A person's skills and the mindset to kill without blinking can be learned in the cage of battle, because these things, like muscles, become more refined the more they are used.

However, a mind that can foresee five steps ahead cannot be learned merely through combat.

A person without enough insight and experience cannot possibly possess such a meticulous mindset, so based on this, Leng Qingqiu can be certain that besides what Lu Yu has told her, he must be hiding a greater secret.

Thinking of this, Leng Qingqiu gave Lu Yu a deep look without revealing too much emotion.

She is not a fool. After experiencing what happened yesterday, she gradually realized the complexity of the matter. Just pinpointing the location of Paradise Island triggered such events; if she continues to investigate, more terrifying things might happen.

Therefore, Leng Qingqiu can only wait now, waiting for the right moment to question Lu Yu.

Thinking of this, Leng Qingqiu took a deep breath, forcibly calmed her curiosity, and looked at Zhou Huchen not far away.

After all, this time she came to see this so-called Dongdao Group's leader, and now that Zhou Huchen, the CEO of Dongdao Group, has appeared, she naturally needs to take a good look.

The moment Zhou Huchen's identity was revealed, the atmosphere became increasingly tense, with countless bigwigs focusing their gaze on Zhou Huchen.

These bigwigs had the same thought as Leng Qingqiu; they wanted to see in secret who exactly this Zhou Huchen was!

"So it's President Zhou!"

Upon hearing Zhou Huchen's words, the auctioneer of the Ink Pavilion spoke, his words full of coldness, not changing much due to Zhou Huchen's identity: "This Rope-Curled Sword has been certified by our three most authoritative experts at the Ink Pavilion, and it is undoubtedly genuine. Are you questioning our Ink Pavilion's appraisal ability?"

Between the lines, the auctioneer of the Ink Pavilion already had a hint of questioning in his words.

After all, Zhou Huchen publicly claiming that the Rope-Curled Sword is fake is tantamount to undermining the Ink Pavilion!

The Ink Pavilion, being the leader of the antique appraisal and auction industry in Lin'an City, cannot afford to let others undermine them and still maintain a smiling face!

Observing the atmosphere, the smile on Lu Yu's face became more pronounced.

"The most authoritative experts in Lin'an City?"

Upon hearing the auctioneer's words, Zhou Huchen snorted coldly and said: "Does what they say count? We have to know that these are your experts from the Ink Pavilion; who knows if you're colluding with them to deceive us?"

His words were blunt and audacious.

Buzz!

As soon as these words were spoken, the auctioneer on stage and the three appraisal experts behind him all had a change of expression, showing signs of rage.

This Zhou Huchen is truly excessive!

First, he stood up to claim the Rope-Curled Sword as a fake, and now he publicly questions the credibility of the three most authoritative experts in Ink Pavilion before all the bigwigs of Lin'an City!

If Zhou Huchen weren't the CEO of Dongdao Group, everyone present would think he was deliberately here to disrupt the event!

"President Zhou!"

Upon hearing Zhou Huchen's words, even the last trace of politeness disappeared from the auctioneer's tone. He looked at Zhou Huchen and said: "Are you questioning the credibility of our Ink Pavilion?"

If Zhou Huchen's previous behavior was about disrupting the event, then this act is about removing the Ink Pavilion's signboard. Such an approach is intolerable for anyone!

"That's right!"

Upon hearing the auctioneer's words, Zhou Huchen replied, his words filled with a low tone, admitting it with great contentment: "I am questioning the credibility of your Ink Pavilion!"

"Fool!"

Upon hearing Zhou Huchen's words, Lu Yu murmured softly, the smile on his face growing more apparent.

The Ink Pavilion, being the largest antique appraisal and auction house in Lin'an City, undoubtedly has significant backing. Zhou Huchen first claimed the Rope-Curled Sword as fake and now questions the credibility of the Ink Pavilion. This approach is clearly a slap in the face for Ink Pavilion!

Originally, Lu Yu auctioned the Rope-Curled Sword as bait to lure out the responsible person from Dongdao Group while also offloading the sword to earn money and facilitate his next investigation!

Initially, he thought the Dongdao Group's responsible person would discreetly buy the sword and secretly investigate who sold it upon seeing the Rope-Curled Sword.

But now, even Lu Yu did not expect that the person in charge of Dongdao Group, Zhou Huchen, would be as reckless as his name implies, saying such things in such a public setting, leaving Lu Yu also quite stunned.

Generally, there are only two types of people who could do such things.

The first type has absolute strength and uses this incident to remove the Ink Pavilion's signboard as a competitor. The second type is those who are reckless, speak without thinking, and are extremely arrogant!

Now, considering the current situation, this Zhou Huchen is obviously the second type, a completely reckless man!

Even Lu Yu did not expect that he would end up creating such a spectacle just by throwing out such a simple bait.

Nonetheless, he is quite interested in this; he now wants to see how this event unfolds next.

After all, Zhou Huchen's every word and action can reveal his character and scheming, allowing him to earn a deeper understanding of Zhou Huchen.

Moreover, since I'm free now, I've inadvertently created such a show; of course, I should watch it closely.

Now, Lu Yu also wants to see what kind of outcome this spectacle he inadvertently orchestrated will have!

"Good!"

Upon hearing Zhou Huchen's words, a rather steady voice immediately echoed.

Following the voice, a man dressed in Tang suit slowly walked in. Upon seeing Zhou Huchen, he spoke: "Since President Zhou questions whether my Ink Pavilion's auction item is fake, may I ask if you can assess the sword's authenticity yourself?"

His words were sharp, with a trace of coldness, seeming quite aggressive.

"Li Moxuan? I didn't expect Zhou Huchen's antics to actually bring out the owner of Ink Pavilion!"

Seeing the man in Tang suit before him, Lu Yu slightly smiled, his grin becoming even brighter. He rubbed his chin and casually said: "Now, this is getting really interesting! I really want to see how Zhou Huchen will handle this now."