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In addition, the counter was higher, which was good for guarding against emergencies, if they encountered troublemakers or pesterers.
If the counter was low, people would dare to damage the items or beat the shopkeeper. If it was higher, at least it would not be so convenient to make a fuss.
âYo, this little brother knows how to listen!â An old man wearing a round hat poked his head out of a small round hole in the âhigh wallâ.
Lu Benwei grinned and said, âI only know a little.â
The big master narrowed his eyes and looked at Lu Benwei and Chu Yan from head to toe. âAre you here to buy something?â
Lu Benwei was quite surprised. This old manâs eyes were vicious and saw through their purpose at a glance.
âAs expected of someone in this line of work.â Lu Benwei chuckled.
The big master did not look at him but roared at the counter. His voice was deep and sonorous.âChuchen! Someone is here to buy something!â
Soon, a young man walked out from behind the counter. He was only a few years older than Lu Benwei and Chu Yan. He had handsome facial features and a refined and easy-going temperament.
âMy name is Zhang Chuchen, and Iâm one of the managers of the Zhang Family Shop. May I ask if anyone has introduced you to come here?â Zhang Chuchen was elegant and spoke in a soft voice.
Lu Benwei shook his head. âI heard that Zhang Family Shop is the most legitimate shop on Antique Street. Thatâs why Iâm here. I want to ask for a divine material that suits us.â
When Zhang Chuchen heard this, he raised one hand and made a âpleaseâ gesture with the other.
âPlease follow me.â
The old man at the counter also walked down. He wore a small round hat and looked shrewd.
The group passed through a corridor and arrived at the backyard of the Zhang Family Shop.
âTo be on the safe side, we have to verify your identities.â
Lu Benwei and Chu Yan were surprised, but after thinking about it, they felt that there was nothing wrong with doing so.
Zhang Family Shop was different from Liang Family Pavilion. There were no bodyguards. Lu Benwei only met a few servants along the way.
The other party was in the business of divine materials and supreme treasures. Only by being careful could he sail for ten thousand years.
âIs a student ID okay?â
âSure.â
After Zhang Chuchen learned that Lu Benwei and Chu Yan were students, he heaved a sigh of relief. However, when he took Lu Benwei and Chu Yanâs student IDs, his expression instantly froze.
âWait! Your name is Lu Benwei? The Lu Benwei from Jiangsu and Zhejiang Hunter University?â Zhang Chuchen said in shock.
The old manâs eyes widened as he grabbed the student ID from Zhang Chuchenâs hands.
âIt really is!â
The big masterâs expression was no longer as shrewd as before. Instead, it was filled with respect.
âLittle friend Lu, Iâve heard a lot about you.â
âThen, may I ask, with my status, what level of divine materials and supreme treasures can I buy from you?â Lu Benwei was not surprised.
There were also differences in the levels of divine materials and supreme treasures. The shop owner would also set some restrictions based on the customerâs status and relationship with him.
A young kid like Lu Benwei had no acquaintances to introduce him to, so he could only buy the lowest-level true treasures.
âI wonât hide it from you, Brother Lu.â Zhang Chuchen smiled. âSince itâs you, weâve prepared the highest standard of true treasures to entertain you.â
âLet me make this clear. This time, itâs just an ordinary transaction. We have money to buy the treasures.â
Lu Benwei did not want to have any relations with the Zhang family, so he warned Zhang Chuchen. Moreover, there was Chu Yan, this little rich woman so Lu Benwei was really not lacking in money.
Zhang Chuchen had worked hard for the family for many years, so he naturally knew that Lu Benwei was implying something.
âOf course.â He chuckled
After passing through many doors, Zhang Chuchen led the two of them to the Zhang familyâs divine treasure trove.
There were countless divine treasures inside. All kinds of divine treasures emitted sparkling and translucent precious splendor, and the room was resplendent.
âI wonder what Brother Lu is looking for?â Zhang Chuchen asked.
âDo you have any high-grade elemental magic cores?â Lu Benwei went straight to the point.
Zhang Chuchen pondered for a while and said, âBrother Lu, are you going to forge a staff?â
âYes!â
At this moment, a servant rushed in.
âYoung Master, Fifth Master, something bad has happened.â
âIs it urgent?â Zhang Chuchen frowned.
âYes!â
âYoung Master Liang and Pei Jie from the Public Order Squad barged in with 70 to 80 people!â
âZhang Chuchen, are you really trying to make us feel bad?â
Lu Benwei could hear the anger in the manâs voice. In the next second, a large group of people squeezed in.
âLiang Ba, what are you doing? Iâm receiving an honored guest!â Zhang Chuchen said angrily.
The young man in the lead was wearing a leather jacket, and the right half of the jacket was inlaid with nails.
In contrast to Zhang Chuchenâs elegant and easy-going appearance, Liang Ba was full of sloppiness.
Besides Liang Ba, the leader of the scam gang that Lu Benwei had taught a lesson to, Pei Yuan, stood opposite him. At the same time, there was a young man who looked somewhat similar to him.
âSo, Pei Yuanâs younger brother is the leader of the Antique Street Public Order Squad. No wonder he can do evil for so many years,â Lu Benwei thought to himself.
Zhang Chuchen was furious. âLiang Ba, our Zhang family has no grudges against you in the past. Why did you bring so many people here to cause trouble?â
âNo grudges in the past, no grudges recently?â
Liang Ba smiled noncommittally.
âEveryone in Antique Street knows that Pei Jie, the leader of the Public Order Squad, is related to our two families! You sent someone to beat up Pei Jieâs brother. Isnât that a slap to our faces?â
Zhang Chuchen frowned slightly and said, âLiang Ba, you can eat whatever you want, but you canât say whatever you want. When did I send people to hit Pei Yuan?â
At this moment, Fifth Master Zhang sneered. âWith Pei Yuanâs dirty deeds, isnât it normal for him to be beaten up? Isnât he beaten up every year?â
When Pei Yuan heard this, he immediately glared at him. âOld thing, are you itching for a beating?â
After saying that, Pei Yuan rolled up his sleeves, wanting to teach Fifth Master Zhang a lesson.
âBrother, letâs get down to business first. Tell me who hit you!â The leader of the Public Order Squad, Pei Jie, stopped him.
Pei Jieâs appearance was somewhat similar to Pei Yuanâs. His figure was much stronger than Pei Yuanâs, and his eyes were bright. He must be a hunter powerhouse.
Pei Yuanâs furious gaze swept across the area. Finally, he found Lu Benwei and Chu Yan.
âItâs them!â Pei Yuan pointed at the two of them, grinding his teeth.
âZhang Chuchen, are these two your honored guests?â Liang Ba narrowed his eyes.
Zhang Chuchen was rather surprised. He did not expect that Lu Benwei and Chu Yan would have a conflict with Pei Yuan before they came to the Zhang Family Shop.
He frowned and said lightly, âYes.â