After ending the call with Fang Xuan, Wang Haoran took advantage of the remaining time and dialed Wang Xiang.

“How’s it going? Who were those bandits targeting?” Wang Haoran asked, feigning ignorance.

“They weren’t after our family; they were targeting Qin Kai, planning to kidnap Qin Yunhan,” Wang Xiang replied.

“Oh, I see,” Wang Haoran pretended to realize, then asked, “And who is behind these bandits?”

“That, we don’t know. The mastermind is quite cautious, only sending a liaison to talk to them. The bandits haven’t even seen the mastermind, let alone the liaison; everything was discussed online.”

“So, the trail is completely cold…” Wang Haoran sighed.

“Not entirely.”

“What do you mean?”

“Although the bandits haven’t seen the liaison, they know the liaison has a nickname, ‘Eagle.’ After some investigation, the police found out that this ‘Eagle’ works for Black Peony.”

“Who is Black Peony?”

“A woman with a heart fiercer than a man’s. She’s quite influential in Qingling City’s underworld, a figure that strikes fear into many. However, in recent years, she’s been gradually going legit, starting some legal businesses.”

“Where does Black Peony usually operate?”

“There’s a Black Peony Bar on Nineteenth Street in Qingling City, which she owns. She usually hangs out there in the evenings,” Wang Xiang answered, then curiously asked, “My dear son, why are you asking about this?”

“Nothing, just curious,” Wang Haoran replied vaguely. At that moment, the class bell rang, and he seized the opportunity to say, “I have to go to class now, talk later, bye.”

“Okay, my dear son.”

After hanging up, Wang Haoran returned to his seat in the classroom, lost in thought.

According to Wang Xiang, the mastermind behind the kidnapping of Qin Yunhan is likely connected to Black Peony.

Even if Black Peony isn’t the mastermind, with her background, she must have met the mastermind.

To completely solve Qin Kai’s troubles and ruin Xiao Yifeng’s bodyguard career, Black Peony is a key figure.

“It seems I need to visit that Black Peony Bar.”

Wang Haoran made up his mind.

Thinking this, he opened his attribute panel to check his villain points.

The Black Peony Bar might be a dragon’s den; it’s best to enhance his strength before going.

His villain points had accumulated to 3200.

Wang Haoran spent 3000 villain points to exchange for six years of internal energy.

The attribute panel showed changes.

Host: Wang Haoran

Combat Power: 1099

Charm Value: 268

Villain Aura: 736

Villain Points: 200

Skills: Master-level Calligraphy and Painting Imitation, Master-level Practical Wing Chun, God-Level Singing Skill, Film Emperor-Level Acting, X-ray Vision, Advanced Poison Techniques, Top-Level Hacking Skills, 18 Years of Internal Energy

His combat power had increased to 1099, bringing a significant boost.

Wang Haoran’s physical fitness, reaction speed, and attack speed were greatly enhanced.

Within thirty meters, even facing an enemy with a firearm, he could dodge in time and easily approach the enemy to swiftly take them down.

…

A few minutes before six in the evening.

Wang Haoran arrived at the school gate as promised.

A ride-hailing car and a Ferrari stopped almost simultaneously at the school gate.

Fang Heng got out of the ride-hailing car.

Fang Xuan got out of the Ferrari.

“Sister, why are you here? And driving such a cool supercar?!” Fang Heng exclaimed in surprise.

Fang Xuan opened the Ferrari’s front trunk, revealing some exquisite takeaway boxes, and explained, “Our boss asked me to deliver food to her son. For convenience, she let me drive her car.”

After explaining, she pretended to be curious and asked her brother, “What about you? What are you doing here?”

Fang Heng gestured to the two-foot-high bottle wrapped in soft cloth in his arms, happily saying, “I found another treasure. He told me last time that he would buy any treasures I find, so I’m here to make a deal with him.”

As he spoke, Fang Heng glanced at Wang Haoran.

Seeing her brother’s happy expression, Fang Xuan couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, but she still pretended to be pleasantly surprised and smiled along.

Wang Haoran observed the different expressions of the siblings, secretly smiling, then seriously said to Fang Heng, “Open it and let me see.”

Fang Heng carefully placed the bottle on the ground, using the soft cloth as a cushion.

Wang Haoran squatted down, pretending to study it, as if judging its authenticity.

After a while, he slowly spoke, “It does look like a Tang Dynasty blue and white porcelain. Name your price.”

All this information came from Fang Heng; he was merely repeating it.

But there was no other way; he truly didn’t know how to appraise treasures.

“I’ve consulted an expert. The market price for this blue and white porcelain bottle is around 8 million,” Fang Heng said.

“8 million?!” Fang Xuan couldn’t help but exclaim.

Her brother was truly obsessed, his appetite growing larger. This broken bottle was actually worth 8 million?

Wang Haoran, however, remained calm, secretly even a bit pleased.

Because the more expensive the bottle, the more he would earn.

“We’re going to be long-term partners. Do you think selling it to me at market price is appropriate?” Wang Haoran didn’t agree as readily as last time but instead haggled a bit.

He was afraid that being too straightforward would make Fang Heng suspicious.

“Name your price, and I’ll see if I can accept it,” Fang Heng hesitated for a moment before saying.

“7.5 million,” Wang Haoran slightly lowered the price.

“Cutting 500,000 is too much; I can only accept a 200,000 cut.”

“Let’s each take a step back. How about 7.7 million?”

Fang Heng was silent for a few seconds before nodding, “Okay.”

Although the market price for this blue and white porcelain is 8 million, selling it at market price would take some time. Losing 300,000 for a quick sale is still acceptable.

After all, the other party promised to make long-term purchases, so Fang Heng could accept this small loss.

“Then I’ll transfer the money to you.”

Seeing Fang Heng agree, Wang Haoran started fiddling with his phone.

After a while, he still couldn’t complete the transfer.

“Is there something wrong with your account? I can’t transfer the money,” Wang Haoran said.

“That’s impossible,” Fang Heng immediately questioned, “Are you trying to scam me out of my blue and white porcelain?”

“Ask your sister how much my family assets are. Do I need to scam you for a mere 7.7 million?” Wang Haoran sneered.

“Xiao Heng, maybe there’s really an issue with your account,” Fang Xuan chimed in.

“That’s impossible. I recently withdrew money, and everything was normal,” Fang Heng said, puzzled.

“How about this,” Wang Haoran thought the time was right and suggested, “I’ll try transferring the money to your sister’s account.”

“Okay, give it a try,” Fang Heng agreed without hesitation.