The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

"This is impossible! I must be seeing things. It must be some kind of trick by this kid. How could he possibly summon lightning? It's completely impossible."

Master Kumu shouted in disbelief in his heart, looking at the rolling lightning outside the hole, an unnamed fear suddenly surged into his chest.

Just then, Fang Yun suddenly shouted, "Lei Lai!"

Then, to everyone's astonishment, a bolt of lightning as thick as a bucket descended from the sky and struck the dead tree without mercy.

The defensive shield made from the tree trunk barely lasted long before turning into a pile of ashes, revealing the withered wood master inside, which had become charred black.

As a result, the life-protecting magic treasure that Master Kumu had kept hidden away shattered with a loud crash.

Master Kumu was furious and wanted to speak. But when he saw Fang Yun's calm and collected face, his boundless anger was immediately suppressed, and only a calm expression remained on his face.

He knew that Fang Yun had likely reached a level beyond his comprehension. Although he didn't know how Fang Yun, at such a young age, could reach such a level, he knew he couldn't force his way through today.

Of course, Master Kumu thinks the most reasonable explanation is that Fang Yun is actually an old monster who has been reborn by possessing another body. Otherwise, how could he have such a high level of skill at this age?

With this explanation, Master Kumu had given himself a reasonable excuse, and his mood improved slightly.

"So it's a master in person. I was very rude today. I will send someone to apologize to you for what happened today. I will definitely prepare a generous gift for you. I hope you will accept it."

Master Kumu knew, of course, that there was no right or wrong in such matters; whoever had the bigger fist was right, and the loser had to apologize.

Master Kumu, who had previously vowed to obtain the jade pendant, no longer coveted it. Since Fang Yun was present, he had no chance of getting it, so he might as well leave gracefully.

But as he was gathering his men to leave, Fang Yun called out to him from behind.

"Did I let you go?"

Upon hearing this, Kumu was taken aback. His hunched body froze on the spot, unsure of how to respond.

"Young master, as I just said, I am very sorry for what happened today. I will definitely send someone to apologize to you."

The withered tree has completely lost its former vigor; its entire body is like a piece of charcoal, making it look like a frail old man.

Although those wealthy people said they hated Kumu and wanted Fang Yun to teach him a lesson, for some reason, their fear of Kumu was greater than their hatred.

Perhaps it was Master Kumu's move that completely shattered their defenses.

Faced with such a person, they didn't want to spend any more time with him and just wanted him to get far away immediately.

But Fang Yun clearly didn't mean that, and instead said, "I've already said, the reason I'm here today is not for anything else, it's just for you."

Even if Kumu didn't understand at this point, he now understood Fang Yun's meaning.

Fang Yun had been watching him ever since he entered the auction hall, and when he showed up, Fang Yun immediately revealed his identity, which clearly showed that he had investigated him.

At this moment, Kumu suddenly slapped his forehead, remembering that there was another assassin who was supposed to participate today, namely Cai Ba.

But that person didn't come, so it's very likely that Fang Yun came in with his invitation.

"What did you do to Caiba?"

Although Master Kumu knew that he was likely in grave danger and probably no longer alive, he still held onto a sliver of hope.

Fang Yun didn't say much, but simply made a neck-twisting motion.

"What do you want?"

"Your identities, information number 933," Fang Yun said bluntly, having nothing to hide about it.

"Young man, I must say that although I acknowledge your immense strength and the potential for you to become one of the world's top talents in the future, as a young person, you should still maintain a sense of awe."

"Knowing this news is actually not good for you."

Master Kumu is only considered above average within the entire assassin organization. Although he commands respect from many, he still falls short of the top assassins.

Moreover, the reason why Master Kumu has such a status is mainly because of his magical abilities.

This ability is quite rare, which is why Master Kumu received some special treatment. However, Master Kumu also knows that if he encounters a very strong assassin, he will be doomed once the assassin gets close.

Compared to those ruthless killers, he was still far inferior. Fang Yun probably felt the same way.

Chapter 650 Torture

"Don't worry about whether I can handle it or not. You should think about how to get out of here first. If you don't have any other way, I advise you to confess honestly as soon as possible to avoid suffering unnecessary harm later."

Fang Yun wasn't always this polite; he just didn't want to appear so fierce at first.

If the problem can be resolved in a peaceful and moderate way, that would be ideal. However, if the other party simply refuses to comply, then there's nothing that can be done.

The withered tree master stared into Fang Yun's eyes for a while, and found that Fang Yun's gaze was very firm. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded in agreement.

After all, people are now under someone else's roof and have no choice in what they do. Even if he doesn't agree, there's nothing that can be done.

"Okay, I'll tell you, but we need to find a secluded place to talk, it's inconvenient with too many people around."

Upon hearing Master Kumu's words, the wealthy individuals who had been listening intently breathed a sigh of relief.

They were now hoping that this Master Kumu could go as far as possible. They were even worried that Fang Yun and his companion wouldn't be able to find their way, so they offered to help them find a secluded place.

Of course, Fang Yun declined their offer, then nodded and pulled Master Kumu towards the door.

As for the subordinates that Master Kumu brought, Fang Yun really didn't have time to care about them. As long as he had Master Kumu under his control, he didn't care about the others.

Someone spoke up, warning, "Young Master Fang, what about these people? If you only take that old man away, it might be disadvantageous for you. What if they go back and inform others, bringing more people over?"

"It's okay, I'll find a place myself, so they won't be able to find me even if they go back."

Seeing Fang Yun's confidence, the others didn't say anything more. After all, it was Fang Yun's own business, and they naturally had no right to interfere.

At this moment, Boss Huo walked up.

“Young master, whatever your purpose in coming here today, you have saved our lives. Please take this jade pendant; consider it my way of repaying you on behalf of everyone.”

Upon hearing what Boss Huo said, everyone gave him a thumbs up, praising his noble character.

"Mr. Huo truly lives up to his name; we admire his noble character and integrity."

"Don't worry, Mr. Huo, we won't let you lose money. I'll definitely come to your store whenever there's an auction in the future."

Upon hearing everyone's words, Boss Huo bowed and expressed his gratitude.

Naturally, this was the result of his careful consideration. Although this piece of jade was very valuable, there were things more valuable than this piece of jade, and that was people.

The reason he has been able to stand tall here for so many years is because he is a master at interpersonal relationships.

Even if it sometimes means sacrificing some interests, he always prioritizes making friends with others.

Meeting someone like Fang Yun today has already broadened his horizons. What does it matter if he has to pay a price?

Moreover, since others did help him, it was only right for him to express his gratitude. In addition, he gained a large number of close friends and credibility as a result, which can be said to be very worthwhile.

Although Master Tang looked pained, he dared not utter a sound in front of the two masters.

The commission promised to him today is gone. The reason he came here to help Boss Huo establish his authority was because he was promised a percentage commission if the jade pendant was sold.

Moreover, it is already foreseeable that the auction price for this rejected piece will be quite high, having already reached at least hundreds of millions.

Seeing the cooked duck fly away right before his eyes, Master Tang looked heartbroken.

Although he doesn't find it difficult to make money normally, the industry he works in requires constantly identifying antiques, collecting them, and buying things, which is very expensive.

Moreover, Master Tang recently took a fancy to a product priced at several hundred million yuan, and he just needed the funds to invest it.

"Don't worry, Master Tang, you won't come for nothing today. I'll give you what you're owed."

Huo Tianying could tell what Master Tang was thinking just by looking at his expression, and that's what he said.

Under such circumstances, Master Tang was too embarrassed to ask for money. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "I am already very ashamed that I was unable to help you today. How could I possibly accept your contribution? Boss Huo, this matter needs to be brought up again."

Regardless, these polite words still needed to be said first. Of course, Boss Huo only listened to them for a moment; he would still have to pay the money later.

As for Fang Yun, although Boss Huo really wanted to befriend him, it was obvious that Fang Yun should have a broader perspective.

I doubt he'd even consider my limited funds, so I'll just leave a good impression. Once this seed is planted, it will eventually sprout.

This is Mr. Huo's business experience gained over many years.

Chapter 651 Hideout

The matter was quickly resolved. Fang Yun then left the auction house with Master Kumu.

As Fang Yun turned a corner, he saw a group of people sneaking out of the auction house and heading in another direction.

Those people happened to be the henchmen and bodyguards who followed Master Kumu; it was clear they were going to deliver a message.

That's exactly what Fang Yun wants them to do. It would be best to lure the assassins out as soon as possible, saving him the time and effort of searching for them.

Fang Yun's current concern is not how strong these assassins are, but rather that there are quite a few of them, and each of them has considerable individual combat ability.

If it were like overcoming five obstacles and defeating six generals, and Fang Yun were to come and challenge them one by one, then he could naturally wipe them out very quickly.

However, the reason these people are called assassins is not only because of their strong assassination skills, but also because of their exceptional escape and agility.

If they split up and are determined to hide and not be found, it will be very troublesome, because if they go after Gu Tingfang and Qin Hongmu, it will be difficult for me to take care of them.

He had promised the two girls that he would protect their safety, and he absolutely could not break his promise, so he had no choice but to take all the risks upon himself.

Only if these assassins focus all their attention on me can I eliminate them one by one without any scruples. Otherwise, even if there is just one survivor, it will be very difficult to kill him.

"Young Master Fang, how is it? Have you found a suitable place yet? This old Xu of mine is a bit too old to handle. I hope I don't die of exhaustion on the way before I even reach the place you've found."

After being brought out, Master Kumu relaxed a lot. He knew that Fang Yun still had information to ask him, and that he would definitely not do anything to him for the time being, so he became much more unrestrained.

"Don't worry, you won't have to wait long, it will be here soon."

Fang Yun then hailed a taxi and took Master Kumu to the outskirts of the city.