Chapter 49

Snake麟 taught everyone the use of all the weapons except the gun, and then went directly to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.

When they went out, Blue Phoenix opened her slightly innocent eyes and said to Zhang Tianyuan, "You are really strong! At first, when I heard Sister Mengxun say how good you are at appraising treasures, I thought you were just a weak scholar, but I didn't expect it. How about we compare our strength in the future? Hehe!"

Zhang Tianyuan actually felt quite good about Blue Phoenix. She was a very simple girl from Miao territory, probably not tainted by the complexities of the world. Such a girl gave a feeling of purity, like a white lotus.

Blue Phoenix's personality was completely different from Liu Mengxun's. Liu Mengxun was more like a well-bred lady, gentle and refined, with proper manners and careful speech and behavior. Everyone liked such a woman, but sometimes being with her could feel a bit pressured. After all, Zhang Tianyuan was a child who grew up in the countryside, with a rough and free-spirited side. He preferred freedom.

Blue Phoenix perfectly matched Zhang Tianyuan's preferences. She was lively and innocent, full of enthusiasm, and did things with great energy, like a tomboy, but she was also very cute and charming. Although she wasn't as beautiful as Liu Mengxun, her cuteness was off the charts.

When Blue Phoenix spoke to him, Zhang Tianyuan was a bit surprised. This girl hadn't said a word to him from Shangpu to Nandu, but now she was taking the initiative to chat. Zhang Tianyuan felt both surprised and delighted.

"Sure, but you have to go easy on me, Miss Blue," Zhang Tianyuan smiled.

"Don't call me Miss Blue, just call me Phoenix. My family calls me that," Blue Phoenix giggled.

"Hehe, Brother Tianyuan, you've really made it. How did you hook up with such a good girl?" Xu Gang teased from the side.

"Go away, you're always joking around," Zhang Tianyuan kicked Xu Gang and said to Blue Phoenix with a smile, "Sure, Phoenix, if you have any difficulties in the future, just come to us. We've met, so there's a connection."

"Can I call you Brother Tianyuan? I've always wanted to have a brother," Blue Phoenix looked at Zhang Tianyuan with earnest hope.

"Sure, no problem. I have a sister about your age, and I can introduce you to her in the future," Zhang Tianyuan was a straightforward person and never got hung up on such small things, especially when a girl as cute as Blue Phoenix called him brother. Could he bear to refuse?

However, as Blue Phoenix and Zhang Tianyuan were chatting happily, Snake麟's expression changed slightly, as if he was worried or angry. But Zhang Tianyuan didn't notice at the time, as he always thought Blue Phoenix and Snake麟 didn't know each other.

In fact, Zhang Tianyuan didn't know that Blue Phoenix's life was saved by Snake麟. When Blue Phoenix was six, and Snake麟 was only a few years older, they were playing in the jungle with other children from their village. Blue Phoenix ate something and started trembling all over, foaming at the mouth. The other children were terrified and some even ran back to call for adults.

Only Snake麟 carried Blue Phoenix to the nearby military base, where she was saved at the base hospital.

Although that incident brought Blue Phoenix good fortune, making her stronger than boys, if Snake麟 hadn't taken her to the hospital in time, she would have died.

Their relationship wasn't complicated; they were childhood sweethearts, but Snake麟 was a few years older. Later, when Snake麟 joined the military, Blue Phoenix was sad and refused to eat for a while.

Of course, this was between the two of them, and Zhang Tianyuan didn't know. He just had a good feeling about Blue Phoenix, which was different from his pursuit of Liu Mengxun.

This hotel in Nandu was a five-star, so the restaurant was quite luxurious. There were many men and women inside, all having breakfast.

Some people always attract attention wherever they go. For example, when Zhang Tianyuan and the others entered the restaurant, they immediately drew a lot of gazes.

This was normal. Zhang Tianyuan was quite handsome, about 1.86 meters tall, and his physique was more balanced and attractive due to the influence of the earth's energy. More importantly, he had a special aura that attracted people around him.

Snake麟 was cold and frosty, but in many women's eyes, this was cool, very cool.

Xu Gang, though not as tall as Zhang Tianyuan, was very muscular, which was a big attraction for women who liked strong men.

As for the three women, they would have been considered beauties in ancient times. Liu Mengxun was undoubtedly at the level of the four great beauties. Mu Ying was slightly less beautiful but had a different kind of intellectual beauty, making her a beauty of a different kind. As for Blue Phoenix, in ancient times, she would have been a sought-after princess, and her innocent and pure eyes were a sin that made countless men commit crimes.

If it were before, this meal would have been very uncomfortable, as being stared at wasn't pleasant. But now, after experiencing many things, Zhang Tianyuan was more open-minded. He knew how to adjust the atmosphere, making everyone have a peaceful and happy breakfast. They then went out for a walk and returned to their rooms to rest.

Snake麟 had said they would set out in the evening. Professor Wang's matters were settled, and they would meet at a fork near the toll station.

The reason for setting out in the evening didn't need to be explained; everyone understood. Carrying so many prohibited items in broad daylight would attract too much attention, and if ordinary people saw them, it could cause a lot of trouble.

Zhang Tianyuan couldn't sleep, so he went to chat with Xu Gang. After all, it was hard to fall asleep again after just waking up.

"Bro, I have to say, you didn't do well in front of Liu Mengxun today."

"What do you mean?"

"You were too close to Blue Phoenix. Liu Mengxun might misunderstand," Xu Gang explained.

"I didn't think that much. We're all friends, and Blue Phoenix is so innocent. She probably didn't think much of it. Mengxun is a well-mannered and understanding person; she wouldn't misunderstand over this."

"You, you're just a blockhead. You really don't understand women's hearts. No wonder... forget it, forget it, I won't say more. Anyway, you can't be taught! I just hope you watch out for Snake麟."

"Oh, that person seems to have some hostility towards me," Zhang Tianyuan said.

"You noticed too? Snake麟 and Blue Phoenix have a special relationship. Be careful, or you might get betrayed," Xu Gang warned.

"Hey, there's no one in this world who can sell me out!" Zhang Tianyuan laughed, "Don't worry, if he behaves, we'll leave each other alone. If he really wants to come after me, then I, Zhang Tianyuan, am not a pushover."

"Actually, I think you and Liu Mengxun might not be a good match, but Blue Phoenix would be better," Xu Gang suddenly said.

"Kid, don't boost others' morale and undermine your own. The Liu family's ancestors also made their fortune from tomb robbing, nothing special. They can do it, and so can we. One day, the entire antiques market will be ours!" Zhang Tianyuan clenched his teeth and said.

"Brothers for life, no regrets in this life!"

"Right, we're not worse than Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling! We'll share the same fate and enjoy the same fortune in the future," Xu Gang smiled.