Liu Zixuan originally planned to find Meng Yu to cash in on their bet, but when he arrived at her studio, he learned that she had left for the Celestial Capital early in the morning. With the studio preparation complete and a substantial investment secured, she was there to contact actors and purchase equipment!

Feeling helpless, Liu Zixuan left the studio. He certainly couldn't go back after just leaving the company; otherwise, Jiang Yiyi would definitely mock him!

It was just after five, and there was still some time before the Ghost Market!

Sitting in the car, pondering for a while, he was troubled about where to go when suddenly his phone rang.

"Brother Xuan, Master Zhou wants you to come to the Treasure Hall." Zhao Yi said from the other side.

"Is there something going on?"

"It seems to be about the Ghost Market." Zhao Yi replied suspiciously, "I don't know the specifics, you should come and ask him yourself. He's being all mysterious about it."

"Alright, I'll head over!"

Liu Zixuan was about to start the car, but the phone he just put down rang again abruptly.

Raising an eyebrow, "Just when I was fretting over having nowhere to go, here's one call after another seeking me!"

Glancing at the name displayed on the screen, he answered, "Wei Lao, didn't we just part this morning? What's up?"

"Didn't you mention the Ghost Market this morning? By chance, my nephew came to visit with some others today, so I casually mentioned you to him. If you meet, he can take care of you in the Ghost Market. However, he informed me that this year's Ghost Market is not peaceful; it seems certain special people have come, and the original three-day market is shortened to two days!"

Listening to Wei Lao, Liu Zixuan furrowed his brow. Earlier, Wu Mei told him the Ghost Market was shortened from three days to two. He hadn't paid it much mind, but now Wei Lao was saying the same thing.

If nothing else, it seems Zhou Nian called for the same issue. What on earth is happening at the Ghost Market?

He immediately replied, "I understand, thank you for the warning, Wei Lao!"

"Be careful if you go," Wei Lao seemed to intentionally lower his voice. "Today, the people my nephew brought are all managers of the Ghost Market. I treated their wounds, mostly knife cuts and hidden weapon scars!"

Liu Zixuan fell silent for a moment upon hearing this before saying, "I'll be cautious! Thank your nephew for me; I'll treat him to a meal when there's a chance!"

"Alright!" Wei Lao said, then hung up the call.

Liu Zixuan pressed the accelerator, heading toward the Treasure Hall.

The managers of the Ghost Market, they undoubtedly are the powerful entities within. The fact that they got injured shows the gravity of the situation!

He needed to find Zhou Nian quickly to ask, as Zhou Nian also had a stall at the Ghost Market. He definitely knows what's happening!

About ten minutes later, Liu Zixuan arrived at the entrance of the Treasure Hall.

Greeting the staff at the door, he headed straight for Zhou Nian's office.

"Brother Xuan," greeted Zhao Yi upon entering.

"Yeah, where's Zhou Nian?"

"In the secret room!" Zhao Yi whispered, "I just found out today that Master Zhou's office has a secret compartment. I guess there are some treasures in there!"

"Indeed there are," Liu Zixuan chuckled wryly. "Any item taken out could surpass the value of this Treasure Hall!"

"How do you know?"

"I've been inside," Liu Zixuan replied with a playful grin, then sat down on the chair.

After a short while, Zhou Nian emerged, carrying a very exquisite box. He waved Zhao Yi out of the room: "You go out first; I need to discuss something with Liu Zixuan."

"What can't I know?"

"It's family matters, can't we discuss? He's my son-in-law, and we're talking about how he can marry my daughter. Do you also need to listen?"

Liu Zixuan saw Zhao Yi's innocent expression, smiling slightly. Even with his daughter, Zhou Nian wasn't much kinder; naturally, he wouldn't treat his apprentice any better.

This situation might still be unfamiliar to Zhao Yi, but Liu Zixuan had long grown accustomed to it!

After Zhao Yi left, Liu Zixuan asked, "Is it about the Ghost Market?"

"How much do you know?" Zhou Nian asked seriously, void of any playfulness.

"I heard the managers were injured, and the original three-day Ghost Market was shortened to two days, with today being the last day!" Liu Zixuan said, spreading his hands.

Zhou Nian nodded, "I called you here precisely to talk about this."

"You know more than I do?" Liu Zixuan inquired curiously.

"If it were just that surface-level news, would I have called you over?"

Zhou Nian gave Liu Zixuan a sidelong glance, "I've already inquired. It's not just one group visiting Ghost Wood City this time, and those who came are entities our local forces can't contend with. As to who they are, I still don't know."

"The change from three to two days for the Ghost Market is also related to these people."

"But I don't understand, what problem does a well-off Ghost Market pose to them?" Liu Zixuan was genuinely puzzled!

"I heard it's for a treasure!" Zhou Nian suddenly interjected.

"Treasure? I heard from Zhou Nian that the Mandarin Duck Pavilion auction has levels, and the Peony Level seems to be a top-tier auction. What kind of treasure could it be that even makes significant forces salivate?" Liu Zixuan asked.

"That's also what I don't understand. But I suspect, if they indeed came for a treasure, then it's certainly not ordinary!"

"So besides informing me about this, you also plan on acquiring the treasure, huh?" Liu Zixuan knocked on the desk meaningfully, a peculiar expression in his eyes!

Zhou Nian chuckled awkwardly, "Of course, if it's a treasure coveted by even them, it must be extraordinary!"

"You just mentioned it's an existence our local forces can't contend with, and it's not just one party; vying for that treasure is akin to taking food from a tiger's mouth. Didn't you say you're most afraid of dying?"

Liu Zixuan intentionally provoked Zhou Nian, deducing he knew what the treasure was. If he didn't tempt him a bit, he wouldn't reveal it so easily!

Zhou Nian furrowed his brow: "If it's truly an exceptional treasure, so what if it's like taking food from a tiger's mouth? Any treasure is there for the capable, and besides, I didn't ask you to rob it plainly. We're just discussing, trying to find the best approach!"

Liu Zixuan shrugged: "Sure, we can discuss it, but you need to tell me what the treasure actually is first. If I think it's truly worthwhile, we can strategize together. If not, then you can keep yourself busy; I certainly don't want a few extra enemies out of nowhere!"

Zhou Nian's mouth twitched fiercely a few times, "Damn it, I knew you would demand terms from me!"

"Then hurry up and spill it!"

"Didn't your sword break when you saved Zhou Nian before? The treasure this time is a sword, one that can significantly boost your combat capabilities!" Zhou Nian paused, his voice turning solemn.

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