“Why? Just why!” Ja burned with jealousy. If she had known the gemstone was hiding a priceless
treasure, she would never have sold it. In the end, it ended up in the hands of a country bumpkin! What
a loss!
“What a turn of events. This is such a blessing!” Dustin held the Flower of Crimson Gem up in one
hand, the corner of his lips curling up into a wide smile. From the moment heid eyes on the
gemstone, he knew it was hiding something exceptional. Just as he expected, he had discovered a
true treasure.
The Flower of Crimson Gem was not an ordinary flower. It was an extremely rare treasure.
Typically, it could only be found in red gemstones. And it just so happened that the red gemstone
on auction today was a Crimson Gem.
Previously, he felt regretful thinking about the 900–year green lotus. However, the appearance of the
Flower of Crimson Gem came as a blessing and a happy surprise. At least he didn’t travel all
the way here for nothing.
“Ms. Grant, don’t you think a price of two billion dors is extremely worth it for this precious
item?” He turned to look at her and shed a smile. “Should I say you’re the true idiot here?”
“You…” Ja was rendered speechless. The vicious words she had thrown out earlier at them
were now directed at herself. She had spent three billion to purchase a subpar item, while Dustin
had paid a mere two billion in exchange for an invaluable treasure. The stark difference was
maddening!
“Ms. Grant, thank you for the treasure. We shall meet again soon.” Dustin smiled and prepared to
leave.
“Hold it!” Ja suddenly called out to him. “Did I say you could leave?”
“Hmm? Are you going to treat us to a meal?” Dustin smiled teasingly.
“Stop talking back. I’m taking that Flower of Crimson Gem! Name your price!” She demanded angrily.
Naturally, she wasn’t going to give up such a rare gem.
Dustin refused her outright. “I’m sorry, I’m not selling it.
“Not selling?” Ja scoffed coldly. “Let me tell you honestly. Since I want it, you are selling that
treasure to me no matter what.”
Dustin raised his eyebrows. “Oh? Since when has that been thew?”
“Shut up! My words are thew!” She red at him. “Don’t paint me as a bully. Since you spent two
billion to purchase it, I’ll buy it back from you for two billion! You won’t incur any losses!”
“And if I don’t?” Dustin smiled. Did she take him for an idiot? He was to resell a two–billion–dor
purchase for two billion dors?
“Then you’ll bear the consequences!” Ja threatened.
The Flower of Crimson Gem would be able to elevate her brother’s martial arts prowess to another
level. That was the reason she needed to obtain it, even if that meant putting down her dignity.
“It’s a priceless treasure! It’s definitely a priceless treasure!”
“Damn it, that punk spent a mere two billion for a Flower of Crimson Gem. Lucky bastard!”
The crowd looked at the Flower of Crimson Gem with tremendous greed and envy, like a beggar who
chanced upon gold. A few daring individuals had even started concocting a n secretly.
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“Flower of Crimson Gem? How is that possible?” Ja was dumbfounded as she looked on in disbelief.
A Flower of Crimson Gem was an extremely rare treasure that could only be chanced upon once in a
blue moon. It was much more valuable than a thousand–year green lotus. Who would have thought
she could encounter it in a ce like this?
At the heart of the matter, the Grant family was the one who discovered that red gemstone, and she
had delivered it personally to the auction house. In other words, she had given away that priceless
treasure!
The realization left her feeling light–headed.
“Why? Just why!” Ja burned with jealousy. If she had known the gemstone was hiding a priceless
treasure, she would never have sold it. In the end, it ended up in the hands of a country bumpkin! What
a loss!
“What a turn of events. This is such a blessing!” Dustin held the Flower of Crimson Gem up in one
hand, the corner of his lips curling up into a wide smile. From the moment heid eyes on the
gemstone, he knew it was hiding something exceptional. Just as he expected, he had discovered a true
treasure.
The Flower of Crimson Gem was not an ordinary flower. It was an extremely rare treasure. Typically, it
could only be found in red gemstones. And it just so happened that the red gemstone on auction today
was a Crimson Gem.
Previously, he felt regretful thinking about the 900–year green lotus. However, the appearance of the
Flower of Crimson Gem came as a blessing and a happy surprise. At least he didn’t travel all the way
here for nothing.
“Ms. Grant, don’t you think a price of two billion dors is extremely worth it for this precious item?” He
turned to look at her and shed a smile. “Should I say you’re the true idiot here?”
“You…” Ja was rendered speechless. The vicious words she had thrown out earlier at them were
now directed at herself. She had spent three billion to purchase a subpar item, while Dustin had paid a
mere two billion in exchange for an invaluable treasure. The stark difference was maddening!
“Ms. Grant, thank you for the treasure. We shall meet again soon.” Dustin smiled and prepared to
leave.
“Hold it!” Ja suddenly called out to him. “Did I say you could leave?”
“Hmm? Are you going to treat us to a meal?” Dustin smiled teasingly.
“Stop talking back. I’m taking that Flower of Crimson Gem! Name your price!” She demanded angrily.
Naturally, she wasn’t going to give up such a rare gem.
Dustin refused her outright. “I’m sorry, I’m not selling it.”
“Not selling?” Ja scoffed coldly. “Let me tell you honestly. Since I want it, you are selling that
treasure to me no matter what.”
Dustin raised his eyebrows. “Oh? Since when has that been thew?”
“Shut up! My words are thew!” She red at him. “Don’t paint me as a bully. Since you spent two
billion to purchase it, I’ll buy it back from you for two billion! You won’t incur any losses!”
“And if I don’t?” Dustin smiled. Did she take him for an idiot? He was to resell a two–billion–dor
purchase for two billion dors?
“Then you’ll bear the consequences!” Ja threatened.
The Flower of Crimson Gem would be able to elevate her brother’s martial arts prowess to another
level. That was the reason she needed to obtain it, even if that meant putting down her dignity.
“How disappointing. It seems like the Grant family only amounts to so much.” He shook his head.
“Let me repeat myself. I’m not selling the Flower of Crimson Gem. If you insist on stealing it from me,
don’t me me for taking action.” With that, he left, with Roderick following after him.
“Hmph, we’ll see who has thestugh.” Ja sneered and took out her phone, making a phone call..
In the whole Southern Province, he was the first to not yield to the Grants. Since he didn’t wish to part
with his treasure, he shouldn’t me her for his own demise.
They had just left the auction house when Dustin noticed they were being followed. He had to admit
that the Grants were pretty efficient. It seemed like this wasn’t their first time.
“Mr. Rhys, it appears we have some unwantedpany,” Roderick remarked, also noticing the tail.
“No need to bother about them. Let’s just leave quickly.” Dustin didn’t bother to confront them and was
prepared to leave. However, things don’t always go as nned. A group of masked men suddenly had
them surrounded when they reached a certain alley. There were around 20 to 30 men, each armed with
a weapon.
“Hey, punk! I heard you got a valuable treasure with you. Give it to us, and I might let you two walk
away alive!” The leader of the group brandished his knife, his tone frosty.
“Do you mean this?” Dustin took out the Flower of Crimson Gem.
The leader’s gaze betrayed his excitement. “That’s the one! Give it to me now!”
“Come get it yourself if you can.” Dustin ced it back into his pockets and beckoned them forward
with his finger.
The leader’s expression darkened. He felt like he was being yed. “Die, punk! Get him! We need to
get that item back!” On his orders, the masked men charged forward at the same time.
Dustin smiled lightly, then flicked his wrist. Numerous silver needles shot out with sharp whistles,
piercing straight into the men’s acupoints. The next second, they were frozen to the spot, and their
weapons were still raised. It appeared as if time stopped for them, and the only thing they could move
was their eyes.
“What?” The leader’s expression betrayed his horror as he took in the scene before him. Without any
warning, another silver needle shot out and pierced into his neck. What followed was a numbing
sensation that was hard to suppress. No matter how much he struggled to free himself, it was in vain.
“W–who are you?” He spat out with difficulty.
“I’m in a good mood today. I don’t wish to kill.” Dustin walked up to him and said coolly.
“When you get back, ask Ja to stop provoking me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to handle it
when I decide enough is enough.” With that, he left haughtily, with Roderick behind him.
After 15 minutes, Ja arrived at the scene and frowned. Not only was Dustin nowhere to be found,
but her bodyguards were all frozen in their spots.
“What happened? Where’s my Flower of Crimson Gem?” Ja questioned them sternly.
The leader appeared helpless as he responded, “Ms. Grant, he’s too strong. We’re no match for him.”
“What a bunch of useless trash! What am I paying you for if you can’t even handle some country
bumpkin?” Ja snapped at them.
They lowered their heads, unable to utter a word.
“Where did they go?” Ja demanded.
The leader pondered for a moment. “I don’t know. But from their ents, they should be from Swinton.”
“Swinton?” She narrowed her eyes. “It just so happens that I’m heading there tomorrow to ask for the
bride’s hand in my brother’s stead. Since he’s from Swinton, I’m going to find him no matter what!”
“Ms. Grant, he doesn’t seem like an ordinary person,” The leader advised.
“Hah! So what? Even if he had three heads and six arms. I’ll make sure to deal with him cleanly!”
She cocked her head up in confidence. “Hey! What are you still standing there for? Go back and get
ready! We need to put on a good show worthy of our name for our journey to Swinton tomorrow!