promised you, I will naturally keep my word."
"I'm coming over immediately, but it will take at least until tomorrow noon. Arrange a place for us to meet."
"However, I suggest you find a slightly secluded spot. Lin Xiaotian is probably looking for you everywhere, as you must have used some underhanded means to get that item from him."
"Be careful not to be discovered by Lin Xiaotian before I arrive, or you might be in for a terrible time. With Lin Xiaotian's methods, you might not be able to resist at all."
"Don't worry, Lin Xiaotian can't do anything to me!" Ma Qiang said, feigning arrogance.
"Then I'll see you tomorrow!" The other side hung up the phone.
Ma Qiang's gaze quickly turned to Lin Xiaotian, his eyes now pleading. "I've done as you said. We can meet tomorrow noon."
"Then we'll settle scores and get revenge. I'll definitely help you."