Chapter 77

"Whatever you do, don't kill anyone. This underground antique trade, even if the cops find out and catch you, it would just end up with a fine. But once you kill someone, the nature of the matter completely changes," Zhao Liangde's face turned pale when he heard She Lin's words, and he hurriedly said.

She Lin suddenly laughed and said, "I was just joking with you, you took it seriously. Alright, don't worry, as long as others don't attack us with knives, we won't start anything either."

Zhao Liangde swallowed hard, muttering to himself, "What kind of person is this? He seems like a ruthless killer."

The Rolls-Royce had already left the city and was speeding along the highway.

"This is the road to Huangling Town. Is the market day your father mentioned held in Huangling Town?" Zhang Tianyuan looked at the road and asked.

"Brother Zhang, you really know a lot about Nandu. Yes, it is indeed in Huangling Town," Zhao Liangde replied.

"I went there with my classmates when I was in school. It's a famous ancient town. Archaeologists discovered the famous Sanxingdui site there," Zhang Tianyuan said with a smile.

"Yes, that's right. Huangling Town is famous for Sanxingdui, but in fact, several ancient tombs were excavated there long ago. It's a well-known tourist town. Plus, the town has been expanded, making it much larger than before. If a large number of outsiders enter, they won't be noticed, after all, it's a tourist destination," Zhao Liangde nodded.

"That's true. Otherwise, if a large group of people suddenly appeared in a strange place, it would seem very sudden," Zhang Tianyuan agreed, thinking that the organizer of the market day was quite smart.

Yesterday, they contacted the organizer through Zhao Shenluo, who was said to have strong backing. However, to participate in the market day, one had to give advance notice and pass their review before receiving a pass to enter the place.

The car was speeding on the highway and soon entered Huangling Ancient Town, but it didn't stop and continued to accelerate. It soon left the town, and the road became worse, even turning into a bumpy dirt road.

"Should have brought Wang Zhigang's Hummer. This car is fine in the city, but on a dirt road, it's a nightmare," Xu Gang muttered.

"At first, I told you to bring the Hummer or She Lin's off-road vehicle, but you insisted on showing off with the Rolls-Royce. Who's to blame now?" Zhang Tianyuan said irritably.

"Damn, can't a person have a little vanity?"

"Alright, don't argue. This dirt road isn't long, about a kilometer. After that, it's a cement road, much smoother," Zhao Liangde quickly interjected.

"Little brother, ignore them. They like to bicker, but they're actually good friends. People who don't know them might think otherwise," She Lin laughed.

"Snake Lin, do you believe I'll tape your mouth shut?" Xu Gang threatened.

As they spoke, the car had already left the worst part of the dirt road and entered a cement road, then continued driving and entered a tourist area.

"This is the 'Huangling Tourist Area.' Could the transaction be held here?" Zhang Tianyuan was surprised.

"You're right. This place is huge; you'll see when we get inside."

"I know that. I've been here before. It's similar to the Qinling Tourist Area. There's not much to see, just vast coniferous forests. If someone hides here, no one will find them!" Zhang Tianyuan complained, "When I came here before, there was no tour guide, and it was so boring. All I saw were trees. If it weren't for my classmates, I would have turned around and left."

The car didn't stop inside. There were dedicated roads for cars, and because the area was so large, it took about fifteen minutes to reach an open area. The place was shaded by green trees and had a lake. The specially designated parking area was filled with hundreds of cars, both high-end and low-end.

At the entrance, there were guards, about a dozen young men in camouflage. It seemed they had bought the camouflage themselves, not from the military, but they looked quite spirited.

Some held binoculars, others had stun guns and other riot control equipment, and some even had shields.

"This is quite a scene. Is it really necessary? Won't they be noticed?" Xu Gang asked, wide-eyed.

"This is nothing compared to a real army. It's just a bunch of crap," She Lin said disdainfully.

Zhao Liangde smiled bitterly and explained, "They have strong backing. Some things are overlooked as long as you don't harm society. No one will do anything to you."

"But this place is indeed very safe. Even if the cops come, everyone can scatter and become ordinary tourists. You won't have any evidence to arrest them," Zhang Tianyuan admired the organizer, who had thought of everything.

The car stopped at the entrance. A young man came to check the pass and smiled, "It's Mr. Zhao and Mr. Zhang. Please come in. Rest in the pavilion first, have some water, the trading session hasn't started yet."

The young man looked at the Rolls-Royce with obvious envy.

Xu Gang boasted, "This car is pretty good, right?"

"Hehe, it's really good. It must be worth tens of millions, right?" the young man asked.

This question left Xu Gang speechless. He liked driving nice cars but didn't know the price. Fortunately, Zhao Liangde came to his rescue.

Zhao Liangde said, "It's just an old car, nothing to see. Can we go in now?"

The young man nodded, "Of course, of course. Mr. Zhao called and said you represent him. We must give him this face."

The young man had previously called Zhao Liangde "Mr. Zhao" out of politeness, but this time, he was referring to Zhao Shenluo, showing genuine respect.

Xu Gang parked the car in the parking lot and they walked toward the pavilion, which was built around a large, rippling lake, making the place feel like a resort.

Many people were already there, drinking tea, having drinks, chatting, and networking.

"Actually, it's much safer and more convenient now. In the past, you had to bring cash. Even if you brought hundreds of thousands, it wouldn't be enough. Some items cost tens of millions or even hundreds of millions. Now, with a phone, all problems are solved. Electronic bank transfers are so fast," Zhao Liangde remembered his father's first visit, carrying a bag of money in a canvas bag, which felt like a scene from a Hong Kong movie. Now, it's much better.

And not carrying cash is safer. If the cops come, they won't find anything, and no one will target you.